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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
3
Died at the home of her son Wi F Kelsey southeast of here Rebecca Kelsey aged almost 83 years had long illness leading to a general breakdown. Survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren sister of J M Williams of this village. Burial at Eaglesville cemetery after funeral services attended by a large crowd.
Indianapolis July 17 state board of tax commissioners met to hear appeals from corporate assessments. Officials note Republican administrations increased railroad values by about 9 million and moved many properties onto tax duplicates, defending fairness and denying corporate favoritism while locals report broad participation in hearings.
The article notes Indiana rail property assessments remain unchanged by the state tax board despite objections. It mentions Southern Indiana By. Co. selling summer tourist tickets to lake points via Chicago and Lake Lines, with expectations of real estate tax value increases. It also covers local social notes and I O O F officers installed, plus a postponed ball game due to Bedford mayor's death.
The corn is thriving with recent rain and farmers feel hopeful after a slower period ten days ago. Social visits are noted including Sertha Herron at Fi Baile's, Henry Coonell with family at Mt. Olive, and Amos Osborne with kin at Dan Osborn's. An ice cream social at James Herron’s drew about fifty guests with fine music.
John C. Dillheimer state auditor received a brick by express Saturday morning not a gold brick. A weed grew through the brick and no hole appeared to let the weed through. The brick was sent by J. T. Arvin of Leopold, Indiana according to the Indianapolis Sun.
Congressman John C. Chaney Judge H. Q. Houghton and William A. Gallop will speak at the Old Settlers picnic on August 22 23 and 24. Chaney will discuss his Panama Canal trip while Houghton is a frequent popular speaker and William C. Cullop may run for governor and is noted as an impressive speaker.
A promotional piece touts advances in watchmaking and invites readers to learn how far the art has progressed. It invites visits to the store to see reliable watches at lower prices while warning readers to trust the seller’s assurances.
V L James returned to Terre Haute for school after a short vacation here with his mother Mrs Seth Joney of Danzy visiting. Mrs John Hart and Miss Hazel of Washington visited local families. Farmers finished cutting outs. Jameses and family of Plainville visited S O Carroll. Walden Eaton and Myrtle attended church at Fairview. Mrs Charles Rodgers and son of Washington visiting Frank and Mrs Eaton. Miss Lillian Chandler visited Washington. Mr and Mrs Wm Waton and daughter Essie visited Washington. Glen Morris of Vincennes visiting relatives. A party at George Sum mits drew a large crowd and was enjoyed. A day ride by local youths Saturday night.
Miss Ada Buir of Elnora visited John A. Maryfield's home earlier this week. Mrs Zigler and her children spent Tuesday with her mother Mrs Marford. Reverend Laughlin of Farlen passed through here Sunday en route to Newberry.
Farlen items and social visits from Summerville and nearby areas are listed along with funeral attendance for J M Stotts of Odon. Obituary notes focus on Mrs Solomon Ketchem aged eighty seven, a long respected Elmore township matron with ten children, two surviving sons and a daughter.
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