17 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
1
Washington reports say Representative Watson, Republican whip, is nicknamed Governor Jim by congressional staff and couriers. The Indiana candidate’s morning notices, red ink proclamations, and slang greetings highlight his rising status and the informal power network surrounding him.
Tarvey Cushman aged eighteen son of Leyi Cushman formerly of Elnora and nephew of Hasvey Cushman in the state treasurer's office was in an accident at the Superior mine Saturday. He and another driver collided, Cushman was thrown from his car and the outcome may be serious.
Incendiary fire in Shelburn destroyed a two story brick mercantile building a two story frame hotel and two small frame buildings early Monday. Loss about 12000 dollars with principal loss to owner Charles Lovelace. Buildings valued at 8000 and insured for 3450. Police seek incendiaries with little evidence to trace origin.
A man leaves his desk as spring arrives and the city awakens. Insect choruses blend with bird songs while sap rises toward buds. Nearby, residents prepare to burn rubbish in the evening as five boys play hockey and laugh at a friend digging in dirt.
Reduced rates in effect daily from March 10 to April 30 1908 for second class fare to San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Portland Tacoma Seattle and Spokane and intermediate points. W H Hueston agent.
The Plainville private bank opened its doors Monday in a newly built building with a $1300 large safe. Capitalized at 10000, stockholders in Daviess county and beyond total about 400000 in worth. Nathan E Killion is president with Ernest H. Killion as cashier and Charles A Banta as vice president. Directors include William Tomey Nathan E Killion William A Killion Charles A Banta Thomas Nugent N M Chandler and Thomas Bennington. A stockholder list follows naming local residents and families.
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of John Feller deceased to appear in Daviess Circuit Court Washington Indiana on April 27 1908 and show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Clerk Wm A Wallace Clerk Daviess Circuit Court KE T Laughlin attorney for administrator.
The poem proclaims Jesus lives and reigns as Savior, Friend and Guide. It describes his earthly suffering, mercy, and power to redeem, judging sorrow, and guiding humanity toward righteousness. The piece emphasizes faith, divine love, and the prophecy of a transformed world under Christ.
Congressman John C. Chaney lists Peter Yenne Shoals Will K. Penrod Loogootee and A H Crooke Odon as recommended postmasters. Penrod wins praise for Loogootee work and Crooke, former state legislator and Odon native, is expected to succeed G D Abraham. Wm Sims announces Madison township trustee schedule.
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