30 May 1913
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
1
Edward Wade a Bemant, Hse and Co. teamster was killed by Emil Ehrmann during a strike related confrontation at the Ehrmann Manufacturing plant. Ehrmann claimed self defense as a 3,000 strong crowd watched. Wade leaves a wife and three children and was a former local union member.
Program for a religious meeting at Mrs. Bert Crooke's home on a Wednesday afternoon. Topics include Mexico's Need of the Truth, Perverted Christianity, and The Test of Truth. Prayers, Bible lessons, recitations, and hymns led by Evelyn Crooke, Lillie Neeremer, and others.
A serious crash two and a half miles from Plainville last Friday injured Joe Hickey and nearly killed him. The 18 year old and his younger brother Morris baled straw in a Brush auto when Morris jumped out for a race and the vehicle dragged Joe about thirty feet. Joe suffered a broken right leg and a broken right collarbone with severe bruising. Doctors Freshley and MecKittrick treated him and expect recovery if no complications arise.
The church announces Bible School Sunday at 9 30 am with morning and evening subjects Children Day and Excuses Bible School social Tuesday night 7 30 All members invited The Ladies Aid of the U B church with Mr and Mrs M B Fisher at their north town home twenty five attendees including the pastor enjoyed a chicken roast dinner and a day of pleasure
Aiva Sims of Odon Indiana reports finding a sum of 25 dollars in bills last Saturday in Elnora. Finder is urged to return the money to Aiva Sims and will receive a reward.
A license to wed has been issued to Robert Boyd son of Sam Boyd and to the daughter of Stephen Mallette of Van Buren township.
A diamond ring is missing Sunday between my home and Ragtesville. Finder should return the ring to Nona Homerickhouss for a reward.
Mrs Emily J Sears wife of Geo Sears three miles north of Williams died at her mother Mrs Abbie Riggins east of Odton from measles after a malaria illness. Born 45, daughter of Hastings, survived by husband four children and siblings John Andy Hastings and Mrs Willard Bowman. Funeral held at Mrs Riggins residence with Rev T J Alford. burial in Friendship Cemetery.
Jos H Seneff who moved from Odon to Ottawa Kansas attempted to hang himself at his home last Sunday night. Family found him and revived him after a few hours. He had earlier tried to end his life last fall while living south of Odon and was discovered. He faced turmoil after trading farms and planned admission to a sanitarium for treatment.
County superintendent A. Fulkerson has arranged the eighth grade commencement for Daviess County common schools. It will take place in the Christian church in Washington on Saturday June 11 at 2 o clock in the afternoon. The program includes music invocation by Rev J W Darby Flossie Allen vocal solo Mrs J W Barby presentation of diplomas and benediction by Rev S A Hayworth.
Grahan Glass Works of Loogootee defeated the White Sox in twelve innings on Sunday in a game decided by a fateful ground bump that kept a potential equalizer from becoming fair. Cooper hit a foul line ball with bases loaded and two out in the twelfth, but it stayed foul by four feet after a ground deflection.
A contested play at first base seals a hard fought near tie as receivers for CaE are appointed in a related rail dispute. The local baseball game ends with a narrow win as Cooper misreads a foul ball and Garrett touches first to end a tense, crowded finish.
James B. Duke fronts a Liggett Drug Company stake amid a Liggett-Rexall-Tobacco alliance. United Drug Co of Boston plans new stock offering totaling 7.3 million in capital. common stock yields eight percent dividends. Rexall stores span the U S Canada and England.
Chairman Ragsdale and the G A R monument committee in Washington plan to defer dedication of the Civil War memorial in the court house yard. The project will not be completed until after lawn renovations are finished, with a fall ceremony most likely.
The Riggins family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their daughter and sister Mrs Abbie Riggins and family
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