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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1910
Page
5
The obituary notes Ralph Smiley, son of Priv Milien in Van Picoa township, deceased in a period of mourning. It mentions his death caused by illness or injury, states that he leaves a father and several brothers, and lists a funeral service with clergy present and a ceremony conducted by Rev. Deubath.
The column lists residents and guests with events such as a Tuesday marriage at Blooutiels, a sixteenth birthday gathering for Miss Davie Smith, and visits by Audrey Greenwood and others. Various couples are noted visiting and staying with friends in the area, with travelers passing through and local acquaintances sharing time Sunday through Wednesday.
Demnis Dion and Mrs Maugerie Dillon of Binge township wed in Elmore Township. Mrs Dillon is the widow of Hamlet Dillon who died in Washington about two years ago. Mr Dillon, an ex trustee of Elmore Township, is a well known farmer.
Raglersville reports odd wording about a severe event at Olam. the Powse school and coup are noted in terse lines. Details unclear but indicate a notable incident affecting the town and local institutions.
Notice states under an order of the Ordon town board of trustees the polls at the Lillie Eu building on Main Street will open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 26 to elect a trustee from the 8th Ward to fill the current vacancy.
A young girl, Madge Ravtell, contracted scarlet fever in a school setting. The illness prompted school room closure and household precautions while authorities traced contacts and sanitation measures.
Sunday school at 3:30, Foreign Sunday observance, junior class at 2 am, preaching at 7 50 pm. Special singing highlighted, services listed for Mud Pike and Pleasant prayer school, last conference events noted with district report and presiding minister Rev. Wycilles praising progress across the district.
Farmers in Sugarwood neighborhoods report ongoing chicken thefts over several months. They estimate losses could exceed a thousand dollars and ask the county council for an appropriation to decatch the thieves. the council approved 200 for this purpose.
South Bound timetable effective Sept 1910 shows two numbered through services from Terre Haute and surrounding towns. Schedules list arrival and departure times for Beehunter Elnora Odon Bedford Seymour and others with points like Jasonville Linton and Johnsonville. H. P. Radley G P T A signs the timetable.
Dr Alexander Lor once of Ofon and resident of Odon died at Chess Sunday from nervous exhaustion due to overwork. He practiced in Indianapolis ten years and studied in New York City. born Johnson County and educated at Odon High School. He married Kate Riggs of Princeton and left wife, a son, and four brothers and his mother. Funeral held at Jarvis Alexander home in Franklin with services by Rev Mallendore and Rev Wolfe. burial in Greenwood Cemetery Franklin.
Two splendid services were held last Sunday at the Christian Church. Sunday School meets at 9:80 a.m. under W C Garten, Superintendent. Preaching is at 10:30 a.m. and 7:50 p.m. Special invitation to all.
An unfinished painting titled In Shadow of the Cross draws attention at a historic exhibit. The artwork reportedly emits lunar light showing a pale moonlit Christ with a cross behind, baffling scientists and inspiring hundreds of sermons.
Poetic fragment praising endurance and patience, urging steadfast faith to love and hope. Mentions a fencer and a budding flower as symbols, with a devotional tone toward God and enduring devotion.
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