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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

2

Farlen Items Recall Local Doings And Health News

Verybody is getting ready for Old nettlers. Master Raymond Sipes has been ill with diphtheria and is recovering rapidly. Miss Alica Byers of Bedford is visiting relatives here this week. W H Bechtel went to Eaglesville Tuesday. Kant Sipes is quite sick with diphtheria. John Stotts was at Bedford first of the week. N D McCallian and family of Odon were through here Sunday. Mr and Mrs J K McCarter of Terre Haute are visiting Ed Hubbard this week.

Raymond Sipes Alica Byers Bedford J. K.mccarter Terre Haute Ed Hubbard

Local Notes from Cornettstown and Surrounding Areas

Andrew Edwards of Ebeneezer visited Tuesday. Dode Williams and son from Washington spent Sunday with James Sparks. Walden Eaton and sister Essie attended Plainville events Saturday. Lola Courtney of Washington visits her mother Mrs. Bell Courtney. Mrs. Alfred Ellis of Washington was here last week. John O'Brien of Narsh visited Willian Eaton and family Sunday. Charles Turk of Lettsne passed through Sunday. John Keith of Ipsom visited William Patterson and family Sunday. Walter Dougherty moves his family to the Vance farm in Sugarland.

Lola Courtney Washington Mrs Bell Courtney Alfred Ellis John O’brien Narsh Willian Aton John Keith Near Ipsom William Patterson Walter Dougherty Vance Sugarland

Rankin Divorce Suit Filed by Blanche Sears Rankin

Blanche Sears Rankin files for divorce from her husband in Elnora alleging marriage on December 19, 1904 and cohabitation until 1907. Also notes ads for wigs and papers for sale at the office.

Blanche Sears Rankin E Rankin Elnora

Kodak references and social notices fix appetites on town

Eastman Kodaks and supplies at Keck's appear in a local itemized update as residents and visitors drop names, attend Old Settlers, funerals, and social calls. Individuals from Eloora Eloora Linton Washington Indianapolis Terre Haute wander Odon as townsfolk share travel and shop news.

Shiloh Items and Weekend Visits Noted

Emanuel Hamerickhouse and wife returned from Greene county visit. A large crowd attended the Hackler school house festival Friday night. Alva Callahan and Lula Collins with Ethel Lamb visited Arisson and Amy Overton Sunday. Chas Lamb of Terre Haute visited his father Clark Lamb Sunday. Heshelman family guests of Spurgeon. Gordie Collins visited Tweeda Lamb. Mrs Bauserman at D W Resler’s Sunday. Carl Abbott with Ira Bauserman Sunday. Miles family and Mrs Harmon visited H C Clinton and family. Mrs Walter Johnson of Indianapolis visiting her parents.

Hackler School House Alva Callahan Lula Collins Ethel Lamb Arisson Amy Overton Chas. Lamb Terre Haute Clark Lamb

Bunkum Items Highlight Local Weekend Visits

W P Howard and J Davis traveled to Terre Haute for a few days. Mrs A W Alford spent Sunday with Mrs J M Ledgerwood. Charles Blough of Greene County visited relatives here over Sunday. Jehma Vayis hosted a cousins party with Etta Pansy Maggie Haskel and Irven Davis from Terre Haute. About forty children attended with music and games and lemonade. Ed Ward and family visited his brother Homer Ward in Odon. Sarah Haverstock and granddaughter Irene visited James Herron. Arthur Phipps of Farlen was here Sunday. Walter McKinny visits his parents Wm McKinney this week.

Charles Blough Greene County Jehma Vayis Etta Pansy Maggie Haskel Irven Davis Terre Haute

Jail Delivery at Bloomfield: Seven Prisoners Escape

Seven prisoners escaped Greene County jail in Bloomfield after one inmate picked the lock on Tuesday night. Authorities have not recaptured them as of now.

Bloomfield Greene County

Eye on the Future in a Humble Household Advice

A column from Womat's Home Companions discusses family dynamics and virtue. It contrasts youthful misdeeds with prudent capsizing of pride and urges kindness, perseverance, humor, and mutual aid. It uses parables about a forest oak and personal independence to promote resilience and humility.

The Sin of Fretting in Everyday Life

A reflection on how fretting dominates daily interactions. The author notes constant minor complaints about weather, plans, meals, and conduct, arguing such fretfulness is widespread and undermines character. Even scripture warns that people are prone to trouble, shaping common attitudes.

Toward the Blue Sky Beyond the Road of Fret

An exchange notes how some avoid petty theft yet spread scandal harming a good man’s name. The passage defends truth and condemns bearing false witness, urging virtue as a lasting motto in society, homes, and streets.

Prof Howard H Clark Named East Chicago School Principal

Prof. Howard H. Clark elected principal of East Chicago schools. Former Latin teacher at local high school, previously principal in Bloomington, and last year in the insurance business. Native of Daviess county, formerly superintendent of Odon schools, well known to the community.

Howard H. Clark East Chicago Mr. Clark Bloomington Clark Daviess County Washington Democrat Odon

Madison Township Trustee Schedule Notice

To all persons having business with the trustee of Madison township the trustee will be at my office or about town on Friday of each week to attend township business.

Madison Township

Hazel Burrell Dead in Linton Funeral in Odon

The obituary notes Hazel Eldena Burrell, born April 10 1899, died August 11 1908. Burial followed in Walrey Nut Hill cemetery after a funeral at the U B church in Odon with Rev W E Snyder officiating. Hazel was a daughter of Harley and Dru Barrell and grandchild of Mr and Mrs John J Burrell.

Hazel BE. Burrell Linton Odon W. E. Snyder Walreynut Hill Hazel Eldena Harley and Dru Barrell Hazel Mourn John J Burrell

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