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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1911
Page
5
Town board passed an ordinance prohibiting slot machines and panels boards. Marshal served the order which took effect immediately amid complaints about numerous machines in the city. Officials noted the industry’s decline and widespread sentiment against gambling devices in the area.
The last legislature bans townships elections next year with only county elections. Trustees assessors advisory boards constables and justices of the peace will be elected for four years. The entire township slate will be chosen on a separate campaign year.
Dota Nichols of Burns City is recovering after a severe finger injury from a grain sack brass tag led to blood poisoning. Dr. Prawatte attended him as council discussed the case with local leaders. Freight of Burns City, notable merchant Mig. Michois is mentioned in the article.
United Brethren Church lists Sunday School and preaching times for several groups. A union Thanksgiving service is set for Thursday at 10 o clock, led by Rev. C M Day with a three church choir and a large town chorus. Businessmen are asked to close shops 10 to 12 to attend, offering shared for town poor.
Senior class masquerade at Modern Woodville hall drew a large orderly crowd with many impersonations. Winners included Chon Drug Co bottle perfume, Porrodne & Marihows prizes, and multiple trophy and gift awards for best representations and masked entries amid a celebratory evening.
Fragmentary text mentions Germozone and left wire stretches in front of stores on the night of November 1. References to poultry, cholera, and an entity Odon Drag Co. with a vague loss claim and names like W. T. Alexander.
An advertisement claims a fast acting compound called ID. D. Prescription cures Mezema Psoriasis and other skin ailments. It touts Winter screen Thyol and other ingredients, offering a no pay trial and urging readers to visit The Qdon Druz Co. for treatment.
Poultry advertorial urges readers to improve egg production with Lees Eye Maker from Mandy Lee Farm. It promises two thirds more eggs in a three year period with no extra cost by proper feeding, especially in winter, and guarantees higher output or money back.
All members of Shiloh church are urged to attend the business meeting Saturday afternoon at 1 30 o clock. Preaching at this place Saturday might Sunday and Sunday night. Everyone invited.
Mrs. Mery DeMoss returned home Saturday from Sinoi where she had been visiting her son Cleve Holt and family. Church at Union Chapel next Sunday at 10 30 a m. The Rev A W Alford came home Monday for a short stay with his family. Chas Haverstock came home Saturday from Illinois where he had been brushing corn. James Herron and family spent Sunday with Chas Herron and family.
A boy was seriously injured in a hunting accident while fleeing toward a house. Helpers reached him, Dr Rankin treated a bleeding limb, and he was returned home the same day. He recovered gradually and was not expected to suffer major complications.
Miss Lola Ramsey absent from school this week due to illness. Mrs Flora Hall and Mrs Bessie Aishe were at Odon shopping Saturday. Uncle Jacob Zeigler and Miss Clara Pershing on the sick list. Several families visited relatives in Odon and nearby towns over the weekend.
Phill McGovern of Shoals Indiana searched the area last Friday for young males. M B Ledgerwood traveled to Terre Haute on business. Link Stoy and Geo Harman of Odon advertised Rexall remedies nearby last week. Willard O Donald spent last week near Scotland visiting relatives. Mr McCord of Alfordville was in the area last Friday for Edgar Bough of Antioch spent several days with Elijah Stanley this week. Charles Ledgerwood returned from Terre Haute last Saturday where he had been attending school.
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