Indiana Shippers Bet on Broad Freight Rate Cuts
Indianapolis May 25 A push to file petitions with the Indiana Railroad Commission seeks sweeping reductions in local freight rates across the state. The law creating the commission is credited with aiding shippers and promising widespread relief by year end. Judge Anderson’s ruling upholds the commission over Vandalia Railroad, allowing lower rates to take effect. Shippers and firms like Schou & Company vie to ensure fairer, broader rate reforms benefiting commerce and travelers.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Railroad Commission
Indiana
Indiana Shippers
Anderson
Vandalia Railroad
Railroad Commission
Sehnall & Company
Schou] & Company
Ef Isagt
QEJ
Pblic
Commission
Citizens Show Appreciation For Odon Fire Department
Citizens of Odon collected a purse to thank the firefighters who saved property during a Thursday night blaze. W C Garten led the effort with donations from local business owners and residents, including amounts from W J Danner, A Jolliff & Co, Barkley & Quariton, and others totaling several dollars.
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Odon
W.C. Garten
Aaron Jolliff
Roperty
Power House Whistle Protocol Proposal Cited
The Stenographer reports The Boss desires 209 men while one-at-a-time work is accepted. An engineer at the Power House is urged to be notified two hours before a fire to blow the whistle calmly and avoid excitement.
Liquor Fight Intensifies in Midland Between Prohibition Clergy
In Midland Indiana a temperance clash erupts as the temperance league challenges all liquor license applicants and watches remaining saloons. Affidavits allege illegal sales and leaders Isaiah Taylor and Goodrich face threats from an anonymous letter. Federal authorities investigate the writer’s identity.
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The
Temperance League
Temperance
Filbert
Isaiah Taylor
Goodrich
Midland
Anti-Saloon League
Ind
Taylor
Tom
Oscar
Christian Church Services and Memorial Exercise
Sunday school at 9 30 a m Morning service adjourned for memorial exercise Junior C E at 2 00 Preaching at 7 30 Subject On Two Occasions Jesus Mar veled Y P S C E at 7 30 Thursday A cordial invitation to all the services H A Turney Pastor
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C. E
Jesus
Y.P.S.C.E
Keck the Jeweler and Optician Watch Ad on Main St
A vintage retail notice invites customers to explore value watches at Keck the Jeweler and Optician on Main Street. The ad promises exceptional watch values and cheeky persuasion to visit and compare prices.
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Main St
Smiley Retires. Garber Buys Hardware Stock
B D Smiley sells his hardware stock to Christian Garber a wealthy farmer near Kokomo. Garber will not run the business daily. A W Caughey remains manager. The clerical staff stays. a bookkeeper may be added. Smiley will handle collections this summer. plans may include California travel next winter.
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B.D. Smiley
Christian Garber
Kokomo
Ex-Catholic Monk Rev Delaney Lectures On Vatican Frailties
An ex monk from Indianapolis Rev Delaney lectured at the U B church on Monday night outlining weaknesses of the Roman Catholic church. He spoke to women Tuesday afternoon and to men at night. Once a Rome monastery member his inside information draws mixed public judgment but Protestant leaders praise his character and say he will return soon.
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W. J. Delaney
Indianapolis
U. B
Delaney
Bank Report The First National Bank Odon Indiana May 1907
Bank report lists resources including Loans 6413834, U S Bonds 125000, notes of other banks 890, notes 609, and legal tender 609. Total assets and liabilities show capital 25000, surplus 4250, deposits 19225 with official certification by cashier Walter C Garten and notary James A McCoy sworn May 2 1907.
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First National Bank
Odon
Indiana
U.S
Apt
National Bank
Iaciarta
County of Daviess
Ss. I
Walter C, Garten
Isbell to Begin Interurban Line Work From Here
W M Isbell of New York visited this week to inspect the interurban route to Washington. He will supervise construction planning and determine machinery needs. Grading may start before fall with the initial segment between Odon and Washington. Gabel and Isbell will review the full route to size up equipment requirements.
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W. M. Isbell
New York
Washington
Epsom Church to Be Dedicated June 2 1907
Epsom will dedicate its new M E church on June 2 1907 with Rev G C E Asbury presiding elder delivering the dedicating sermon at 1030 am. A week of services precedes the dedication with visiting pastors J W Baker C A Ward C C Lowther Denbo Gideon Heaverridge to preach nightly. Public invited. J A L Shrover, Pastor.
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M.E
Epsom
GC. E. Asbury
Vincennee
J. W. Baker
Ph. D
Washington
C. A. Ward
C. C. Lowther
Odon
Denbo
Eaglesville
Gideon, Heaverridge
Cornettsville
Deck's Paintess Peanut Candy Sold in Elnora
W. L. Deck makes and sells Paintess Peanut Candy in Elnora. Locals urged to try a sack when visiting Elnora and possibly develop a habit.
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W. L. Deck
Elnora
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WC. Garten
W. J. Danner
Dean M. Inman
A. Jolliff & Co
W.S. Haig
T. Montgomery
W. EB. Holgin
Eeanwen
Ean
Mollie F. Dicks
H. Taylor Herndon
Eevedees
Charlie Freeman
Etta Bunch
R. PF. Myers
Perance
State
Fem
Jasonville
Christian Church Services
H. A. Turney
Keck
Journal
Bobbs Merrill
Bank Report
Total
Ana Pellb
James A. McCoy
J. AL. Shrover
Henderson & Gilliatt
Jolliff & Co
Jolliff & Company
Rolls
Paul
W. L. Stoy
Odon, Ind
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