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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
2
The notice states an 81.00 discount on advertisements for entertainments suppers and similar church or lodge events aimed at raising funds. It outlines the pricing concession and applies to items where the motive is fundraising.
SRVIN J. WILLIAMS of Washington town hip and JOHN A. SIMS of Van Buren township seek the office of County Assessor in Daviess County, each awaiting the Republican party decision.
William A. Aikman of Washington Township seeks the auditor’s post in Daviess County under the Republican banner. Thomas Nugent announces his own candidacy, offering his name for voters considering Republican County Auditor nomination at the upcoming primary election.
William A Wallace of Washington township runs for re election to the office of Clerk of Daviess county subject to the provisions of the election law and county rules.
Van Buren Township candidate Henrey H Sefrit runs for re election as County Commissioner from the Second district subject to Republican party decision.
John G. Wallace an old soldier and teacher with 41 years service to the party runs for Recorder in Daviess County subject to Republican party decision.
William H. Bunch of Steele township and George Godwin of Reeve township both run for Daviess County Treasurer subject to Republican party decision. Theodore T. Jones of Washington township is also a candidate for the same office under party auspices.
The article notes a Democratic governor in Ohio, chosen not for party strength but due to the defeated candidate who opposed liquor, while many Ohioans are portrayed as choosing what is right at the ballot box.
The Republican county committee met at the Court House Monday and elected Chairman Josiah G. Allen Vice Chairman H. C. Finelove Secretary O. M. Vance and Treasurer Paris A. Hastings. They decided the county ticket would be nominated by party primary on Saturday February 10.
Stephen Fountain, believed to have fled west two years ago under an assumed name, sent gold to Citizens National Bank of Bedford and Stone City Bank to cover $3 590 plus interest, effectively making restitution for thefts totaling $3 590.
Saturday afternoon John A. Hart was seriously injured at the McNeely Coal Co four miles east of Odon when a piece of a falling plate broke both bones in his leg. Wr Roderson attended the injured man.
Community updates list numerous visits and travels of locals to Washington Bloomington Sullivan and Indianapolis. Births and moved households are noted along with church activities, sales events at Keck's and a large stage show promotion. Local names include Laughlin Dyer Sherman Carroll Volliver Sims May Horning and Callahan among others.
Odon High School battled Shoals to a 31 to 3 defeat as Shoals speed overwhelmed the visitors. Odon players Claude Anderson Claud Sipes Clarence Kinnaman Hilbert Gwartney Who Dillon and John York competed hard, and Odon plans a closer rematch next Saturday night at home.
Cassie L Chadwick alias Madame Devere begins a ten year term for conspiring to wreck Citizens National Bank Oberlin Ohio. Prison records list her alias and date of entry January 12 1909 with good time potential through 1912. Officials doubt illness claims and plan standard female prison assignments.
Claude Hollands, aged about 17, was assisting night watchman McBride when he tripped on cinders beside a moving train. He suffered a severe injury that required amputation of one foot just above the ankle by doctors Freeland DeMotte and Rackin. He had a railroad permit to learn the job and is being cared for by the company.
Mrs. Marquaret Garten, visiting her son Ziwiri Garten, suffered a paralytic stroke Wednesday evening. She lingered after reportedly falling from the porch, was taken indoors, and soon became unconscious. She is about sixty five years old.
Joseph H. Barr of Knox County was named Republican Chairman of the Second district at Bloomington Tuesday. All 119 delegates were present and a harmonious meeting was reported. Resolutions endorsed Senators Hemenway and Beveridge Congressman Chaney John C. Billheimer candidate for state auditor and W. E. Stipp candidate for state superintendent of public instruction.
A New York beauty doctor notes dimples are as common in men as women but hidden by facial hair and fear they signal effeminacy. He recounts male patients seeking dimples removed, claiming to have operated on several sets in the past year.
Sergeant William Bunch returns home Sunday after three years in the regular army. He has been stationed at Fort Morgan Colorado and near the end of his enlistment he considered re-enlisting with officers bound for the Philippines but chose to stay in America. He is Elmer Bunch's brother.
James C. Lavelle a prominent Daviess County figure died Wednesday in Washington from heart trouble and asthma. Former county auditor, he spent the last seven years as an agent for Terre Haute Brewing Company. He was fifty eight years old.
We express our gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. Blis tieth Clinton and children.
A marsh wren is depicted as an energetic nest builder creating four or five nests in quick succession. The nests are woven from reed stems with small hole entrances, found among cattails in marshes near urban areas. The behavior shows a method to keep eggs safe while others are left unused.
Two speakers discuss how people cling to beliefs they want to hold and how belief in everlasting punishment is widely popular. The exchange notes that personal bias shapes acceptance of ideas and moral expectations.
The monthly bulletin of the state board of health reports widespread adulteration in food and drug samples from Wellington suppliers. Of 1237 samples, 679 were adulterated, including cotton seed oil in wheat, borax in pork and Bologna, and olive oil containing substitutes. Drug samples showed 76 of 174 adulterated. Olive oil contamination noted as well.
In remembrance of James B Fellow who departed life Sunday January 14 1906. The dear one has gone to that place where pain shall be no more to rest at Jesus own right hand celestial shore. Though it was hard to see him go our Savior thought it best to call him from this world of woe to that land of peace and rest. He was gently laid aside by those who care and love will pray to abide with those in heaven above.
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