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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
3
Local notices report school openings and closings, teachers, and student movements in Cornhettaville and Elnora. Residents like Walter Breden, Miss Myrtle Seneff, J. Laughlin, and J. J. Laughlin are named in updates on illness, travel, and community events. Articles mention business ads, seed and hardware offers, and upcoming Democrat events in Washington.
The Democratic county convention was convened in Washington on Thursday with Hon. J. H. O'Neal named permanent Chairman and Alvin Padgett serving as clerk.
A week of small-town activity includes Homer Bechtel and Lew Hardin visits, wedding bells anticipated, A D Bechtel and James plastering for John Cunningham, a Mt Olive Sunday school reorganization, and graduation exams with Ora Pershing passing. Miss Stotts travels to Indianapolis for business studies, plus Democrats attending Washington convention.
Dr J F Parks of Veal township leads for Representative after seven ballots with John Walsh as challenger. Hale Clark Washington township Williard Bowman Madison township and John D Morgan Barr vie for Sheriff with Morgan winning on the tenth ballot. Geo McWilliam Mac Kereham Asbury Winders and Wil Clark contend for Treasurer with McWilliam favored. Bailey nominated for Surveyor and Ora McKittrick or Coone listed.
Stevens Comedy Company arrived this week and offers a strong repertoire for Odon amusement lovers. They performed Thrown on the World and The Tallow Candle with East Lynne to follow and a matinee at 2 today. Limited stage space and dressing room hinder performances but the shows are described as clean and well presented.
On Thursday March 22 Harvey Garten celebrated his forty fifth birthday one mile west of Eaglesville with over 80 friends attending. A large dinner was served and gifts were given to mark the occasion. Music was provided by Misses Eula Ragle and Berths Garten. Attendees enjoyed a joyful evening.
Last Tuesday March 16 W T Alexanders Combination Auction drew many buyers despite inclement weather. J B Leister introduced Gan Gray who assisted while a large stock moved including 96 sheep 10 horses and 25 cattle along with farm machinery and other items. The sale ran smoothly and is expected to attract bigger crowds at the next auction.
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