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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
2
The piece links Saint Valentine’s Day on February 14 with themes of love letters and gifts. It notes February as the violet month and its amethyst stone, and recalls legends of violets turning into gems. It also mentions George Washington’s February 22 birth anniversary and Ash Wednesday on the 28th.
A state official sends guidance on whether county highway superintendents and assistants may claim expenses. The memo covers per day pay, mileage, and lack of provision for secretary or office help, noting the need to self-fund non reimbursable duties and urging readers to consider advertising costs versus postal appeals.
Ed Bindmad moved to Elnora on Tuesday. Mrs. Lucinda Bair and Mrs. G W Tomey and son Charles made a business trip to Washington Tuesday. John Shively of Minnesota visited Mrs. Felix Keller and family Tuesday and Wednesday. Alvey Sueddlemyers of Iseher visited his father Tuesday. AMP Grove moved from Plainville on the J A McCall farm Wednesday. Several from this place attended Samuel Brown sale near Plainville Thursday. Tom Scott made a business trip to Odon Thursday. Mrs. Lucinda Bair and Mrs. Sarah Tomey were guests of Mrs. Alf Myers Thursday. Tra Shively or Hiluois visited Mrs. Felix Keller and family for a few days. Mr and Mrs Alf Moyers visited friends in Washington Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Richard Williams and Mrs. Purcell called on Mrs. Janie Braner and children and Mrs Maule Johnson of Vincennes were guests of Mr and Mrs John Grove Sunday. Mr and Mise L Beaker of the Marsh Were Cheanests of Mro and fis Chas yee dyar Vibhe day. The McEaid met at Lula Myers Thursday evening. Those present were Mrs Toula Hackler, Maryami Aire Carter and Sarah S Grove. Maunie Johnson of Vincennes is visiting her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Dicke Crave this week, Mrs Dida Rehtel and daughter Misa Hibef near Quon, Mrs Maudie Johnson of Vincennes, Oscar Hill, Gren Grove and Haleie Cos were guests of E LL Grove and family Wednesday.
Community snippets record visits and calls among residents from Groves to McCall heirs and Hand family. Mentions include Mrs Charles Wilson visiting Elva Mack, Mary Learg visiting Drusa Clark, and Bonnie Singleton from Raglesville staying with grandmother. Local agents wanted for sales in Elnora territory with training by Russell Williams in South Bend.
The passage notes February hosts more holidays and observances than any month. Groundhog Day signals the end of winter. Lincoln's Birthday anniversary, once celebrated yesterday, is gaining wider recognition this year.
Fragmentary line about copies from the printer being paid and accompanying instructions. Mentions an auditor and county, with a formal tone indicating distribution or settlement of documents. No clear events or names beyond generic references.
A fragmented read mentions a “He’s Coming” motto paired with emphasis on readiness and varied needs. The text suggests a promotional or motivational slogan without defining a clear event or group. No names, places, or dates are readable to anchor specifics.
The Township Trustee will transact township business every weekday at the Odon Office. The offices and ware rooms are on the west side of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter, section 21, township 5, range 5 west. The trustee will be in Odon most of the time.
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