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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1906
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription rates for year and three months with advance payment and price details. It also states that advertising rates are available on application and applies to cards of thanks and condolence resolutions. It mentions notices for entertainments and suppers by lodges or committees.
A reminiscence on fair dealing in trade from PepPie editor Dean M. Inman urges merchants to prove value to customers. It contrasts simple honesty with price slicing and notes weather prophets and early frost forecasts as past beliefs, while highlighting independent voters reshaping politics and the rise of principled suffrage against party rhetoric.
Odon residents Lu D Vickers and William Snders moved here and others visited. Franklin's J H Shetterly spoke for E Rauh A 3008s Fertilizer Co. William Sears, Ed Hubbard traveled, Miss Laughlin and Miss Cunningham visited. Thed Coleman and Ray Wallick joined weekend stays from Colon and Linton.
Local notes report Baker’s stocking five cent gloves for Saturday and a masquerade social planned. Residents travel to Terre Haute Palestine Illinois and Brasilia area visits noted along with shop and party plans.
C L Baker has been named town treasurer to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Albert Diefendorf. The measure confirms Baker in the post as the town seeks stable financial leadership.
E. Forsythe sells his interest in the Odon Realty Co. to D. W. Hayes. Forsythe has not decided where he will locate.
The Pope family met at J. W. Pope’s home near Mud Pike on Sunday for their fifth annual reunion. Thirty one members attended a sumptuous dinner. The next gathering will be at J. R. Pope’s home in Bedford.
Signs printed on 20 by 4 inch cardboard offered for sale at the office. Price 2 for 5 cents.
Mary Malone is granted a divorce from Fred Malone. The court approves a $600 alimony and a portion of household furniture after a post court compromise reached with the husband who resides two miles north of here. The decree lists alimony and property division as the settlement terms.
Lula Kagle and Rey Hastings were married at the bride’s parents home 147 miles south of Elnora on Wednesday at 6:00 p m Rev C C Lowther officiated in front of relatives and friends. They plan to live on a farm in Elmore township and received gifts of cut glass silverware and linen.
Thieves broke a back window at Fred Toelie's store in Elnora on Wednesday and selected outfits for a large man and a small one. The intruders turned on the lights and removed an assortment of clothing, suggesting either professional burglars or someone familiar with the stock.
Obituary for Rev. John Breden of Odon Indiana who died November 14 at his son Charles Breden’s home. Born 1827 in Harrison County he served as United Brethren preacher, presiding elder and conference secretary. Survived by six children. wife preceded him two months earlier. His faith and ministry influenced many in southern Indiana.
The Chicago Chronicle argues Hearst is not defeated but strengthens his grip on New York voters. It claims Hearst mobilizes discontent, preaches to immigrants, and controls a political force that could endure longer than his fortune can. The piece contends only exhaustion of resources could end his influence.
Mrs Rebekah Kelsey mother of Wm Kelsey in poor health. Rev Denbo new M E minister moved here. Mrs M Q Pate visited relatives near St Marys. Groner spent weekend with friends at Oakland City. Mr Wadsworth and wife visited A W Dyal family. Mr Giegerich moved his sawmill here for work. Mr and Mrs Winklepleck spent Sunday with the Reisels west of town. Miss Agnes and the Pates at Odon. Mrs W A Jacobs and Miss Tris Jacobs at Odon. Mrs Mary A Jackson died near Brambles Nov 4 after pneumonia led to consumption. She was daughter of Benj A Pate. husband N Jackson. three daughters Mrs J B Suderson and Mrs Benr Maryfield. seven sons Joan A Walker and others. Buried in Williams cemetery Nov 3. Large crowd attended.
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o clock from the U B Church led by Rev. W. E. Snyder with assistance from other pastors.
Clarence Sears en route to Elnora visits his parents in Washington. voisins Clapp Schwartz and Miss Elsie Hardin of Mud Pike. Isank Tyngall and Fred Parkes of Washington. Norval Byman wanders to Epsom. Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Stalcup visit Mrs. Byman in Elnora. Thomas Taylor of Elnora. Courtland Courtney and wife visit relatives at Epsom. Miss Fay Wilson and Miss Nola Wilson with Lois Courtney. John Eads and Toni Nugent near Epsom. Churchgoers include John Arney Charley Frotter Norva Byman Harry Myers Joe and Cisco Palmer Tom Ketchem.
New inventory of suitcases and cranks arrives. Baker is the contact for details and ordering.
A Washington Star quote recounts how an interviewer’s misquote altered a subject discussion. The piece notes a respondent’s change in opinion after hearing a remark soon after the interview.
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