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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1905
Page
4
In a dry town a liquor seller operates a system where patrons pay by a printed ticket for each beer. Each purchase debits the customer’s account with cents, and the ticket records the running total until the case is paid in full.
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports on a Czarina proposing burning a rival ship via torpedoing, aiming to force surrender as officials discuss peace terms. The dialogue portrays the Czar and Czarina debating naval tactics and the impact on ongoing negotiations.
The Rebekahs held their regular meeting Tuesday evening to install officers led by installing officer Miss Ina Cooper. Newly installed officers include Mrs. Whow Blough as N G, Mrs. Buia Jonna as WG, Miss Lola Sears as Secy, Miss Forest Edwards as Warden, Mrs. Mattie Sears as Chaplain, Miss Ona Edwards as RS N G, Miss Lelah Sears as LS N G, Miss Sahie Sears as B S, Mrs. Lydis Boyd as LS S, Mrs. Nancy Cooper as RS V G, Mr. Lewis Cooper as L B V G, Mrs. Sue Jacobs as I G, with Miss Nola Boyd elected conductor but absent. The degree staff conferred the Rebekah degree.
A personally conducted Pullman car excursion departs Indianapolis Union Station on August 10 for Toronto during the International Typographical Union meeting. The trip covers Magnes Falls, the Rocky Mountains route, Whirlpool Rapids, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, with all railroad sleeping car and hotel expenses paid. Tickets are good for twelve days and a detailed folder with prices will be sent to Mr. Fl McKee, 502 Beewater Ride, Indianapolis.
J M Clinton writes from Kiukiang China describing Hankow reception for Western missionaries and Chinese youth. He notes three big cities forming a new New York style axis, highlights government iron works in Hanyang, universities, and the Boone School Mission aiding Chinese students with English, geography, history, and science. He laments temptations facing Christian youth and outlines ongoing language work in ruling and hopes for better guidance to bring comrades to Christ.
Monday night the K of P held installation with OF Crooke as installing officer. Officers elect include KEFD Forsythe, C. C. Feckett, VOC Iron Webster Prelate, Dean Teethsie, M. at A. Jacob Sommers, I. G. Chas JAB, O. G. Atert. After installation, officers invited members to Webster's restaurant for refreshments.
A war veteran reported that a person stole government blankets from troops at Fort Wadsworth and blamed an Irishman who allegedly owned them. On arrest the suspect argued they belonged to him. The judge noted the blankets were branded CU S standing for United States, but the convict claimed T and S stood for Michael and WeCarthy.
In a London Standard anecdote an Irish foreman on his promotion asserts authority by demanding immediate compliance. He declares that when he says commence all must begin work and those who cannot will not commence. The scene captures workplace power dynamics and haste.
In London Modern Society a remark by Mr. Dobbs prompts discussion of whether Jones earned much from memory lessons. His friend’s exploitation is cited as the reason for the business failing.
Harve Ferguson of Odon is noted in relation to tubular well drilling and pulp repair work. The fragment references repair tasks and a local professional.
Preaching at TH5 pom July Wand every £ 80 Weeks thereafter. Preaver teeing every Wednesdes evening at Tabs. Yoel C. Al evers Thursday evening at boa. Sunday school every Sunday at in awe tbh. pat Fes AH who are not rewatar attends other churches are cordially invited to attend these services. S.L. Leshd, Paster.
Sunday school at 6:20 a.m. Justor Endeavor at 2 507. Every Lord's Day Christian 7 leaver every Thursday at the whore toe. HE AL Barnes, Posiur.
NTE. Church announces sermons in July. Weekly Sunday school and services led by Pastor S. Dorsey. Epworth League meeting planned for Friday evening at 3239 Priday. Please attend at 222 Praser for the next gathering.
The notice states that any shooting or use of any gun within the corporation must stop immediately. A fine will be imposed on the violator. Marshall.
Relics of an early history mark a fort site three miles south of Portersville in Dubois County on the Schaer farm. Tradition recalls General William Henry Harrison’s 1811 campaign against Tecumseh, with his family and troops passing near this fort while marching from New Albany to Vincennes.
Vital weakness and prostration described as caused by overwork and other causes. No. 28 is advertised as the only successful remedy in use over 40 years. Priced at $1 per vial or $3 for a special package. Sold by druggists or prepaid by Humphreys Medical Co. New York.
Hiram Sims trustee announces weekly sessions at the Eaglesville post office to handle all business with Van Buren township on Saturdays each week.
A terse, imperfect OCR fragment references Washington Ind and a role assignment. The legible bits are unclear but indicate a named place and an implied instruction or designation. No coherent event or outcome is detectable from the readable text.
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