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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
6
Thomas Greenwood found a land turtle on a Har rises township farm. The shell bears carved initials J. W. P. 1838. Greenwood plans to keep the curiosity and hopes to learn who carved the message from the past from the Washington Herald.
That spring has come, I know to be an indisputable fact, said H. T. Hern on, proprietor of the Odon Hotel, because Bud Cavanes has quit wearing his over shoes. That’s a sure sign. George Henderson is still suffering from that tenacious disease, automobilitis, and so far nothing has been found to save him. Possibly we may look for an auto funeral car next.
Frank Deal and daughter Mamie spent Tuesday at Grant Allishouse in Martin County. Milo Aishe spent Sunday with Homer Warshall near Odon. Maryfield families and Zeiglers socialized Sunday at Mose Maryfield. Dale Sears and Verna visited Freedly and Alice Cunningham. Clara Pershing visited Bertha Overton. Paris Laughlin moves to a farm nearby this week. Aishe tiling for Jackson Suallen last week. Callahan hauling logs for Cooper at Odon this week. Blige Steel and D T Cunningham passed en route to Burns City. Pershing and Washington travelers seen last week. Grant Overton went to Washington on business. McCarter to Odon Wednesday. Bertha Overton with Verna Sears Wednesday. Anna Williams and Alva Callahan with sister Arlie Pershing Friday. Joe Marshall visited Hobart Sears Sunday. John Zeigler and John Spurgeon families and Vivian passed through Tuesday to Burns City. Ezra Mattingly of Washington transacted business here Tuesday.
Five Madison township men were arrested Sunday by Sheriff Colbert on bench warrants issued by Judge Houghton. In Odon they faced charges including intoxication cruelty to animals and assault. Several pleaded guilty and were fined or bonded. others pleaded not guilty and await trial.
George Coyle visited Odon on Saturday. Wm Chesnut and family spent Sunday with Acome Lamb. Oll Taylor and Edd Fergerson were in the locality Sunday afternoon. Mrs Mayme Moore of Elnora visited her grandparents Isaac and Mrs Salyards last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Wm Pettit visited Marion Thomas and family. Warren Hackler of Loogootee visited Jas Overton and family Saturday night. Chas Kettery and family of Odon visited Jas Spurgeon and family Sunday. Wm Burris and family of Sandborn visited Art Luallen and others Sunday. Elva Luallen, previously sick, is reported better.
A large Sunday gathering honored Mrs Scynthia A Maryfield for her 69th birthday born May 1, 1840. About 100 relatives and friends attended a community dinner with four of five children present, fifteen grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Locals Wim Bair and A M Keck photographed the event while several uncles lingered at the dinner table.
Bank report shows assets totaling 161644 87 with loans 6722257 and deposits 101160 25. James A. McCoy sworn cashier signs the statement dated April 28 1909 with notary Daniel W. Hayes and directors Lewry Cooper C Garten A Lane.
A fire at the Spring Street home of Zimri M Garten began when lace curtains ignited from a match struck by Ray Garten. The flames spread to the ceiling and damaged insulation on electric wires before the blaze was extinguished. No major damage to woodwork occurred.
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