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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
5
Round About Town notes Trustee R J McCallian praised as the most obliging official in Madison township. A man dodges dog tax claiming no dog. the trustee replies he will collect the tax and ensure a dog. Doc Herndon walks a twenty pound buffalo fish from White River, shows it to neighbors, then admits he bought it.
Sunday visits headline a string of minor social calls among Baile, Shake, Ketchem and McMullen families in the region. A birth is noted for Wednesday June 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Frank McMullen. A Bible service led by Rev. Arford is announced for Monday night June 14 with invites extended to all.
Delegates and visitors to the annual Young Peoples Societies convention of the United Brethren church returned yesterday. The gathering at Oakland City drew participants from across southern Indiana including Odon residents Rev. W. E. Snyder Rev. J. Mr. Inman Co. A. Breden N. J. Ward William Bair D. M. Truman Mrs. Martha Boyd Mrs. H. J. Ward Miss Zella Acker man Orpha Stamm Josephine Watson Nadene Alexander and Hazel Chinn Rev. 8S. McVey and Verdie Dyal of Eaglesville attended. Snyder was re elected president for the coming year.
Miss Bertha Overton spent Sunday with Julia and Clara Pershing. Miss Gertrude Ramsey visited Miss Helen Breden of Odon. George Dillion and family near Elnora were guests of W G Bown. Wi Zigler attended Odon. Virgil Long, Freedly Cunningham and Miss Alice Cunningham were guests of Dale and Verna Sears. A large crowd attended Children's Day at the U B church in Odon Sunday night. K Dungan of Robison Ill is here for farm work on a recent purchase. Milo Aishe was guest of George and Orley Eiless. Fromer Marshall spent Saturday night with Dale Sears. D W Hayes of Odon passed through Wednesday. David and Seward Pershing were at Washington on Friday. Homer Pershing and family spent Sunday at Stever Callahan's. Several attended the Baylesville festival Saturday night. Miss Amy Seneff spent last week with grandparents near Baylesville. Calvin and Lavern Sears of Bailes were in the vicinity Friday.
The Odon school system released its 1999 1910 teacher roster with no changes from the prior year. Officials include Superintendent Lawrence Maher Principal Grant Callahan and Asst Principal W F Trueblood along with grade teachers Stella Harman Clara Crichlow Mattie Sommers Fannie O Dell and P M Laughlin.
Odon brick and tile plant in first class condition and in operation. Jacob, Russell and Chester Somers and Roscoe Kinnamian were fishing at First Creek Monday.
Martinsville visitors Chas Pettit and family hosted by Wi Pettit while Ada Sivans from Eaglesville joined Amy Overton for a Sunday gathering. Dozens attend Eaglesville festival. multiple families host and visit in Odon Plainville Newberry Epson and Montgomery areas. A maple tree in front of Jacob Sommers’ home, planted forty years ago, was removed after dying last season.
James E. Garten and Moss Pauline Froembling were wed at high noon in the bride’s home with Rev. C. C. Lowther officiating. The ceremony united a Washington High School English professor and a well known local musician amid floral decor and family presence. The couple will reside in Washington after the ceremony.
Eye strain causes nervousness and other complaints, but our optical department relieves many cases. Glasses only as needed. We offer free guidance. Keck the Jeweler and Optician.
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