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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1915
Page
7
A flurry of short notes records movements and visits across Odon Linton and nearby towns. Residents like Joe Waskum James Neeremer John Jewell and Dr Wiltshire moved or visited. several townsfolk traveled to Cicero Kurtz and Martinsville while others hosted guests at Odon and Linton. A stolen hand car was recovered at Linton and local teams won a ball game 9 to 6.
A horse led by Henry Mumaw along the C E I tracks near the southeastern depot broke loose when frightened by a southbound train. The buggy overturned after striking a coal house. the horse tangled in wire, fell, and freed itself from harness. It was captured and taken to the livery barn for repairs.
Della Kays aged 27 died October 12 at her parents home after a lengthy illness. Born December 9, 1892 in Pike County, she moved here four years ago and was a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. H. Dyer with burial in Petersburg.
The text describes a teacher assigning concrete examples to students to solve basic arithmetic. She has a pupil demonstrate problems at the front and asks classmates for results, then sends pupils to the board to write the answers.
Local residents shared time visiting relatives and friends across nearby towns. Numerous afternoons and Sundays featured gatherings with the Bright, Pruett, Stewart, Tomey, and Borden families, plus a surprise ninth birthday party for Master Albert Bright.
The Christian Church reports a busy week with Thursday 7:30 Choir practice Friday 7:30 Bible School Sunday 9:30 Junior Meeting 2:00 and morning and evening preaching. The Great White Band’s visit uplifted the town and many Band Boys attended. Minister to preach at Burns City Sunday 3:00. Members urged to support the minister and fulfill church duties.
Sunday School at 9 15 a m with J E Pershing as superintendent Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 45 p m Epworth League Friday at 7 45 p m Sermons at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m Cordial invitation to all worship with us Welcome to every service
Reverend C Howard Buchanan conducts preaching services on the 2nd and 4th Lord's Days. Bible School on Lord's Day morning at 9 30. Christian Endeavor on the 1st and 3rd Lord's Day at 7 15 p m. Everyone invited to all services.
James A. McCoy administrator of Richard Boyd deceased files final settlement in Daviess Circuit Court. Clerk fixes November 16, 1915 for hearing. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved and prove heirship or claims to the estate. Attorney EF T Laughlin represents. Local notices mention Sam Scott and family of Scotland Illinois visiting relatives, Henry Taylor of Scotland Illinois in the community, and W R Correll and Wm Howell returning from Washington.
The church sets sermons at 3 o'clock every other Sunday, inviting congregants to attend services and reflection.
Ernest Roberts pastor. Sunday service schedule includes Sunday school at 9 30 and evening preaching at 7 15 themed The individual life Junior Sunday at 2 00 Christian Endeavor Tuesday 7 30 prayer Wednesday 7 30 choir Friday 7 45. Rally services well attended Tuesday night. First quarterly conference set for November 26 at 9 00. Thanks to the paper for space last week.
Mud Pike hosts Sunday School at 9 30 with preaching at 10 30. Pleasant Hill holds Sunday School at 1 30 and preaching at 2 45. Christian Endeavor meetings are at 7 30.
An advertisement extols Kodak photography for home portraits and indoor or outdoor scenes. The text emphasizes Eastman goods as genuine and quality guaranteed, featuring KECK the jeweler and optician.
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