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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1907
Page
1
Co urging Burris in Washington Herald promotes music in country schools. J M Black supports supervising music work in rural schools. Trustees weigh costs four dollars daily per instructor and weekly lessons for pupils aiming to equal city music programs. The plan would fund teachers visiting multiple townships with biweekly supervisor meetings.
Oil drillers struck a good flow in Reeve township near Alfordsville, southern Daviess County. The 400 foot well may yield ten barrels daily once shot with nitroglycerin to boost production. The discovery follows months of leasing and prospecting activity.
A clipping reports manager Seidener calling Washington a dead town after a vaudeville opening night where two shows drew fewer than a hundred patrons. He warns a gun fired on Main Street at noon would miss, illustrating the town's slump in show business.
Regular monthly gathering planned for Wednesday evening August 14 at the Christian church. Program includes scripture lesson Psalm 24 read by Mrs. Lily Neekemery, readings by several members, solos, and prayers. Reports from Bethany Convention and business period to follow led by Mrs. A. E. Crooke.
Jarvis Alexander dedicates his brick barn in Franklin Johnson County with a feast for over 250 residents. State Senator Slack presides as toastmaster as City Attorney Branigan lauds the town’s thrift and progress and mentions funds for Franklin College projects.
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