Former Odon Woman Dead at 46 in Chicago
Mrs. Sarah E Woodruff of Odon died July 16 in Chicago at age 46. Born in September 1861 in Tuscarawas County Ohio, she married Caswell Woodruff at 19 and had five children Talmage Beecher Artie Curtis and Ruth. Survived by husband five children three brothers and three sisters. She joined the Bloomfield Indiana Christian church and lived a Christian life. The body went to Burns City for burial. funeral conducted by Eld. C H Buchanan at the homestead with H T Herndon and others from Odon attending.
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Sarah E Woodruff
H.T. Gerndor
Chicago
Burns City
Eld. C. H. Buchanan
H.T. Herndon
Odon
Granville G. and
Sarah Ellen Burns
Elnora
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Negessors
The Ginger Jar and Lighthearted Etiquette
A humorous exchange about an umbrella leads to a courtly quip. The Spring Girl column from the Kan. New Era offers practical Donts for readers. Avoid requesting wedding gift lists and avoid turning death notices into verse. bring useful items or plain content instead.
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New Era
Empty stomachs and a discarded romance
A Harvard man's six year old daughter explains hunger causes unhappiness while a pastor complains of a headache from hunger. Nellie notes the same, and a man laments his mood. He just discarded Sarah Stivels after she refused marriage, vowing to discard any woman who treats him poorly.
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Harvard
Home Coming and Rally Day Observed by Local Churches
A community event is planned as Christian churches in Epsom Odon El Nora and Plainville host Home Coming and Rally Day on Sunday July 36 1908. Morning services include a Bible lesson by Elder H A Turney a Monniger drill by William Chapple and Lord's Supper. basket lunch follows. Afternoon features a song service and greetings from absent friends. evening sermon by W Chapple with special music.
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Epsom
Odon
Nora and
Plainville
Linton Mine Shuts Down For The Summer
The Shirley Hill Mine 1 at Linton closed on Tuesday and will not reopen until next fall. An editor’s phonetic spelling experiment failed at a state paper, leading to dismissal. Over 2,000 miners are idle citywide as demand slackens and mine output is largely railroad bound, with no resumed activity expected before September.
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Shirley Hill
Linton
Ger
Ihs
Funeral for Mrs Joseph Killion at Elnora
Annie M Burns Killion died at 39 in Elnora after marriage to Elijah Beverly and later Joseph Killion. Survived by husband and three children with parents and siblings. Service led by Eld C H Buchanan at Elnora Christian Church. Burial at nearby cemetery.
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Elijah Beverly
Joseph Killion
Eld. C. H. Buchanan
Christian Church
Elnora
Trade Marks and Marks of Honest Trade Practices
The article discusses how a merchant’s trade mark is the business’s reputation. It contrasts truthful service, courteous treatment, cleanliness, prompt delivery, and the avoidance of dirty practices. It notes how customers judge stores by conduct and quality rather than printed logos.
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Bie
Narrow Escape Near Epsom Creek Bottom
Mrs Dora Wade and Mrs Isaac Andis of near Epsom were riding down Dual hill to gather berries when the hold back straps broke. The horse bolted, both women were shaken but not seriously hurt, the buggy shafts broke, the horse stopped by a tree and remained uninjured. Mr Wade owns the buggy.
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Epsom
Mr. Wade
Extinct Cities of the State in Crawford and Nearby Areas
West Fork a Crawford county village now only two buildings after a series of fires. Wesley Reasor suffered two losses including his store and residence with no insurance. Hindostan and Hindustay were erased by epidemics in the early 1800s. Palestine and Memphis also perished from disease or fire.
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West Fork
Crawford County
Wesley Reasor
Reasor
Hindostan
Martin County
Falls
David and Goliath tale told in Billy Sunday slang
Evangelist Billy Sunday reframes the David and Goliath story in modern language. He imagines David as a young man facing the Philistine giant with humor and blunt imagery, turning the biblical clash into a vivid, streetwise scene.
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David
Goliath
Dave
Prize Snake Story From Bedford Mail
A Bedford Mail tale recalls a man near Brown County who claims rattlesnakes show gratitude when treated kindly. His brother Jim reportedly found a six foot rattler near Nashville, released it, and the snake became loyal, guarding him like a dog. One night the burglar was found bound in the snake’s coils as the creature rattled from the window.
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Brown County
Bedford Mail
Jim
Nashville
Return Cards Promoted For Envelopes By Post Staff
The article urges rural carriers to use printed return cards on envelopes with sender name and address. It notes benefits saving time, avoiding mistakes and lost mail, and offers The Journal office services for printed envelopes in any quantity at fair prices.
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Journal
Trustee Notice From Van Buren Township Trustee
Trustee G Wadsworth announces weekly sessions at his Eaglesville residence to attend to township business. Wadsworth urges parties with past due photos or accounts over 60 days to call and pay. W T Alexander.
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van Buren Township
Eaglesville
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