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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
2
Rumors say a Montgomery cynan weighs applying for a license to sell liquor in Don. Town promotes affordable living and a rustic appeal. Readers urged to report items to the office to enrich local coverage and share all the news.
Private Ptease Crecelius died by drinking carbolic acid on Sunday in the city. He had worked in the blacksmith shop of C. W. Freeman and had been granted permission to visit Sandborn last Thursday. He was seen in Odin on Saturday and was the son of J. H. Crecelius, who once partnered with Freeman.
The town board ordered concrete sidewalks on both sides of Spring street from Mill to Burrell within sixty days. Property holders consider sidewalks along their lots as many residences are enlarged. N FE Parkley is laying concrete on Spring street and C N McNeely builds a cottage near the power house. A local businessman may be preparing for marriage and a new residence nearby.
Doctors Anderson and DeMotte pronounced Ora Dobbins insane last Friday after she became violent and remained so through Saturday and Sunday. Marshall Critchlow was summoned as she remained dangerous. It is likely funds will be raised to send her to the asylum. The case connects to a prior measles episode that affected her mind years ago and other complications.
The notice lists Sunday May 12 church events with Sunday school at 9 30 a m junior activities at 2 p m Y P C U at 6 30 and preaching at 7 30 all are invited to attend.
Col Kinneman returns home from freedom Monday. County Assessor John A Sims visits. Cattleman Ben Vickers ships feeders to Linton. Mrs W H Hueston and Harley Evans visit Oakland City relatives. Postmaster Pershing noted as the busiest man in Elnora. Open skating at Danner's theatre 7:30 to 10 pm. Numerous local names, trades, and events reflect daily town life.
Edward Froelick has sold his general merchandise stock to Albert Diefendorf. The Diefendorfs, health travelers from Florida, say no place in the United States compares with Odon. Froelick plans a future course yet undetermined.
The first Knox county oil well was drilled at Sandborn on Tuesday. The five foot thick oil sand was struck at 1575 feet with an estimated fifty barrel daily yield. Water sand interruption slowed progress as drillers passed through the oil layer. Local observers plan further testing near Elnora and Odon, with Briddy Brown aiming to drill at Elnora within a month.
W. L. Deck of Elnora grows famous for his peanut candy at Deck's Restaurant. The candy is described as delicious and painless with a distinctive more-ish taste, inviting visitors to try Deck's Painless Peanut Candy.
A short program and contest awarded Miss Davie Moore first prize. Refreshments were served and the results finalized.
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