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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
5
Notice to all persons doing business with Van Buren township that Hiram Sima will be in the office at the Eaglesville post office every Saturday to conduct township business.
Effective April 15 1906 trains run daily including North Bound No 8 Ly Odon No 2 UL No 4 percent and No 6 ls Beeeeeveeee South Bound.
Burns City defeats Bedford 1 0 0 in a hard fought Sunday contest marking a strong debut for Garrett hopefuls. OMaley pitched five scoreless innings with expert control while Swayze’s speed kept Bedford off balance. The crowd swelled as Acton called the game. Bedford plans a rematch next Sunday to reclaim the loss.
The K P lodge announces the upcoming installation of officers led by installing officer D J Abraham. Rathbone Sisters held a semi annual election with Mrs Hugh Neeremer elected M E C and Mrs G W Henderson M E Sr. Mrs W T Alexander to represent the local lodge at the Grand Temple in Indianapolis the first week of October. Installation next Tuesday night followed by light refreshments.
James Flynn Trainor, employed at Montgomery, and Hila Bowling were wed Tuesday morning at St Michaels Church. Attendants were Ora McAtee and George Bowling. Also noted are visits, dances, and clergy changes involving local families and churches in the Montgomery area.
Mr and Mrs Karl Kelsey visited Lenn Walters in McCallian Heights. Orville Hubbard visited early week. Paris Keck from Martin county came over Sunday. Dawson Ogdon and family visited J P Taylor from Scotland. John Ketchem and Gowry Storma returned from Springville. Claude Sipes back from Terre Haute. Stotts visited Marshal at Odon. Runaway mares caused excitement but no injuries or damage. Rev E R Redman of Southport to preach at Mt Olive next weekend. Miss Belvangden of Scotland visiting grandparents J P Taylor. A terrapin with initials J G T and S 4 T carved on its side found Wednesday.
Southern Elmore brief with visits and family news. Ross Malone visited parents near Pleasant Hill on Thursday. Ira Bowman from Washington visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bowman. Firman Sims and Alpha Bowman returned from Terre Haute where they attended school. Mrs Flora Faust of Plainville visited her father John Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kirk of near Odon visited Wm. Johnson and family. Uncle Dave Riggins is reported not better. Mrs. Ella Hastings and Mrs. Hannah Littell of Plainville visited Mrs. Wm. Bowman. Jacob Myers of Eaglesville helped his son in law Charles Sims with hay. Mr. and Mrs. Jord Fields attended a party at her father’s near Odon. Mrs. Messick, formerly of this place now in Indianapolis, will be married soon.
Children from the area attended Burns City Children's Day Services. Alfred Stout and family visited Hewitt Stout in this place. James H. Walls made a business trip to Elvora. Jeff Richardson of Odon visited Bon Will. Alex Walls and wife visited C. S. Plummer. Mrs. Susie Stont visiting her parents in Elnora. Keck of near Bangs Creek visited Everett. Jake Myers spent Sunday with Hewitt Stout. Henry Matthews improving his farm with a new wire fence.
Local notes show residents visiting relatives and neighbors across town. Wheat harvest begins as families share meals and attend events. A lodge expresses sympathy for the Wetzlow family and publishes resolutions in memory of Susie Wetzlow.
A brief card of thanks expresses gratitude for support and kind wishes from friends and neighbors. It notes appreciation for cards flowers and messages received during a time of celebration and remembrance.
The Board of Trustees of the School Town of Odon Indiana will sell to the highest bidder at 10 o’clock a.m. July 23 1906 non tax able school bonds totaling 5000 in denominations of 250 300 and 350 bearing five percent interest from date with first bond due January 15 1908 and others semi annually until paid. Bond coupons payable semi annually. Sale is for cash. Board officers listed.
On Sunday July 1 church services include a Sunday School at 9 20 Junior YY and a Senior Y P C U program at 2 00 with Arthaor conducting the 6 00 evening service.
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