Roosevelt on First Ballot 72 Votes Loom Large
A Washington dispatch notes Roosevelt is set to be presented at the Republican convention with at least 72 first ballot votes. Taft allies fear Roosevelt’s nomination chances as he gains momentum while many delegates are instructed for Taft or Roosevelt allies. Total tallies suggest Roosevelt plus instructed delegates could reach 328 once contested delegates are counted.
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Taft
Kentucky
Connecticut
Texas
California
Utah
Vpu
Daft
Theodore Skoosevelt
Roosevelt
Lightning and Wire Fences Protect Livestock in Thunderstorms
A noted lightning rod maker argues that bare wire fences fail to ground electricity and kill cattle. He proposes a ground wire on every fifth post, requiring about half a day to install for a 160 acre pasture. Telegraph lines already use such a system, reducing lightning damage. he notes telephone companies lack awareness of its benefits.
Whom honor is due George D Abraham retires postmaster Odon
The village newspaper lauds George D. Abraham upon retirement as Odon postmaster noting his thirty year leadership tripled office receipts and secured rural routes. It portrays him as energetic open to politics yet unselfish patriotic, a key builder of Odon and Madison township through persistent service.
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George D. Abraham
Odon
Madison Township
Mr. Abraham
George Dallas Abraham
Odon Marine George A Pettit Dies in Colorado
The body of George A Pettit a United States marine 23 son of James M Pettit of near Odon arrived home from New Fort Lyons Colorado where he died after a year long illness of consumption while awaiting discharge from the marines His funeral was conducted by Rev C C Lowther at Good Hope church with burial at Walnut Hill cemetery
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George A. Pettit
United States
New Fort Lyons
Colorado
Odon
Pettit
James M. Pettit
Philippines
New Lyons Fort
C. C. Lowther
Good Hope Church
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Nearly 10 000 School Children in Daviess County
County Superintendent Burris reports 9 410 children of school age in Daviess county with detailed by township counts for Washington Veale and other townships. White males and females total 4 917 and 4 405 respectively, with colored pupils 41 and 47. The county totals 9 410. Journal ads promote eyeglass fitting by Keck the Jeweler and Optician and a wallpaper drug company reference.
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Washington
Daviess County
Restaurant Sold On Main Street In Odon
The Main street restaurant owned by Cunningham and Dobbins was sold to Catron Bros of Bloomfield. The new proprietors took charge on Tuesday with Dobbins and Cunningham likely remaining in Odon.
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Cunningham & Dobbins
Catron Bros
Bloomfield
Tuedsay
Mr. Dobbins
Cunningham
Odon
Memorial Day Memorial Services Planned by G A R Post
The local G A R Post outlines Memorial Day observances on Memorial Sunday May 24 at 10:00 AM gathering at the G A R Hall and a Sunday sermon at the Christian church by Rev H A Turney. On May 30 at 8:30 AM soldiers will march to Walnut Hill Cemetery to place graves, then to Good Hope church for an address by Rev W E Spider with choir music. Afternoon events include a 1:30 PM hall gathering, parade on Spring Street led by the S I Band, Holy Day services at Odor Cemetery, and memorial addresses at the church by Rev A W Arford with an Odor chorus. Businessmen asked to close 2 00 to 4 00 PM.
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Grand Army of the Republic
United States
G. A. R. Hall
Tery
Good Hope Church
W. E. Spider
Good Hope Choir
Odor Cemetery
M He.church
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