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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1909
Page
1
Eighteen hens fed milk laid more eggs than those fed fat diet. A happy hen fattens the pocketbook while a grouchy bird wastes space. Training to winter quarters, proper floor and feeding, and careful flock management boost egg yield and health. Use littered soil floors, grit, and balanced foods to weather cold months. From November Farm Journal.
The Osage Journal praises Chas T Bennett county judge at Pawhuska Oklahoma for integrity fairness and public service since 1907. Born 1875 in Daviess county Indiana he studied at Central Normal College Bloomington and Texas Austin earning L L B and L L M. He practiced law in Oklahoma City before moving to Pawhuska in 1904.
The county teachers annual Thanksgiving meeting will be at the Washington high school on Friday and Saturday, November 26 and 27. Dr Jonathan Rigdon of Winona college will teach and lecture on Aristocracy. The program includes leading teachers discussing county association options and potential joining with the Southern Indiana Teachers' association.
Inspector John Owens condemned the Catron Bros. building in Odon last week and ordered it closed. The owner is Alex O'Dell. Catron Bros. moved their stock to Oolsic while the building remains shut.
The F. BE. and Co. A. of A. owners and controllers of farms in Northern Daviess County forbid hunting on their lands day or night. Signatories include W. B. Chandler J. Hesh leman Micheal Wilkey T. H. Kelsey Joseph Chestnut J. E. Chestnut Alfred Chestnut Bert Banserman Joseph Bechtel H. E. Clinton James Garten Levy Resler J. H. Seneff Tom Resler Ed Wilkey A. F. Stoy A. N Singleton KF. G. Winklepleck Robi Fellers G. W. Pruett J. J. Young Julius Smith M. D. Poorman Alvin Winklepleck E. C. Dyal D. G. Seneff R. D. McCarter Lige Chestnut.
The Journal will publish next week on Thursday morning due to Thanksgiving Day. Correspondents must submit copy by Tuesday evening. Advertisements and local news items are due by Wednesday morning. The Editor.
Dale O Maley, son of John O Maley near Bramble, fell from a hay mow last Wednesday and dislocated his elbow. Dr Hayes of Burns City treated the injury, and the arm is recovering.
The rules describe hunting seasons and limits for quail ruffed grouse and other birds, waterfowl seasons with daily limits, boat restrictions, and general prohibitions. It notes July to October periods for woodcock and rabbits, July to October for squirrels, deer and pheasant restrictions, Sunday hunting bans, landowner consent for dogs and ferrets, and license requirements.
C. L. Pierson, Linton clothing merchant, leaves for a Western assignment with his former employer. He will relocate his family to Spokane Washington and his daughter Mrs Judson Colgan lives there. He plans to depart Linton in March.
Newberry Indiana graded and high schools closed indefinitely due to an epidemic of diphtheria affecting the town. Local authorities ordered students kept home as health officials monitor the situation.
Cecil McCreary, son of Mr and Mrs Robert McCreary near Washington, lost his left index finger Saturday when a shotgun slipped from his grip and discharged as it hit the ground. The finger was amputated.
George Sanford and Miss Louise Sweeny, both of Carson City Nevada, announce their engagement. The wedding is planned for December 23 at noon with a large dinner and afterward a trip to San Francisco and other California cities for Christmas holidays. Sanford, born in Daviess County, once served as city editor of the Washington Herald.
Mrs. Green Wade of Plainville died Thursday morning after a cancer illness. An operation two years ago did not avert further decline. A Bogard township resident for years, she was fifty seven and survived by her husband and four children.
Tuesday evening at the Lutheran Church in Newberry Miss Maude Slinkard daughter of Mr and Mrs D H Slinkard married Dr C C Hamilton also of Newberry The couple will reside in Scotland.
Owen Cavanaugh, living about a mile and a half northeast of Montgomery, reported four fine turkey gobblers stolen Friday night. Neighbors heard a buggy pass by around 2 a.m. Saturday, and the theft is believed to have been done by the occupants. The birds were valued at about $12.
Sold at once due to need to sell. Black saddle mare and one carriage offered by Harry H. Crooke.
Washington Mayor-elect John W. McCarty revealed part of his new administration. Appointments include Patrick H. McCrisaken as chief of police and Frank Greenwood as captain of police, William Sullivan as fire chief, John H. Spencer as city attorney, Dr. Henry Gers on the Board of Health, with Dr. Ernest Hollingsworth and Elijah Goudy as secretary and member of the health board. Gers opposed McCarty in the Democratic primary.
Church notices list services at Pleasant Hill November 21 at 10 30 a m and Mud Pike at 2 30 p m with additional Odon service at 7 p m a special rally day follows Sunday school plan includes dividings in Mud Pike on November 0 and Odon January 2 1910 and Pleasant Hill February 7 1910
Lane Baled straw and hay see Ray Wallick Odon Ind.
A 10 year bond schedule details annual gravel road payments due November 15. Commissioners pay one tenth of principal plus one year’s interest each year, with 31 5 9.58 disbursed among Elmore Madison Bogard West Harrison Steele and surrounding townships, totaling 38 509.77 for the period, rising as new bonds are issued and prior year debts mature.
The quarterly conference at Barns gcharge United Brethren Church met at Union Chapel three miles north east of Odon on Saturday November 20 and Sunday November 21. Rev J W Gilley presided and led the services with a 10 30 a m Sunday service and a 7 p m program. Y L Mobley is pastor.
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