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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1914
Page
4
An examination for fourth class postmasters will be held in Washington on a Saturday in April. Applicants may be examined at any examination point without relocation of the post office selected. Preference given to those with state and federal civil service qualifications.
John M Jones and family of Martin county Jas J Kidwell and family from Van Buren along with Mrs Vernus Dant of Washington visited Frank Dant.
Burns City notes record a political gathering on Saturday choosing delegates to regional meetings. Local residents T G Wadsworth and families visited. Hayden Osborne plans to live on J N Eatons farm. Elijah James arrives from Odon. Hayden Upburn and family join Easter visitors. Victor Bowman, a Purdue student, visits. Dwight Armstrong returns home briefly.
A jumble of sale and rent notices appears with items like loose hay, four room house for rent, seeds from Keck & Caughey, a second hand top buggy, Sassafras fence posts, and requests for a district correspondent. The mix includes personal notes on illness and social updates such as travel to Indianapolis, visitors, and farm activities.
Local residents visit relatives from Odon to New Albany with many Sunday calls. Easter services at the M E Church and Christian church draw large crowds. high school commencement at Mo El church features Prof. Goldsmith. Several families and students attend, with plans for summer travel and teaching positions noted.
The column records numerous Sunday and Monday visits and gatherings near Epata and Vale A Mondsy. Families including Chestnut, Franklin, Overton, Arney, and Coyle appear in casual calls, dinners, and homestays with relatives and neighbors, highlighting local ties and neighborhood news.
David Pershing and wife visited Mr Reach of HlagmilDio. Leonard Ramsey hosted Luther Sears and family. Overton family guests and Sunday gatherings frequent. Silvia Atchley visited Mrs Belva Overton. Kendrick Movers hosted by Rezia Overton. Dorothy Wilson left for an extended visit with mother to Chicago. Clesta Ramsey listed as sick. Various families spent Sunday with neighbors near Barns City.
The Corner Drug store advertises a full stock of wall paper, claiming complete inventory ready for sale. It emphasizes ready availability of varied patterns and finishes to suit customer needs.
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