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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
2
The article notes opposition from railroad and other corporations to pay wages twice monthly but predicts the measure will become law. Proponents argue some benefits though critics see little impact on corporate practice.
An editorial toast at a preacher convention mocks aiding a publisher by paying promptly and advertising generously to avert bankruptcy and despair. It sarcastically urges frugal pew purchases and single sided correspondence while claiming only dead people never err.
The town board printed elsewhere in this issue imposes a curfew on all children under sixteen from being on the streets after eight o clock. The writer supports strict enforcement and suggests extending the rule to prohibit other youths from lingering at stations unless with a companion.
A local paper invites residents to submit short stories about daily life. A prize of a dollar box of paper and envelopes will be awarded for the best tale over 600 words written on one side. Submissions must arrive by Wednesday noon for potential publication.
A note states that improving business requires more extensive methods and added equipment to speed operations. The company announces several changes and additions to its line to meet increased demand.
A six year old boy tests the slick pavement on West Main Street inching along with four inch steps. An older man offers guidance and slips, dropping an umbrella as snow and laughter follow. The boy explains he was measuring the slickness with his feet.
A county petition urges building a bridge at Camp Manning to cut parcel post costs and let local merchants compete with mail order giants Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward. It stresses merchants must advertise, quote prices, and invite locals to trade, or face losing business to distant firms. The county boards will consider the petitions.
Experts finished a state audit of the Daviess County recorder’s office covering the last year of Henry McCracken and first year of Harry VanTrees. The ten day examination cost about 169 dollars, with county receipts under 15 dollars. McCracken owed the county 32 pounds and VanTrees about 3 pounds, due to bookkeeping errors and undercharged instruments. both paid promptly with VanTrees receiving a 30 percent fee rebate.
A large barn on the Van Allen farm near Veale’s Creek church burned last Sunday night. Nine horses and two herds of cattle were killed. Fire reported between 11 and 12. The newly built barn contained farm machinery hay and feed. all was lost. Insurance covered about 1,088.
Noble Callahan and Curtis Borden visited Elnora on Friday while Henry Poindexter joined them. F W Litherland traveled to Epsom on Monday and William Cox with J A Stewart went there on Tuesday. Miss Jennie Ketchem stayed with Miss Opal Stwart on Sunday and Mr and Mrs Samuel Burkhart with son Alph visited Plainville. Miss Ethel Hoover returned home from her grandmother near Shiloh balancing family visits with J A Stewart and Opal at Plainville on Thursday. L Bell Dorsey visited near Fairview with Mrs Theodore Greenwood Friday. James Martin and family were guests of Michael Thomas on Sunday.
Public notice states children under 16 are banned from street leafing after 6 p.m. by curfew ordinance to be enforced from February 7, 1918 onward. Order issued by Town Board and Marshal J. F. Fancannon.
Johua Healy called on Morgan Bros. Tuesday. John and James Healy went to Washington Wednesday on business. Anitn Kidwell and Mary Campbell with Kate Turk visited Indianapolis Wednesday. Kate Healy and Maude Wade hosted guests Thursday. James Healy lost a valuable horse Sunday. Joe Graber traveled to Washington Saturday. A graveled meeting was held at Wade school Thursday night. Dory Lentz will manage the Goatee store. Frank Brewer went to Montgomery. Mary Campbell and Kate Turk joined the trip to Indianapolis.
Miss Bertha Garten was guest on Sunday. Mrs. D. W. Resler visited Homer Thurman and wife Friday night. The Hinkle sisters Pearl and Edith visited Dot Overton Saturday. Will Montgomery called on G. W. Hackler in Englesville Monday. Roy Hinkle visited John Riggins Saturday. Miss Alice Hamerickhouse spent Sunday with Pearl Chestnut. Hazel Haff visited Hilda and Irene Edwards. Andy Williams and family visited Alva Callahan and family Sunday. A preaching service is planned for Sunday with an invitation to all.
The February term of circuit court is now in session with proceedings to address civil and criminal matters.
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