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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
6
A young informer asks a newspaper editor to print a plain wedding notice for Tom Maxwell and Susie Smith. The couple married at the father in law’s home with modest details, no gifts, and simple foods, contrasting common bridal pageantry. The editor questions the tone but the informer insists truth matters.
A heated exchange unfolds as a visitor insists on prepaying five years of service. The editor, probing for the source, questions where the paper is obtained while the subscriber corrects a mistaken identity and reveals past connections with Sue.
Theodore Suman of Burns City visited yesterday. Dr S B Elrod from Raglesville was an Odoo visitor. Mrs Isom Heli attended in Indianapolis as a Rebekah Assembly delegate. M O Pate of Raglesville called at this office. A crowd attended the Van Buren tow ship commencement in Eaglesville Wednesday. W B Breden prepared for an Indianapolis railway job next week. B F Sears went to Indianapolis for the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows. Mr and Mrs Fleming of Elnora shopped in Odon. Several locals joined the Mastern stars installation in Elnora. W S Grishaw of Kokomo real estate commented on the city and hotels. Edward Pershing moved from W J Danner’s to Smith Winton in Washington.
Miss Edna Ott of Eckerty is the guest of Miss Estella Hulett. Mrs. Thomas Nugent of Washington attended with the load to be present at the lodge exercises and to visit her mother, Mrs. Clinton.
In last week's Tur Journal, the assessor's report table misnamed items. "No. of voters" should read "No of Polls."
SundayMay 26 preaching services at 7 30 with special music other services as usual everyone cordially invited W E Snyder pastor
John Sims aged eighteen and Miss Coy D Christenberry aged nineteen wed by Squire J W Kellam at Washington. Both residents of Madison township. She is Levi Christenberrys daughter and he is the son of Mrs JohnH Sims.
The article traces the history of fans from ancient Egypt and Rome to Greece and China and Japan. It notes decorative materials from silk and feathers to ivory and pearl, mentions Queen Elizabeth and Mme. de Pompadour as notable collectors, and cites artists like Greuze and Watteau who contributed to fan painting on vellum or chicken skin.
The London Tribune reports a rumor of suspicion involving two men. Percy claims Alzie is losing his mind while Clarence questions a dead boy’s age as Percy mentions seeing him pay a tailor twenty pounds yesterday.
The Journal Office calls for two hundred men to apply, inviting capable applicants to join editorial and printing staff. It advertises opportunities, earnings, and the chance to be part of a growing newspaper operation.
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