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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
2
Madison Township announces John Sommers of Odon as its candidate for Assessor. The filing reflects local electoral steps with Sommers seeking to serve in township governance.
Sullivan County is now entirely dry as of midnight, ending with the closing of the last saloon. Only one town saloon remains in Jackson Hill No. 4 owned by Thomas Pougherty, closing May 31. Despite pour volumes before shutdown, the dry shift reduced disturbances and kept liquor sales minimal.
Ir and Mrs. Charley Blough spent Saturday night at L James Herron's. James Baile of Marsh Valley visited his brother E Baile of this place Sunday. Mr and Mrs John York of Odon spent Sunday with D W Osborn and family. James Burris and wife of Baglesville visited at Midgar Ward's Sunday. Miss Gladys Connell visits grandparents Mr and Mrs J By Phipps of Farlen this week. Miss Ruth Carpenter and Miss Ada Howard spent Sunday with Miss Mae Baile. Mr and Mrs Sherrie Howard visited at James Herron's Sunday. Repry Connell and sons Sven and Ray returned home Monday evening from Washington.
Trustee Wm Sims announces weekly office hours in Madison township to handle township business and related duties, inviting all interested parties to meet him at the office or about town each Friday.
Oca Ray McCord and others visited Elnora Epsom and Washington this week. Birth announced for Mrs Ona Summerville’s baby boy. Ongoing calls to settle 30 day accounts by May 15. Local residents and visiting relatives from Illinois Indiana and Ohio noted with various excursions and errands.
Will you entrust your optical work to us We offer up to date optical science and skilled fitting We provide comfortable nose glasses and firm adjustments We are at your service for eye care and lens fitting Keck the Jeweler and Optician.
The C W B M group holds a regular meeting at the Christian Church on Wednesday May 13 at 7 15 p m. Pastor duties include prayer scripture lesson and songs. Talks cover Industrial Missions by Mrs N F Barkley and Mrs Jos Callahan with Mrs C N McNeely recounting Pundita Ramabai life. Leader Mrs A C Helm.
A group from the Vincennes district M E B church will hold sessions in the Elnora opera house starting at 9 30 a m today. Members from nearby societies will attend and participate. The Odon Society plans a talk on How Not to Have a Missionary Meeting at 2 00 p m. Dinner will be served at the hall.
J W and W B Whitlock secured the Tuesday night contract to build the initial batch of concrete street and alley crossings. Their bid stood at 149 cents per square dot. The second batch’s contract will be let next Monday night.
Farmers in the Bottom fear flood damage surpassing last year’s hailloss of about two hundred thousand dollars. West Fork White River near Maysville and Plainville rises, spreading over low bottoms and marsh lands. Farmers report continued rain and fear crop harm if high water persists into a hot sun.
HT B Flick reports cold weather did not greatly injure Indiana fruit. Cherries and strawberries were hit hardest, but statewide reports indicate a fair crop. Prospects for a good fruit year are generally favorable, despite recent frosts followed by cloudy rain reducing damage.
Sunday school at 7:20 a.m. with morning services at 7:16 p.m. W M A meets at 10:30, junior at 2:00 p.m. W P C at 6:15. Pastor W E Snyder invites all. Missionary institute Monday evening and Tuesday.
Morning and evening preaching announced with topics The House of Obedeon and Going to Europe. Baptism at the close of the evening service. Sunday School at 9 30 a m Junior Missionary Society LE 2 00 p m Endeavor 7 15 Thursday evening. Teachers training Monday evening 7 15. Pastor H A Turney invites all to attend.
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