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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
2
Alfred Grove visits Las Scott. Roscoe Myers spends time with Addie Grable. Several families share Sunday gatherings with relatives, church events planned at Epsom and Bethel, and notes on ink and paper shortages. Farmers remain busy. appeals to save old papers and rags amid material scarcity.
James Perkins and Miss Cora Jones were found dead after Perkins allegedly killed his sister in law with a razor and then slashed his own throat. Neighbors searched the woods near the home where Perkins died, with coroners stating no motive could be found and deeming the events the act of an insane man. Funeral services were held for Miss Jones and Mr. Perkins with an inquest conducted but no clear reason established.
The Burns City area reports active spring activity with nursery work progressing and trees planted. Residents Eph Williams child ill with whooping cough and pneumonia, and Mrs Hines of Bramble visiting for business.
U S Post Office Directory for Odon Indiana lists daily hours 7 a m to 7 p m except Sunday with Sunday 8 to 9 a m. Outgoing mail schedule includes trains at 6 45 a m 7 a m 9 15 a m 9 40 a m 2 10 p m 3 15 p m 5 43 p m and 236 p m and asks public to observe. Daniel Gantz Postmaster.
A reader is urged to check the continuation of a serial that began in the prior issue of the Journal, with a promise the storyline will appeal to the audience. The note invites readers to seek out the ongoing plot and follow the unfolding chapters.
Local theater presents a stage adaptation of David Harum at the Star theater promising a strong production. Readers are encouraged to read the book at the library before attending for fuller enjoyment.
Louis B Pate of Odon Indiana, son of Mrs Cecelia Ann Pate, enlisted December 6 1915 at Spokane Washington and recently was turned over to duty at the marine barracks Mare Island Navy Yard near San Francisco California awaiting transfer to expeditionary or foreign service duties.
Mrs Warren Mortland and Mrs Isenogle visited Mrs Will Sears of Odon on Wednesday. Elnora resident Effie Richardson visits sister Mrs Oral Dobbins this week. Dawson Stone and young Max of Newberry visited Ora Richardson. Tom Stout was here on business Wednesday. Josephine Allen spent Sunday with Malinda and Belma Bough. Jane Stone visits sister Mrs David Asdell this week. Charley Moore and family visited Bill Stone and family Sunday. Josephine Allen and Dana Blackmore took music lessons in Odon Saturday.
Mrs Cleve Holt and Mrs Shirley Howard of Brocton Ill return home after a visit. Mr and Mrs John Starling spent Sunday with Sherman Shafer near Pleasant Hill. Leonard Howard and others visited Ray Roberts. Edith Holt of Odon stayed with her mother Mrs Wm Roberts and many others spent Sunday with James Herron. John Chambers returned from Indianapolis. Aldo York and Milton Herron visited Qodon. Perma lac Brand paint advertised by WV B Ulrich and Co.
The note explains that avoiding inbreeding is key to successful Moa fowl breeding. It warns that initial inbreeding weakens chicks and lowers life survival chances.
A mother Mrs Jones travels with daughters Eleanor and Marion in Europe. Eleanor plans routes while Marion handles inquiries due to language, causing friction. A misstep leads to a tense moment as misunderstandings spill into the wrong carriage. The judge notes the tale as a cautionary frontier in courtish prose.
A satirical excerpt mocks U S Public Health Service push to ban shared items like towels cups and brushes as germ fears grow. It questions longevity and moral improvement while predicting embargoes on shaking hands and streetcar straps.
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