Oscar Wallick Seeks Madison Township Trustee Seat
Oscar Wallick is a candidate for Trustee of Madison Township in the Republican primary.
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
2
Oscar Wallick is a candidate for Trustee of Madison Township in the Republican primary.
The Knights of Pythias ninth district held its annual meeting at Lyons yesterday. A large delegation from Odon attended, including Oliver Taylor Will D Buoch Oscar Bennett Eli Winklepleck and others such as Sears Roy Myers Critchlow Ralph Gantz Hubert Taylor Jacob Sommers and Robert Watson.
Judge Houghton schedules the first eight days of the February term docket. The term is not heavy but includes important cases such as the state against Frank Mallett the Plainville murderer and the State vs Vickers along with the Vickers divorce case.
The Elnora Packing Company suffered a loss of about 3000 dollars after a fire gutted a large Indianapolis warehouse. The company had stored 718 cases of tomatoes and 1000 cases of pumpkin valued at 3000 dollars, with only partial insurance. The blaze affected the Coburn Company's storage space, a major middle west warehouse housing many firms.
Community sickness improvements and visits anchor the week. Mrs Allie Clark of Greene county called on Doneyday. Sam Crossland moved to St Oakum Bros. Henry Connell built a new shed. Miss Bessie Burton from Odon visited Saturday night and Sunday. Tom and Lafe Kinnaman visited William. Trevia Pownall and D W Daborne hosted Sunday. Mrs John Herron visited Wm Xionamano Tuesday. Cecil Hindman and Zella Miller from Willow were ill Sunday with Miss Golda Howard at Union Chapel Sunday. H M Connell and family spent Sunday evening with Jov Davis. Mrs Baile and May Istica visited Elizabeth Blough Saturday.
49 cords of stove wood move through Boland and Arford as the latest timber deal, with the teams arranging delivery and pricing details.
Local notices list visits and travels among residents of Odon and nearby towns. Frequent names include J M Winklepleck, Vernon Skemp, Henderson Hedden, End Laughlin, Rev H H Buchanan, Dan Bynum, Miss Mildred Abell, Chas Frund, D S Funeal, Miss Sadie Reed, Norton Devonshire, A G Ray, Letha O’Dell, W Danner, W V Slack, W Garten, P A Winkiepleck, and F P Hunt. Also reported are an oil well depth of 1375 feet and social events at the Odon Drug Co, school talks by Vernon Farris, birthday celebration for Clelia Smiley, and Alpha Club gathering with prize winners.
Farlen items mention spring weather and local visits by Alpha Bowman and others. Social gatherings include a popcorn and taffy party on Spring street and a visit from Miss Letha O'Dell. Notes cover farm activity, land sales delays, and a Shorthorn bull purchase by Pownall and Osborne from Alfred Sims. A protracted meeting at Mt. Olive begins the first Sunday in February.
Fred C. Robinson files suit against Henry B. Coates John Vonderschmitt and There sia Vonderschmitt seeking 200 as commission from a last year property exchange contract. He claims it was agreed the Vonderschmitts would pay from money they owed Coates in the opera house deal. Judgment for 200 requested. Washington Democrat.
Floyd Turney offers a 50 cent reward for the return of a Waterman fountain pen lost Thursday between Christida church and his home.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday school at 9:20, preaching at 10:79, and 7:00 p.m. services with special music. Jr. League at 1:30 and a Friday prayer meeting. The young people are invited to Sunday night topics. Pastor C. C. Lowther.
Morning and evening preaching schedule includes 10 30 AM title First and Last Words and 7 PM title How much can a man afford to give in the defense of his faith. Baptism offered after evening service. Teacher training days meet this evening at the church. Sunday school 9 30 Rev Junior G Bs 2 00 Endeavor 7390 Thursday evening. Everyone is welcome.
Willow Lick residents and kin visited across Odin and Bunkum areas. Odus Callahan’s family hosted, while Miss Ada Bair visited relatives. Dr A K Lane of Odon spent Sunday with Mrs Sears family, and Wilbur Zigler traveled to Loogootee.
Ettan Correll, district deputy, invites the Pythian Sisters to hold the next district gathering in Washington. The April 27 session will be a big affair with many visitors from across several counties. Grand Chief Elizabeth Kutch and other prominent officers will attend. Mrs. Kutch, wife of Dr. M H Kutch, resides in Terre Haute.
Auction note states a Stinson Bros description offers a peddier and delivery wagon for sale cheap or in trade for a horse. Local dealer listing indicates practical farm and street use.
Plaintiff attorney Laughlin files a complaint in Washington court against defendant German Triple. Residence unknown after diligent inquiry. defendant must answer by March 18 1908 at the courthouse or face default. Clerk Wallace signs the notice.
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