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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1914
Page
1
The ElNora Poultry Association staged its third annual show in ElNora with about 500 birds on display. Exhibitors from across the state brought White Orpingtons, Barred Rocks, Black Langshans and more as judges awarded numerous prizes and praised the overall quality of entries.
A large group of Odeon High School alumni gathered Friday evening for the third annual meeting and banquet at the school auditorium. Officers were elected for the class of MW with Schuster Ketchenn as president and Laughlin as vice president. Attendees enjoyed old school jokes and a traditional spring-canteen style program.
Miss Mellie Hubbard of Newman formerly Odon and Mr. Wilber Barker of Newberry married Christmas Eve at Tuscola. The couple visited Barker’s parents near Newberry before returning to Hinds to finish Mrs Barker’s school term. Mrs Barker, daughter of Ed Hubbard, moved from east of town about a year ago. Barker, son of Tilman Barker, is a prosperous farmer. They plan to reside on a farm east of town after Mrs Barker completes her school term.
Mrs. Madie Wadsworth formerly of this place wed Christmas night to Fred Fallion of Robinson Illinois. The ceremony occurred in Robinson with the First M E church minister officiating. Fallion works as a bill clerk at the Robinson railroad office.
Iirsehel Edmonson, a young Burns City resident aged 26, died after a illness of July, following pneumonia fever. He was son of Geo Edmonson and survived by his father, mother, brother Wiley of Gloomfield, sister Nellie, and half brother Elmer Lyons of Bedford. He belonged to Modern Woodmen lodge and Red Men of Burns City. Funeral at M E church conducted by Rev Henry Cenbo, with burial at Williams cemetery.
A special service honored Superintendent Harley Burrell and staff including Assistant Superintendent Elith Arnett and secretary Iva Tambon. The event featured a rocker and gloves presented by Rev Moore as Burrell, who led six years, expressed thanks. In four months the school’s membership more than doubled thanks to boosters and staff.
The Odon fire department met Tuesday night at the S C band hall for better organization and systemizing. Fire chief G W Henderson explained the new signals and bells from two exchanges were installed and tested weekly by one fire whistle blast. Three new members Webster Bair Chas Toon and Harry Socimers were added.
Stout and family of Olou visited Mrs. Stout's mother Mrs. Ann Myrer last Thursday. Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Calvin Bord of Olen Monday. Earl Jackson of Indianapolis had funeral services at St. Joseph's church here. Forest Wadsworth returned from Seymour after visiting relatives. Walter Hewitt of Chicago visited his parents. James Evans and family visited at Odon. Anderson Overton buys J W Hackler store building and plans to stock dry goods soon.
Lord and Lady Wyoneberg stayed with Mr and Mrs W 4 Kelsey south of town then left for California to spend the winter. Lord Wyoneberg, a nobleman with tithes and diplomas from Heidelberg Bristan and Vienna, speaks 13 languages and owns German estates and large US real estate holdings. Lady Wyoneberg, sister of Mrs Kekkey, draws attention for beauty at home and abroad.
The town’s new officials are sworn in including two new board members a marshal a city clerk and treasurer with a near complete changeover in the city government for the new year.
Pastor F. A. Lester leads Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30. Evening services at 2 00 and 7 00. Epworth Teague IV edusaday 7 7200. Nearby King's Heights activities noted.
Mr Eles Jolliff and Miss Pleasie Cunningham, prominent locals, wed at the officiating minister Rev C L Eneberan’s home last Saturday at five. Bride’s father Arch Cunningham is a noted farmer from Odon. Groom Henry Jolliff, a farmer and machinist of nearby Scoan, will reside in Champaign Illinois after the ceremony.
Calvin Boyd age 32, a prominent township resident, died last Saturday at his sister Mrs Martha Sommers home after a long illness. Born May 10 1884 near Odon Indiana he was the son of Richard and Mary Boyd and left surviving two sisters Mrs Sommers and Mrs Frank Jacobs and a brother T J Boyd with four half siblings. He was baptized Lutheran but did not unite with a church and was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Funeral services were conducted Monday at Good Hope Church at 2 oclock with Rev C W Bucharan in charge. burial followed at Hilk cemetery.
The Pvanside and Indianapolis Light Power and Electric Railway Company orders a 158 mile electric line from Evansville to Indianapolis via Oakland City Pitersburg Washington Bloomfield Worthington Spenser and Martinsville. Survey work from Bloomfield to Indianapolis sixty six miles completed. Bloomfield to Vincennes ninety eight miles due spring if weather holds. Aiming to connect Southern Indiana cities with Evansville and Indianapolis, surveyors will operate in Davieess County soon.
Mr Arnold Kelsey of Van Buren township married Miss May Perehing in a Wednesday ceremony at 5 30 p m. The officiating minister was Rev C H Buchanan. Mr Kelsey is the son of William Kelsey a noted farmer of Van Oren. The bride is the daughter of David Perehing of nearby township.
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