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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1920
Page
1
Dwight Ernest Freed, two years eleven months old, died December 29 1919 near Odon from laryngitis. Born January 15 1917 he was the son of Mr. and Mrs Earl Freed. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Hill United Brethren Church and burial at Walnut Hill.
A community column advocates a canning factory in Odon and home enterprises to boost land values and farm markets. It urges readers to take immediate action, start new daily resolutions, and enjoy local beauty, mentioning Pickett Pershing & Co. and N. F Barkley book settlements.
Hugh G. Faith, sheriff-elect, moved his household goods into the county jail on January 1 and assumed control succeeding C. D. Guthrie. Onlookers urged him to match Guthrie’s standard, as Faith carried beds, rugs and other household items.
Coroner Huette Poindexter filed a verdict in the James Harper case. Harper, a ferryman, disappeared November 10 and was found Dec 4 in the Killen bed of White River near Plainville. The coroner finds Harper died by homicidal attack. Seven witnesses testified. Prosecutor J Earle Thompson noted no new developments since the last grand jury term.
Marion Davies stars in Cecilia of the Pink Roses as a screen adaptation of Katherine Haviland Taylor's novel. Davies showcases charm and piquancy, creating a new idol for screen fans at the Star Theater Saturday.
A patchwork of social notes lists visits and calls in Bloomington and nearby towns. It chronicles neighbors and relatives from Olin Porter and Bechtel families to the Adams and Richardson households, plus a moving family from Illinois and a local climbers through Newberry while recounting a dramatic Victorian tale of Jeremiah Madden brickmaker and his daughter Cecilia.
Mr and Mrs Earl Freed and relatives express thanks to friends neighbors for help and sympathy during the illness and death of Dwight. They also thank the ministers for comfort and the quartet for its music.
A Rexall Store plans a forthcoming sale advertised in a storefront window. Shoppers are advised to watch the display for details on dates and items, with the sale upcoming at the Rexall location.
A mass meeting is planned at the Star Theater tonight at 7 30 to discuss bringing a modern canning factory or packing plant to Odon. Farmers merchants and business people are urged to attend to plan locating handling and other preparations and to pledge support to boost the project into operation.
Huette Poindexter county coroner arrived in Washington Monday to wrap up duties before turning over to coroner elect Dr. A H Holder on January 1. He participated in the inquest into the murder of James Harper by Elnora ferryman and filed a verdict in the case of Galen Lewis Holloway infant who died of heart trouble at home.
Frank Sturgeon of Washington and Myrtle Winklepleck of this city were united in marriage at the M F parsonage by Rev. Edrwin Shake. The bride is P. A. Winklepleck’s daughter and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Isaac Sturgeon of Washington. They will reside in Washington and are wished a happy life.
The troop plans to raise and repair the old log church north of Farien for preservation. When finished, it will serve as a rendezvous and host an annual Homecoming, inviting community use. Troop leaders and Scouts removed stone to support the building and anticipate visitors and overnight stays. Guy Marshall left for Arizona likely to relocate.
Jas E Gilley reports Daviess County rural high schools show strong attendance and performance in the first half, with one third of pupils neither tardy nor absent. Advanced reading circle credit for teachers is planned, and state rulings affect travel allowances, supplies supervision, and salary increases for superintendents.
Saturday night saw Raglesville defeat Cornersville with a 23 to 7 score. A parade of visitors and hometown reminders filled the town with holiday activity as residents and relatives gathered for Christmas week events and notes.
Knights of Pythias installation of officers set for Monday January 5 with refreshments to follow.
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