02 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1906
Page
1
A domestic editorial argues night prowling fuels youth crime and urges curfews, strong homes, and parental guidance. It cites President Roosevelt on moral responsibility, urges boys to become principled future leaders, and calls for virtue to shape laws and society.
The Republican voters of Daviess County will select their ticket on February 10. George Godwin is praised as the most worthy candidate for county treasurer, noted for honesty, energy, fairness, and party service. He has strong mercantile ties and broad community support, including Democrats who may cross over.
A compact synopsis recounts Moses leading the Israelites from Egypt to the Red Sea, receiving the ten commandments, and guiding them to Canaan. It covers Joshua, judges like Gideon and Samson, Samuel, Saul, David, and Solomon, noting wars, faith, and temple construction.
Willard McIntire of Elnora fatally shot William Alton, a Bowling Green farmer, in George Webber’s saloon after a card game dispute. McIntire, who said self defense justified the act, was arrested in Brazil. Alton leaves a widow and several children. both men were described as quiet.
Grover Bowman sued Dr. T. B. Rankin and Dr. Jerome DeMotte for $10,000 damages alleging negligent arm treatment after a fracture. After nearly twenty hours of deliberation the jury awarded Bowman $380. The four day trial drew large crowds and expert testimony. The doctors may seek a new trial.
A historical rebuttal notes Kansas 1887 municipal suffrage for women and argues that women's political participation did not ruin households or increase crime. It cites counties with no paupers or poorhouses and cites Alice Stone Blackwell on the defeat of a suffrage repeal bill amid public interest.
A clipped notice urges Republicans to vote in Saturday February 10 primary. It questions county representation for Northern Daviess and endorses C. E. O'Dell, with a nudge to read his letter in another column.
The author declares candidacy for the office of County Clerk in Davie ss County Republican Primary on February 10th. He asks Republicans to consider his merits and vote for him, promising honorable effort to win and serve the county if nominated.
The text recounts Solomon's departure from Mosaic law, wealth from foreign trade, and lavish living with seven hundred wives. His rule spurred heavy taxes, prompting division into Israel and Judah under Jeroboam and Rehoboam. Israel fell to Assyria in 722 B.C. and Judah endured Babylonian captivity, then Roman conquest.
Mayor Bidaman of Terre Haute survives impeachment by a five to four vote after council members decline to sustain charges from the Manufactures Club. A two thirds majority was required to remove him.
C E O Dell enters the Republican primary race for County Clerk challenging incumbent W A Wallace. Dell, a longtime businessman and former editor, is currently in Florida after a brief campaign period.
Modern Woodman group from the local camp assisted in initiating about twenty candidates in Plainville on Friday night. The Elnora and Washington teams joined in the ceremony. A banquet followed the degree work, with about fifteen local camp members in attendance. Trade with the advertisers.
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