27 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads about a breakin lamp accident causing a painful injury at a location near a porch or shop. Names like Hindman and references to Mrs. Hindman appear, with unrelated quotes and light literature jokes from a Louisville Courier-Journal. The text is garbled and incomplete.
Plainville Knights mark an anniversary with a community gathering and recognitions amid local celebrations. The event honors long-time members and showcases club milestones, with residents noting the group's community service and neighborhood ties.
Reading appears as a collage of names and brief notices. Mrs Arnold Baker and her son Walmer return from a trip while Inman and Little Brent from Toledo visit TAL Bond. An advertisement urges DeLaval separators for farmers keeping cows, from Keck & Caughey's.
Sears of Elnora took second in a Lautag Monday checker tournament with entrants from El-nora Jasonville Slotan and nearby towns. Other results include Linsaurth of Jasonville fourth, plus Rasher of Linton and Ed Senne of Onion in notable placements. the event drew twelve more players.
A long jumble of names and events from ElNora City School activity, with notices of exams, preparations for graduation, and library use. Teachers and students listed include Pearl Brown, Abbie Brown, and Miss Qhive Dedwoelboof Duper, alongside plans for entertainment and commemoration events before March end.
The church announces Friday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. monthly social gatherings on Thursdays. The Janier League hosts a social Saturday afternoon at the church to discuss central meetings held quarterly. Mrs Raney Porter was received into the church. A sermon series on the Lord's Prayer begins Sunday morning and will continue weekly. An Exegetical study of Colossians accompanies the prayer meetings. Advocate Day is noted for Sunday. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society is active.
The new post office will open Monday with services starting in the afternoon. Interior improvements give a pleasing appearance and a definite upgrade over the old facility.
The article recalls Broadway’s origin as Great George street in honor of an English king. It later became Bloomingdale road before being named the Broadway and finally simply Broadway, tracing its street-name changes through the city’s past.
The New Grand Hotel will serve Osnunuon dinners every Sunday. Patrons are asked to please place orders in advance and bring any needed notes or requests for the weekly service.
Fragmentary report describes Blaen Dick and Phe Brand in a game played at the PD teara apert hous last Saturday. Crowd watched as Sy pert players moved the ball well and the motionel aos shows energy. Play will be taken to Plainville for a return matutd.
A skating party Friday night featured about a dozen couples and families from the community. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jo Saughbo, Mr and Mrs Flo Whe MWroo, and Mr and Mrs Ed Love among others. Apple and candy treats were served, and evenings were described as pleasant.
In Oden a notable demand exists for watch and jewelry repair, prompting questions about why so many shops need expert watchmakers. The piece promises further explanation next week by KECK, the jeweler and optometrist Quilon, Ind.
Weather woes stretch February into a longer month with bad conditions delaying events and records. The Washington Herald notes the anomalous date February 34 and the enduring chill affecting schedules.
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