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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
2
Washington letter writer charges John C. Chaney supported by Blooming Star stories in Democratic papers. The article asserts Chaney did not back the raise, voting against it and opposing the bill as it passed, while present in the House during passage and standing to vote No. Also mentions wallpaper and a local drug store ad.
Program lists an instrumental solo by Erie Shively followed by a prayer by Rev A A Turney and song. Scripture reading and two talks by Mr Mayfield and Mr Callahan are scheduled with daily readings by members and additional readings by Kulala Guthrie, Play Williams, and others.
By virtue of a decree issued April 14 1908 in Daviess Circuit Court the sheriff will offer at public auction the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 19 township 5 north range 5 west and surrounding parcel described. The sale is May 1908 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door to satisfy the judgment in favor of Walton W. Morrison assigned to Istion P. Herron against Mary E. Maupin and John A. Maupin.
The firm of Abraham & Co has dissolved. G D Abraham listing bought the entire stock of goods using Levi Matthews and D J Abraham. All persons owing the firm are asked to call and settle within the next thirty days. This is rent.
Sunday and weekday visits include W L Stoy’s Loogootee trip and W H Harding’s Plainville journey. Adds sales pitches, moving picture nights, Easter programs, organ for sale, and social updates on families, birthdays, and local events in Odon and surrounding towns.
Reading notice notes a Saturday Evening Post event hosted at the Qodon Drug Company. It describes a community gathering with a focus on local health products and social activities at the venue.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Summerville moved to their new home at this place. Z D James and Reason Bennett of Odon were here Monday. Ben Sears of Odon was here Wednesday. A D Bechtel lost a valuable mare Sunday night from colic. The assessor was here finishing up this corner this week. Harmon Sears of Oven was here earlier this week. Mr and Mrs W H Bechtel visited Daviel Rheabottom's near Elnora Thursday.
Dr. Elrod and daughter Autumn of Henryville visited over Sunday. Squire Hackler did business at Odon Monday. Henry Maryfield stayed with Hercel Ramp southeast of town. Local residents from Bear Bamble visited Saturday. W Pruett and others leased the No.1 coal mine from John O Maley to supply coal at standard prices. Recent rains delayed planting and sowing. fruit prospects look good for an abundant crop. Some locals ignore fish laws with dynamite and dip nets used nightly. calls for respect or punishment. Mrs M O Pate and son Louis visited at Odon Monday. Others attended meals with Grover Swayze east of town. Meinard Smiley and wife visited James Stuffel’s family Sunday. Lettie Wadsworth returned from a week with relatives at Elnora.
Thos G Wadsworth trustee announces weekly business hours at his Eaglesville residence for township matters. He will attend to all trustee business each Wednesday. Otis Shel. tieeee.
In Bellview and nearby communities residents report visits and gatherings from Thursday to Sunday. Names include Aishe of Odon Daisy Smith Elnora Gladys Bannab Edna Saddler Nola Wilson Bessie Payne Lois Courtney Flossie Smiley Ruby Johnson Verna Courtney Millie Ketchem and families such as Nugent Collins Rhuebottom Bush and others. Mrs Bush is listed as sick.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Faith visited his mother Mrs. Faith in Epsom on Sunday. Miss Lois Courtney stayed overnight with Miss Nora Huff on Monday. George Cunningham took a business trip to Odon on Saturday. Advertisment notes profit claims for crayon portraits frames and sheet pictures with catalogue samples offered by Pravg W. Williams Company at 1208 W Taylor St Chicago.
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