19 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
1
A Monday afternoon blaze destroyed Joe Bobbit’s eight room two story home in northeast Elnora near the old Christian church. Firefighters could not save the structure and most furnishings burned though much clothing and bedding were saved. Loss estimated around 800 dollars with 800 insurance. A robe was reported lost and a reward offered for its finder. Also listed is a Durham horse foal for sale by Noah Sims of Burns City, Ind.
The Indiana Grand Army of the Republic holds its South Bend encampment May 21 to 28 with Daviess county delegates preparing to attend. Dan Waugh and John R. Fesler issued orders. Edward P. Chapin is officer of the day and John S. Steele officer of the guard. The May 22 parade at 2 PM is led by David Strouse and J. W. Clemson. campfires occur nightly and the election is May 23 at 8:30 PM. M. H. Trimble will attend one day. Knights town band provides music.
In Washington a jury term opens with grand and petit juries drawn for the Daviess circuit court. J W Ogden presides as the Titanic sinks after striking an iceberg off Cape Race, claiming over 1,500 lives. Prosecution changes hands as F A Seal steps aside for J Madison Walsh on the Healy murder case.
John Dosch, real estate and insurance man, sues Theodore Keller and John O’Brian to collect a $1,000 promissory note due in three days. Dosch claims the note, signed by Keller and O’Brian, remains unpaid and seeks $1,200 judgment.
A crowd attends ElNora High School performance of In Pioneer Days, a student supplied play presented by Elnora High School. The event draws local interest and showcases school talent.
Short note seeks capable men in the area to join a sales team. Applicants should be motivated, reliable, and ready to work with a local employer offering opportunities and steady pay. Contact details not provided in the fragment.
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