Estate of Harvey E. Ward Admitted to Probate
Admi. D. Slimp, attorney, represents the estate of Harvey E. Ward in probate proceedings.
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
7
Admi. D. Slimp, attorney, represents the estate of Harvey E. Ward in probate proceedings.
The administrator of Nathan F. Winklepleck's estate will auction the personal property at the late residence one mile north of Odon Davies County Indiana on Tuesday March 27 1906 starting at 4 10 o clock in the morning. The items include horses cattle hogs corn in crib wheat in granary cate wagons carriages harness farming implements and other estate articles.
The article notes ancient Theban glassmakers rivaled modern craftsmen in staining and shaping glass. Rosellini cites 4000 year old pieces with color woven into the vitrified structure. Priests of Ptah at Memphis produced common crystal and colored gems by vitrifying colors and imitating stones.
Carl Slatton conducted a trip to A party hosted by William Lucas on Thursday night in honor of Charley Lucas of Metcalf Illinois. T G Taylor of Elnora was in the area Thursday. Charley Stoner moved to a farm near Plainville. Hazel and Maggie Carroll of Elnora visited Lola Fetig. Walter Chandler of Cornettsville and John Bush hosted Sunday guests. Charley Christy and James Daugherty of Plainville passed through. George Drummond left for Illinois Sunday. Oscar Hackler and his wife visited John Eads. D. S. Courtney made a business trip to Odon. Bertha Slatton visited Iva DeMoss of Plainville Sunday. Rev Todd of Odon preached here Sunday morning. John Bush traveled to Plainville on Monday. Everett Sears of near Odon drove through en route to Elnora. William Bowman of near Riverside passed through. Josie McGee spent Sunday with Lola Fretig.
Forrest Fellers born April 19 1906 died February 22 1906 aged 10 months 44 days funeral at home 13g miles southeast of here Rev C H Bechanan Burial Walnut Hill Cemetery. George Hummerickhouse born October 19 1824 in Tuscarawas County Ohio died February 18 1901 aged 81 years 3 months 29 days married Catharine Overhboult July 1861 to this union ten children born wife and three children preceded him remarried to Elizabeth Cunningham May 17 1894 who survives. He joined church early, lived a faithful Christian life. He died as he had lived with faith in Christ and a better life to come. He leaves a wife seven children forty eight grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends.
The fragment records local happenings in Odon and nearby areas including court cases about roats to be paid for and a coal hauling dispute. It notes church activities, visits, a funeral for Mary Alice Rush, and various social, school, and family items with many names and places such as Odon, Plainville, Elnora, and Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Regular correspondent reports neighbors to raise a new building, fence work, trips to Adton Odon and Washington, examinations and visits from Bloomington to Loogootee, and sick list updates. Mentions Mabel Myers Jennie Flinn Agnes and Alice Pate Miss Clara Smiley and chess as a pastime.
The text discusses Bandset money or luck money given by sellers to buyers and the ritual act of spitting on it as central to the transaction. It cites ancient Greek and Roman beliefs, medieval evidence, and continuing practice into the twentieth century, with Otto Jahn noting repeated observations.
The deadly nightshade in Italy and Spain serves as an emblem of falsehood. The plant’s poisonous nature likely influenced this symbolic association.
I thank our neighbors and friends and those who kindly assisted me during the sickness and death of my beloved wife.
J. B. Ramsey visited Jasonville yesterday representing the Odon Milling Company. J. M. Winklepleck came back from Brazil on Wednesday.
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