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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1909
Page
4
The notice highlights affordable wrap products offered by Payne Bros with emphasis on cost savings and value for customers seeking stylish options. No additional details on dates or locations are provided in the readable text.
Ira Bowman, senior at the Indiana Medical College in Indianapolis, won the class presidency after a disputed vote between fraternity and nonfraternity members. The contest included a deciding vote by the presiding officer, objections of fraud, a recount, and multiple observers. Bowman home is near Odon and he volunteers at the city dispensary.
Victor Zigler returns to work after illness as Ott Walace was sick last week. County superintendent B. J. Burris visited township schools. Van Euren teachers held a second institute and Miss Alice Pate attended Barr township institute at Canne rburg. No school due to scarlet fever. Bernard Pate and family returned to Earl Park after visiting M. O. Pate. Sunday communion and Sunday afternoon confirmation planned at St. Joseph's Church by Rev. Bishop O'Donahue. G W Pruett did business at Odon. Coal trade brisk in Eaglesville. rain halted corn shredding over Sunday and Monday.
Services for the United Brethren church are set for next Sunday with Mid Pike at 10 50 a m Pleasant Hill at 2 50 p m and Odon at 7 00 p m.
Willow sick and community moves noted as residents visit kin and help with a new house. Names include Hall Fellers Verna Sears Edna Ramsey Stoy Pershing Zeidler Dungan Williams Overton and others with stops in Odon Linton Terre Haute and Sullivan.
A marriage license was granted Wednesday morning to James Madison Stephenson and Clideo Belle Rose of Cornettsville and they were married by Rev. Gideon Heavenridge at Washington. They will reside in Cannerburg. For rent a five room house on East Main Street with electric lights and good water.
Andrew Williams of Odon was here Tuesday. Misses Ethel Vickers and Golden Summerville of Burns City visited here Wednesday. Will Osborn of Burns City was here John Stotts was at Washington Wednesday and Tuesday in the interest of the Daviess Co. Poultry and Pet Stock Association. Ed Hubbard and family visited at Loogootee Sunday. Arthur Phipps and Chas. Miller went to Illinois Monday.
Williams and Jollif highlights a cheap and good place in town to buy watches. They advertise an assortment including Elgin, Waltham, Rockford, Hamden and the well known South Bend brands.
The family of Jacob Sommers expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for condolences and sympathy after his death. Mrs. Jacob Sommers and family thank all who offered kindness during their loss.
The September 1908 monthly bulletin from the State Board of Health reports typhoid as the prevalent disease with 182 deaths and 711 cases across all counties. Diarrhoeal disease had 261 deaths. diphtheria 24. pneumonia 86. total deaths 2 660, with consumption at 306 and 165 female deaths. The report notes 145 orphans under twelve and 290 homes affected.
T.G. Ray has sold his farm, 23 miles northeast of Odon, to Lawson Bynum of California. The Rays and their son Gardner will move to Dexter, Missouri in about three weeks, where they will make their home. Bynum will move into the property as soon as the Rays leave.
At Christian Church the Journal presents brother and sister Crabb of Brazil Indiana as helpers for a meeting starting October 31. They come highly recommended for excellent meetings elsewhere. Two services will be held Sunday October 24 by the pastor as preparation for the revival. Public is invited to all services.
The M. E. Church presents a 10:30 a.m. sermon titled Men Sent from God and an evening 7 p.m. sermon on Ruling out God led by Pastor E. T. Lewis.
Wesley Brotherhood will meet in the Methodist church Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. on October 26. The program includes a devotional by the pastor, A. G. Ray on the Brotherhood, Harry Crooke on its presence in the church, Hon. E. T. Laughlin on drawing men to services, and Caleb O'Dell on the nature of a Brotherhood.
Mrs Emma O Bryan and brother Steve Shircliff returned to Loogootee Saturday after visiting sister Mrs Arch McMnallen. Florence Cunningham visited sister Carrie Ketchem Thursday. Protracted meeting in progress draws good attendance. Lee Ketheim and Chas Stringer of Elnora passed through en route to Odon. Mrs Sadie Sharpless and sons Curtis and William Hastings and wife went to Washington Tuesday. Ruby McMullen of Elnora spent weekend with Arch McMullen family. Helen Long of Elnora spent Tuesday night with cousin Mary Long. Misses Millie and Zella Ketchem of near Elnora attended services Tuesday night. Harold Dion seriously ill with typhoid fever.
A reflection on eccentricity tied to strength of character and societal genius. Mill notes that few now dare to be eccentric, censuring bold individuality as the era's chief danger.
Miss Luli Rigsvins hosted by Miss Nona Hamerick. Mrs. Walter Johnson returns to Indianapolis after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Salyards. Isaac Salyards listed as ill. Alva Callahan and Luther Barret visited Arisson and Orville Overton. Russell Riggins in Odon on Tuesday. Emanuel Homerickhouse returns from Indianapolis. John Heshernan and family visits Martin County. Homer Collins and Lew Edwards pass through. Mrs. Will Riggins visits Mrs. Will Bruner. Revival planned with Rev Flora preaching Saturday night, Sunday, and Sunday night. Mrs H. C. Clinton and daughter Flora attend sale at George Cloe’s Wednesday.
Mrs Jas Herron visits Terre Haute this week. Miss Mas Baile calls on Mrs Jane Baile in Marsh valley. Miss Lula Kirk has typhoid fever. James Herron was at Newberry. Mrs Annie Howard and Mrs Ida Herron visit Rev Ed Taylor who is on sick list. Henry Connell at Odon Monday. Mr E Baile to Marsh valley Sunday. Friends gather to mark Mrs Ward's thirtieth birthday. Sarah Clark visits here Sunday. Mrs Tom Wirts at Eli Racers Saturday. Elmer Sears plans to build a new house on his farm in Bunkum.
Odon schools closed since October 14 will reopen Monday unless the scarlet fever outbreak worsens. Several new cases appeared this week but families are quarantined and authorities expect the spread to be checked. Also, wraps valued at $300 are selling at cost in Payne.
A man living with his mother in law shares a caustic motto to friends. He says his philosophy is that everything is relative, prompting wry reactions about his living arrangement and outlook. The remark highlights tensions in shared households and modern humor.
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