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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
2
One year six months payable in advance for Co operative Telephone Office Flizt Kyle Telephone Office Cooperative Residence lyo. B Stotts Ts Publisher. 1.50 dollar and page numbers showing area feces. Associated Weekly Conergen of Ale.
County residents are urged to settle taxes early as sub tax paying stations at various banks ease payments. A bright professor quips that obstacles can be overcome with effort while merchants are reminded that advertising in the local paper can pay, contrary to some beliefs.
The piece celebrates spring prep in a small town, urging readers to plant seeds, test soil, rake leaves, and start gardens despite imperfect rows. It notes rising vegetable prices may boost local gardening and hints at a future town prize for best garden, with a nostalgic retro column closing on 17 years ago.
The Journal notes a sparse political page with one editorial on the constitutional amendment empowering Congress to regulate trusts and reports no new nominations for township offices. It covers local schooling, a hospital transfer for John A. Whiteman after a wreck, farm sales, and community visits, including the Stevens Comedy Company in Odon and a large auction.
The March damp air favors pneumonia germs and a cold may lead to pneumonia. Early cold treatment with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is advised. For sale by the Odon Drug Co.
James Rheinhart of Seymour visited town this week to purchase spokes from W. R. Neeriemer, a local supplier.
The funeral for Mrs. Nancy E. Cushman was held Saturday at the home of her son Ansel Ketchem in Elnora with Rev. Ernest Roberts of the U B church presiding. Burial followed in Friendship Cemetery. Born October 2, 1869 near Mitchell, she died after a long illness near Bloomfield. She left three daughters and two sons from two marriages and is survived by her husband, a step-mother, step-brother, two sisters, and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. William Callahan of near Good Hope were in this vicinity Friday. Mrs. Samuel C. Malone of Newberry visited relatives in this vicinity Saturday and Sunday. Mr. J. M. Myers returned to Cincinnati Wednesday after attending the funeral of her sister Mrs. L. F. Cushman. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Boyd spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pope. William Foglesong of this place lost a valuable horse last week. death was caused by locked jaw.
The meeting series wrapped up Sunday night with a large turnout. Notices mention visits by Mr and Mrs John Hamerick and family to relatives in Odon and visitors Hazel Riggins to the Homers Myers home. Inez and Herschel Chestnut stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs William Chestnut near Center. 006 000 000 Farm of forty acres for sale in Washington township Greene county near Lyons Indiana owned by the John Shirts estate. Write 0 for more information to Ernest E Woods Administrator 0 1222 State Life Bldg.
Omer Sims and family of near Burns City visited his sister Mrs. Riley Flinn and family Sunday. Burg visited Miss Gertrude Ramsey Saturday night and Sunday. Several from here attended the last day of school at No. 7 Tuesday.
Mrs Miller visited Mrs E L Hindman Tuesday afternoon. Wm Seneff and family called on Mrs Anne Myers and family Sunday. Herman McCowen returned home after a short visit with his brother Roy McCowen of Terre Haute.
J L Easley of Macon Illinois says Chamberlains Cough Remedy has been his sister's favorite medicine for colds on the lungs for fifteen years. He adds he uses it himself when suffering a cold and it relieves promptly. For sale by the Odon Drug Co.
R D McCarter announces hours in Edon at the E T Laughlin building on West Main Street each Wednesday and Saturday and at his residence on other days to attend to Madison Township business.
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