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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
8
Three typhoid cases are reported in Eaglesville including Hazel Wadsworth Pearl Westo and Mrs James Wadsworth. The note lists other local health concerns visitors baptisms church attendance and various residents engaging in weekly routines and travel around Odon Bedford and nearby areas.
Walter Hackler of Loogootee sought stock in this vicinity during the first part of last week, according to reports.
James Churchman a furniture dealer of Jasonville has purchased an interest in the undertaking business of Alkin and Price at Jasonville.
GOOD HOPE Alvin Smiley visited in Van Buren township Saturday night and Sunday. Edith Boyd and little daughter spent Monday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Roberts. Mary Bailey of Indianapolis is visiting her father John Gardener. Ela Freeman and her two sons Char ly and Clarence spent Monday with Robert Boyd and family. Chas Adams and family spent Sunday evening at John Sommers' at Oden. Maggie Winklepleck and her friend of Indianapolis came home for the Old Settlers. Cletus Skemp spent Saturday night and Sunday near Lyons.
A Kansas City Journal item features a short wry exchange where a husband admits being surprised by his wife’s acceptance while she retorts that his proposal came by mistake if at all. The quip reflects a playful marital backchat typical of the era.
A Uni versalist Leader exchange features two athletes arguing over morning routines. One claims pulling up zero gallons from a well earns him athletic boost, the other counters by claiming he pulls up a river with a boat each morning.
Finland shows new iron ore potential in Nyland and the Ladoga lake district. A company has been formed to advance research and mining efforts, signaling a shift from the country’s prior depiction as iron-poor.
The text notes the Chinese government uses family seizure as a tool to deter crime. It argues that fear of parents or close relatives being punished reduces fledgling criminals' chances of escape.
Mrs Maggie Dillion and Ruth visit Granville Ohio to see her parents Mr and Mrs A D Thompson. Grace Callahan visiting relatives at Fort Ritner. Bessie Smiley of Olio visiting Sam Kimmaman. Bolden of Shiloh spending Sunday with John Arney and wife. Ya Boardman visiting Miss Huirna Shake. Walter Thompson Harve Swartz and Nora Huff with Cleo Core. Millie Sons with Pearl McClellan. Herbert Ketchem and wife with William Hasting and wife. Angie Dillion Maggie Dillion and children with Dennis Dillion at Lew Core's. Vern Throughs with Grace Callahan. Laura McMullen and Mary Long visit Axie Howard. Charles Stoner and Wilhel Stoner of Plainville guests of Frank McHan. Samuel Long visits home folks after Terre Haute job and Old Settlers. William Callahan with Virgil Wikle. Norma and Nora Shake visit grandparents William Shake. Isaac Elza family visits Charles Hunter. Al Stout and children from Elnora visit Thomas Baredon. Grace and Emma Shake visit Carrie Ketchem.
A likeness of Frank Lawell, a former Octon boy and son of Mrs. Mary A Lawell, appears in the Colum bus Ohio Evening Despatch. Lawell will drive in the twenty four hour race at Brighton Beach today and tomorrow and has already placed fourth in the Vanderbilt races.
George Thompson broke ground on the Tolbert farm in Hells Neck near Hazelton and uncovered a petrified turtle. The eight ounce specimen is complete with tail head and legs unbroken. In the same field an Indian mound yields flint stones and tomahawks, suggesting the petrified animal came from the same region as the flint rock.
The Southern Indiana Ry will run an excursion to Indian Springs on August 28 and 29 with return by August 30. One round trip fare applies, not below 50 cents unless local tariff lowers it. W. H. Hueston, Local Agent, QOdon, Indiana.
A twenty five year old worker on the Union Pacific recounts a crisis when card sharps cheated him out of four thousand five hundred dollars. He concealed a winning extra card in a sandwich to save his life and career, then quit the game, later earning promotions and success in the industry.
The W M A program opens with a song and prayer followed by scripture readings from Matthew 13 38 and Mark 16 15. It features a solo I Gave My Life for Thee a talks Our New Fields home Japanu Porto Rico readings by Janette Ward and others with a duet by Mrs Alexander and Orpha ntomum and business adjournment
William Conard and families visited H M Connell this Sunday. E Taylor attended the Annual conference at Dale Spencer county. Elizabeth Blough Nellie Smith and Albert Kinnamann visited E Bailes Sunday. Dan Osborne and family spent Sunday at Elliston. Obe McNabb visited sister Walter Herron Tuesday. Arthur Phipps spent Sunday at Bunkum. Alice Clark hauling logs at Newberry this week. John Coward and wife from Brocotd Illinois visited here Monday and Tuesday. Cinda Holt Nora Connell Daisy Baile Mae visited Jane Baile Marsh valley Wednesday. Damens Evansville and Tom Kinnaman visited Wim Kinnaman Sunday. Harve Morrison Linton was here Sunday. Jacob Winklepleck and spouse from Chicago are here.
Program for a women’s missionary society event at the M E church on Saturday September 4 at 2 30 pm includes: Song Devotion by Mrs Martha Myers Recitation The Unawares by Mrs Eva Dearmin Quartette by Mrs J W Anderson Mrs Finn Cooper Mrs Melvin Cooper Mrs J C Mitchell Mystery Box by Mrs James McCoy Reading by Mrs Mary Garten Mite box opening and collection Social hour and closing with Lords Prayer in Concert
The notice promotes clean coal in any size from Qodon Light and Power Co claiming high efficiency and minimal clinker buildup. Customers are invited to place orders for large or small quantities.
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