13 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
1
Construction starts on a 40 by 60 foot five room creamery to be finished and running by June 1. The plant will be located at the County Road and Pig Alley intersection with improved drainage and a capacity of 30 000 pounds per hour, using local labor under A Weimberg.
Rev. A C Scott celebrated his seventy seventh birthday last Sunday with friends gathering to share a meal and extend good wishes. The gathering brought cheer and a reminder to support the aged as they grow feeble.
Indianapolis dispatch reports John C. Billheimer of Washington favored to win about two thirds of Indiana’s delegation with backing from Mayor Beckwalter and others. Elmer Stoner reenfield remains Billheimer’s lone opponent, facing uphill odds in securing a footing. If Billheimer performs as expected he could be nominated without a fight.
J B Church services note sermons to be preached at the United Brethren Church with details on dates and speakers to be announced. Local readers are urged to attend and participate in the community worship event.
State auditor Hanly faces a clemency petition as Governor declines to grant a pardon. The case centers on embezzlement findings and ongoing calls for mercy from supporters.
Indiana Governor says fewer than 10,000 signers show no broad support for a Sherrick pardon. He details a pattern of embezzlement starting in 1903, with gambling losses at French Lick and use of public funds for personal debts. He cites criminal conversion, stock investments, and long-term defalcation from the auditor’s office.
A town creamery meeting aims to organize and start a venture to turn milk into butter. Workers plan quick churned butter sales and insist the project will secure cash, with emphasis on fast, portable butter that cannot be easily moved.
The Modern Woodmen of Washington begin preparations for a Southern Indiana logrolling in the city on August 15 to 17. Officials expect about two thousand members to attend in uniform.
The article explains that written records of Jesus were created after his death and Pentecost, with Luke noting the disciples began to set forth events. Gospels and epistles arose to guide troubled churches, leading to the canon. ancient manuscripts are lost, yet the Bible endures.
Mrs Rebecca J Johnson died at her son Frank Johnsons home near Mud Pike on Sunday April 8 aged 77 years 11 months and 2 days She was married to James Johnson in May 1850 Her husband died in 1901 She had ten children four of whom survive Funeral was Monday morning at Good Hope Church conducted by Rev W E Snyder and she was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery
A recruiting officer will go to Washington to organize a militia company. The unit requires at least sixty two men to start, and inquiries show over a hundred volunteers ready to enlist.
The Washington city council approved acquiring land for a new park project. The proposal outlines a specific acreage and budget to establish green space for public use.
Mrs. Mary A. Shuck of Columbus dies at seventy four reuniting her husband Rev. Adam Byron Condo and wife Lucretia Armen. Armen once used the name Asa Allan Armen after a Maine court change. he preached in Daviess county from 1888 to 1892 and later became a United Brethren minister at French Lick.
The Chicago banker John R. Walsh refused to honor a $30,000 penalty claim after delays in vault completion for the Chicago National Bank project. He pressured the contractor to pay, then relented and paid in full, demanding the vault combination. Friends note it was a rare admission of defeat in business.
The listing names Representative Thomas D. Slimp, Clerk William A. Wallace, Auditor Thomas Nugent, Treasurer George Godwin, Sheriff Fielding Colbert, and Recorder William F. Killon as current or targeted officeholders.
County commissioners order a new steel bridge with concrete abutments to replace the old structure on the Montgomery and Trainor road in Bogard township. Contract will be let at the May term.
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