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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
2
Advertising rates are set by subscription and advance payment terms with weekly deadlines. The column urges prompt contracting for Fourth of July printing and praises reliable local merchants while listing numerous society notes, weddings, illnesses, travel, and community events from Odon and surrounding towns.
The creamery report notes a steady rise in patronage and more cows bought by stockholders. An additional carload of Jerseys will be shipped to Odon around May 21 as part of ongoing growth, with weights listed for multiple cows indicating continued expansion.
At the Town Board meeting Dr. T. B. Rankin was appointed to fill the School Board seat vacated when C. A. Pickett’s term ends in August. An election is set for June 23 to vote on a $5000 addition to the school. Opponents argue a separate school may be built instead.
Farlen items report pine growing weather and social visits. Mr. Rait Walla and Ernest Walls say they have finished sheep shearing for the season. Rev. J. M. Indian visited John Ice on Sunday night. Hirvey Walls and wife and infant Clarence visited J. H. Walls over the weekend. An employment notice seeks an active agent for a long established health and accident company offering two to three year terms.
Our subscribers will receive sample copies and patrons are urged to read the Three Offers on the last page. The publisher aims to begin a colored supplement soon, summing up a broader experiment in local journalism and seeking reader support for its continuance.
The apple crop is reported the best in years and oats benefited from recent rains. Local residents A. D. and J. B. Stotts visited Scotland. James Bechtel and family from Terre Haute spent time with A. D. Bechtel. Community members Uncle Tom Sharpless, Charles Jamerson, D.O. Williams, John Anderson, David Bricker, and Mrs. John Stotts were seen visiting relatives and attending events. Missee Anda and Della Laughlin returned from Danville after schooling. EA Hubbard and daughters Mellie and Lutile with BR. D. Strotts attended Lowry Storms' meeting.
The ladies host a Missionary Tea at the home of Mrs Walter on June 13 with a scripture lesson and program including Abraham Sun Prager and Mrs Walter Garten. Activities feature Portland Chinese Mission, Mrs Bert Crooke, and representative Bern Neeriemer. All ladies invited. led by Lillie Neeriemer.
Tickets go on sale June 11 12 and 3 for June 13 to 17 events with return by June 23. One fare plus 25 cents for round trip. Summer Tourists tickets valid June 1 to Sept 30 with 30 day return and possible 90 day extension on paid difference. Exhibitions include Gaskill Carnival June 11 to 16 with one and one third fare round trip.
Mr and Mrs George Qsman of Epgom passed through Saturday. John Peek of Bethal and Miss Lou Peek of Washington visited John Gamble and family Sunday. Montgomery was here Friday. D C Morgan of Washington is painting John McAdams house this week. T Banta and family visited friends at Montgomery Sunday. Mrs Emma Skeels of Washington was here Thursday.
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