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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
1
The Old Settlers gathering in Oden promises strong turnout as exhibits fill the new hall and grounds. Plans include space bookings, a Log Cabin display of relief, and Governor candidate P. Goodrich addressing attendees over three days.
Jacob Ledgerwood, a prominent farmer and stockman near Scotland, died Sunday morning at 7:45 from acute indigestion. Born in 1876, he was 70. Survived by wife Elizabeth Liles, three children Joseph F, John, and Mrs. Nash, plus three brothers and three sisters. A Baptist at Seoland, funeral Tuesday at 11 in Scotian Church. burial in Scotian cemetery.
The Chautauqua opened to a large crowd with Meistersingers, Dr. Williams, and Soder soga. Lectures by Sowerby and Dow Ednan drew wide interest, followed by performances by Gilbert Pidridge, the New York Marine Band, and the Handel Choir. Tickets surged, with 427 pledged in one night and 510 sold by a committee chair, as the big tent left for Monroe City.
The American Steel and Wire Company of New Jersey sues Marshall Smith Vina Fr Courtney and Juliet E Pershing M Sears of Elnora for 325 dollars claimed as the balance due on an account. The circuit court action seeks payment of the asserted debt.
The three churches of Odon hold Union Services each Sunday night in summer. The first service will be Sunday at the U S Church with J W Trowbridie preaching. Services start promptly at 7 45 PM. all are invited.
The Grange plans a big Field Day and basket dinner at East Side Park Washington on Tuesday August 6. All county and community farmers, with families, are invited to attend. a program features talks, demonstrations, and sideshows. State Master Wright and Peoria Illinois leader Glenn Wilson will address topics on agriculture. a delegation from each township is expected. Publicity committee contacts listed for details.
Arrangements made for special train service for Queensland Settlers accommodation. The night train arrives at 8:00 PM and continues to Bedford arriving at 9:15 PM. The morning train leaves Bedford at 6:45 AM reaching this city at 7:00 AM and then departs to Terre Haute on its regular time. Three trains each way daily during Wild Settlers with convenient guite.
Mrs. Rhoda Toon, long time resident of Martin County, died last Sunday after a period of debility. Born October 14, 1835, she was 84 and 9 months old. She leaves three daughters and a son, with funeral services at the M E church in Burns City led by Rev. Ira Williams and Rev. J M D Huddleson.
Reports from Scotland say 800 to 1000 people attend nightly camp meetings as Rev. W. H. Todd of New Albany leads with Arthur Procter assisting. The three-day event ends with a basket dinner and all-day session on Sunday under the auspices of local churches.
Mrs Laura Pilkington, Mrs Pearl Gardner and children Paul and Glen of Odon, Miss Laura Queree of Mt Valley Kansas spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs M B Ledserwood J S Ketchem visited home folks. Everett Laughlin spent Saturday night with friends at Scotland. Myrtle and Rufus Mowery with friends at Scotland. Mrs John Erwin of Mount Vernon visiting Afr and Mrs Ab Stickels. Ralph Zeigler spent Sunday night with friends on Bunkum. L Gadberry and J Clark families visited Olin Porter. Miss Opha Mowery visited Mabel Miles. Mrs L T Bair and daughter Wilma of Massillon Ohio visit Laughlins.
Garrett's two base drives in the ninth, after Holt singled and stole, sparked a tight South Side Park game. Woodville pitched for the visitors as Horning matched him, with runs scarce until the late rally. Garrett, Holt, and Leturget figured in the late scoring as Jasonville nearly seized the lead.
A message reports the death of Leonard Bar at Strasburg age about seventy. A former resident of this city he moved to Gatebout about 85 years ago. Death caused by paralysis and general debility. Survived by a wife and several children. Funeral services were held Wednesday with burial at Strasburg.
Mrs Alf Morrison returns to her Paris Illinois home Tuesday after visiting relatives in this city and Newberry.
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