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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1908

Page

3

Well Known Farmer Bauserman Dies in Van Buren Township

Eli D. Bauserman a respected farmer of Van Buren township was found dead in his bed Tuesday morning. Heart disease believed to be the cause. he retired in good health and life extinct for two to three hours. Born May 2, 1859 in Van Wert County Ohio, he moved to Allen County Indiana as a child and later to a farm near Odon. Married 1879 to Mary J. Miller, he leaves six children Gertrude Marquart Lillian Coyle Leroy Albertus Ira and Earl all living. He was a Baptist and Knights of Pythias member. Funeral at Good Hope Church conducted by Rev. CO C Lowther with K of P in attendance. burial at Walout Hill Cemetery.

Eli D. Banserman van Buren Township Mr. Bauserman Vanwert County Ohio Allen County Indiana Odon Mary J. Miller Gertrude Marquart Lillian Coyle This County Leroy Albertus Ira Earl Bauserman Baptist Church Knights of Pythias Lodge Good Hope Monkg Atten Evlook CO. C Lowther M. B P. Lodge Walout Hill

Shields Shovel Wedding at Seymour

Jacob Shields and Mrs Anna Shovel were married at Seymour yesterday afternoon. Mrs Shovel visited friends there when the ceremony occurred. Shields, long in Indianapolis, returned with his bride to Odon where he is a stock buyer. He has lived here many years. Mrs Shields owns the Grand Hotel and is well known locally.

Jacob Shields Anna Shovel Seymour Shields Grand Hotel Odon

Blue Jays Satirized For Friday Sand Pact Tale

A traditional belief that blue jays vanish every Friday is debunked as a superstition. The piece explains the birds’ nest building, using strong forks and clay layers, and portrays the jay’s diligent care for its brood before returning to playful behavior. Uncle Remus’ Magazine provides the tale.

Satan Blue Jay Gayety Uncle Remus

Old Folk Meet At Home Services At Church

Christian Church announces morning and evening services aims to keep older members at home for a communal Old Fashion Old Folks Meeting. 60 years and over urged to attend with carriages available. Evening 7 15 features The Law of Moses. Sunday School 9 30, Endeavor 7 15 Thursday. Teachers' training Monday 7 15. Pastor H A Turney invites all to worship.

Democrats Nominate Cullop for Congress in Second District

The Democratic convention in Bloomington nominated William A. Cullop on the 596th ballot after midnight with 109 delegates present. Other candidates considered were Cyrus Davis of Bloomfield Alvin Padgett of Washington Charles Wellman of Sullivan and Robert Miers of Bloomington.

Bloomington William A.cullop Oates Cyrus & Davis Bloomfield Alvin J. Padgett Washington Charles W. Wellman Sullivan Robert W. Miers

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Dora Wade

Mrs Dora Wade returned from church to a warm reception and a lavish dinner last Sunday. About forty guests gathered to celebrate her thirtieth birthday with an enjoyable afternoon.

Dora Wade

U B Church Services Schedule

Sunday school at 9 50 a m preaching at 10 50 a m Junior meeting 2 00 p m preaching at 7 15 p m All are cordially invited Pastor W I Soyder

Methodist Church Sunday Services and Young People Events

The Moday church schedule lists Sunday school at 9 20, preaching at 10 9 with special music, Jr League at 1 30, and evening preaching at 7 15. The youth are invited to Sunday night services and topics will interest the young. Prayer meeting Thursday and Friday nights. Pastor C C Lowther.

Moday School C. C. Lowther

Resolutions Honoring Eli D. Bauserman of Oden Lodge

A lodge committee notes the death of Eli D. Bauserman of Oden Lodge No. 272 K of P. He is praised for faithfulness and exemplary life. The resolution expresses sympathy to his family, notes a vacancy in the lodge, and orders minutes, a newspaper publication, and notices to the family. Committee: W. R. O'Dell Gardiner Bay Richard McCallian.

Eli D. Bauserman Oden Lodge No. 272 K. of P

Oil Well resumes operations after repairs

Work at the oil well resumed Tuesday after a week idle due to a broken drill. Machinery was sent to Bridgeport Indiana for repairs and the delayed start followed a depth of about 800 feet reached yesterday afternoon.

Ol Weil Oort Bridgeport Inl RSE Byres EY Uae

Four weights to weigh up to twenty pounds

A logic puzzle from Gateway Magazine proposes four weights to use in place of many. The stated set comprises half a pound, one and a half pounds, four and a half pounds, and thirteen and a half pounds. With these, any weight from half a pound up to twenty pounds can be measured in pounds and half pounds.

Magaziné

Odon Board Orders Clean Up of Trash at Premises

The board of health directs residents and property owners in the town of Odon to gather all trash and garbage from their premises and place it in a convenient spot for free disposal.

Board of Health Town of Odon

Moran Plans New Livery Barn in Washington State

John D. Moran, a Wash ington liveryman, will erect a two story 61 by 80 foot building this summer. The modern structure will serve as a livery barn and feed store, likely one of the state’s most up to date facilities.

John D. Moran Washington

Trustee Notice From Van Buren Township Trustee

Trustee Thos G Wadsworth announces weekly office hours at his Eaglesville residence to handle township business and invites all interested parties to attend as needed.

van Buren Township Eaglesville

Missionary Convention Plans Indiana District Meeting

The twelve missionary district of the Christian Church of Indiana will gather at Sullivan on May 8. The event will feature many top speakers and preachers from Indiana with a strong delegation expected to attend from various bases.

District of Christian Churches of Ind Sullivan Indiana

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Coton Drug CO Bert E. Sneed Mgr Oxfords Barkley & Overton Agency For Carifart Oliver Steele Osborn John Deer Studebaker Cole’s Myers Odon Hardware CO B. D. Smiley, Mer van Buren Christian Church Services Gether H. A. Turney Cullop Congress U. B. Church Services W. I. Soyder Methodist Episcopal Church W. R. O'Dell Gardiner Bay Richard McCallian Iri A. Jolliff & CO R. F. Myers Thos. G. Wadsworth Missionary Convention Bse
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