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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
8
The brief items list visits and travel among residents near Williams and Bloomfield. Eva Doomb of near Williams purchased a farm equipment item. Hattie Hastings visited relatives in Peru. Sam Long and Miller were in Terre Haute for work. Multiple relatives and neighbors are mentioned visiting kin, attending dinners, and spending time with family across the area from Elnora to Trinity Springs.
A distressed mother brings her baby to Antwerp Cathedral and places the infant in the arms of a marble saint on a balcony. The priest raises the statue to cradle the child, then the mother departs, leaving priest and statue with the sleeping babe until a successor arrives.
Secret ballots are collected in boxes at The First National Bank Journal Office and Odon Realty. Two weeks remain as funds and subscriptions determine a winner in a fair counting process.
Willow Lick notes list Miss Cecil Pindman visiting Sandboro and Berona Overton traveling to Muar tinaville. Indianapolis visitors include Blond Gestrom and Misses Poossie and Edith Barley. Dentists Dr. C. G. Clemmer invites patients to his new location over Bonnet and Laughlin.
Effectiva May 28 timetable shows southbound trains from Terre Haute to Bedford Seymour and Odon with listed departure and arrival times at multiple stations including Jasonville Linton Beehunter Odon and Beehunter. G.P.T. RADLEY signs as the source official.
The Indiana State Florists Association promotes a flower show at the state fair with active participation from town and farm women. David Wallace of Indianapolis leads the flower show and table hardy division, with prized Indiana home kitchen products, breadstuffs, pastries, and preserved fruits on display. Fruit from Indiana grown by local viewers forms another division, reflecting quality orchards and horticultural societies.
J J Thompson cattle expert to run sheep division. Mason J Niblock expands swine department to one of the largest livestock divisions. Sid Conger develops the poultry show into a top national event. James E Mcbond charges the art department guiding a major women’s display. Other board officers and division heads listed include horticulture Agricultural products mechanical speed horses admission grandstand concessions and amusements. Oscar Flathoy president of the board with J W LaGrange as treasurer.
The upcoming exposition will cover about thirty acres with hundreds of machines for farm work and home use. It will feature concrete model buildings, heating and sanitation displays, and a large heavy machinery section. Ke S Tuell of Corydon leads the mechanical department as space allocations signal an enormous display and strong exhibitor demand.
An asylum worker notes a common trait in gifts to the blind, a strong perfume scent. Inmates receive varied presents from many sources, all carrying fragrance from sachet bags. Donors, intending kindness, often perfume gifts to compensate for the lack of sight.
Petition filed with Daviess Circuit Court to vacate West 1st and West 2nd Streets and several alleys in Lillie Miller’s Addition Standford. Hearing set at Washington Court House at 1:30 p m September 11 190. Administrators announced for Levi Christenberry estate Solvent status noted and notice given. Local social news reports Joseph Hitchcock and wife visited Mrs P A Winklepleck and John Hitchcock Friday.
Estate of Levi Christenberry to sell at public auction September 6 1910 at the decedent's Madison Township residence. Items include household goods two wagons four harness sets plows cultivator mowing machine binder hay corn oats hay and animal stock with interests in growing corn on multiple farms. Sale starts at 10 o'clock with cash for small sums and credit terms for larger amounts. Ira L. Christenberry administrator EK Laughlin attorney.
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