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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
3
Mrs. J. D. Hackler is near death after long illness and Mrs. Janes Trueblood lies at the point of death near Center. Grover Swayze suffers flux, D. B. Wadsworth sinks a coal shaft east of town, and many locals visit relatives over the weekend.
Bertha L. Messick sues the town of Oden for 10000 claiming injuries from a February fall on a defective sidewalk. Attorneys Gardiner Tharp Gardiner and Ogden Inman represent the plaintiff. the town plans to hire counsel. Citizens urge the town board to push the case to a final resolution. Stoy Sells Farm.
County Auditor Nugent received a state school fund check for 19 976 70 and distributed it to the county’s corporations and townships. Apportionment covers common school fund congressional local tuition and liquor license funds with figures comparing current and prior allocations.
The editor invites signed contributions on local and national issues under The People s Forum. Articles may be withheld from publication if desired. real names remain confidential unless author authorizes disclosure. Entries may be published later after due consideration.
A reader explains that the Greek root aionion yields both everlasting and eternal in scripture. The note cites Matthew 25 46 and related verses to argue the terms are the same word used synonymously by Jesus and writers, urging adherence to righteous conduct.
John R. Walsh contends the Southern Indiana Railway complex is not in danger of financial collapse despite a Greene County Indiana circuit court receivership proceeding over alleged back taxes. The case, initiated by County Treasurer Thomas Shirts and later postponed to July 28, involves taxes due across counties and potential payment arrangements with penalties.
Contractors won bid for seven miles of gravel roads at 321565 dollars with four miles in Madison township and three in Odon. Bonds will be sold, transcript prepared, and bonds printed before construction begins. Country roads prioritized for immediate use. city streets delayed to spring unless a fall window opens. Local bidders expected.
C Guthrie repairs gravel roads locally. A masquerade social was held at Alf Howards Saturday night. Miss Eva Connell visits grandparents J B Phipps and wife of Farlen this week. John Kirk traveled Sunday to seek work in stone quarries. Mrs Ethel Clark of Greene county visited her parents Tuesday.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday school at 9 30, preaching at 10 99, special music, Jr League at 1 30, and preaching at 7 30 pm. Young people invited to Sunday night topics. Prayer meeting Thursday, League Friday. Pastor C C Lowther.
Morning and evening worship announced with 10 30 o clock and 7 30 topics. Sunday School at 9 30 with Junior C. BE. at 2 p m P S C E Thursday evening. Teacher's training class Monday night. H A Turney, Pastor.
Sunday School at 9 30 Junior class at 2 00 U P C U at 6 30 Preaching at 7 30 outdoor service if weather permits Prayer meeting Wednesday Choir practice Thursday Quarterly meeting at Pleasant Hill Saturday July 25 at 2 00 p m followed by preaching Saturday evening Sunday morning and evening by the presiding elder Pastor W E Soyder
The Chataqua of Christian Church will hold its 31 day national assemblage at Bethany Park near Indianapolis starting tomorrow. The 25th association meeting draws delegates from almost every state and international visitors. Scheduled July events include Ministerial Association convention, Missionary Work, Sunday School and Christian Endeavor Societies, followed by the National Evangelistic and Teachers Training Institute with about 10000 attendees. Odon participants expected.
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