Attendance at Linton races draws in big crowd
A large audience attended the Linton races on Wednesday with Four Odon horses in the field. Lady May owned by Willard Bowman took 2nd and 4th in the 2:35 pace while Lady owned by John Sims and driven by A. O. Bowman won 1st 3rd and 4th in the same class. Lady Lightfoot, owned by Robt Richardson and driven by J. E. Bowman, placed third in each heat of the 2:25 trot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Linton
Lady May
Willard Bowman
John Sims
A. 0
Bowman
Lady Lightfoot
Robt, Richardson
J. E Bowman
Odon White Sox Beat Loogootee 4 2 In Fast Game
Odon White Sox defeated Loogootee 4 to 2 in a high speed ball game. Players mentioned include O D Sears L Brown H Sears and McKinney with key hits and field plays noted across innings as the crowd watched in Martin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
White Sox
Martin County
Loogootee
Martin Lads
O. H. Sears
Killion
H. Sears
Haig
Boyd
Cooper
L. Holt
McKiney
L. Brown
Ellis
O. D. Sears
Gantz
Correll
Warde
Short
Males
Ward
H. Brown
Maley
Octon
Penney
Sears
Short Killion
D. Sears
C Brown
Holt
McKinney
Crowns
Elis
Boyd Gine
G Baved
S Brands
Brown
H. Brows
Old Settlers Show Preparations Under Way in City
The Southern Indiana Band presides over the Old Settlers Meeting set for August 17 to 19 with officers L A Childress president D W Hayes secretary and Elmer Bunch treasurer. Committees on advertising entertainment and grounds are chosen as preparations accelerate. Concessions anticipate attendance from across the country for a big city picnic with two bands and evening programs plus a premium list for farm and garden exhibits handicrafts and fruit. Berry harvests and apples flood local markets with low demand for apples due to a general surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Old Settlers
L. A Childress
D. W. Hayes
Lec'y
Elmer Bunch
Qdon
Tme
Cais
Modern Woodmen Dues Collected Saturday Afternoons
Clerk Clement Aishe will be at Poindexters store each Saturday afternoon to receive dues for Modern Woodmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poindexters
Clement Aishe
Former Odon Resident James B. Loudermilk Dies
James B. Loudermilk, a former Odon resident, died at Terre Haute hospital last Saturday morning after paralysis. He was over eighty, Civil War veteran, lived with his wife in Odon until March, then moved to Terre Haute. Funeral services were held there, burial at Highland Lawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Loudermilk
Terre Haute
Mr. Loudermilk
Washington
Ind
Highland Lawn Cemetery
New Telephone Directory for Odon and Madison Township
The directory is ready and new numbers take effect on July 17. After that date service is by number only. Ro J. McCellan secretary treasurer announces official change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon and
Madison Township Telephone Co
Ro J. McCellan
Sec
yv.Treas
Death Notice for Dale Sears of Cushins Oklahoma
Announcement of the death of Dale Sears of Cushins Oklahoma received last week. Sears was killed in a motor race. he was about twenty eight and a son of James Sears formerly of his company. The item notes a Chester cat with at Cushing de Waute. Mrs Correll of Eden and Mrs A P Chinn host family guests at Linden Street. Coronation birthday festivities mark a separate social note. Town board reports park cleanup after storm and wind damage to trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Sears
Cushins
Oklahoma
Sears
James Sears
Tiis
Waute
Correll
Eden
A.P. Chinn
Linden Street
Tickets Ready for Odon Chautauqua Season
Tickets for the Odon Chautauqua will go on sale soon at 1.50 for season passes and 15 cents per number, with 75 cent youth tickets. The program includes a junior Chautauqua for children, daily attractions, and a tent set up on Chautauqua grounds. A home talent show is expected the night before the main program, with full schedule announced in the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Washington trims overhanging branches to clear pedestrian paths
The Washington police chief orders trimming of low tree limbs on several streets after complaints from pedestrians. Branches sag especially after rain, forcing people to stoop to pass under them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Herald
Neal
Odon
Telephone Directory Changes Notice for Journal Readers
Notice requests changes of members, omissions and additions to be published in the Journal directory. Instructions to place updates, with a dedicated page for this, plus a reminder to list omissions. Also notes calls must be made by number starting Monday July 7th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journa
R. T. Tolliver
County Teachers Institute Opens September 4
The county institute for teachers will open at Washington on September 4 and run for five days. James E. Gilley, county superintendent of schools, says instructors will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Institute For Teachers
Washington
James E. Gilley
Special Sale on all Midsummer Millinery Items
Verne Baker of Fort Wayne visits his parents Mr. and Mrs C C Baker and family in the city as the Ethel Baker Millinery Store announces a special midsummer sale on all millinery goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Baker Millinery
Verne Baker
Fort Wayne
Mrs.c C. Baker
Happenings About Town Feature Local Notes
Telephone users urged to call by number after Monday the 17th. Tanlac advertised for sale at Rexall Store. Several residents visit friends in Washington and Dana. For Sale Ford car stored for repair. Local shops advertise Curlee and Hart Schaffner clothes with guaranteed wear. Miss Vivian Spurgeon visits Washington area friends this week. Community notices include illnesses, travels, and a juncture on jams and jellies with Certo at Rexall Store. Local trades advertise job offers and hosiery sales by Eagle Knitting Mills.
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Rexall Suda Fountain
Oandirs Looy
Curry and Daughter
Acba Marie
Indianapolis
Sirs Low
Rexall
Chester Semmiers
Misses Rathurm
Andra Semmers
Marduette Vdeil
Opal Boston
Lioc
Norriste
Cisbercer
Tate
Lars
Aoehey
Tale Pa Baer
Uoodnane
Foame Bakery
Quon Dome Lovers and Com
Muni Y Builders
Freeman's Bread
Breeman’s Bakery
Uschun
Omaley
Ioprown
Hmuit
G. Ailfson
Ilair
Hell
Hans
Elilis
Pretts
S Brown
Boyd H Brown
Rig“ctos
S. Brown
Acton
Pate
Mickie
Semen Newspaper Union
EL Tra
D.es
Manford Overton
Teachers Institute
Tanlac
Vivian Spurgeon
A.C. Helm
Chester Sommers
E. T. Laughlin
Sam Burrell
Ford Car
Dale Cooper
Curlee
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Odon Clothing Co
D. W. Wetnight
Lersons
Jasonville
Lee Turvin
Stanley Walter
Norma
Dana, Ind
Ridgefarm, Hl
Harry Sommers
Mary Frizzell
Grace Ketcham
Helen Gantz
Harve Steirs
Newberry Beach
Pearl Boyd
Martha Alice
Bruceville
Wm. Bunch
Arnold Eubanks
Elnora
Iere
Ed Pershins
Jeff Richardson
John Ben Stotts
Ethel Sommers
Irene Finn
Loogsotee
J. M. Stotts
East Main Street
C. H. Bell
Margaret Jean
Des Moines
Iowa
Geo Critchlow
Mrs. Bell
Eagle Knitting Mills
Darby
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