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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1913
Page
2
A jumble notes various topics including subscription prices for one year six months and three months with advance payment a mention of B Storrs Publicber ate and a casual aside about the cost of radium and fires. The piece shifts to quips about women in stubble skirts and the timing of periods and twilights with a minister's proverb and a joke about water and war.
A large turkey supply floods local markets this week as the flock remains heavy all season. Farmers expect most birds to head to Thanksgiving demand, with some kept for Christmas sales.
Merchants display holiday golds as early shoppers begin selections. The article warns that delaying until the last days before Christmas leads to poor choices and unsatisfactory purchases, urging buyers to shop early to ensure satisfaction.
The annual holiday edition of the Journal appears on December 12 this year with a special Christmas cover in friar colors. The issue will include 18 to 22 pages of holiday material that readers will not want to miss.
Dr. Seal of Odon was in the vicinity Thursday. Tim Nicholson traveled to Indianapolis to visit his daughter Mrs. Roy Newhbolet. Mrs Steward Asdell and Mrs Ed Dobbs spent Tuesday with Bizs David Andel. Margaret Ogden visited her daughter Bro. Janes Mortland Tuesday. Mrs Tom Langlin and Mrs Theo Lone Banderoon spent “Loneday” with renews.
Plainville resident Chas England broke an axle on his ride Tuesday while attempting a hill climb near James Snyder's. The community dance at E W Goatee's Tuesday night drew a good turnout with several locals in attendance. Parishioners from town joined a mission at Canerburg last week with services starting at St Michaels on Sunday November 23 and running through the 80th.
Mrs Wo Seneff and Mrs Beva Overton with son Paul visited Leonard Rameey family on Sunday afternoon. Miss Bertha Overton returned home after visiting her sister. Rosa Myers of Eaglesville and Miss Bess Saars spent Sunday with local families. Cecile Hindman visited sister Tona McClang in Linton from Friday to Monday. Harold Ramsey improving from typhoid fever. Sheldon Hindman went to Vincennes after visiting his parents. Luther Seare family near Baile spent Sunday with Grant Overton family. Sam Overton and wife Alisson and Dorie Webster spent Sunday with Dale Sears family. Leslie Singleton of Robinson visited his parents.
Fairview area residents report visits among neighbors and relatives. Notable items include James Ritter and daughter Zona visiting Mrs. Walter Ritter and births of a son to Mrs. John Barley on November 16.
Advertises Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion as a preventive aid against colds grippe bronchitis pneumonia and other winter ailments. Claims to strengthen nerves aid immunity via hypophosphites and pure olive oil with a money back guarantee from The Rexa Store in Odon Indiana.
Mrs Jennie Casey returns home at Loogootee after visiting 4 M Clark and family Ed Haynes moves to Ep som This Saturday teachers institute held in Van Buren township Miss Andy Stoffle ill Miss Elsie Wedsworth visits Miss Evlaia Guthrie of Odon Caturday night and Sunday Miss Mabel Laughlin Madison township attends teach institute Harold Wadeworth Robinson Illinois visits grandparents A N Singletor J W Borris family visit Bunkum H Sims buys Wadsworth coal mine Mrs Ken Myers slowly improving Odie Wadsworth moves family to Odon this week
Pastor Rev. Allen C. Trusty preaches both services with morning text The Ten Virgins and evening message Thanksgiving Its Purpose. Bible School meets Sunday at 9 30 a m and Jenior Endeavor Thursday at 7 00 p m. Missionary Day noted in slogan 150 in school Sunday.
Sunday school at 9 30. Preaching at 10 30 and 7 00. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 00. Christian Endeavor Friday 7 00. Sunday evening service highlights women as men provide music and are the discourse focus. Come and see.
M E Church led by Pastor Lester invites all Odon residents to join revival services nightly at 7:00 and morning 10:90. Sunday School starts 9:30 with Preaching at 10:30 and 7:00. Junior League meets 2:00. Annual union Thanksgiving service scheduled at the ME church on November 10. Sermon to follow.
Henry Campbell made a business trip to Elnora Tuesday Ed Haynes of Eaglesville moved his family to this places this week Dr Myers made a professional trip to this place Wednesday Dr Will McKittrick of Plainville passed through town Tuesday Linda Carrell of Fairview passed through town Tuesday John Lamb delivered hogs to Plainville Monday C J Wilson made a business trip to Elnora Wednesday Henry Wathen made a business trip to Washington Wednesday Lat Killion of Elnora passed through Epsom Wednesday The teachers of this township held their institute at this place Saturday The telephone lineman was in Epsom Saturday Mrs Alf Myers and son Roscoe drove to Elnora Thursday Mr and Mrs W Hager of near Cornettsville were at Epsom Wednesday John Bynum of near Plainville was at Epsom Saturday Several from this neighborhood attended the funeral of Mr and Mrs Frank Wilsons little daughter at Cornettsville Sunday Mrs Sarah Metheny and daughters Corda and Ket drove to Odon Saturday D E Myers drove to Washington Monday Matison Purcell drove to Washington Monday Oscer Hackler of Elnora passed through this place Wednesday Henry Wathen and wife attended the funeral of Mr Wathens aunt, Mr Ralph Wathen, at Montgomery Thours Leo Gootes and family of Washington visited F B Cox and family Saturday and Sunday Jessie Fiddler of Washington visited friends at this place this week James Healy and son Hugh of Trainor were at Epsom Saturday.
Oscar Wallick was in this vicinity. Mr and Mrs deed Fields visited with Mr and Abs dd Ww Osborn. Sunday Earl Carpenter and Miss Hazel Taylor and Edith Barrett spent many days with Beatrice Heeron. Miss Maye Baile spent Sunday with
Alva Callahan and family visited Chas. Kirk and family Sunday. Albert Kinnaman moved to the James Baile farm on First Creek earlier this week. Walter Herron went to Linton Monday for employment. Willard Holt was here Monday.
Daniel Mattingly, a farmer near Cambach in this county, was arrested on forgery charges after presenting a check for 150 dollars drawn on the Peoples Bank of Washington. The incident occurred last Wednesday morning when authorities AES tested the suspect in Washington. The check was in favor of Frank Emick.
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