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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
5
A reader reports receiving a large assortment of ladies garments described as a nice lot. The note hints at variety and potential bargains but provides few specifics on items or origin beyond the broad categories.
Rev. C C Lowther former M E pastor here who went to Whigan is not taking the charge this year He has joined the Higan conference but failed to secure transfer from the Indiana conference in time to begin the promised post He was writing a book and plans more work then rest until next year.
The athlete explained that his earlier claim of not being accepted by the conference was incorrect. Upon transferring from Indiana he immediately became a member of the conference.
A telegram from Terre Haute announced the death of Jacob Sommers after a streetcar accident near his son’s home in Odon. He died at 5 AM Wednesday. his skull was fractured and his face bruised. Sommers was 53, born February 2, 1856, lifelong resident, member of the ALEH church and Knights of Pythias. He leaves wife Eliza Sears, three children Lilly Russell Chester S., two granddaughters, two sisters, and a brother. Funeral at M E church this afternoon at two. Burial Walnut Hill cemetery.
Miss Josephine Watson daughter of James and Mrs Watson, a graduate of Oton High School and junior at Indiana State Normal, teaches at Kent School. Quackenbush son of Matthew Quackenbush, a Worthington telegraph operator, is a popular local bachelor. The couple plan to reside in Worthington after Miss Watson finishes her teaching term.
Local notes report David Pershin visiting relatives in Loogootee and several families sharing Sunday visits including Seneff Hindman Overton and Zeigler households. Scarlet fever cases noted along with a pneumonia fever illness in a Zeigler child. Church attendance featured with locals traveling to Eaglesville and Washington for relatives and services.
Saturday Mrs. John Riggins turned 51 as about 125 friends and relatives gathered at her home a quarter mile east of Eaglesville to help celebrate. A wealth of useful presents came her way and the day was long remembered by all.
Local millinery shop Haig's announces a Saturday specials event on October 16 offering discounts on hats trims and accessories with limited stock for the day. Neighbors are invited to browse exclusive designs and seasonal arrivals.
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Keith of Sugarland spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cornett and family. Curtis Myers was at Washington Wednesday. Claud Aikman of Sugarland was here Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Patterson spent Sunday and Monday with their daughter, Mr. John Keith of near Epsom.
West Sunday evening observance announced with a special address and music. A good attendance is much desired. Pastor B. Morris urges participation in the event.
Ub. chart services and sermons listed for Sunday morning at 10 30 and evening at 7 00 with topics The Purpose of the Sunday School and Obadiah or the Kind of Laymen Needed Today. Also a notice that administrator of James H Walls estate will auction personal property at the farm east of Odon on November 10 1909 starting 10 am with cash or short credit terms and attorney details.
Preaching at 10:30 a.m. on Planetary Passion For Christianity and 2:30 p.m. plus 7:00 p.m. sermon titled Mau asia Contributing or Detracting Force For and against Christianity. Weekday services include Thursday prayer meeting at 7:00 p.m. and the Epworth League Friday at 7:00 p.m. All welcome. Eug T. Lewis, P. C.
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