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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
1
The Washington Democrat reports Representative Cullop drafting a bill for popular election of postmasters. The plan lets town parties nominate candidates and voters in fall elections select the postmaster who earns a presidential commission, arguing it reduces corruption and reliance on federal recommendations.
The Cuban Republic forms a Bureau of Information appointing Leon J. Canova, an American journalist, as director. Citizens and others may request information about Cuba free of charge by writing to Canova at the U and I Bureau in Havana.
W S Smiley, trustee, lists the 1909 10 school year assignments. Agnes Pate Murl Cunningham Louis Dages Mamie Doyle A H Trueblood J T Sullivan Roon B Walter H Stuckey Martha Sullivan and H H Trueblood are named among the teachers for high school and primary grades with some positions filled or discontinued.
Claude William Cherry of Elnora and Miss Ethel E. Lemonds of Elmore township were married Sunday July 4 at Odon. Cherry, a merchant, and Lemonds, daughter of William R. Lemonds, were the couple.
Robert Gwartney two year old son of Mr and Mrs E W Gwartney of Linton died Sunday evening from bronchiol pneumonia He was born January 20 1907 at Odon and was two years five months fourteen days old He became ill Sunday morning and died eight o clock that night The family moved from here to Linton two years ago He leaves a father mother two sisters and two brothers Funeral services were held at the A B church with Rev Snyder and burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery postponed due to heavy rain
The editor explains that reporters try to learn names and faces but cannot know everyone. They admit limits on access and ask readers to inform them about people going places or engaging in notable activities. Readers are invited to share tips to improve coverage.
Advice about reading with proper light and posture warns against reading or sewing when tired. It suggests seeking professional help if eye trouble persists and promotes Keck the Jeweler and Optician optical department for properly fitted glasses.
Miss Josie Ragle a deaconess in the M E church will deliver an address at the Burns City M E church next Sunday night at 7 30.
Pauline Grace McIntosh infant daughter of Frank and Della McIntosh of Newberry died July 3 after a birth on June 26 1909. She was seven days old. The mother is formerly Della Kinnaman. Burial took place at Walnut Hill cemetery.
Sallie C Haig assigns herself to Asa Haig as assignee in the matter and Asa Haig signs as assignee. Edgar T Laughlin is attorney for the assignee in Oden Indiana. All interested parties are urged to take notice.
A tragic crash on the Odon road near Elnora claimed the life of Helen Lucile Nugent six weeks old. The Nugent family’s buggy collided with a passing car, throwing all four occupants to the ground. the infant died two hours later from a brain concussion. The coroner ruled the death an accident with no assigned blame.
The county Board of Review met Thursday and revised corporate assessments. National Bank of Odon stood at 22040, Odon Milling Co. up from 1400 to 1800, W J Danner from 3825 to 4500, G D Abraham from 5500 to 5000. Officials said the town’s valuation will not be raised. cooperation with the Town and School Boards kept the levy on current value.
Col Tom Sears of Elnora visits town and buys a bolt of checkered linoleum to craft a large checker board. He says it will be the prettiest board and will make Deputy Clerk Will Walter turn green with envy, as he bought the whole pattern to prevent duplication.
Township trustee R. J. McCallian conducts township business every weekday from an office in G. D. Abrahams Harness Shop.
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