11 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
1
A fraternal meeting and picnic in Daviess County drew 3000 to 5000 attendees across days. The Plainville event featured a drill contest won by Montgomery, with Odor team placing second. Washington led with 79 points after deductions for captains’ conduct and sword drills, while observers faulted scoring and captain performance.
A fragmentary notice reports the formation of Soon Glove Co with local men as promoters. It hints at early plans, a treasurer and officers, and mentions stock shares and a factory setup. The text references the town Lenisville and potential operations with factories and cold storage considerations.
A Northern Daviesa County storm caused barns and houses to collapse and fruit trees to fall. Fields of corn shattered, trees uprooted, and sparrows killed as wind hail and rain battered the region from Odon to Elswore, with extensive property losses and damage to crops and orchards.
This item records a local meeting at Crock and Forsythe’s offices about a horse show scheduled for Oct 12 with B Winger as presiding officer and E B Forsyte as secretary. It notes storm damage across farms including horses killed by lightning and barns destroyed or damaged, with mentions of Luther Sears and J W Haver holdings, and a cider mill running to process fruit. Trevor Cunningham injured, and details on wind damage to houses and outbuildings.
Community mourns Ed Smith who drowned himself after his barn and crop losses from the storm. He was upset over ruined 120 acres, $3,000 to $4,000 debt, and insured for $22,000. A back porch disappearance preceded the inquest held yesterday.
Mira Lydis A Roser Kesler, wife of Jacob A Kesler, died of pneumonia at age 95 near Uodon. Born April 16, 1851 in Shanesville Ohio, she married J A Resler in 1887 and lived in Barra Mills, Ohio, before moving to Indiana then their present home. Survived by husband five sons two daughters one brother and one sister in Ohio. A devout Evangelical Christian, she joined the church at 16 and served the community through illness and work for the Master.
The Ladies Missionary Society will meet Wednesday evening in August. The program includes scriptural lessons, prayers, offerings, and music. Speakers include Mrs. Crooke, Mrs. Hels, Mrs. Barkley, Mrs. Garten, Mrs. Lane, and Mrs. Williams. All ladies from other churches are welcome.
Property owners and residents of Odon are warned to cut weeds immediately. Clean privies and remove trash to prevent malaria and typhoid fever. Eliminate standing water in backyards and alleys or rain barrels. drain or treat with oil if needed. Dr. J DeMotte, Sec. Board Health.
The Epworth League presents an evening at Danner's Opera House with Music Orchestra Recitations and a play A Business Meeting Roles include Mrs Gilflora Smithe Miss Fonny Dorsey Miss Selina Gray Hazel Crooke and Mertie Winktepleck Admission 10c children under ten free Proceeds benefit the M E church electric lights. W J Bryan plans to visit Europe to study municipal ownership and offers critiques of its approach with biblical references and a warning about self deception.
Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Joseph Sears on Sunday to celebrate the birthday of his daughter Selah Sears. An elaborate dinner was enjoyed and a general good time reported.
I express sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for help during my wife’s illness and death.
Rev. E C Avis of Chicago leads a series of meetings at the U B Church. Avis is a forceful speaker, though hot weather hinders large crowds.
Keck the Jeweler and Optician offers a new residence on west Center street for sale trade or rent. The listing emphasizes a modern home ready for buyers or tenants with potential trade options.
Precautions discuss summer illness like cholera morbus from improper food and cold exposure. boiling water and careful disposal of discharges advised. Indiana University catalog notes growth, 1904 05 attendance 1538 with two thirds men and 86 graduates. attendees from 20 states and foreign countries. local county names listed for attendees in Washington Cannelburg and Montgomery counties.
Claud and Ethel Anderson have returned from a visit at Washington.
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