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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1911
Page
1
In the first doubleheader the Grafters beat Bramble 10 to 5 while Ipsomal Grafters faded 6 to 5 after a late rally. McNeely Harman and Seneff fueled the offense with two base hits and timely RBIs as Sommers and Sears scored in a six inning game.
The Portersville bridge over the east fork of White River received approval from Commissioners C Daviess and Dubois Sourday. The steel bridge will have a concrete floor, two abutments, and one pier. Daviess County funds about sixty percent of the cost with Dubois County covering the rest. Bids are not yet advertised, but work likely to be completed before year end.
Preston Gilliatt and Walter Kidwell became proprietors of the Hyatt Hotel at Washington after closing a deal Saturday morning. Gilliatt, formerly manager of the Grand hotel, is well known in Odon.
New stock of fall and winter hats will be ready tomorrow at Mrs Nester Pershing's millinery on North Spring street. Bertha Van t Winkle and Cora Laughlin are named. Rev John G Breeden, formerly of Odon and Alexis Illinois, has moved with his family to Westfield Illinois and has been appointed college.
Last Sunday marked Lew Core's forty third birthday with a surprise party hosted by his wife at their home attended by about one hundred fifty friends. Frank and Ben Lawwell were injured in a Columbus Ohio 000 mile auto race with Frank briefly quivering and Ben ejected, landing unconscious before recovery. The brothers are well known in the community.
Evangelist Charles Reign Scoville announced a record sum of 12 115 pledged during the dedication services for the Central Christian church at Seventh and Mulberry streets. He praised the congregation and pastor for tireless efforts and urged members to support the magnificent new house of worship. Scoville is a familiar figure in Terre Haute, having led earlier Christian church meetings.
E W Montgomery resigns from Washington High School and accepts the principalship at Abr rtp school. He joined the faculty last January succeeding A L O Pulkerson after election as county superintendent. Born to Mr and Mrs J P Taylor of Farlen.
Misses Gladys Flynn and Kitty Smith spent Sunday with Pearl McClellan. Mary Lone was a guest of Hattie Hastings. Carrie Ketchem visited Mrs Mary Chirk. Alferd Long returned home after visiting his son Jedear D. Long. Roscoe Elvin spent Sunday with Charence and Will McClellan. James Aishe called on Hover Boardman. Ida Tomey visited Mrs Chiaries tastings. Hattie Hastings spent Wednesday with Alford Long. Tina Bolding of Odon spent the weekend with sister Mrs John Arney. Alva Sims visited Wednesday with her parents Mr and Mrs Joan Hastings. Rosa Hastings called on Mrs Mary Clark.
The region saw welcome rain Monday night. Local residents Jno T Pruett William Coward and Jno McFarlen traveled to Midland Saturday to work on the grade. James Toon and wife visited Burns City Sunday. Zeigler family visited Ed Hubbard Sunday. Ledgerwood went to Terre Haute Tuesday for Brown's college course. Taylor toured Washington Tuesday. Montgomery family from Washington spent Sunday with J P Taylor. Ledgerwood family visited friends near Ragleville Sunday. Bechtel visited Sandborn Tuesday on business. Mrs Mary Fisher and grandchildren spent weekend at Indian Springs.
A lighthearted note speaks of the pleasant days coming and the ideal season for long overdue plans and outdoor enjoyment. The piece celebrates temperate weather and invites readers to embrace the season’s opportunities.
Miss Orpha Cole and Miss Judith De Moss, teachers at the local high school, were struck by a horse drawn vehicle driven by Wim Wadsworth near Spring street by the depot. The driver, reportedly intoxicated, failed to stop in time. Cole was knocked down, then stepped on, and both women were rendered unconscious. They were treated by Dr. Rankin and resumed classes after the incident.
Local notices praise Root Juice with claims of curing stomach liver and kidney troubles and rheumatism. Letters from druggists and customers cite rapid sales and numerous testimonials from Columbia City Bludstein and other towns urging others to try the product at The Odon Ding Co.
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