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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
2
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Miss Marie Toon spent Sunday with Flauzel Car and Mr and Mrs Jacob Summerville and family. Will Meek of Bicknell attended his nephew Clarence Corbin funeral. John Toon Burns City visited Al Toon and family Friday. Sheima Dobains visited Saturday night with Joe Summersville and family. The Pruett family of Bunkuti visited with their daughter Mrs Rufus Laughlin Tuesday. Al Toon and family spent Sunday with Dan Myers and family. Ol Meek spent Sunday night with brother Dwane Meek of Odon. Oral Thomas and party from North Dakota visited Jamies Thomas near Scotland Tuesday through Sunday.
Local residents report persistent cold and gray skies as winter weather lingers. Social notes list visits from Luis Myers and family of Odon, John Sims household, El sie Wadsworth and Ada Evans, and Perry Bridgewater selling property to Wayne Chesnut.
The text describes Wilbert Hendersons and others hosting a Sunday visit at a residence. Mentions Lily Grihar, Benny Dennis, Timwin Garay and a few unnamed attendees. It reads like a casual social note with limited readable names and places.
Lambert Roach at Camp Shelby is reported much improved. Dennis York of Odon visits his sister Mrs Elua Barker. Emil Laughlin returns to Jasonville after a week with relatives in the vicinity. Mrs Wilbert Baker and her young son visit relatives at Oakland.
Julius Smith of Van Buren Two Dug Brey of Elmore township Hugh G Faith of pistel tankship and Charles E Freed of Madison Two announce as candidates for sheriff with primary May 7 subject to Republican or Democratic voters will in Daviess county.
Daniel I. Myers of Bogard announces as a candidate for auditor of Daviess county subject to the will of Republican voters at the nominating primary.
J. E. Pershing declares his bid for the clerkship of the Daviess circuit court, subject to the will of Republican voters at the primary.
Oliver M. Vance declares his bid for county treasurer in Daviess County subject to Republican primary voters on May 7. He seeks party support to win the office.
Jack Lillie of Washington township is a candidate for treasurer in Daviess County in the primary election set for May 7.
Ajaussen campaigns for the Republican nominating convention in Mey to secure backing for a winship study project. Priest accompanies as an ally while local party figures weigh the candidate’s qualifications and agenda.
LASCA Mr and Mrs Herschel Byer spent Sunday at James Overtons. William Franklin visited Friday with Jacob Chestnut. Pearl West visited with Mrs Homer Myers Saturday night and Sunday. O Hinkle and family visited at Ray Rosenbury s Sunday. Mrs Ainty Chestnut and Jaiss Elsie spent Friday with Mrs Mary Chestnut. Walter and Jessie Chestnut went to Washington Friday. Mr and Mrs Tom Faith were at Plainville Friday. Stella Daugherty of Plainville spent the past week with her daughter Mrs Arville Overton who is recovering from tonsillitis. Jessie Roach and Ruby Faith called on Mrs John Riden bark Friday afternoon. Roy Lee of Sandborn visiting Willi and Byer s. Herschel Harper called on. Thomas Resser Sunday. Pearl Chestnut spent Sunday afternoon with Sarah Cole. Oscar Harper and family visited Tom Kelsey s Sunday. Robert Waskum of Elnora visited Sunday with Mose Overton. A telegram from Indianapolis said Hazel Joker was not expected to live. she is Jacob s daughter.
After 73 years of marriage the wife of the well known county figure “Uncle John” died last Sunday following his death in April at nearly 92. Her life of kindness and sunshine supported children through adversity and she was laid to rest Monday at Concord church cemetery after services led by Rev C. A. Buchanan.
A medical note warns readers about false cures for ear and sinus conditions caused by Eustachian tube problems. It cautions against unproven remedies and stresses consulting qualified physicians for accurate diagnosis and safe treatment.
Washington DC notice announces a U S Department of Agriculture nitrate of soda sale at cost to Daviess County farmers. About 100000 tons allocated, price 875 5 1 2 cents per ton free on board port of work, arrangements via County Agent and local committee. Applications due by February 4.
Soldiers in training write about daily drills and distant homes as war drums echo. The letters recount discipline, camaraderie, and longing for family, illustrating morale and routine under marching orders in a time of conflict.
An officer reports that four men were sent on an order for ages 35 to 40 while charged as 30 to 35. Thadaenap was relieved from duties at Ft. Riley but kept quarters, sent to Camp Funston for inspection work four miles away. Camp Funston houses drafted men and a Sanitary inspection of barracks and facilities occurred. The writer describes gas mask training and a near fatal risk from gas exposure, planning to continue military tasks and realar work.
A historical DIY note describes making a durable mop from an old broom, stocking wrap, and long stocking strips. After wrapping and sewing strips around the broom head, dip the mop in melted paraffin and kerosene, then dry. Roll tightly and store in a paper bag to maintain moisture.
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