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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
3
The board reviews a twelve year investigation into state school funds led by Pence the accountant. The contentious issue centers on how proceeds from saltions and cereal earnings accumulate in the treasury and how to allocate the vast fund. The discussion touches on proposed usage and the general’s stance on funding priorities.
Large crowd attends first services at Battie Ground camp in Lafayette despite threatening weather. Bishop A. Quayle of Oklahoma City preached in the morning in the big tabernacle and Bishop Toffe Afoolre spoke in the afternoon. observers noted the event impressed churchmen and featured prominent ministers.
Fragmented summary notes local civic matters and personal notices. Health commissioner remarks surface in a garbled report. Civil service exam results referenced for Whipwater and Pedhel. Mentions of property sales were considered, while families Jennie S. and Mrs Jess appear in domestic notices. Several deaths and arrests are noted alongside counterfeit United notes traced to northern Indiana.
Thursday night the speaker’s address was delivered. John AT Lewis of Seymour followed by no banquet. State Superintendent Robert Z. Alex will deliver the address. The next school year opens September 21.
Ary Peags was arrested in Columbus after officers pursued a warrant on charges including a large cash bond tied to prior offenses. The suspect, once free on bond with sureties withdrawn, was tracked by officers en route to Indianapolis and then arrested upon arrival in the city.
A river rescue near Cayuga involved Frankforo, King, and Loyd as a boatman saved King from drowning after the craft became overloaded with gear and began to sink. King struggled to stay afloat while passengers shouted for help until a rescuer seized him and brought him to shore.
First National bank in Flwood Teater elects its new president, wealthiest county figure, while George Bowen steps down to focus on Hamilton Trust Company. Mrr. Realer of Cicero long tied to county finances will relocate to Wablesville as FE Hinshaw, former bank examiner, holds major stake in the bank which shows a sizable capital and surplus of 165000.
City council faces opposition from thrashers over new ordinances requiring crossing or passage on paved streets to use planks. Thrashers, backed by attorneys, challenge the law as class legislation and claim asphalt streets remain undamaged while many routes are affected.
Elmer Sheppard aged thirteen died after overworking to gain circus admission for the Flagenbeck Wallace show. He had been ill with fever but worked all day July 15 and relapsed at night leading to meningitis and death at his home of Mr. and Mrs. George Sheppard Crawfordsville authorities report.
Readings near Jericho frame Jesus journey to Jerusalem. The lesson contrasts worldly power with true greatness in Christ, highlights the request of Zebedee's sons, warns against selfish ambition, and urges serving leadership as the path to real honor.
A satirical portrait of a vast skyscraper community with a functioning city hall, police, health board, fire and water departments, and its own transport and utilities. The piece contrasts the building’s governance with a real city, noting a mayor-like superintendent and municipal offices housed within a single towering complex.
Quote claims universal sinfulness and warns that blame in others mirrors flaws within oneself. Attributed to heneca, the note presents a reflective moral contrast without further context.
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