19 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
1
A summary-style retrospective on Jewish origins and biblical figures tracing monotheism, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and the Exodus. The narrative covers Jacob and his twelve sons, Joseph’s rise in Egypt, famine, and the Israelites’ bondage, leading to Moses and the exodus with the plague sequence.
In a Miami letter from January 12 1906 the writer notes damp weather warm days and a bustling season led by Henry M Flagler He laments Mr Walshs railroad collapse and praises travel by Flaglers lines while describing Seminole Indians performers and tourist scenes The piece ends with a rousing call to find Yankeers and Cracker conversation about sunny Florida
James B. Fellers son of John and Harriet Fellers born April 27 1884 died December 14 1906 aged 21 years 8 months married Mamie Poorman October 4 1903. He joined the Christian church in December 1903 and lived a devout life. He leaves a wife two children his parents and seven brothers. Funeral at the Christian church conducted by C H Buchanan burial Walnut Hill Cemetery.
The Odon Library Association organized with Dean Inman as president and Prof. A J Mayfield as secretary treasurer. A rules committee led by C A Breden and a Library Committee including the president and Mrs W H Hueston selected to purchase a bookcase and acquire books. The library will be housed in D C Williams jewelry store for a short time awaiting use.
John T. Williams of Plainville files for divorce in St. Louis circuit court from Mary M. Williams alleging desertion Since their marriage in October 1872 he left the farm for railroad work in 1891 and says his wife refused to join him He visited Indiana in 1905 and says she barred him from speaking ate him and denied food during illness They have eight children including a fourteen year old minor.
The mayor signed a recently passed city ordinance allowing the council to hear charges of malfeasance against him. Backers see it as a challenge while supporters urge council members to proceed with the case.
W. J. Danner rents the new brick building on North Odon Street at Elnora and plans to install a full line of goods by March 1. Ed Love will manage the Elnora store, expected to draw a liberal patronage as in Odon.
President Paul Morton addresses policy holders of the Equitable Life Assurance Society praising solvency after four investigations since January 1 1905. He pledges conservative management, avoidance of new profitable-for-now business, and urges continued premium payments while highlighting rapid death claim settlements averaging 24 hours and daily payouts exceeding $118 000 through the agitation era.
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