Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Odon Journal in Odon, Indiana

Page 1

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1920

Page

1

Laura Browning Weds Jesse Traland in Indianapolis Ceremony

Miss Laura Browning of this city married Jesse Traland of Burlington Iowa in Indianapolis. The ceremony was conducted by Roy Sheldon M E pastor. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harrison Browning, has worked for G and J Rubber Co in Indianapolis. The groom is a farmer and stock man. They will reside on a farm in town.

Laura Browning Jesse Traland Burlington Iowa Indianapolis Roy Sheldon M. E

Washington visit ties local families for weekend

Miss Alma Cav ness travels to Washington Sunday to spend weeks with grandparents Mr and Mrs Emery Donald and Lowell Keller. Joseph and Austin Myers, David McCall, John and Elmer Critchlow visit Palmer Cox Saturday night. Edward Fiddler and family spend Sunday with Bernard Singleton and family. Elzie Grove family of Dugger visit friends and relatives. Miss Ossie Skemp Alina Cavness Edith and Agnes Myers visit Mr and Mrs Palmer Cox Saturday night. Mrs Grace Grove calls on Mrs Goldie Myers Friday morning. Neighbors host Mrs Cora Myers birthday dinner Sunday. Mr and Mrs Palmer Cox and son Harod visit Mr and Mrs Roscoe Myers Tuesday night. David McCall and Orpha Wathen visit Roscoe Myers Tuesday night. Mrs Goldie Dallet visits Mrs Grace Grove Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs George Grove visit Mr and Mrs Alfred Myers Sunday. Edith Myers visits Ossie Skemp Sunday.

Alma Cavness Washington Emery Donald and Lowell Keller Joseph and Austin Myers David McCall John and Elmer Critchlow Palmer Cox Ossie Skemp Alina Cavness Edith and Agnes Myers Mrs Palmer Cox

Thanks for the help after our daughter's death

We thank relatives and friends for their kindness and floral offerings during the death of Lucile Overton. Signed by Mr and Mrs Homer Overton Mr and Mrs Earl Bales and Paul Garten.

Heice Lucile Homer Overton Earl Bales Paul Garten

John Arney Dies After Long Illness in Epsom

John Be Arney a longtime resident of this community died at his home in Epsom last Monday March 22 after years of paralysis. Born August 28 1851 he was 69. Survived by his wife three sons John Bogard township Will Elmore township and Jonas address unknown, plus a brother and sister. Funeral at Bales church Wednesday at 1:30 officiated by Rev. Alford. Burial in cemetery there.

John BE. Arney Epsom Mr. Arney John Bogard Will Elmore Jonas Arney Bales Church Alford

Danner Joins Hamill Hickery Evans Law Firm

Walter S. Danner will join Hamill Hickery Evans on April 1, changing the firm name to Hamill Hickery Evans Danner. A Terre Haute attorney and Indiana State University honors graduate, Danner has handled major Vigo County cases and is praised for ability and character, boosting the firm’s efficiency.

Walter S. Danner Hamill, Hickery & Evans Hamill, Hickery, Evans & Danner Danner Indiana State University Terre Haute Vigo Hickory & Evans

Sheep Killing Dogs, County Dog Fund Disbursements

Report shows excess of sheep killing dogs in Daviess County with Barr township the heaviest loser. Townships paid damages totaling 3268.95. five percent county and 163.48 state hydrophobia fund. School corporations received varied sums by township and city.

Daviess County Barr Township van Buren Harrison Steel Washington Reeve Bogard Madison Elmore Veale Ten Townships Harrison Township Madison Township Reeve Township van Buren Township Washington Township Odon

Card of Thanks for Lona Porter

I extend heartfelt thanks to the Mr. Olive class for kindness sympathy and beautiful floral offerings during the death and burial of my beloved wife Lona. Olan Porter.

Olive Lona Olan Porter

Steele Township Woman Dies at Home West of Plainville

Mrs. Geo. King of Steele Township died Tuesday afternoon about 4 o clock at her home from a complication of diseases after a period of illness. She is survived by her husband and numerous friends and distant relatives. Funeral services were held in Plainville yesterday at 1 PM with Rev. Carmichael, at Plainville Cemetery.

Geo. King Plainville Rev Carmichael

Community notes from Shoals and Burns City

Mrs. John R. Gaither of Shoals attended the funeral of Mrs. Olin Porter on Thursday. Mrs. O’Dell visited relatives in Jeep Seen fi eaert Burns City. Mrs. Earl Hastings and Ian Dwight visited relatives in Einera. Miss Charlotte Hayes works at the Pearl Seneff Wood Hat shop.

John R. Gaither Shoals Olin Porter Mrs. Earl Hastins Ian Dwight Einera Charlotte Hayes Pearl Seneff Wood Hat Shop

Mumaw Writes From Constantinople

A wartime letter dated March 11 1920 from Constantinople describes a busy voyage in snow and stores loading aboard the U S S Galveston It notes a religious meeting at the American Sailors Club where the writer spoke and his ongoing faith driven work The piece also mentions visitors and local businesses including the Pearl Seneffi Wood Hat Shop and several for sale notices and travels to St Petersburg Florida with family and friends

American Sailors Club Joe

A Scream in the Night at Star Theater This Week

The Star Theater announces A Scream in the Night as its special attraction for tonight and tomorrow. Written by Charles A Logue the Darwin inspired drama follows Professor Silvio seeking immortality by proving Darwin. Darna the jungle creature defeats an ape in a climactic twist. Ruth Budd stars with Ralph Kellard Edna Britton and John Webb Dillon in supporting roles. Friday and Saturday showings priced 25c and 15c.

Star Nisht Chas. A. Logue Silvio Darwin Darwa Robert Hunter Ruth Budd Darna Ralph Kellard John Webb Dillon Professor Silvio Edna Britton

Little West End Boy Sets Sights On Medicine

A playful scene on a back porch shows a group of boys in a pretend hospital. A chief surgeon orders, assigns roles, and jokes about taking three pennies from a patient as they stage an operation. The narrator bets the boy will become a great physician in 15 years.

West End C. S

Japanese Operetta O Hara San Delights Star Theater Audience

The High School Chorus presented O Hara San at the Star Theater last Wednesday night to a capacity crowd. Under Miss Ida Hanna’s direction the chorus and cast earned high praise for the polished production.

Star Theater Ida Hanna

Henry Homer Cunningham Announces Precinct No 2 Voting Place

Henry Homer Cunningham states his voting place is precinct No 2 in Madison Township.

Henry Homer Cunningham Madison Township

Help Wanted in Store by KEGK Jeweler and Optometrist

Help wanted ad seeking a lady or girl for work in a store. Describes a good opportunity for the right party at KEGK the Jeweler and Optometrist.

Kegk

Ill man to undergo operation in Washington

Christopher Long, ill for some time, was taken to Washington Tuesday morning for an operation. Mr and Mrs James Chestnut visited Tom Resler and family. Virg Long spent Sunday with his parents, the A L Longs. Orville Overton and family visited his parents. Mrs Norman Seighe and daughter Mary Frances visited A N Long and family. Mr and Mrs Clark Lamb visited the AN Longs Tuesday evening.

Christopher Long Washington James Chestnut Tom Resler Virg Long A L Long Orville Overton James Overton Norman Seighe Mary Frances Clark Lamb AN Long

Union Missionary Society Meeting on Good Friday

Three Missionary Societies hold a joint session Friday April 2 at 2 30 pm in the ME Church. Includes song scripture lesson prayer led by Mrs Alford and Mrs John O'dell, round table talks by Ethel Williams on That the Church may come to see the whole task of Missions. Circle of Prayer leaflets available. dismissal by Mrs Hazel Sears.

Union Meeting of the Three Missionary Societies Alford John O’dell Ethel Williams Circle of Prayer Societies Hazel Sears

David Cressignt and Irene Visit Tarvin Family

David Cressignt and his sister Irene of Jasonville visited Lee Tarvin and family on Wednesday, sharing time and greetings.

David Cressignt Irene Jasonville Lee Tarvin Family

RAGLESVILLE NOTES AND LOCAL MOVEMENTS

Residents report spring in the air as neighbors note travel to Evansville and Odon, a township graduation exam was held with sixteen applicants, and local sales and moves headline the week. Prairie Creek floodwaters rose from heavy rains while families visit relatives and plan farm relocations near J F Gimlin and J W Gimlin.

Dinner for Last Day at No 9 Garten School

On the district near town the last day of school was celebrated with a noon meal for teacher Miss Amy Seneff. Parents gathered to express appreciation for her work and a program by the students followed in the afternoon with a concluding talk by Trustee McCarter.

No. 9 Garten Amy Seneff Miss Seneff McCarter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iraland-Browning Mrs. Iraland Tow Stringtown Edward Fiddler Bernard Singleton Elzie Grove Dugger Pre Grace Grove Goldie Myers Cora Myers Little Son Harod Roscoe Myers Orpha Wathen Goldie ‘Dallet Jeorge Grove Alfred Myers Edith Myers Ossie Skonp Mickie John Arey Oharata Jegee Bogare Townsh Steele Mumaw Constantinople U. S. S. Galveston J. T. Powers Elnora Pearl Seneffi Wood Wood Studio East Main Street C. B. Mumaw Ross Lacy L. E. Sears Robert Crichton, Alabama Mr. Sears J. R. Sears Jno. Sims O. C Correll Myers Jno Ben Stotts Eschel Freed Mrs Chas. Freed Enid Williams Burns City Homer Ray Montgomery Lola Gardner Martha Aldrich Indian Springs James Holt Nellie Holt Melissa Sims John Sims A A Lane Edith St Petersburg Florida Drs. Ira and S. E. Bowman Elmer Bunch Bedford Surean Shilor Raglesville Aedes JB Myers Evansville Ab Mers Nece B. Feders Wiss Toute Sundey Ead Skeep Shane Jono Bae SH Cichester Sim Emma Rissins Everett Beasley Near Odon Beasley Nelse Osborn W S Zigler T. J. Myers Here Wadsworth Ogon M. D. Poorman’s John Stafford Sr J. A Prairie Creek A W Stuckey Lloyd William Stuckey Mr ¢ Pate Russell Riggins Gimlin Jacob Gimlin Farmers Association U. S. Department of Agriculture
Search Courier

Search the Odon Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Odon Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication