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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1915

Page

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Nelle Laughlin Weds D Ray Keagy In Simple East Race Street Ceremony

A wedding at the Laughlin home on East Race Street united Nelle Laughlin and D Ray Keagy of Massilon Ohio last Wednesday morning. Rev W R Thom officiated before immediate family as guests sent them off at the train with rice and well wishes. Nelle is a longtime stenographer for Atty EL Ty Laughlin and D Ray works as a draughtsman at Massillon Foundry and Machine Works. The couple plan to reside in Massillon after the ceremony.

J. D. Laughlin East Race Street Nelle D. Ray Keagy Massilon Ohio W. R. Thom Methodist Church Atty EL Ty .Laughlin Mr. Keagy Massilon Foundry and Machine Works

Band Concert Next Thursday Night Promotes City Prosperity

The Southern Indiana band, part of the Consolidated Band of Southern Indiana and the world’s largest band, will give its first open air concert next Thursday night on the tree. The 216 member group tours promising an all day affair later in the summer.

Southern Indiana Tis City

Devil Loses Slang as Miserable Rant Drips From Ink

A column mocks slang usage in a peculiar draft blaming slang for social decay. The writer curses at length, blaming kids, parents, and even the Boss while admitting the piece is rough and likely to be cut from the rag.

Residence Fire Togo Irwin home in Fairview adds $2000 loss

A. A. Irwin residence in Fairview addition burned after one o clock Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Irwin escaped from a upstairs window as the smoke house and kitchen burned. Loss estimated around $2000 with only a piano and a few articles spared. The incubator ramp in the smoke house is blamed for the blaze. Neighbor Al Vickrey alerted the family.

Elnora Indiana A. A. Irwin Fairview Irwin

King Captured After Bank Shortage Case at Sanborn

Edward J. King missing cashier of the Dugger State Bank surrendered Tuesday night at Sanborn near Linton to prosecutor Fred Bays of Sullivan county. The bank had sued to recover about $34,000 alleged taken from accounts.

Linton Ind Edward J. King Dugger State Bank Sanborn Here Fred Bays Sullivan County King

Skeleton found on farm raises murder suspicion near Plainville

A skeleton buried six to eight inches deep was uncovered while plowing on the Paul Golliher farm two and a half miles south of Plainville. The skull, missing its back, is exhibited in Warren Van Trees' store at Washington. Teeth suggest the deceased was about forty and likely white.

Brown Paul Golliher Plainville Road Plainville Warren van Trees Washington

The Miser's Folly and Memorial Day Notice

A cautionary fable about a selfish miser ends with his death and a nephew gaining wealth. Memorial Day services are planned by the G A R with church services, cemetery ceremonies, parade, and formal addresses at the Christian church and Oolon cemetery.

Town Patronage and Honest News Support

A call to residents to boost town prosperity by speaking well of the community and supporting local enterprises including the paper. Cautions citizens about misleading sales pitches from traveling peddlers and auctioneers during the summer season.

Elnora M I C Members Host Peace Day Event

Mrs Otto Bean and Mrs J E Courtney hosted the M I C at their home. A Peace Day program followed a fine dinner. A poem titled The Sweet Hum of the Bees by Wm Bair was read. The Elnora ladies were praised for their generosity.

Otto Bean Bean J. E. Courtney Elnora M. I Wm. Bair

Burns City Social News Highlights

Corn planting wind down as local residents share visits and travel. Lizzie Osborn and Alice visited. R S Kutch and D A Storm made trips to Elnera and Washington. Russell Smith and friends from Washington called. Martina Strange from Bramble visited. Daphne Williams stayed with Odon friends.

Proper care for eyes from Keck jeweler and optometrist

Those who protect their eyes at the proper time keep vision as they age. Pride and neglect injure many eyes and delaying care worsens issues. Come when the demand is first made. you won’t regret it. Keck the jeweler and optometrist.

White Sox defeat Comets 5 to 3 on road trip

The White Sox beat the Graham Comets 5 to 3 in Martin County behind Norman who allowed seven hits over 9 innings while Jones gave up six. Two base hits came from Garrett and several players stole bases including Killion and Correll. Time 1 45. Umpire McAtee.

Gdon White Sox Martin County Graham Comets Norman White Sox Comet Jones Martinites Garrett Sears Langford Killion Correll Mattingly McAtee

Which End Of A Post Should Be Up

A study of 125 posts set 20 years ago compared top up and top down placements. Decay rates were similar, with most rot at the ground line. The conclusion: set posts with the largest diameter at ground level for maximum durability. which end faces up is practically unimportant.

Eight Year Old Sentenced to Reform School

John Bough an eight year old boy was sent to the boys school at Plainfield Friday afternoon in juvenile court. His parents are mutes and the family home is in Elnora. Sheriff Harman took the boy to Plainfield. The family is well known here.

John Bough Plainfield Reform School Elnora Harman

Keck Jeweler presents engraved pocket knives

Keck the Jeweler and Optometrist promotes a pocket knife proudly engraved with initials. The ad promises a durable, flaw free item and invites customers to see the demonstration.

Jacob N Grove Dead In Bogard Township

Jacob N Grove a well known farmer of Bogard township died at his home north of Epsom on Wednesday night. He was sixty seven and had suffered paralysis for five years. He is survived by a wife and nine children. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Epsom with burial at Tolberts chapel cemetery.

Panama Canal Gezeer Jacob N. Grove Bogard Township Epsom Grove Epso Tolberts Chapel

Eradicating Dandelions From Lawns With Salt and Sprays

The Department of Agriculture reports salt as the safest general method to kill dandelions by cutting the tops and pouring a thimbleful on the exposed roots. For dense lawns use sprays, while Grand Forks Parks superintendent favors gasoline or kerosene on exposed roots for few plants and a stronger sulphate spray for established patches.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture Grand Forks N. C

Free Thursday Night Show and Band Concert

A free weekly event drew a good crowd despite bad weather. Next Thursday features Kalem drama The Swindler in two parts, followed by Vitagraph comedy The Chief's Goat. The Southern Indiana Band will play an open air concert in town. Bring family and neighbors.

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ODON Ohigian Tts Ammon Noetter AY Sanborn FT. OF Highway Modern Fables Grand Army of the Republic United States Christian Church A. C. Trusty Walnut Hill Cemetery Rochester Main Street S. I Band Oolon Reading Lincoln John A. Logan America Mr. I Burns City Lizzie Osborn Alice R. S. Kutch Elnera D. A Russell Smith Martina Strange of Bramble Daphne Williams Mrs Clyde Carter Loogootee M. P. Kutch Dick Williams Mary Malone Clarence White M. E. Maryfield Miss Elberta John Storm Frank Allen Westfall Ellis Oringsborn Bunkum Tilford Kutch Chas. Plummer Keck Glass Town Reform Jeweler & Optometrist Jacob Grove
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