16 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
1
Fire destroyed the two story frame store and merchandise of F N Sargent at Sargent about four miles northeast of Burns City. Overheated stove likely started blaze which overwhelmed efforts to control it. Loss about 8500 with 22,000 insurance. Sargent had a large stock and strong local business. rebuilding contemplated.
In 1912 the county teachers’ first exam yielded poor results with 13 of 53 passing for licenses. Two papers were sent to the state supervisor for review and have not yet been heard. A passing score from the state grants a license valid statewide. a county grade gives a county only. The next exam will be held Saturday February 3.
New Mail Man reports Doc Herodon as proprietor and porter of the Gray Hotel and breeder of thoroughbred poultry. He also acts as agent for the Little Wonder Lighting System and has relieved Uncle Leonard Ward who is ill at home.
Miss Edith DeMoss was absent Thursday and Friday of last week due to illness. Georgia Abraham also missed Thursday and Friday. Juniors held a class meeting, Freshmen are doing Christmas Carols, and parents are urged to send written excuses for lateness or absence. The Juniors discuss U S senators being elected by popular vote. The manual training boys finished a razor strap and will next craft a meat safe. Patrons are invited to visit the school art exhibit. Prof Hafford filmed reading "Do Se To A' Finis!" by Orison Sweet March during opening exercises.
100 acres of good land two miles southwest of Epsom offers a solid house barn and well with cistern. fruit trees abundant. interested buyers contact E. B. Hixon at 1967 West Monterey Avenue.
The north bound E I passenger train derailed near Plainville on Monday at 1 50 pm. Four injured men Roebling of Petersburg Small of Linton Hass of Mt Fernon and an unnamed man. Locomotive and two cars toppled into a ditch. Physicians from Washington treated the injured and the wreck was cleared by night. Conductor Turney and Engineer Burke commanded the train.
Superintendent Fulkerson and county officials decide to hold a county wide commencement for about 150 eighth grade graduates in June. The event will be in the courthouse to accommodate all attendees with Charles A. Greathouse as speaker.
Rev A J Newgent leads Sunday services at 9 30 10 30 and 7 p m with revival ongoing at Pleasant Hill Quarterly meeting set for weekend at Pleasant Hill Prayer meeting midweek and youth activities announced Schoonover is pastor of the L IL church aims.
Republican district chairman Will Hayes issued a call for delegates and alternate delegates from the Second district to convene in Vincennes at 1 p.m. on Thursday March 28. They will select two delegates and two alternates to the Chicago Republican National Convention and nominate a presidential elector for the district to be chosen at the regular election in 192. The convention is set to include 107 delegates apportioned among the sight counties of the district.
An old advertisement touts Root Juice as a universal tonic healing stomach mucous membranes liver kidneys and nerves. It claims rapid benefits for debility rheumatism and general breakdown with exclusive sale through The Oden Drug Co. and The Yellow Front.
A team of farm work horses available at reasonable prices with timing and payment terms. Inquiries invited to W. Te Pettit or Herb Ketchem of Odon for details and approval notes if desired.
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