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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
1
The December settlement sheet for Daviess County is completed and will be sent to the state auditor. It shows state revenue due of 820,927 and total delinquencies of 29,021.95 for 1906. November collections amount to 17,683.91 with 1,058.73 in treasurer fees, leaving net distribution of 131,583.73.
Thaddeus A Harman a young farmer of this township and Miss Elva Ellen Doane of Bogard township were married Saturday at three o'clock at the home of the officiating minister B A Turney. Harman, son of the late Joseph Harman, is described as industrious and well known. his mother recently lived in Odun. The couple will establish a home at Bicknell Lucia.
Trustee announces presence in his office and about town on Friday of each week to attend town business. He asks all persons having business with him to come for discussion and action regarding pending tasks and duties.
The piece admonishes youths to adopt proper manners in social settings. It notes many girls and boys feel timid and self distrustful when addressed by strangers. It argues there is a single path to overcome these feelings and behave suitably.
A partial list of suitable and desirable presents for mother at Keck's with engraving free. Includes Bibles silverware cut glass scissors rings thimbles watches conbs brooches handbags chains brushes books spectacles clocks eyeglasses eye glass chains.
A look at large advertisers highlights page costs across leading papers and magazines. Chicago News charges 1141.56 per page, New York American 398000, New York Herald 698.25, Collier's Weekly 31600.00, Saturday Evening Post 1800.00, Delineator 1800.00, Woman's Home Companion 1800.00, Youth's Companion 2400.00, and Ladies Home Journal 4000.00.
Local store advertises serviceable presents for kids inviting shoppers to view show cases for suitable holiday gifts. No toys in stock, but gifts intended to please young shoppers are highlighted in the notice.
The Journal Job Department offers printing services for cards envelopes note heads letter heads statements posters programs invitations and pamphlets with newest ideas in job printing.
A concise advertisement for D O Williams promoting Christmas gifts of quality in varied jewelry inventory with prices for every pocketbook.
Fred Brinson, about 26, former resident of Odon, died in a crushing accident at Crawfordville well south of Lyons Friday afternoon. He was caught by belting while helping pull casing, the belt wrapping around him as the engine halted. Funeral held Sunday. survived by wife and child. son in law to Mrs Wim Briner.
A shoppers guide from Keck’s catalog lists gift ideas for men and women. Ladies watches chains signet rings Bibles brooches pocket books rings bracelets cuff buttons watch fobs and other novelties plus fountain pens musical instruments and cut glass.
The People's Land and Gumber Company of Bedford with capital of 8500,000 opens a local office in the Jolliff building to lease Eaglesville coal mines and operate a coal business. A spur from the Southern Indiana railroad may be built if profitable. B. A. Wadsworth is the local representative. The firm may also enter lumber through timber options and tests with drilling several holes.
An advertisement touts eye strain relief with glasses offered at no charge for the glasses, promising instant relief for reading and sewing pain. It claims expertise and a wide range of instruments, inviting readers to call today for fitting.
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