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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
2
Obon Indiana Post Office rates appear in a second class mail notice. Pricing shows six months for 1.00 and three months for 0.25 payable in advance. Telephones listed for office and residence indicate local cooperative service details.
The writer argues William Bryan is a popular idol but not a president, citing that Americans want a man skilled in nation’s business. The key issue in Indiana is grain and temperance, with brewers pushing their interests. Brewers and saloons back the Democratic party to protect their profits, while honest temperance Democrats oppose such entanglement. The piece urges patriotic voters to favor the Republican stance on temperance legislation.
The Odon Light and Power Co. installs a 12 foot by 14 foot water tank on a 15 foot platform to supply street sprinkling and residents including Charles McNeely and Lowry Cooper. A well 86 feet deep with sheet water was tested by pumping 4000 gallons per hour for five hours with little effect on supply.
Van Buren township Henry Sefrit suffered a deep wrist cut when he tripped over a stone and fell onto a raised scythe while sharpening a knife at home. The wound required six stitches and occurred Monday evening near dark.
A flood of names travel to and from Indiana towns with visits to and from Jasonville Martinsville and Bedford. Ranging from farm trips to kin visits in Wilkinson Linton and Washington the community files activity from races at Terre Haute to picnics and hay rides. The column notes many residents at Bedford Plainville Green ville and Seymour and mentions a fertilizer advertisement by Armour.
Willow Lick residents Mr and Mrs Rezia Overton spent Sunday with their son Anderson Overton in Odon. Mrs John A Maryfield and daughter Marie were in Odon. Dale Sears and the Misses Clara Pershing and Verna Sears visited Eli and Pleasie Cunningham Sunday. Miss Lola Miller visited Miss Zella Miller. Leah Sears of Beford visited Verna Sears late last week. Will Mitchell of Indianapolis visited her parents J W Richardson and relatives here. Julia Pershing spent Sunday with Bertha Overton. Arthur Phipps and Phoebe Miller passed through Sunday. Ed Hindman Mollie Bostic and daughter Lucile returned home after visiting relatives. Edna and Lola Ramsey spent Sunday in Odon. Bertha and Amy Overton visited Clara and Julia Pershing.
A judge in Frankfort declared toninca a malt liquor and fined Bert Johns of Colfax $50 plus costs for selling it without a liquor license. The decision hinges on malt liquor being intoxicating under state law, even if not proven intoxicating. The case, tied to Indianapolis brewer supply, will be appealed. The report also notes Garnet Wbama recovering from a stomach ailment.
Weak eyes may grow weaker without help. A systematic eye examination selects glasses that bring high comfort, making reading or sewing enjoyable. If you need our services you can't come too soon from Keck the Jeweler and Optician.
Matters are rapidly arranged for the Old Settlers gathering on August 13 14 and 15 with new features and three distinct days of entertainment. D M Iowan president of the Old Settlers Association met John D Alexander Indiana G A R head to discuss a District Soldiers Reunion likely on August 10. The second day August 14 will be distinctly Old Settlers and the third day remains undecided.
Mrs H C Clinton shows moderate improvement amid a townwide social ledger. Ezra Lualien and sister Elva visit Miss Susie and Miss Mary Humerickhouse. Miss Ethel Lamb visits Misa Sula Collins. Ice cream supper planned at Eaglesville for M E church. Win Weathers and wife from Newberry visit Wm Pettit family. Mart Anthis seen in the locality. Mrs OD W Resler and daughter Julia visit Mrs J D Hackler at Raglesville. Mrs Ed Stuffie visits sister Acoma Lamb. Freedly Cunningham and Joe Clapp attend Sunday School. Amy Overton visits Hattie Stay Raglesville. Curtis Overton and wife on Monday afternoon.
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