04 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
1
Louis Taylor and Daisy Williams of Elnora wed after eloping with parental objections waived. They secured a rig from Perkins livery, swapped rides with a curious boy, and sped to Vincennes for a waiting minister. The couple, both about eighteen, are the children of local residents Jane Williams and Thomas Taylor.
Mrs. Maisie Wadsworth sues James Wadsworth for divorce alleging desertion since December 1 1910 and failure to support two children. She seeks custody of Tilard and Paul and notes she recently moved from Van Buren township to Vincennes while residing here with the children. Her attorney is EH T Laughlin.
The schedule lists a 1:30 session with Clara Lewis reading scripture and Miss Sargent leading prayer. Rain Mason delivers a recitation, followed by a short sketch of four missionaries by Blandh Saker. Pheo Correll reads, Aloizo Overton recites, and a mystery best ends the program before dismissal.
A fire at the Sam Skemp home miles west of town started from a spark in the flue around noon Sunday. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade and doused the flames after it burned a sizeable roof hole. Insurance covered the damage.
Advertises 12 pages weekly Journal with coupon offers for attendees. Promotes asking representatives for discounts and emphasizes that the Journal has it if it happens.
The Odon White Sox lost 6 to 4 at Hymera as Hymera Colts piled ten hits to six. Freeman pitched well for Odon striking out three, while Britton fanned six for Hymera. Notable hits included Toon with a three base hit for Odon and highlights by Cooper Strange Luzader and Mullens for Hymera.
About 200 Washington Boosters and Business Men club members will arrive at Olon for the first day of Old Settlers. Led by Kiefers Juvenile band they will travel via Petersburg and Plainville and plan to stay in Odon, aiming to boost attendance on the opening day.
The Madison Township Trustee R J McCallian announces the Advisory Board will meet at the Trustees Office in Odon Tud on Sunday in September 1911 at 1 pm to set yearly expenditures and tax levies for 1912. Totals include Township $1410, Local Tuition $5100, Special School $1250, Road $1000 plus additional Road $200. total expenditures $8960 and total tax 105 cents per hundred dollars. Net taxable property $681095 with 201 polls.
A pharmacist at R. B. Williams' Drug Store promises careful attention to each prescription, highlighting expert dispensing and personalized service.
The wedding of Susie Lydia Ledgerwood and Henry B. Wallick occurred last Saturday afternoon at the Ledgerwood home on the Seorhind Ordon road. The ceremony faced a floral arch as Rev Isom Beasley officiated. reception followed with a lavish dinner. The couple plans a home near Wallick homestead after August 10, then a honeymoon in Indianapolis and Chicago.
The Epsom ball team beat Elnora 3 to 3 on Epsom ground Sunday. Epsom's Wallace and Grove pitched with Danner and Ketchem for Elnora. Epsom collected 13 hits to Elnora's 7 as Wallace fanned 13 to Danner's 7.
The notice claims the business advises customers on eye health not simply selling glasses. It says headaches can arise from eye strain or other causes and promises to determine head pain origins.
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