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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
2
In a Washington Herald society note a line claims Daviess County jail is not open for prisoners. The fragment mentions an Oregon heart and a tally of 265 eggs in a year and hints at local rumors about a railroad line sale and a possible Washington consultation.
The Crear of Renesia asserts a new continent near the north pole. Dismissive of his powers, the speaker would rather let Tin have it than describe and pay for advertising.
Cecil Channel known as Betty Blythe resigns from the Indianapolis Star and will join Sidener and Van Riper advertising. She will be missed by thousands statewide who anticipate her feature articles in the Star.
Readers are urged to subscribe this week for the Special Holiday and Christmas Edition marking the newspaper's forty first anniversary. The issue will feature about 20 pages of news Christmas stories serial features and advertising with a large circulation planned.
A Christmas card program offers long distance friends and relatives a yearly reminder. Donors mail a thoughtful card that arrives Christmas morning, revealing the giver while predated news from home keeps the connection alive.
A sense of calm returns to the county seat as businesses resume normal operations. Citizens previously cautious amid health concerns move about freely, resuming daily routines and local commerce.
Christmas ideas and holiday preparation fill the community as stores display festive goods and early shoppers secure gifts. The year’s prosperity supports a busy season with ads promising a rare selection and easier shopping ahead. Messages note social calls among residents including Mrs Naper Allen, Mrs Belle Myers, James Wilkey, Walter Ritter, Joe Wilkey, and Mrs Nancy Allen.
Mrs. T. Myers visited A. T. Myers and family from Saturday to Monday. Miss Tabitha Parker spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Walter Ritter. Miss Andrey Greenwood spent the last of the week with Mrs. Samuel Overton near Odon. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Patty of Plainville will spend Saturday and Sunday with A. T. Myers and family. Dan Myers drove to Plaaville Friday. Paul Myers spent Saturday night with his cousin Dallas Myers of Elnora. Jas and Isaac Tomey drove to Epsom Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Greenwood visited at Elnora Sunday.
Pastor Rev Allen Trusty leads Christian Endeavor Thursday at 7 00 Junior Endeavor Sunday 2 00 Bible School Sunday 9 90 a m preaching morning and evening with subjects The Sower and C and When a Church Falle The goal is to prepare for more efficient work in the coming year Wm Collins made a business trip to Elnora Tuesday
The Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion is pitched as a safe, non habit forming tonic for old people and the weak, promising to strengthen nerves and tissues with pure olive oil and hypophosphites. It offers a money back guarantee if not helpful after trying the recommended amount and is sold at Odon Drang Co. Inc. in Odon Indiana.
James Allen and wife spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Allen's parents the Crosslands. Mrs. Ellis Malone with the Longs and family. Nathaniel Fesler and family of Elnora with Dillard Boardman. Vern Beasley with Reymond Long. Harve Sims with John Hastings. Miss Mary Long attended Teachers Association in Washington. The Misses Myrtle Mowery Essie Menderson and Pearl McClellan with Mack Flinn. Dan and John Lau visited Washington County for an extended visit. Lilly Long and Irene Long returned to Jacksonville after visiting Alfred Long and family.
Calvin Keller from Washington visited his parents on Saturday night. Numerous guests including Bertha Brian Grace Pearl Myers and others attended Sunday at Callie and Corda Metheny’s home. Several townspeople and families visited relatives or traveled for Thanksgiving with mentions of Grove Scott Kitlion Barley and Carter among others.
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