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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
7
The Creamery started Saturday and shows strong early patronage. Community leaders urge stockholders to act, discourage outside naysayers, and push farmers to invest in cows to reach profitability. Envisioned as a town uplift, the piece condemns local knocker and calls for united effort to ensure success.
The text argues the president faces accusations of bad faith by presenting a stark black and white account to the nation. It compares Cleveland and Lincoln in how they appeal to the masses, seeking public trust beyond politicians, while acknowledging a president may err or change his mind.
Oats and grass need rain as farmers plant corn this week. Paris Laughlin returns to his farm from Odon while W W Ketchem heads to Wisconsin for summer. Measles send Grace Ketchem and Edna McCarter home from Danville. Local visits abound with residents from Odon and Epsom attending sales, visiting kin, or moving homes. Several events include log rolling at Toons and a Williams sale near Barns City with multiple neighbors noted.
A brief civic note celebrates perceived political acumen as a remedy to current strife. It frames upcoming developments as securing success for a key figure and exposing rivals. The item reflects editorials on leadership and public opinion without detailing events or names.
Alfred David Gaither infant son of Alfred D. and Laura Gaither was born August 24 1905 in Greenville Floyd County Indiana and died May 14 1906 aged eight months and twenty days His mother died January 23 1906 He lived with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs A C Helm at their home until funeral services at the residence and burial at Walnut Hill on Wednesday
Mrs Julia Crooke has about fifty hats remaining from her sale and will give away these hats with a piece of ribbon to each purchaser next Monday.
We thank friends and neighbors who kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our little son and nephew. Mr. A. C. Gaither.
Walker of Evansville won the running broad jump with 18 feet 1 inch. Gill of Linton finished second in the event.
Assessor James H. Callahan reports Madison Township and Odon property values with a breakdown of land, improvements, additional improvements, personal property, lots, and polls. Totals show grand value figures and a net change of increase of 44 915.
Elnora residents and visitors are noted with several trips and visits including W. E Laughlin to Worthington and J E Pershing to Washington. The Elnora and Elmore Township commencement is set for Thursday night May 31. A citizens committee led by J F Danner H H Beever and G W Myers was formed Tuesday to discuss shafts with Davies County Coal and Mining Company for new coal fields.
J B Flinn and W H Myers made a business trip to Loogootee Saturday. Richard Doyle ex trustee of Bear Center was in Loogootee Saturday. Hayder Osborn and family visited A W Stuckey near Raglesville Sunday. J L Cunningham bought a new organ. Many from South Van Buren attended Alma Gates funeral at St Marys Barr Twp. Art Critchlow and wife visited near Bagileaville Sunday afternoon. A cool dry week slowed strawberry growth and may shorten harvest. many farmers are short of planting corn. W H Smiley near Center sold a fine Durham calf at Loogootee Saturday. M O Pate Democratic nominee for county assessor near Raglesville traveled to Loogootee Saturday. B D Smiley and wife of Odon spent Sunday at J L Cunningham’s near Raglesville. Michael Down of east Van Buren stayed a few days. details unclear.
The item lists residents and visitors including Smith Jacman Lost River township John Richmond West Union Loreta Eaton Odon Mrs F B Garrett from Scotland and others. It notes an ice cream festival at the Christian church on May 30 to benefit the church and previews a Sunday basketball game at Concert Park featuring the Reds against the Pizleys of Terre Haute with a two oclock kickoff and claims it will be the best game of the season.
An incident occurred Tuesday evening between George D. Abraham and George M. Critchlow over political talk. At their request a sworn affidavit by O. M. Pesebing was filed, though the details remain vague and the matter prompts comment due to the prominence of those involved.
Frightening mid air feats headline a lavish touring circus bill with Bareback Somersaults by Crrin Hollis Sevin Smilletta aerial acts Nettie Hollis and Don the prize ring horse Walter Ashburn’s elephant troupe Ardello European acrobats six members and Commodore the walking tight rope mouse also boasting an in tent electric light plant for night viewing No gambling allowed on Sun Bros shows.
A host of rappy mirth provoking jesters and pantomimists perform in the Grand Picturesque Street Parade at 12 o'clock. Two performances are scheduled, in the afternoon and at 2 PM and 8 PM with doors opening an hour earlier.
The Commissioner in Zachariah T. Garten et al v Austin S. Waggener et al will offer at public sale on Monday June 1 1908 at 10 o clock a m the following parcels in section 31 township 5 north range 5 west Daviess County Indiana totaling 217.08 acres more or less The contract divides one third cash and the balance in six and twelve month instalments with six percent interest and a mortgage to secure notes The sale is confirmed by the court and the deed is executed under court approval James W. Ogdon Commissioner.
Trustee announces weekly availability to handle township matters. The speaker will be at the trustee office or about town each Friday to attend to township business and meet interested parties.
Chicago wholesale and mail order house seeks an assistant manager male or female for this county and adjoining territory. Salary twenty dollars plus weekly expenses paid, expense money advanced. Work pleasant and permanent. No investment or experience required. Apply COOPER & CO 482 Lake Street Chicago Ul 7 14.
Fragmentary OCR text references multiple numbers and place names. The readable portion notes a list of items or classifications with ordinal identifiers and locations. No complete events or clear actions are discernible for a full summary.
Van Buren township announces that Hiram Sims trustee will be in his office at the Eaglesville post office every Saturday to conduct business with any persons having affairs with the township.
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