23 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
1
A year of hard work in Madison culminated in a townwide canvas with four sections and a large volunteer drive. The effort organized by local leaders mobilized workers, achieved widespread participation, and produced measurable results across all districts with substantial community support.
Parties aware of this notice are informed that Barklev's store will proceed to settle its affairs. The document directs involved individuals to take necessary action and participate as required by the proceeding terms.
The Indiana Apple Show is held in Washington this week with a major display at the Washington Plow Poetry building. Officials from Lafayette arrived to finalize arrangements and announce ongoing judging and prizes including best packing and sweepstakes awards.
We thank relatives neighbors and friends for kindness help and sympathy shown during the death and burial of our husband and father The choir and Rev Basaarian are thanked for music and comforting words From Mrs Garten and children.
Due to many patients traveling for eye exams, callers are advised to phone for dates before visiting. This will save time and reduce trouble for both patients and staff. Keck the Jeweler opto-retrist.
Fay Overman a Terre Haute street car conductor was seriously bruised when a car struck him and a lady as they helped a passenger off on Wabash Avenue. The woman was reported seriously injured and initially thought dead. Overman was thrown to a distance and now rests at home with medical care. he is expected to recover in about ten days.
A jumble of names and brief notes from Oden and surrounding places recount visits by Burns City residents Berey Williams Herbert Porter Amos OsHEarn and others. Mentions of Miss Hellre, Pred Poor, and Mrs Moor Vaierias appear alongside local events, church gathering, and a community meeting with a debate at the B. T. SS. program.
After sixteen years of marriage to farmer Andy Hastings of Bowared township, Mrs. Plastines files for divorce and $5,000 alimony. A temporary restraining order bars sale of property. She seeks custody of two children and alleges violent abusive conduct, estrangement with others, and threats to her life.
The state militia units in the area are being reorganized as national defense orders push rapid equipping. County officials report readiness to mobilize additional companies and place orders to assemble forces as swiftly as possible.
Fragmentary text mentions names such as Seurderers and Fouts and places like Gain and Toronto, but key details are unreadable. The snippet appears to describe a disrupted event or meeting with many garbled terms and no clear outcome or date.
Vee towing crews work on extensive power and water system rebuilding this week. The city’s plant supplies MinerA and Newberry, with future transfer to the central Edwardsport plant once it is completed, routing all towns in the area through that facility.
A car is missing and believed found by the finder. The notice asks the finder to return the auto to E. T. Laugh Hin. The search implies the owner seeks the vehicle’s return.
Fragmented report details a late game comeback and a tight finish between teams led by players such as Whitesides Webber Overton Barkley Seneff Chestman Mield Correll and Ritter. The text mentions UCONN and a final score confusion with inbound plays and substitutions.
A birthday dinner was held Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bright home in honor of their son Willie Bright and Mrs Nellie Praerr for Willie’s 18th birthday. Attendees included many friends and relatives, with a bountiful luncheon served at noon and best wishes for many more anniversaries.
Michel Meek four and a half, daughter of Mr and Mrs Juin Meek, died last Wednesday from typhoid fever at their home five miles east of town. Funeral held at Mt Olive church yesterday at 1 pm with Rev Ernest Roberts officiating and burial in the local cemetery.
G W Henderson purchased a new motor funeral car. The machine was brought from Picois and driven to the city by Mr Henderson last Monday. It is described as powerful and silver gray, enhancing his funeral equipment.
The accounts of the W. L. Collins feed exchange are left for collection. All persons knowing themselves indebted to Mr. Collins are urged to call and settle at once.
R. O. T. Cones of the Bloomfield Type Writer Ribbon Co was in the city on Monday.
A Camp Shelby correspondent details the Y M C A setup with five recreational buildings, a 34 member staff, and distinct roles. He notes evangelistic efforts, education nights, and weekly religious services alongside wholesome entertainment for soldiers of the 151st Infantry.
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