27 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1914
Page
1
The obituary notes the death of John W. Prater with funeral services at his residence and burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. The notice mentions local figures and a tangential display by an optometry ad from Keck Jewelers in Odon Indiana and Atty. A. T. Wayfield’s visitation from Jasaville.
A fragmented notice seeks a $2500 settlement over a marriage breach. The readable text references a court or legal action and mentions Mercuib irrior betas, with unclear party names and dates. Further details are unreadable in the clipping.
Rural carriers are set to receive a raise after a survey and negotiations. The move aims to reward field workers and improve delivery consistency, with details pending official announcements and implementation timelines.
An Sunday meeting of the Opto Banket Assa will be held at Tele Oor Bo three and a half miles Safa Day reiaw ward Sunday with special music and talks. Attendance is expected Saturday and Sunday. a program will be given with participants including Sl Al Hassworth and Vincennes moderator Ros.
Several days of visiting and moves fill the town update. Mrs. McDonald remains ill and stays with relatives near Indian Spring. Mr. and Mrs. Rew Callahan relocate to Dermtext er farm to work for Mr. Collins in charge of the farm. School teacher Harry Strange hosts a surprise dinner and a short program of songs and readings at Toon school. Miss Eula Warren visits from Oden and Mrs. Poank and Miss Zoum Foshi are mentioned among local residents.
Fragmentary notes describe township conventions and plans for a political ticket. It mentions Van Buren reserves and town residents needing notice, with references to observers and participants including individuals named John and others.
Thomas Jefferson Hubbard aged 62 died at home in Indianapolis last Friday March 20 after a brief illness. Born in Daviess County near Odon October 8 1863 he married Esther A Alishouse at Odon October 17 and left several children. Surviving siblings include John S Hubbard of Terre Haute Harvey M Hubbard of Los Angeles and sisters Sarah C Carpenter Mary C Stockton and Martha F. Senueff. Funeral by Rev G A Owen in Indianapolis Monday afternoon with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Advertisers claim Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets relieve dyspepsia and indigestion. A risk free trial promises a money back guarantee if not helping, with the product containing Pepsin Bismuth and other stomach aids. Sold at Rexall Stores and locally by a specific dealer, price points noted. The Yellow Front in Michigan.
The text notes a political faction gathering of Republicans and affiliated figures at Ryeas Hall in Ohio to discuss party alignment and public roles. It mentions W Layer Pre raet Cag-R, DL McCarter, 4P Laughlin, and Mr. and Mrs JF Deal returning from Indianapolis after Thomas J Fichiard's funeral.
The Daviess county Womans Christian Temperance Union plans a convention at the First Christian church in Washington on March 30. Prominent temperance workers including Mrs Retta Jones will lead discussions on temperance in Sunday school, jail work, wage relations to social issues, and missionary cooperation with sessions led by local pastors and Mrs Hayworth and Mrs Hastings.
Morton Cole of Espora was severely injured last week when a heavy timber fell on his fingers while working on the river bridge near Washington. The injury required amputation of the index finger on his right hand.
J A Johnson seeks one or two mail carriers. Jas Dyal, recently back from Lexington Kentucky, will visit his parents before the show season starts. Dyal is with the sigmantelle Nine Big Shows this year. They depart from Cortland New York on April 12. I made biscuits from X Ray flour. Odon Milling Co.
The engagement and wedding of Miss Lilian Chandler to Raymond Anderson of Long Beach California occurred at Mrs. Warren Van Trees home in Washington last Wednesday. The couple plan to live in Long Beach where the groom works as a jeweler.
Master carpenter A W Coffin of the Southeastern Ry gives notice that Curtis Ho Bair has been appointed foreman of the East End division of the Southeastern Bridge Gang between Eagle creek and the state line. Headquarters at Terre Haute. He succeeds the late Wm Wise.
A Tuesday evening hayride drew a crowd of young locals including Misses Bertha Williams Edna Williams Rose Flint Helen Gantz Edith Creooke Roth Mason Rena Dearmin Fern Neeremer Nel Broden Cecilia Hindman Vivian Idner son Kathleen Jacobs and Messrs Quince Hoff Orin Crooke Roy Wakie pleck Ed Correll Harold Hayes tarry Cooper Patrd Bowman Foster Haff Robert Vearmin Seth Sims Hoscoe Kinpaman Russell Dearmpip.
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