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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
5
Advertised instrument parts boast Sverdist Grey iron housing and Swedish tin components for high end machinery. It claims rigorous testing, long endurance, and immediate replacement if not satisfactory, warning buyers against inferior rivals.
Aden Westfall was in Odon on business. Roscoe Kuteh came home from Oolitic. Goshorn went to his Illinois farm. Berk Ketchem traveled by motorcycle through several towns returning via Montgomery. Rev. Trusty preached at the Christian church. Alfred Killion ill after westward travel. Families and neighbors visited, guests hosted, and local travels noted among Overtons, Coyle, and others.
Mr and Mrs Ophs Bough hosted a social gathering with Murs Gollie Hall Jamies and Grover Bough as guests of Charley Herron and family Sundar.
Dusdinmagialis resident Miss Chancie Moore visited relatives while Miss Blanche Brisht attended. Miss Mable Wikle spent Sunday with Willam Callahan. Several families from Odon Concord and surrounding areas were described visiting friends and attending a creans supper at John McClellan's. The article notes preaching by Rev. O J Adfero and invites all to attend.
Scotland residents and relatives visit Indianapolis and nearby towns. Families including the Laughlin, Henderson, Richardson, Dowden, Campbell, and Critchlow clans share trips and short sojourns with kin. A ball game in Odon and a return trip by Otto Richardson punctuate weekend activity.
Ed Barley and family visited Joseph Rosenberry Sr. south of Shiloh on Thursday. Frank Brewer went to Washington Friday. Miss Bertha Hunckler and Miss Ruby Vanostran near Epsom hosted guests. Robert Boyd and wife near Odon visited Stephen Mallette. Uncle James Hackler visited relatives in Linton. Miss Alpha Brock visited Edith Wilkey. Locals attended an Epsom festival Saturday night. Aunt Margaret Wade visited Washington Friday. The Bolding family of Baile stayed with John Arney Jr. Saturday. Joseph Nobblet near Shiloh visited Thursday night. Roscoe Flinn of Marsh stayed with John Arney Jr. and Miss Myrtle Debolt, who has typhoid fever and relapse, very ill. William Chambers and wife saw Charley Kettery near Odon.
Mrs Nerva Mahsp and children of Linton visited her mother Mrs Aaron Bechtel last week. Claude Sipes and wife of Linton visited his parents. John Miller and family near Newberry spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mort Dowbins. Several residents traveled through town en route to nearby areas for church, work, and cattle trading.
Mrs. John Resler and daughter Vivian of Colorado are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Emanuel Hamerickhouse and other relatives. Miss Amy Overton returned home from Loogootee after a week's visit with friends. Mr and Mrs Thomas Resler and children were guests of Harve Obestaut and family east of town on Sunday.
Ed Smith and family stayed with Mr and Mrs Walter Smith Sunday. Mrs Shirley Howard and children from Sanborn visited here. Zelda Ketchem from Elnora spent weekend with Mrs Walter Smith. Jr and Mrs Henry Wallick from Farlen came to see Mr and Mrs D W Osborn. James Hayes of Linton visited friends here. The Mowery and Howard families from Sanborn and Odon joined Mrs Jane Howard Sunday. The Phipps of Farlen visited Mr and Mrs Elias Baile Sunday. Andy Baile returned Friday from Missouri.
A new band stand in Plainville hosts weekly concerts for residents. The first show was held last Saturday night featuring local musicians for the town’s tin citizens.
Alfred H. Guthrie a longtime respected resident of Lawrence County died at his Tunnelton home Saturday night aged eighty four. He is survived by six children and was widely known in the community.
A local retailer touts its abundant stock of fresh fruits canned fruits and relishes. The store claims extensive seasonal fruit selections and strives to meet customer expectations with first class brands and well stocked shelves.
Community common school graduates plan to attend the county commencement at the county seat on Saturday. Many will travel by auto from Odon and several coaches have been hired to transport the graduates already.
Isom Beasley manager of the Linton garage traveled to Indianapolis last Monday and delivered an Auburn 45 to John L Morgan the Marco cattleman as reported by the Linton Record.
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