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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1911
Page
1
Birth notices for two families, Mr and Mrs Irvin Smiley and Mr and Mrs James O Maley, announce a daughter born Sunday March 5 and another daughter born Sunday March 12. Community events include visits, school term endings, local doctor visits, and public meetings, with local residents traveling to cities and attending school and church activities.
John Dobbs a prominent Elnora hardware dealer buys the Elnora Star at public auction Saturday and takes over duties as editor.
Advertising copy invites readers to view a display of wall paper patterns claiming a home would look 100 percent better with a new oil patterned design. The message emphasizes transformation and retail appeal.
A listing offers an Indian Runner pair and five drakes from a noted living strain. The seller notes good health and recommends Kinless stock, with a buyer’s price listed as Sue per a 13 eye reference.
At Christian Church and Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Callahan snap t Preaching Sunday at 10 30 am and 7 pm Bro M Day of St Francisville invited to attend Special music at Sunday school All are invited to attend the meetings.
The Rev. L N Schoonover resigns his Lewis pastorate to become field secretary for the Bonebrake Theological Seminary of Dayton Ohio. His initial assignment is southern Indiana with plans to cover Ohio and Pennsylvania later. He previously lived here and served as presiding elder for years, earning many warm friends who welcome his advancement. His new role began March first.
W. E. Trueblood’s home four miles south of town caught fire Friday night. The blaze started in the dining room from a sieve and damaged wallpaper woodwork and clothing nearby. Family woke to smoke and put out the fire with water. damage about 20 dollars covered by insurance.
Will Johanson son of Rev and Mrs L H Johnson of Washington wed Mayme Wolf of Seeleyville on Thursday of last week. The groom formerly lived in Odon before moving to Washington with his parents around age seven.
W. L Trueblood sold his farm south of town and plans to move to Odon next week. Wesley Brown purchased the property and will take ownership.
Board of Commissioners appointed the election board for the local option election on March 28. Election Commissioners are Thomas Wagent C E O'Dell Harvey T Herndon. Inspectors Madison precinct 1 Joseph Stotts 2 R J McCallian 3 John Mumas. Judges 1 Milo Smiley Db Smiley 2 E T Laughlin Marion Ferguon 3 Robert Freed Fred Mason. Clerks 1 O O Laughlin Harve Lane 2 's Fred Shaffer Ernest Hugain 3 D W Haves James Correll.
Archibald Yazel a druggist in Elnora is charged with keeping a place for unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor on February 12 and Joe Yazel his son is charged with selling four quarts of beer on March 9. Bench warrants were issued after affidavits by Jarl Roberts and William Inman.
Keck the Jeweler and Optician highlights advances in optics and eyewear fitting. The text emphasizes rapid progress, adoption of meritorious ideas, and ongoing pursuit of new methods to improve eyeglass fitting.
William Henry Dove a Civil War veteran died Friday at his home near Scotland. Born in Ohio July 18, 1847, he was 64 years old. He married Ruthie Mason in 1866. they had seven children, six living, plus five brothers, two sisters, and twenty six grandchildren. Funeral held Saturday at Mt. Zion church northeast of Odon at 12:30 led by Rev. Martin Stout.
A short plea argues for using local home printers over city services. It contends home printers offer equal or better quality at lower running costs and keeps money in the community. The notice encourages readers to shift future printing orders locally for overall satisfaction.
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