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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1904
Page
3
Local items include debt settlements and community notices, with names such as Beriplion, Rac h e an a, and Gleaners society updates. The column lists visits, church events, upcoming commencements, and civic activities across Washington and nearby towns, along with ad hoc business trips and letters of citizenship.
We offer clocks and watches at below cost prices with free eye fitting and expert repair. Visit PD O Williams Watchmaker and Jeweler for a selection and to compare prices.
Work on the Y began at the start of the week but was delayed as wet ground resisted. Lane's started the first phase. after scraping the dry top soil a few feet, quicksand was reached and operations paused awaiting sunshine.
Mrs Dianna Hutchens died Tuesday at her daughter s home near town at age 60 20 days She had long illness and funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with burial at the nearby cemetery Also noted are visits from relatives and community notices about local residents and a fish story, concluding with a reminder about newspaper advertising.
A large crowd attended the Class Day Exercises at Danner's opera house last Friday afternoon. The program featured salutatory by Maud Crooke, orations by Alpha Bowman and Ora Pershing, and the Valedictory by Ora Pershing. A Misses program included several songs and remarks from Wallace Smiley, Dr. Culmer, and Miss Clyda Garten. The day also included a sermon at the M E church by Rev A M Concholan and notes on railroad tourist service.
A description of the shah of Persia’s palace depicts an opulent yet decayed interior. Diamonds and emeralds blanket a throne, carpets studded with pearls, and walls show a mix of European portraits and curiosities. The scene contrasts splendor with squalor and notes an estimated value near five and a half million dollars.
The county Democrats met in Washington to nominate a slate for the November election. The ticket includes James F. Parks for Representative, Emanuel Gates for Sheriff, John L. Pate for Treasurer, Henry Gers for Coroner, George Hill for Commissioner First District, and Gallatin England for Commissioner Third District. A residence east of Epsom belonging to Geo. L. Wade burned mid day. Mrs. Wade was present and tenanted goods were saved despite a $1000 loss with $600 insurance.
The new mail trains run at 9 22 a m and 7 5 p m with east and west routes. A locked pouch from Seymour is carried and replacements in regular mail times are 7 33 a m 7 05 p m east and 9 23 a m west. Lemmie Gadberry will handle one of the runs on the mail train.
The report notes Grant Faith arriving in connection with land adjoining the south area and previously noted as related to the baseball park project.
James Densford of St Joe Missouri married Pearl Lutes of Washington at the U B church with Rev W H Lutes officiating. Lunch followed at the bride's home then the couple left on the afternoon train for St Joe their future home. The bride is the daughter of F G Lutes and formerly lived here.
The article extols Lucerne and nearby peaks Pilatus and Rigi for unmatched Alpine panoramas. It notes Lucerne’s lake position, the Waldstatter Sea hills, and the historic Gesler fortress at Uri’s Mews in the Kussnacht valley.
A vintage notice extols the Indiana Journal as a comprehensive morning paper. It highlights extensive market reports, Associated Press wires, national and state news, farm pages, sports, fashion, and women’s features. It claims accuracy, reliability, and broad Indiana coverage at ten cents a week.
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