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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1905
Page
8
A 1906 notice describes The Youth's Companion publishing 12 weekly issues with serials, travel sketches, and essays by famed writers, plus family friendly content and a new volume advertisement. It promises sample copies and a discounted subscription with additional benefits.
Local notes report corm shredding as the new task for the day. Entries mention J. M. Stotts of Odor and visits by Mr and Mrs John Stotts in Bogard. Weather delays corn husking and several local residents are noted including Lola Wallick and Ed Hubbard. A sale at KR D Stotra is advertised for Friday the 10th.
A heavy shower forecast for Sunday slows outdoor work as residents report barn repairs and roof projects underway. John Pruitt improves structures while James H Walls installs a new roof. Pau McCarter and others seek upgrades amid local activity. Reverend Toman plans a protracted meeting at Lee church Saturday night.
Willie Senett from Ordon visited Indian Hill en route to Evansville Mir. Mrs Robt Lester visited relatives in Sanborn. S P Eagle and son George were in Washington. Miss Owte Keigh came from Suvarland. Dennis Ryan from Trainor attended after rain. Louis Day visited Sugarland. U B Quarterly Conference held at Otterbein Chapel. Pie socials were held at Turk School and Bethel School. J Macatee and Arthur Carroll were guests in Washington.
The opening services of revival meetings at the AL E Church begin with a Sunday sermon by Rev WoL Seyder and a Monday evening sermon by Rev Jobpins. Evangelist BLT Plannery arrives to remain for some time. A quarterly meeting of the Odeon U. B. charge is scheduled at Pleasac Hill on Monday Nov 13 with preaching and evening services.
A fragmented excerpt discusses ancient measurement units and monetary values. It mentions Ezekiel’s read, a finser’s breadth, and various silver and coin amounts. The text references pounds, shillings, pence, and units like gallons pints and quarts, all within a historical London Globe context.
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and Knights of Pythias for help and condolences after the death of their son Kenseth. Local residents provided keys, assistance, and offerings during this difficult time.
J A Overton and John O Maley traveled to Washington on business. The funeral of Sherman Lee Khursdaix was held with relatives and mourners. Starlin Woodruff went to Washington Saturday. The coal mine of A W Truckey and Son near here closed late last week due to a broken hoist rope. John Wadsworth and his wife visited Dr and Mrs Elrod Sus add. Waiter Gi Stuckes and sister Miss Dorn visited Amos Ragle’s family. The funeral of Frags Lents of BrAnibh startin County occurred at St Joseph’s church Tuesday. Lents died of long tuberculosis. Mrs W A Jacobs of Eaglesville and the scribe’s wife visited Mrs John O Maley in Martin County. Revival meetings started at the M E church Monday led by Rev Ryor. James White, civil war veteran, died at his home Tuesday morning and was laid to rest Wednesday. Mrs Cassie Swayze of East Van Buren visited near Bramble. Rainy weather hinders fieldwork and causes some damage. Mr and Mrs Charles Riggins thank friends for support during their son Sherman’s sickness and death on Nov 1. Joseph Bryant, coal miner of Martin County, died Friday in a mine near Indian Springs. a falling stope killed him. burial at Williams Graveyard near Burrs City.
Walter Cox returned to Chico after a visit home. The Miles family mourns an infant daughter. Miss Anus Miles visits Loogoateix parents. Wade and Brewer families travel between Loogzootee and Washington. School exams and a Bogard township teachers institute at Epsom are announced. Typhoid cases reported. Geaker family recovering. Romance note on I Hang My Harp on a Willow Tree mentions Queen Victoria and a nobleman.
Joseph Brient was crushed to death by a falling corl near Short last Thursday while working on a corl bank. Burial follows at Williams Cemetery. Olie Mumaw family visited John A. Mumaw on Sunday. Miss Prentice missed Herron school Wednesday and visited other schools. A local farmer feared his wagon would run off Tuesday night and chained wheels with a log chain. M S Munan works for Leo Johnson this week. Some neighborhood bars plan a gener al charivari soon. Ros Jolisa Bredenst Odoo will preach Sunday morning at the quarterly meeting service. All invited to attend.
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