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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
2
A local discussion extols churches for guiding the community while acknowledging human sin. The author recalls Jesus’ metaphor of disciples as light and salt and warns against hypocrites while stressing that a few consecrated individuals can illuminate the town.
Jane Asberauft Mead died Sept 28 at her son in law James Sparks home near Cornettsville in Daviess county Indiana. Born November 29 1821 in Butler County Ohio she lived in Indiana long enough to be a cherished member of the Christian church for over fifty years. The funeral was conducted by Eld. H. Buchanan at the Cornettsville M E church with burial in Cornettsville cemetery.
The Odon Fire Department held its first practice Tuesday evening at seven. Chief Henderson started the practice alarm for the fourth district. Four men were injured with varying severity, including Capt Merrill disfigured, Capt Williams knocked out and revived, Robert Watson dazed but recovering, and Wat Freeman dislocated after leaping from a ladder.
Local retailer touts a complete cloak clothing and shoe line as the finest and most stylish on earth. Shoppers are urged to visit for savings and low prices.
Fred Toelle of Elnora in town Friday. Dick Dyer spent Sunday at Elnora. Rev. S O Dorsey moving to Bruceville this week. Various visits and movements including weddings, sales, and church services. The Knights of Pythias roll call planned and local residents moved or engaged in work and education near Elnora, Jasonville, Beehunter, Indianapolis.
Albert Diefendorf resigns as town treasurer with board acceptance to take effect upon appointment of a successor. Various visits and small town movements are noted, including Otto Correll of Centralia visiting, trades in grocery and family visits across nearby towns, and Miss Pauline Daugherty planning a Chicago conservatory start.
Mr James A Burriss and Miss Mae Neeriemer married Sunday afternoon at the bride’s East Race street home. Rev Hogan of Farmersburg officiated. Burriss, son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Burriss of Raglesville, works in the Raglesville coal mines. Bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs William Neeremer. They will reside at Raglesville.
Mr Francis Wilkey and Miss Lula Chestnut were united in marriage Sunday afternoon by Squire J D Hackler at Eaglesville. The groom is a son of Michael Wilkey who lives about four miles south of town. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Chestnut.
John Disser and Miss Alice Morgan wed at St Peters church Montgomery on Monday. Attendants Mort McPherson and Rose Smith attended. The bride, daughter of Mrs Haman Woodling of Van Buren township, plans to live on the William Kennedy farm after a honey wood trip to Cincinnati.
An authoritative notice says John R Walsh secured Chicago entry for Southern Indiana and Chicago Southern railways with eastern capital support. The Chicago Terminal Transfer Railway will arrange access, backed by 5.5 million dollars in Chicago Southern gold bonds to fund construction and equipment linking Westport Indiana to Chicago. Walsh roads would span Terre Haute and coal regions to Chicago, addressing past drain from failed institutions.
James A Miles and Miss Belva Clinton wed at St Michaels church on Tuesday. Miles is the son of Geo W Miles of Bogard township and the bride is a daughter of Henry C Clinton.
Omar I Robertson an electrician of Louisville Kentucky wed Martha Vest of Washington at the bride’s home. Rev Kyle Brooks officiated at 7 30 Tuesday evening. The bride is Andrew J Vest’s fourth daughter and sister to Mrs Jerome DeMotte. She taught in Daviess county and in Odon public schools last year. The couple left Tuesday for Louisville to begin housekeeping.
Sunday afternoon at two o'clock Miss Gustava Lamb joined in marriage with Alexander Crawford of McCameron township at the home of Isaac Lamb. Eld. C H Buchanan officiated in the presence of immediate relatives and few invited guests. They will reside on the Crawford farm near Old Union church.
Arford sues Sims in a bastardy relation case involving Grace Arford and Harvey Sims. Rutledge lawsuits seek quiet title against Lucinda R. McCafferty and others, naming Lillian H. Rutledge.
Orley Inman, who left Bedford last week to see the world, returned home Tuesday to his family. He had traveled as far as Elnora before deciding to return and resume his normal life.
This store advertises fall clothing at very low prices with high grade fabrics and the latest designs. Every dollar buys more value in an assortment of clothes for discerning shoppers seeking quality at minimal cost.
The auxiliary program meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Christian church with the topic What Lack We Yet. Hymns Nearer My God to Thee and I Gave My Life For Thee. Mrs Millie Turney leads prayer. Mrs Nora Cummings holds Bible lesson on First Corinthians thirteen. Papers or talks cover five questions led by various members. Mrs W H Hueston is president.
At Greensburg closing session on Monday night the Indiana Methodist conference announced appointments. Rev. S O Dorsey moves from the local church to Bruceville in the Vincennes district. Rev C C Lowther is appointed here and will preach at the M E church at 10 30 a m Sunday.
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