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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a cooperative telephone entity in Oregon and a co operative office, with unclear names and roles. The readable pieces hint at organizational structure but lack complete details or a clear event.
A garbled OCR record lists numerous names and brief mentions of weekend visits and gatherings. Individuals and families, including Craycraft, Vinllette, Chestnut, Mallette, Wilkey, and Loup, are noted visiting relatives and friends around St. Vichedh, Finora, and nearby areas.
Mr and Mrs George Jean of Bloomfield with Strand Lips and Orvire Patford, along with others, spent Sunday visiting relatives. Several families including Critchlow and Ledgerwood groups, Violet Richardson, Hazel Whitaker and Josephine Allen joined in local visits and music lessons at Newberry and nearby homes.
An early town blast on the main street of Montgolmery damaged two houses and many windows while no one was harmed. The incident remains unsolved as investigators press for clues amid a church conference in Plainville and local civic events unfold.
Proper a4 roca for weak stomachs notes that diet should fit age and job, eat slowly and chew well, and keep bowels regular. When constipated or dull after meals take Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen the stomach and move bowels. Sold by The Odon Drug Co.
R. D. McCarter, Township Trustee, states he will be in Odoll at his office in the N. T. Laughlin building on west Main Street on Wednesday and Saturday each week and on all other days at his residence to attend to Madison township business.
A claim that Cham berlain's Liniment provides relief from rheumatism is presented as worth the cost. The product is advertised as for sale by the Odon Drug Co.
Shiloh residents and relatives including Miss Amy Overton, Miss Bertha Overton, and Curtis Overton and family visited James Overton and family Tuesday. Numerous neighbors and friends spent Sunday with each other and attended church events, with extended visits across nearby towns such as Plainville, Worthington, and Walesville. The obituary note mentions the funeral of Robert Fulkerson being well attended.
Mir and Mrs Tom Summerville and children visited relatives in Dare with Jake Summerville. Several families including Laughlin Hall Stout Henderson Plummer and Pricess spent Sunday with Will Richardson family. Pheebe Ogdon from Scotland visited grandparents J P Taylor this week. Claude Walter Richardson and Bertha Walls visited J B Dalton family. Homer Ledgerwood Carl Cummins and Abe Cunningham were seen visiting. Thurman Dalton worked in a coal mine in Linton. Martin Stout and family made a business trip to Odon Monday.
Numerous visitors and family gatherings are noted across the community. Entries mention Miss Jeanette Andis traveling to Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Resler celebrating their 25th anniversary, and several households hosting relatives and friends over Sunday and Saturday.
Dr Blumer Myers visited the Epsom area on Tuesday confirming their presence. Dr J E Bowman and Mr Free man were also reported in the neighborhood during the same period.
Born to Mr and Mrs John Arney Jr a girl on May 12. Mr and Mrs C A Myers visited Ol Hamerick house and family Sunday. Miss Agnes Hackler was guest of Mr and Mrs Homer Myers Saturday night. Deimer Franklin and family visited Jack Franklin Saturday night. Miss Ethel McGuire was guest of Miss Delia Rosenberry Sunday. Mr and Mrs Doc Caveness spent time socializing.
Sunday visits include Mr and Mrs Homer Myers with Mrs Robert Boyd and son Herschel visiting Mrs Steve Mallett's home. Several neighbors and relatives attended events at John Arney Jr and Emery Wade homes. Activities include house painting, trips to Washington, and visits with the Overtons, Hacklers, and Malletts.
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