18 Feb 1888
Page 3
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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1888
Page
3
A collection of small town items includes church attendance, court week, a Valentine tale, club meetings, school needs, repairs, and personal updates. Local figures like Mrs Odell, Solomon Williams, Asa Haig, and J W Rider appear amid social notices, welcomes, and a curiosity on Saturday night.
The Bloomfield News reports Geo Kinman and Kittie Kinman united in marriage at noon on Tuesday. Before midnight Kinman died, ending a union that was to have begun a life together weeks earlier but postponed due to his illness. Kinman, a grocery partner with L. H. Stalcup, was well regarded for his hard work and close attention to business, leaving a widow and deep community sympathy in Odon and vicinity.
A potpourri of small town happenings includes church attendance pledges, a railroad project start, merchants advertising in the Journal, and a large crosswalk installation. Notable mentions cover vote age, a new store room, and a street cleanup plan alongside local politics and social events.
A six year old son of Trustee McCarter died Sunday night from cerebro spinal meningitis. He was buried Tuesday at Eaglesville cemetery after being sent to school Thursday. The family and many friends mourn the loss of the little boy who had returned home that evening and was stricken ill.
Notice from J M Crook e and Meson heirs inviting bids and sales of household furniture in Oden and Madison township. Advertises Rex Hat spring styles and auctions running until March 15. Local notices set meeting dates and trustee address in Wisconsin.
The Administrator of the Wesley T. Dillon estate in Daviess County Indiana sets April 7 1883 for hearing the final settlement notifying heirs creditors and interested parties. Laura A Mamaw executrix of Henry Mumsw estate in Daviess County Indiana also fixes April 10 1883 for hearing the final report and notifies heirs and creditors to appear and show cause if any why the report should not be approved. The notice includes a local ad for Best pure leaf Lard at J M Crooke's.
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