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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
1
A reflective homily on friendship and optimism. It counsels reaching out to troubled neighbors with warmth, laughter, and practical kindness, and contrasts cheerful days with rainy ones while urging patience and self restraint in neighborly acts. It ends with a toast to the “good neighbor” who speaks well of others and avoids unsolicited advice.
A man with no enemies is said to be of little use as he is easily formed by others. A sterling character is one who thinks for himself and speaks his mind, sure to attract enemies. Such opposition is described as essential for vitality and activity. A celebrated figure is referenced as part of the discourse.
The ad extols electric lights as a luxury and convenience within reach for all and invites readers to wire their homes, highlighting comfort and lasting satisfaction after trying electric lighting.
Mrs. Nancy Williams of Martin county marked her 102nd birthday at home near Burns City. Born March 22 180, she migrated from Hillsborough North Carolina to Indiana at nineteen and married Hal Williams in 1829. Now the oldest woman in Martin county she has seven children five generations and many descendants. Attendees numbered three to four hundred including several from Odon.
A historical voice counsels resilience amid scandal and prejudice. It urges not to dispute, notes a “Live down prejudice” spirit, and stresses duty, social renewal, and the value of knowledge in housekeeping alongside the role of amusements as refreshment and moral ballast.
Mrs. W. J. Danner and her daughter hosted a six o'clock dinner at Mrs. Danner's home on a Wednesday. The green shamrock decor and St Patrick's day table features accompanied a festive menu including chicken, oysters, vegetables, and dessert. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sneed and Dr. and Mrs. Rankin, McNeely, and Hueston. Prizes awarded for word games and a decorative Irish pipe.
Charles Wade aged 26 son of A T Wade of Bogard township died Friday night after pneumonia and quick consumption. He had fought illness for weeks and was too weak to recover. Wade was a popular young man in Bogard township where he lived with his father. The funeral was held Monday.
The quote asserts a noble calling gains sacred meaning when infused with truth, justice and love, claiming any vocation becomes religion when these ideals guide action. It emphasizes inner motive over external status in work and life.
Milton Satterfield of Van Buren township visits Washington in 1886. Then nearly eighty three years old, he rode on horseback into a town of a few wooden houses. Washington Herald notes this first trip.
Ellsworth Drabing, who installed an electric light plant for George Ballard at Trinity Springs, returns home to say Ballard plans a Colonial style hotel by mid summer. He predicts Trinity’s future with abundant sulphur water could rival French Lick if properly developed.
A brief reflection notes how flies appear in everyday scenes, stating that people attribute flies to various causes. The piece humorously observes that different actions from a toper, father, cyclones, blacksmith, driver, and boarder generate flies.
A poem by Rev. G. F. Culmer honors Elizabeth Lowther daughter of Rev. C. C. and Mrs. Lowther. The verses praise her innocence and singing, calling her a cherub without wings and a winsome maid who brings a smile to the choir. The piece ends with an ad for H. W. Smiley's Handy Repair Shop in Odon Indiana.
Miss Emma Hardy of Washington township traveled to Shaddock Oklahoma last week where she married Howard Carter a former Daviess county youth. Carter a former Bogard township resident taught in Shaddock schools and has lived in Oklahoma about six years.
An Indianapolis paper notes a 1907 Act provision on Legal Holidays. If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is observed. Decoration Day this year falls on Sunday, May 31, and Monday, May 31 is observed as the legal holiday.
The residence of George Killian, a prominent Elnora township farmer, three miles southwest of Elnora, burned Sunday around 9:00 a.m. Cause suspected as defective second story flue. Neighbors John Walls discovered the blaze. Almost all contents saved except a bedstead. Insurance was small.
W. W. McNeely sold his half of the Odon Light and Power Co to Dean M. Inman this week. The transfer secures Inman a 50 percent stake and enables planned improvements to enhance and extend electric light service.
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