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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
3
A folksy piece compares life to a picnic with city outsiders grabbing all the fried chicken and urges local merchants to advertise early. It likens self help to taking what is offered and warns against letting strangers claim all the loot. The moral states advertising rates available on request.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday school at 9 30, worship at 10 20, junior league at 2, prayer meeting Thursday night, and Epworth League Friday night. Rev C C Lowther, Pastor, extends a cordial invitation to all.
Sunday services include Sunday school at 9 30 a m Junior meeting at 2 00 p m Y P C U at 6 30 pm and preaching at 7 30 pm with the subject What Christianity has done for the world Special music and Wednesday prayer meeting All are invited to attend all services
Christian Church services note preaching by Pastor H. A. Turney with morning and evening sermons. 10 30 scripture topic Christ Our Writing Topic 7 30 Are the Old Testament Scriptures Inspired or are they Simple History A cordial invitation to all and special invitation to those troubled in this line. Sunday school 9 30 Junior E 2 00 p m B S C EK 7 30 Thursday evening Special music.
G H Gilpatrick, a respected local businessman, has purchased a drug store in Odon, Daviess County, and will depart this evening to take charge. Elwood residents regret his departure but commend him as a good businessman and citizen with many friends from his long city residence.
Mr Gilpatrick will aid the sock and employ one of the best pharmacists of the state to look after the prescription business of the store. All of the new laws regarding drug stores will be fulfilled and he is sure to make a success in his new location as he has done in Elwood. Elwood Call Leader. Mr Gilgatrick has purchased the Dearmin drug stock.
The article argues that a country newspaper earns enemies and loses money for taking stands on issues. Editors face attack whether they advocate improvements or oppose mail order ads, while balanced, honest coverage earns public respect despite criticism.
A small pocket book was found between the post office area and Bentis Real Estate. The finder should contact local authorities to claim it.
The Indiana State Fair unveils a brick and steel livestock pavilion costing about 110000 with a 200 by 350 foot hall and 270 by 120 arena. It seats 5000 opera chairs, shelters 20000 spectators, and includes offices, lockers, and wide entrances connected to streetcar lines. The structure aims to outshine others in beauty and size, with raised ends, skylights, and ample lighting for night events.
Oliver P. Sommers dies after long illness of liver and kidney trouble at Indianapolis hospital. He was born November 18 1863 in the county and married Martha Boyd on September 1 1888. Survived by wife five children two brothers three sisters and many local friends. Funeral at M E Church at 2 pm with Knights of Pythias Ben Hur Lodge and BI Band in attendance. Burial Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Miss Alpha Sims and many neighbors spent Sunday with relatives in Center Valley and nearby towns. The record notes several visits among the Ketchem, Shake, Callahan, McMullen, Sears, Sims, Hastings, and Shake families, plus a funeral for Mrs. Ribble Sears and local illnesses.
Miss Ruth Courtney has returned to Washington following a visit with Misses Hazel and Lela Crooke.
State Fair management in Indianapolis offers a large vaudeville program as part of the exposition starting September 9. The show will be staged on a broad platform before principal stands, drawing thousands who attend the heats and nearby events.
A long overlooked tale claims Bill Quantrell, leader of Quantrell’s guerrillas, survived his Kentucky wounds and now lives in Quatsino on Vancouver Island under the name John Sharp. He supposedly wandered South America and the United States before settling as a trapper and carver, aging over seventy and recognized by locals as Quantrell.
Blanche Sears, 33, wife of Ribble Sears, died August 9 at home after a three year cancer battle. Born August 3, 1874, she lived in Bedford and on the local farm, leaves husband, three children, father Dr. Angie Lane, sister Mrs. John Sears of Odon, two half sisters, and many relatives. Church member since nineteen, she bore suffering with faith and patience, with Eastern Stars and Christian church honors at burial.
A short notice describes a solitaire prank titled The Editor's Delight. Players mail a name and address with a money order for a year’s subscription to the editor and watch for a smiling reaction, noting that paying a year in advance is even more effective.
John Hastings nine year old grandson of J H Garten suffered a bad accident while playing Monday near the camp at Trinity Springs. He was barefoot, stepped on a broken bottle, and required several stitches. Dr McKittrick administered immediate medical attention.
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