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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
3
Bedford area notes list visits and local events
P M Hassell of Bedford plans a festival at the Moe church. Indianapolis visitor JW Heosles eyes a tax. Residents visited Terre Haute relatives Monday. Music performances include violins at Withar's, and trips to Bedford. Several locals travel for family events and church services.
Green County Sheriff Dies by Own Hand in Bloomfield Farm Incident
Green County Sheriff John C Huffman, formerly in office since January 1, 2004, shot himself near his four mile south Bloomfield farm after weeks of brooding over debt. His body was found by a Bloomfield man in an old unused house, with family strain and intended payments noted before his death. He leaves a wife and six children. his father Fred Vassler was a prominent farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C Huffman
Green County
Huffman
Bloomfield
Hera
Ward
Albert McLaughho
Hudinapn
Trig
Hutlman
Aindaw
Fred Vassler
Hutlmap
Chistieiatty
Local Postcard Notes From Town Life Amid Sickness and Visits
The town records residents on sick lists and others visiting families. Names include Jann White Jolo Sims Rae Riney and more. People travel to work attend dances and visit relatives while local businesses and advertisers plan weekly ad copy and graduation arrangements.
Revival Services Spark New Interest in Odin
Rev. George K. L. Little and wife opened revival services at the U B church in Odin last Monday. Little, once known as the boy preacher, brings years of experience and full gospel preaching. Crowds grow each evening with parts of his work displayed on canvas and Mrs Little assisting. A large religious awakening is expected before the meetings end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. L. Little
U. B
Mr Little
Odin
Powers Murry Powers National Defense Fund in Washington
James Moore of Barboursville Kentucky leads a defense fund in Washington to appeal Caleb Powers death sentence for the Goebel murder. Powers has been tried three times by Democratic juries, remained imprisoned since arrest, and awaits U S Supreme Court review. Support pours in from Republicans and sympathy spreads nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Wm. Goebel
Washington
James Moore
Barboursvile
Powers
Goebel
Alpine Electric Railway to Reach Highest European Elevation
An electric railway planned for the Alps will become Europe’s highest line when finished. It will climb nearly three quarters of a mile, cross steep ascents, and use electrified cables. Passengers will ride in luxurious cars with enclosed seating and fans to ensure comfort during the ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Roarior
Alps
Niles
Ube
Rey
Iran
Eeeetrie Corres
Theo
Naturalist Intercepts Rail Nesting in Irvine
A naturalist in Irvine tried to photograph a rail on its nest. He moved within two feet of the nest with a camera but a female rail rose, covered herself with soft fibers, and flew off the nest. She returned and the bird settled again as the photographer hurried for another shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvine
Fcarlesasty
Levan
Mrs Shields Dead After Long Illness in Oklahoma
Mrs Laura Belle Shields died at her West El Nora street home Tuesday night at 10 o clock after a long illness from consumption. Born August 28 1864 she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Clinton. She joined the Friendship Baptist Church in 1884 and later married Jacob B Shields on September 21 1883. She leaves a son two sisters a father and mother and many relatives. Funeral services were held Thursday evening at the Christian church conducted by Fat C A Buchanan with burial at Hilbeoustery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Belle Shields
J. B. Shields
West Elnora Street
Shields
Wm.Clinton
Baptist Church
Friendship
Jane Kotchem
Pros. Naent
The
Christian Church
Fat C. A. Buchanan
Wal
Hilbeoustery
King's Herald Bank Offering Service Program
The King's Herald of the M. E. church will host its annual bank offering service Sunday April 15 at 730 PM. The program lists Song Prayer Scripture Reading Mission Band at Averageville and a motion song and exercise. A collection table includes Lucile McCoy Hazel Webster and others in missionary music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Herald of the
M. E. Church
Mission Band
Averageville
Object Bank
American Ancestral Homes Appeal to New Millionaires
American millionaires in Europe return to ancestral homes amid royal receptions but often drift back toward New York, investing in electric lights and modern amenities at English estates while seeking the comforts of home. The trend shows Americans preferring domestic ancestral residences near major cities, avoiding rigid aristocratic life abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Philadelphia
Arcesical
Tea Ile & Pioneer Exisenie
Doug
Farafrs
Ceet Pee
Rene Warten
Iran
May Co to the Philippine Islands
Dowman, a substitute clerk at the Washington post office, passed an examination as a teacher for the Philippine Islands. He took the exam in Evansville and learned of his success on Tuesday, and may accept a position there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra Dowman
Washington Post Office
Philippine Islands
Evansville
Lanterns Dwindle in Modern Railroading
The New York Herald notes passenger conductors once prized lanterns as a symbol of status and skill. Illumination improvements and stricter lighting reduced demand for lanterns though conductors still carry them on trains. Historic displays of costume lanterns once featured at association meetings now fade from routine use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Condctul 3
The Real Land of Peanuts in Senegal Africa
Fragmentary article discusses peanuts in Senegal with scattered facts about production and international trade. It mentions Senegambia, France and the Netherlands in relation to peanut markets, and hints at cultural notes and geography, though details are obscured by garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senerral
Africa
Senegal
Poiana
Cd Wacadenis Dipites
Comtectuan
Benesitl
Arabia
Bame
Polite Dis Missal Over Polite Language in Bank Case
An old court decision affirms a dismissal despite polite wording in a bank staff notice. The clerk sued the bank. the court ruled the letter still constituted dismissal, upholding the lower court and noting word choice did not change the action.
Piles Relief Promised by Home Remedy Samples
Sample mailed free for piles offers relief with Humphreys Witch Hazel suggested to cure external or internal hemorrhoids including bleeding itching and fissures. Three shillings and fifty cents to one dollar advertised with a Cincinnati message from Wilkes and John in New York.
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Humphreys
Cor
Wilkes
John New York
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