26 May 1911
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
1
Roscoe Kinnaman son of Fred Kinnaman manager of the Co operative telephone company narrowly escaped serious injury when a pan of burning gasoline overturned on him. His father nearby tripped and smothered the flames but Roscoe suffered severe burns around the legs.
Mrs. Cheorge M. Critchlow died at her home in west Odomn after a three year illness. She was 64 years old and survived by her husband George M. Critchlow a daughter two brothers and two sisters. Funeral held at home with Rev. C. E. Lewis in charge and burial at Walker Hill cemetery.
The Moody Bible Institute and Moody Church of Chicago Illinois Wilk host their fifth annual conference on Summer Work in churches and open air Tuesday to Thursday June six to eight. Speakers include Rev I Meyer of London and Rev W H Griffith Thomas D D late Principal of Wycliffe College Oxford.
Advertisement seeks local and traveling salesmen for Allen Nursery Rochester New York. Requires willing workers with neat appearance, offers immediate steady work, free outfit, unlimited commission, and potential high earnings. Apply promptly.
Vincennes township and nearby townships vote subsidies for the Vincennes Washington and Interstate Traction companies and related lines. City precincts approve. outside precincts mostly oppose. Totals show growing pledges toward a required 200 000 guarantee, with Barr Steen and Palmyra to vote on June 11.
Willard Shively loses a valuable colt Sunday afternoon when a halter strap becomes caught in a corn planter. The strap tightens and chokes the animal to death. The colt was valued at 75 pounds.
A call to readers to submit social news such as church bazaars bene fits weddings family gatherings visits and club activities contact details and the Journal number for announcements and notices.
Mrs Mary Pedden 42 dies at her Bogard township home Saturday ten o clock. She was wife of Americus Heiden and mother of two sons and three daughters. Funeral at Otterbein church Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. G A W Gaitlex. Ongoing illness and old age contributed to the death. she left Henderson tieddebp, formerly a local furniture dealer, as a son.
The text warns against buying over the counter eyeglasses and urges selecting a properly fitted pair to avoid harm. It cautions about reading in bed or on moving trains and against wearing ill fitting or old glasses. The message ends by directing to consult a jeweler and optician.
Rural mail carrier Backler of Vnera rode 261 miles on a motorcycle in two hours ten minutes to complete a mail route. The run includes 105 mail boxes along the path.
John Wade a pioneer citizen aged seventy nine died at his home in Bogare township after an illness. He served in the Civil War and was a member of the Mr. I church. He leaves one son Smeery. Funeral arrangements were not stated.
Jallahan's Drug Store offers Dr. Hess Poultry Panacea promising enough supply for daily poultry feeding through spring to August first. The ad claims a full refund of every cent if customers are not satisfied with the product's performance.
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Ralph L I Arford deceased to appear in Daviess Circuit Court Washington Indiana on the 21th day of day 191 , and show cause if final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Witness the Clerk May 7 1911. Wim A Wallace Clerk Daviess Circuit Court T Laughlin Atty.
Advertisement notes painting decorating and paper hanging as a long established business. Claims reasonable prices and reliable workmanship to enhance home value and appearance.
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