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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1917

Page

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Red Cross Program Aids Odon Madison Chapter Effort

A Christian church program in Odon, Madison township drew a full lower floor and gallery as residents learned about the Red Cross Society and its push to form a local chapter. The patriotic event featured unified city orchestras, readings by Lizzie Callahan Zella Ackerman and Wm Bair, Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts in uniform, and performances including The Wounded Soldier and The Star Spangled Banner. Re v Trowbridge closed with a benediction urging peace and American support.

Red Cross Society Odon Madison Township Lizzie Callahan Zella Ackerman Wm. Bair Camp Fire Camp Fire Girls Eagile Red Cross Nuurses Minnie Cooper Ernest Roberts J. K Walter McCarter America Trowbridge

Watermelon Party Bids Farewell to Garland Soleman

A group of friends gathered at Garland Soleman’s home on Wednesday evening to bid him farewell before his departure for Palestine Illinois. The party featured games music and ice cold watermelon as refreshments with attendees Martha Crooke Cleta Laughtin Mary Alice Cooper Ruth Correll Irene Filnn Maysel Dearmin Nellie Callahan Fred Dearmin Frank 3reden Carl Webster Ralph Henderson Burn Tyndal Garland Coleman and Albert Ice.

Garland Soleman Palestine Illinois Martha Crooke Cleta Laughtin Mary Alice Cooper Ruth Correll Irene Filnn Maysel Dearmin Nellie Callahan Fred Dearmin Frank 3Reden Carl Webster Ralph Henderson Burn Tyndal Garland Coleman Albert Ice

Local Ladies Visit Worthington This Week

Mrs M E Pickett, Mrs Frank Sims, and the Misses Jena Morris Nelle Breden Edith Crooke and Blanch Pickett motored to Worthington Tuesday. Miss A da Hannah accompanied them home. Edith Fellers of Bedford visiting her grandmother Harriet Fellers returned home Wednesday. Mrs H V Merrill and daughter Mildred visiting relatives and friends at Worthington this week.

M. E. Pickett Frank Sims Jena Morris Nelle Breden Edith Crooke Blanch Pickett Worthington A da Hannah Edith Fellers Bedford Harriet Fellers Elva Fern Barret Fisher Ill Kate Myers Laura Carr Frank Wadsworth Connersville Jane Wadsworth Emilie Wadeworth Miss Tillie of That City

A M Perkins Dies Widely Known Daviess County Farmer

Albert M. Perkins a noted farmer and stock raiser of Daviess county died at 8 45 PM Tuesday in the Bowers Lescher sanitarium Vincennes He was at his bedside by his wife and M H Wilson when death occurred Perkins was injured August 31 at the Knox county fair grounds Vincennes when his horse bolted while tied to a sulky near a passing train He was dragged a considerable distance and suffered head and back injuries becoming unconscious and remained so until death with no hope of recovery.

Albert M. Perkins Daviess County Bowers- Lescher Vincennes M. H. Wilson Mr. Perkins Knox County Fair Grounds Washington Mr. Perking Bing

Birthday Party for Daniel Herron Before Draft Training Camp

Friends gathered at Herrons home Saturday to celebrate his 23rd birthday and bid him farewell before he reports to the training camp. The evening featured games music and social chat with ice cream and cake served. Attendees included Misses Wilma Schultz Hildred Stout Hazel Mc Callian Eunice McCallian Alice Hamerickhouse Lillie Hayes Ethel Lewis Gertrude Flinn and Mrs R J Mc Callian and Messrs Delbert Sears Paul Sears Russell Ward Walter Ketchem Pink Fellers Donald Flinn Harold McCallian.

Daniel Herron Mr. Herron Garren Wilma Schultz Foxboro Mass Hildred Stout Hazel McCallian Eunice McCallian Alice Hameric

Teachers Appointed in Madison Township Schools

Trustee McCarter announces appointments of teachers for Madison township schools. No. 1 Ivan Connell No. 2 Hildred Connell No. 3 Ray York No. 4 Cline Freed No. 5 Amy Seneff No. 6 P. M. Laughlin No. 7 Fannie Asdell No. 8 May Deal No. 9 Henry Sipes No. 10 Ava Ledgerwood.

McCarter Madison Township Ivan Connell Hildred Connell Ray York Cline Freed Amy Seneff P. M. Laughlin Fannie Asdell May Deal Henry Sipes Ava Ledgerwood

S. S Band Heads to Trinity Springs for a Leisure Sunday

The S. S Band travels to Trinity Springs on Sunday to enjoy sulphur water bathing in the new pool and a large dinner. Guests of the Springs management, the band anticipates a royal outing at a popular resort known for yearly visits and fond past Sundays.

S. S Trinity Springs Springs

Burns City Visitors Attend Local Gatherings and Star Theater Opens

Fred Toon and Fay Gore of Burns City visited Chas. Toon and family Wednesday while Morton Keller of Burns City was in town yesterday. The Star Theater opens Saturday night with a late Triangle feature starring Wm. S. Hart in the title role.

Fred Toon Fay Gore Burns City Chas. Toon and Family Morton Keller the Star Theater Wm. S. Hart Rev. McCain Scottsburg Chas. Plummer

Alvy Wallace Leaves Town for Camp Taylor

Alvy Wallace of the city departs today for Camp Taylor near Louisville Kentucky to begin training for the national army. He is the first from Madison township and among the county's first five percent selected for the draft. Wallace is a 1915 Madison High School graduate and son of Mrs Nanny Hardy. The next contingent will leave around the nineteenth of the month and comprise forty percent of the county quota.

Alvy Wallace Taylor Louisville Kentucky National Army Madison Township Wallace Nanny Hardy North Grove Street

Local Social Notes From Bloomfield and Nearby Towns

Sunday visits and short trips involve Miss Ava Ledgerwood and many local families. Residents such as Josephine Allen the Ogden sisters and Edith McElroy spent time with friends and relatives across Loogootee Oakland City and nearby households.

Josephine Phoebe Belva Ogden Josephine Allen Edith Minnie McElroy

Board Rejects Several Exemption Appeals in Vincennes

The district board at Vincennes disallowed several county exemption appeals. Those refused exemption from Madison township include John A. Deal William H. Poorman and Don Ward Hayes. John Ledgerwood's claim was held up by the board.

Vincennes Madison Township John A. Deal William H. Poorman Don Ward Hayes John Ledgerwood

Mrs Ella Boyd Leaves for Chicago to Make Her Home

Mrs. Ella Boyd departed Wednesday for Chicago to establish a new home in the city. She will reside there after the move.

Ella Boyd Chicago

Militia Unit Under Way in Local Township

The new state militia unit in this township progresses rapidly with many enlistments. Captain W. S. Bunch leads a fifty man company of three officers, with drills starting tonight. The unit will serve for the war within Indiana and can be called by the governor. Madison aims to be the first equipped local militia unit. For information contact Jno. Ben Stotts or W. S. Bunch.

W. S. Bunch Indiana Madison Jno Ben Stotts

Mrs Pickett Hosts Night In Honor Of Miss Hannah

Miss Blanch Pickett entertained about fifty former pupils and friends at her home Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Ida W Hannah of Worthington a former Music and Art instructor. The event featured music and games during the evening.

Blanch Pickett Ida W Hannah Worthington Miss Hannah

Card of Thanks and Probate Notice From Odon

Card of Thanks expresses grief and thanks for support after the death of husband and father. Probate filing in circuit court shows Lowry Cooper's will bequeathing estate to his widow with partial distribution later. Mrs Cooper named executrix without bond. witnesses Melvin Cooper and James A. McCoy. notice seeks debts settled at once.

Lowry Cooper Odon Cooper Melvin Cooper James A. McCoy

Indiana polis student visits parents this week

Clarence McCoy, dental college student at Indiana polis, spent the first days of this week visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs J A McCoy.

Clarence McCoy Dental College Indianapolis J. A. McCoy John Meek Ethel Delbert Bicknell

Railroad Men Picnic Brightens City Park Gathering

Southeastern railroad workers held their annual picnic at the city park on Sunday. The event featured a large dinner, greetings from the town, ribbon badges, and a welcome from Troop 1 Boy Scouts and the S. B. band which greeted arriving trains. The park was described as one of the state’s best picnic grounds.

Troop 1 Boy Scouts

Sunday School Picnic and Local Visits Summary

Local residents attended the First Creek Sunday School picnic at Blankenship. Numerous families and relatives from Bloomington Bloomfield Fisher Illinois Odon Scottsburg and Akron Ohio visited friends and relatives in the area over the weekend and early week.

Stuffle and others attend Andrew Stuffle funeral

RAGLESVILLE reports many local residents visiting or traveling this week. Leander Stuffle and wife with son Ray of Terre Haute attend Andrew Stuffle funeral. Several families visit relatives, attend fairs, or travel to nearby towns. Threshing nears completion and weather hints at good corn maturity. Mrs. Agnes Caveness, age 100, suffers paralysis and is in critical condition with son Reid at her side.

Leander Stuffle James Dunlap Ray Terre Haute Andrew Stuffle Agnes Caveness Reid Center Will Hubbard

Wesleyan Sunday School Class Entertained at Mrs Helm Home

The Wesleyan Sunday School class of the M. E. Church was entertained at the home of Mrs Isom Helm in west Oolon last Tuesday evening. About twenty five members attended and all spent a very enjoyable evening. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.

Wesleyn M. E. Church Isom Helm West Oolon

Miss Roberta Webster Visits Grandparents Return Home

Little Miss Roberta Webster of Champaign Illinois has been visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs Ziba Webster during the summer and returned to her home Tuesday. Paul Bowman returned to Akron Ohio Wednesday after a three weeks visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Willard Bowman.

Roberta Webster Champaign Ilinois Ziba Webster Paul Bowman Akron Ohio Willard Bowman

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RED Cross Christian Church Watermelon Party A. M. Perkins Trinity Scotland Olis and van Jamison Walter Boling Sylvanus Daniels Cecil Hostettler Institute Bloomfield Dewey Relma Henderson Vera Hostettler Frank Cox Loogootee Melvin Nicholas Bill Malone Bill Cox Abe Hasler Mrs. O' Taylor Tom Stout Hildred Rev. W. Catherton Bill McElroy Oakland City John Critchlow Lew Critchlow and Family Leona Stone John Richardson Rev. W. Eatherton Lewis Indiana Alma Josephine Henderson Mrs. Herschel Ledgerwood Bill Stone Sam Blackamore City Park First Creek al Toon Marie Hazel Carr Blankenship Mort Dobbins Wilma John Miller Newberry Jonas McFarlen Gertha Hart Maud Meek Ollie Meek of Pauline and Lorene Inman Bloomington Ethel and Lola Myers Mrs Mary Anderson Mamie Summerville James Thomas Fern Barrett Wilma Dobbins Florence York Doris Boyd Murs Pearl Laughlin Robert Denney and Son Ruth Vernon Toon Joseph Carr Olivia Corbin Richard Meek Henry Connell J. B. Phipps Cal Miller Will Richardson Tom Phipps Martin Stout Walter Randon Russell Tom Randon Elva Barret Florence Richardson Flossie Plummer Os Carpenter Thomas James Carpenter Raglesville J.A Overton Fiona John O'Connor Susan Flinn Wm. Riley Williams Herschel Crone Texas Mrc Wm. Bruner Sarah Overton Ed Bruner Wm. Potts Potts Sam Riggins Ethel Penrod Nelse Osborne W. B. French Cassell Myers Knox County Russell Riggins Ray Zigler Winfield Zigler Here J. B. Myers Chas. Sims H. B. Stuffle Epsom Bert” Clark Fuxico, Mo Lorin Griffith Ind W. H. Clark Frank M. Dant Logan Dant East van Buren Vernus Dant Gus’ Dants Bramble Sunday
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