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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1901
Page
3
A discussion on the latest patterns in interior design emphasizing beauty and novelty. The text highlights color, figure harmony, and the engagement of contemporary geniuses with home decor, noting a diverse flower garden motif in the composition.
Local notes report the Oden and Montgomery teams playing at the Oden ball park this afternoon. Various residents are listed as visiting relatives and traveling between towns. temperance lecturer Samuel Batthews spoke last Friday at the I B Church. several locals plan visits to Indianapolis and Bloomington for study and work.
De Hayes Sheriff and E McCord mentioned. Ka Bennett and lL Bennett spent Tuesday in Washington. Mabel Abraham and others visited Lyons. Miss Effie Casey traveled via Eaglesville toward Washington. Mrs Will Haig and Mrs Critchlow visited Plainville. Musa Nellie Haig joined them to Elnora. U B church to hold Foundation of the Church discourse next Sunday evening. The S I mail service updated with trains at 9 12 p m west and 6 13 p m east, and 7 19 a m east with a locked pouch from Washington. user notes improved mail service.
Memorial Day services to be held Sunday June 20 at the M E church in Anderson. Capt W R Myers a leading Indiana speaker will deliver the address in the morning and give a night lecture on Odd fellowship. Admission is free.
Grant Stoy reports a three month old Belgian Percheron cross colt near Van Buren weighing 496 pounds. The big gelding has no flaws and is judged among the finest in the region, a standout for trade at Flayes.
The Odon celebration foresees a large turnout if weather cooperates. Balloon ascension with a 45 foot circumference and a 30 foot parachute will entertain, followed by Asa Haig’s graphophone act at 3 pm with 48 selections. Bedford's baseball team will play Odon in what should be a top game at the diamond. The full program will be published next week.
Mr J Edgar Stotts and Miss Nettie Cooper wed Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home in south Edton in front of friends. Rev H N King officiated with Miss Letha O'Dell as attendant. After the ceremony refreshments followed as gifts were exchanged. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents until harvest.
A local junk dealer long known for disruptive behavior with a town family exchanged gunfire with Ed Fellers. Fellers fired five or six shots. the dealer fled in a wagon and vanished. No injuries were reported.
A reader announces a two day yard sale this Friday and Saturday June 28 and 29 featuring a large assortment of items at half price. The note invites locals to browse and buy.
All persons overdue on the Reroe book account must settle at once. Issued by A. Jolliff & Co. dated June 22.
The notice page records various small town items. Levi Matthews of Odon visited. Fay Gore from Burns City and Eva Hewitt of Eaglesville spent time with friends. Local travels include J M Stotts at Washington and Judge Fisher's household goods moved to Linton. A brief postal delay is noted with trains failing to handle mail.
A local retailer promotes a summer sale on cressy goods with discounted prices and limited-time offers. The notice highlights seasonal items, urging customers to visit the store for deals and savings.
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