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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
4
The Washington Herald notes the Southern Turbine Railway under receiver and U.S. court authorization buys and tests vital equipment after financing issues. Five engines costing 17000 pounds arrive, with 2000 coal cars monthly and stone from Wexford quarries improving.
Nancy Summerville, aged 65 from Rash County, who had been totally blind, suddenly regained sight. She quickly called her five children to see their faces, and observers note the restoration happened abruptly, prompting astonishment among physicians.
Mrs Lydia Parham of Wilmore township died at her daughter s home in Elnora on July 29 at about 73 years. She formerly lived in Con and was well known to older citizens. She leaves four sons and one daughter and belonged to Mud Pike L B Church. Funeral services were held in Elnora with Rev Baorder officiating.
During a Wednesday evening electrical storm lightning struck the farm of J. L. Seueff south of town, killing a mare and colt. The incident occurred on the Seueff property and involved two prize animals. Local authorities were notified.
Auction announced at 2 p.m. on Saturday August 8 at the seller’s home on Race Street. Household and kitchen furniture to be sold at public sale conducted by A. Taylor.
Notice announces Josephus Rock Isaac Andrews and Andrew Tastings appointed trustees of Concord Christian Church. Objections must be made before August 71, after which these names may be added to church records.
R J McCalulian, Ltownship Trustee, operates Township business each weekday from an office in G D Abraham's Harness Shop. The note records ongoing municipal dealings and the use of a local shop as the operating site.
Farmers break for wheat as W V Merrill sells home made tin fruit cans. Visitors include Walter Freeman and Harry Sommers of Odon. Bechtels plaster at Cornettsville. Mt Olive prepares hitching racks for the Baptist Association to be held Aug 31 and Sept 1. William Former and Herman Hesherman among Burns City visitors.
Local residents from Odon Indiana and nearby areas were mentioned in a social roundup. Visits include Hindman at Linton to see Grace before Niagra Falls departure, and multiple families sharing Sundays with relatives, including Overton and Zigler households.
Miss Abby Baile Mr Andy Baile and Mr James Baile and family visited at E Bailes on Sunday. Mrs Clyta Byers and her little daughter of Indianapolis are visiting friends.
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