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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
2
One year six months and three months rates listed for advertisements. Cards of thanks and resolutions of condolence follow same rate as ads. Discounts offered on entertainment notices and lodge church ads aimed at fundraising. Editor Dean M Inman contact via telephone. 62.
Local residents listed visits and social events from Bellview and nearby towns. Mentions include Slatton and Courtney family trips to Odon and Washington, Mrs Walls visiting Linton, Otis Courtney chasing the Cuban Spy to Oden, and a Bellview preacher reporting a missing stray.
Local residents urge petitioning county commissioners to scrap Ground Hog Day amid ongoing debates. A Sunday windstorm knocked a tree onto telephone wires near Farren, cutting service for several hours to areas 28 and 9.
The Christian Church in Odon announces two weeks of revival meetings by Rev. Turney starting Monday night April 16 followed by Rev. Bulgin whose schedule had long been arranged. The officers aim for a grand success with strong attendance and spiritual impact.
Local brief lists residents visiting and returning, plus church announcements. Mentions W L Stoy, Earl Seneff, Rolla Inman, Ed Pershing, Will Spaulding, Fred Toon, H H Crooker, Carrie Cooper, Phoebe Miller, Clara Kinosman, Grace Horning, Eunice Rymar, Madam Madge Hueston, Rev C B Asbury, Rev W B Snyder, and J P Mitchell. Also notes ice damage on wires and upcoming millinery openings and weddings in Elnora and surrounding towns.
Samuel W. Boyd born May 2 1864 died March 19 1906 aged 41 years 9 months and 24 days. Funeral held at Good Hope Church burial Walnut Hill Cemetery. Sarah F. Gyger born February 16 1837 died March 18 1906 aged 69. She married Isiah Haverstock then Ulysses Gyger. Two daughters survive Wo Barber and Henry White Missouri. She remained a devout Christian and died peacefully after a short illness.
Letter writer Hans Voogenstein argues against buying from local stores and praises male order houses. He cites prices and freight, questions local merchants, and urges readers to buy from big wholesale houses for better deals and goods sent directly to customers.
The Choral Symphony club of Washington plans Haydn's The Creation for June 1 delivery following a successful run of The Holy City and The Rose Maiden. Executive committee announced to present after organizing and rehearsals began last night with member Deano Inmoan in attendance.
Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock James O Padgett married Flossie B Williams in a ceremony conducted by Rev C H Buchanan at the bride’s parents home in Martin County McCameron township. The groom son of John Padgett of Brown township. A small supper followed and the couple will reside in Burns City where Padgett works for the S I railroad.
This afternoon the High School hosts an interclass debate with a Senior and Freshman versus a Junior and Sophomore. Contestants include Clarence Kinnaman Josie Watson Claude Anderson and Walter Danner on the Senior Junior Sophomore and Freshman teams. The question is That Trusts should be abolished. The 6s and 7s present a special program this afternoon. Commencement is set for Saturday night April 28 in the opera house.
The article warns that cold feet disrupt sleep and strain the body. It recommends warming them through exercise or hot and cold water dips, followed by vigorous friction. If still cold, heat them by the fire and dry thoroughly, then address habits or health to fix the cause.
A New York house on William Street is cited as Irving’s birthplace on April 8 1788 as the British left and Washington prepared to claim the city. Mrs. Irving praised Washington’s work and a Scotch nurse recounted the president blessing a boy named after him.
A minister’s wife faced a talkative scoundrel visitor and kept him entertained while the minister walked away. Return time reveals the guest sent home in a basket, a swift, humorous end to the disruption.
A patriot inflater declares a poorly built public building a scandal while Mr. Degraft counsels patience saying it will soon blow over. Washington Star reference used.
In a Wyoming note G H Hayes announces he moved from Cambridge Iowa to Cody Wyoming. He writes in a letter to the editor about a mountain blizzard and “20 degrees below zero” with dry air and high peaks surrounding the Big Horn mountains.
D. E. Williams was surprised by his class at the Christian Sunday School just as he prepared to attend "The Cuban spy" on Saturday night. The pupils presented him with a gold watch fob and hosted a cheerful celebration with refreshments.
Creditor asks for payment to cover lawyer fees to sue for the balance. Debtor offers no amount, prompting a demand for the full legal costs.
A natural history class joke has the head boy noting a tree is covered with bark while a dog appears to be full of it, highlighting a pun on bark as tree armor and canine mess.
A collection of aphorisms and historical reflections touching Lincoln Washington and mortality. It includes lines on democracy, the value of a smile, and the personal background of Lincoln with notes on the White House budget and expenses.
Genuine Kalamazoo steel range used about one year in good shape. Features 6 8 in. lid top, galvanized iron reservoir with thermometer high warming closet for coal or wood, nicely finished and nickeled, price 25 dollars. 6 months no interest on good note. Keck the Jeweler and Optician.
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