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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
2
Obscure OCR text shows a small town publication from Odon Indiana with post office notices. It lists subscription rates payable in advance, office and residence telephone numbers, advertising rates on application, and notices about entertainments and condolences. Editor Dean M Inman comments on legal trials versus editorial insight.
It is reported that a new act eliminates the old poll tax exemption, requiring every legal voter to pay. The May 5 meeting at the U B Church included devotions by Mary Wirklepleck and OU Study by Harve Ward, with a branch report by Media Ward and a talk titled A cry from Africa by Hazel Mhino.
Temperance group at Elmora plans to file a remonstrance against saloon licenses with about 13 names in opposition. Filing deadline today. Elmora township voters numbered 563 last election, majority 282. Page notes confidence despite possible withdrawals.
A light plant reports installation of a new engine to improve service. It urges customers to place orders for additional light and warns that past due bills may lead to disconnection after regular collection nights.
A Tuesday evening gathering at the M E parsonage on West Main featured about four score members and friends of the church. They brought good things to eat and offered warm thanks to Rev Mr and Mrs Lowther. An hour and a half of talks, songs, and personal greetings followed, ending with widespread approval from town and surrounding community.
Local residents travel to Washington and Bedford while others host visitors here. Many names are listed among movements, visits, and weekend activities. Community announcements include church and school updates, shop notices, and upcoming events such as a fire department meeting and a Children’s Day observance.
Southern Sugarland BK Towey from Cornettsville visited Monday. Pete Daily of Montgomery came Wednesday on business. Mr and Mrs A M Perkins were in Montgomery Thursday. A J Biddinger from Washington was here Monday. Chester Perkins of Bogard township passed Saturday. Dr V A Holder of Washington made a professional trip here Monday. Mr and Mrs Richard McDonald and Misses Lula and Ethel Tyffe were at Washington Sunday. Jessie Banta Thomas Keith Joe Feagans and Misses Cletis Catshall Libbie Feagans and Minnie Jones attended church at Bethany Sunday night. The little son of Mr and Mrs Edward Mode has pneumonia.
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