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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
5
Campers on White River found a decomposed seven month old child浮 floating among drift while washing a trot line. Undertakers and Coroner Union B Holder were notified. Attempts to recover the body failed as rotting flesh fell away. No clear clue to origin or cause emerged.
The late O Henry, famed for spendthrift quirks, impressed friends with a sharp wit. A magazine advanced 500 dollars on a three part story but later deemed the work worth 1660 dollars, prompting O Henry to refuse the final installment and jeer at the editor.
The district conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet in Bloomington in September to choose the representative for the National Meeting in Minneapolis. Rev. Wm A Ross of Bloomington is proposed as candidate and local supporters believe he has a strong chance of securing the post.
Thursday 1 30 p m Hon Arthur Greenwood speaks. Friday 10 30 a m Rev Jack Newgent. Friday 1 30 p m Senator Jn Ert Stack. Saturday 10 30 a m Hon E E Hastings. Saturday 1 30 p m Senator Oscar F Bland.
Fourth quarterly conference at Bethany Saturday evening at 2 50 with preaching at 7 45 p m and Sunday morning at 10 30 a m Elder J W Gilley leads Mt Zion Sunday school at 9 30 a m Baptizing at 3 p m with preaching at 7 45 p m M L Mobley is pastor
The C W B M will hold its regular meeting at 9:45 Wednesday at the Christian church. Topics include Young Womens Circles and Our Men Missionaries Must Be Young with leaders Lizzie Callahan and Laura McNeely. Mrs Gillaspie Long serves as usher with Lizzie Garten leading prayers.
Miss Dessie Skomp traveled to Bedford on Wednesday to visit Will Skomp and his family.
The Todd family evangelists from Eaglesville lead large tent meetings in the northwest town, with Rev. William Todd and Miss Myrtle Todd directing. Oakland City pianist J O Reid provides sacred music as crowds grow nightly, continuing through the 13th after a large revival at Badiview in Board township.
A detailed list of prizes across three days for a county picnic. Includes milk drinking, oldest participant awards, best handcrafts, prettiest baby, youngest married couple, best produce, bread and butter contests, poultry and livestock events, and special awards from local merchants and firms such as The Odon Drug Co and Kerch. Notable prizes include shoes, Bible, go carts, rifles, utensils, and cash amounts.
Earnest Ledgerwood of Texas and others in the vicinity this week report travel through the area. Mt. Olive yard steps are under way in concrete nine feet wide from the church door to the road with broad concrete steps and banisters, improving access and appearance.
A humorous look at a new worker’s misadventures in a shop and office. The piece lists odd tools and terms a novice seeks in various places from banks to courts, including a left handed monkey wrench and a speed ball. It mocks the learning curve with quirky jargon and imagined items.
The article argues against burning the midnight oil urging bed rest to reduce fatigue. It notes optional non stimulant methods like fresh air breathing for physicians and that surgeons perform best in early morning while afternoons suit lighter tasks. It emphasizes natural rhythms over stimulants.
The article notes that under Richelieu France approved a weekly newspaper in 1631 the Gazette of France. Dr Renaudet secured the license, the four page paper ran a single column per page, and Louis M and Cardinal Richelieu contributed writings.
A professional panhandler confronts a man in City Hall park demanding a nickel and offers a witty exchange about changing a dime for two nickels. The panhandler argues a dime grants access to beer, lunch, and a social tone beyond a lone nickel.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to Odeon Light and Power Co. before June 19 must settle before August 10. Otherwise the matter will be turned over to an attorney for collection without further notice. C. NN. afcNeely.
Fragmentary church notice lists times Perealine 10 30 aubi and aril small voice with no evening service. Names Levi and pater appear in unreadable form.
Sunday school starts at 9 30 with Joseph Calla Han supervising. Preaching at 1 30 am and 7 30 pm. Junior C E at 2 00 pm. There will be no endeavor next week.
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