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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1911

Page

5

Williams Brothers Painters and Paper Hangers Ad

Odon residents listed as going to Terre Haute for an excursion include many names such as Russel Sommers Vernon Sears Ed Correll Herschel Critchlow Reason Bennett and others. Additional attendees to Linton were Mrs Ida Pershing and several companions for the Woman's Missionary Meeting on Wednesday.

Odon Terre Haute Russel Sommers Vernon Sears Ed Correll Herschel Critchlow Reason Bennett Elizabeth Harman E. T. Lewis Clara Chas Mount A. M. Dicks Harvey Walls Ralph Gantz Levi Matthews Robert Watson Ros Watson Roy Myers Ophie Slinkard Bradie York Carrie Cooper Bessie Garten Pearl Myers Pearl Seneff Melvin Cooper Dan Abraham Clarence Hazel Crooke Robi. Mason Mabel Clinn Orpha Culmer Don Hayes Ida Pershing Harve Ward Geo. Henderson Sue Arford Frances A. J. Newgent Bessie Ward Marquaret Ward D. P. McCoy Linton Woman's Missionary Meeting

Easter Date Shift Noted From Twenty Five Years Ago

The notice recalls that Easter fell on April 25 twenty five years ago and has not occurred that late since, highlighting a historical calendar anomaly and its rarity.

Callahan Drug Store Featured in Local Border Ad

A clipped border ad highlights J. A. Callahan's Drug Store in the local paper, noting its presence in the edition's display.

Local Couple's Gas Stove Bargain and A Fish Escape

An Odon man buying a gasoline stove asks for a bucket then clarifies it should hold gas. Nearby, George Henderson and D W Hayes catch a large fish at Chas Mounts farm lake, but a chain breaks and the fish escapes into the water.

Odon Chas Mount Geo. Henderson D. W. Hayes

Birthday Surprise for Rev O M Deal Occasion

Friends gathered at the Rev O M Deals home Tuesday evening to celebrate his 25th birthday with music by Wallace Smiley recitations by Will Barr and decorations of hyacinths and spring flowers Ice cream cake and gifts followed. guests included Rev E T Lewis J H Alishouse his wife Chas Alishouse E L Hindman and families and Misses Dora Stuckey Willian Pardell and Cecile Hindman The event also honored Mrs J H Alishouse's birthday.

O. M. Deal Wallace Smiley Will Barr E. T. Lewis J. H. Alishouse Chas. Alishouse E. L. Hindman Dora Stuckey Willian Pardell Cecile Hindman

Regular C W B A Ladies Meeting May 3 1971

The regular monthly meeting of the C W B A ladies will be at Mrs. W H Hueston's home on Wednesday May 3 1971 at 2 p m. Topics include Schools for Orientals Missionary Training School and Bible lesson Proverbs 4 11. Leader Mrs Day. Reports and roll call. Attendees include Minnie Lane Portland Laura McNeely San Francisco Rose Williams Berkeley Eha Webster Indianapolis Lizzie Callahan Mrs Gillaspie. Benediction by Mrs Hattie Keck. All ladies invited.

C. W. Ba W. H. Hueston San Francisco Cal Laura McNeely Berkley Rose Williams As Angles Eha Webster Indianapolis Lizzie Callahan Mrs. Gillaspie

U B Church Sunday Services With Missionaries

Sunday school at 9 30 a m with new features hoped to attract a large attendance. Preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Rev kk B Ward and wife, missionaries to China, will spend Sunday here and may speak at both services.

U. B Kk. B. Ward China

Court orders sale of Southern Indiana Railway stock

Judge C. Kohlsaar of the United States Circuit Court orders the sale of 11,000,000 dollars of Southern Indiana Railway Company common stock after 10 days unless defaulted bonds and interest totaling 4,762,777 dollars are paid. If proceeds fail to cover the debt, Chicago Southern indorsed notes may render joint liability. Trust company loaned 4,000,000 dollars in 1905. bonds mature July 1, 1907.

C. Kohlsaar United States Circuit Court Southern Indiana Railway Company John R. Walsh Chicago Southern Girard Trust Company Philadelphia Trust Company

Team Drives Off With Freeds' Horses

A Freed family team ran away on a Wednesday evening after Ray Freed left the wagon horses tied in town. The animals fled north to Elnora street, then west toward Ribble Sears' farm before being stopped without damage.

Jacob Freed Ray Freed

Horse Overturns Buggy Near Town Injuring Rider

Mrs. Jacob Pershing drove a buggy to town when a startled horse overturned the vehicle. Mr. Pershing was thrown clear and escaped injury.

Jacob Pershing Pershing

Christian Church Schedule and Banquet Attendees

Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m Junior Endeavor at 2 00 p m Senior Endeavor Thursday 7 30 p m Sunday evening service 7 30 p m Sermon by pastor C M Day At a banquet Tuesday night Moore lodge 808 F A M listed J C Weaver Chas A Sims J L Fielder C E Burkhart Elnora F H Gore John M Toon Burns City Jas S Baile Indian Springs

Nactar Moore Lodge No A. M J. C. Weaver Chas A. Sims J. L. Fielder C. EF. Burkhart Elnora F H. Gore John M. Toon Burns City Jas. S. Baile Indian Springs

Missionary Address at Elnora Meeting May 2

The W F M S chapters of Washington Plainville Newberry Jasonville Odon and Elnora plan an all day gathering at Elnora on Tuesday May 2. A featured program includes a returned missionary Miss Jessie Peters who will present an address. All are invited.

Washington, Plainville Newberry Jasonville Odon Elnora Tues Jessie Peters

W. F. M. S. Meeting Moved to May First at M. E. Church

The W F M S will hold its regular monthly meeting at M E E church Monday May 1st, instead of the usual date, due to a group meeting in Elnora on Tuesday May 2.

M. EE Elnora

Lees Louse Killer at the Yellow Front Drug Store

A notice reports Lees Louse Killer available at the Yellow Front Drug Store. The listing notes product placement and purchase details for customers seeking ectoparasite treatment and related supplies.

Lees Yellow Front

Local Family Visitors and Moves Report

Mr and Mrs Chas Herron and children Clettes and Lucile visited on Sunday. John Conard of Illinois came for a family illness. Mrs Chas Haverstock and family visited Lemiel Brock in Itchel. Ada Howard Beatrice Jerron visited Maye Tail e. Shirley Howard and family moved to Sandborn. Phipps family visited I M Connell. Ike Coward and Ambro stayed with Amos Conard. Oscola Skeel from Washington returned home after a short visit.

Chas. Herron C Cildren Cletes Lucile Has. Taylor’s John Conard Illinois Mr. Conard Chas. Haverstock Itchel

Obituary: John W. Lents of Loogootee Dies of Tuberculosis

John W. Lents a well known Loogootee resident died Sunday afternoon at his home from tuberculosis. Born August 18 1847 in Van Buren Township his parents were John and Christina Spaulding Lents. He was married twice first to Barbara E Strange and then to Alice Brarble. survivors include two children from the first marriage and two sons and two daughters from the second.

Ormer van Buren John W. Lents Loogootee Mr. Lents van Buren Township John Christina Spaulding Lents Barbara E. Strange Alice Brarble

M E Church Schedule Sunday Services and Meetings

Sunday school begins at 9 30 with superintendent T Laughlin. Preaching at 10 30 and 7 30 with topics The Invincible Soul and In the beginning God. Epworth League Wednesday evening with May officer elections. Preaching at Good Hope 2 pm by E T Lewis, pastor.

M. E T. Laughlin Epworth League League Good Hope

Sunday Visit From Two Families

Mr and Mrs Chas Martin and daughter Lela of Elnora and Mr and Mrs Willard and daughter Mabel of near Bellview spent Sunday with Allen Marshall and family.

Chas. Martin Lela Elnora Willard Mabel Near Bellview Allen Marshall

Watchword Distributed Through Sunday School in Odon

The Watchword paper, read in about 75 homes around Odon, will be distributed at the United Brethren Sunday school starting next Sunday instead of mail delivery. Ramshorn Brown gave an excellent address at the M. E. church Wednesday night.

Odon United Brethren Sunday School Ramshorn Brown M. E. Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Odon Drug Co W. L. Stoy G H. Gilpatrick H. T. Herndon Alexander Williams Bros Paint Shop J. A. Callahan’s Drug Store Hattie Keck Christian Church C. M. Day Oxfords K. of P. Buildinzy Mr. Dinkelspiel H. E. Marks Wire Aura American Fence Co Oliver and Deere Osborn Myers Keck & Caughey
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