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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
4
The body of Andy Parker who died Monday from bullet wounds inflicted by John Greenwood was buried Tuesday morning at Bethany Cemetery in Washington after a short service. The funeral was held at Bonham Undertaking parlors with Rev. E. E. Davidson officiating.
Uiram Cosby aged nineteen son of Ziba Cosby of Harrison township Daviess county died Saturday noon from brain trouble linked to a head bump three weeks earlier. He bumped his head in a barn while taking in hay and later developed a spinal meningitis like illness that led to his death after a week of illness.
Loogootee saloonkeepers and brewery agencies form a close organization to oppose the local option contest. They pledge strict compliance with the law. County council approves expense appropriation for the election to be held first Monday in April after petitions are filed.
Stephen Cole of near Alfordsville received a menacing note threatening to hang him from a hickory tree unless he withdraws a $10,000 damages suit against Butler Brown and Jack Allen. The suit stems from a murder in which George Cole was shot six months earlier. Brown and Allen signed the affidavit leading to Stephen Cole’s arrest but no indictment followed and the suit remains. The postmarked letter from Jasper warns, then vows to act, yet Cole plans to press the case with lawyer Richard Milburn. Also notice: For sale Black Langshang eggs 50c per setting of 16. Noah Webster.
Odon residents browse Haig's millinery for Easter styles while Odon Drug Co. promotes wallpaper, Easter postcards, and wall rugs. Local visits include Miss Nelle Ryder, Prof. Garten, and Miss Ada Callahan. community notices announce the A M A Lodge market, school events, and repairs by Mrs. Callahan.
Eliza Ellen Boardman former Odon resident died at her home in Borden Indiana on March 14 aged 58 years 7 months and 22 days. She was a Christian Church member and leaves a husband six children. Sister in law to Frank and Dillard Boardman. Burial at Mt Pleasant Cemetery Borden beside her son and daughter. Services conducted by Eld Henry Davis.
A brief corporate notice states that parties possessing wire stretchers must return them immediately and references W. T. Axander as the contact.
Mrs. R. C. Skomp offers Buff Rock eggs for sale at 15 for 50 cents in Odon.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 00 p m Junior League at 2 00 p m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 00 p m League Friday at 7 00 p m C C Lowther Pastor.
Morning and evening sermons led by Pastor W B Morris. Sunday School at 9 30. Junior C E at 2 6 p m P 8 C E Thursday evening services listed.
U B Church announces preaching at 7:00 p m Sunday School 9:30 Junior at 2:00 p m C E at 6:00 p m prayer meeting Wednesday choir practice Thursday all invited.
Mrs Maggie Dillion and family hosted Dennis Dillion and his mother with Miss Mae Hastins. Laura McMullen visited Grace Shake. Audra Aishe and Da Boardman called on Mary McMullen. Several joined Shiloh services Thursday. Gates of quiet life show visits among neighbors at Elnora and nearby towns.
Chas. Toon buys J. Sims general store at Raglesville. The stock was invoiced early this week and Toon has assumed charge. Mr. and Mrs. Toon will relocate to Raglesville to run the business.
The Board of Health of the Town of Odon notifies residents and property owners to gather all trash and garbage from their premises and place it in a convenient location for free removal.
A Flinn family reunion at Mrs Elizabeth Clinton's Springstreet home featured a large dinner and remarks. Attendees included John Flinn Kansas City Kansas Jess Flinn Illinois James Flinn Bedford Mire Sarah Johnson Terre Haute Mrs Wide Ketchem Elnora Mr and Mrs E A Daugherty Plainville and others from this place.
A brief notice lists garden seed packs advertised as true to name with eight 5 cent packages offered for ten cents total.
Mrs James Taylor formerly of Van Buren township died in Chicago Tuesday at her daughter’s home. The body was moved to Eaglesville for burial. She was about 55. She leaves two daughters Jessie Spears of Chicago and Lovina Holt of Burns City. Prices right and courteous treatment to all at Haig's.
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