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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
4
A prayer asks for blessing on a bean supper minstrel show and whist club fundraiser in the town. The speaker seeks divine help to organize events, gather contributions, and support church work while noting personal duties and family responsibilities.
Cornettsville reports Jacob Cornett went to Washington on Tuesday. Charles Osman of Oklahoma visiting relatives in the locality returned home. Arthur Chandler and John Sparks with wives were in Washington Saturday. Mr and Mrs Jess Goshorn and family were here Sunday from Washington. Robert Kester and family were in Laipville Monday. Charles Bush was at Epsom Thursday. Mrs Clara Ferguson and daughter Emma of Plainville were here Monday.
Army worm invasion reported in Knox County attacking meadows and corn. Significant damage already noted with thousands of dollars in losses. Old newspapers advertised for sale at the office.
A western town writer proposes a smart advertising plan using back of letterhead descriptions to boost population. If fifty citizens print town details on 50 000 letters yearly, inquiries and growth could follow, potentially attracting a factory or school and new residents. The author offers to prepare the copy and printing.
A reflective essay urges kindness to mothers and others, contrasts simple domestic joys with pursuit of luxury, and links happiness to acts of benevolence. It quotes Hawthorne and Bryant to celebrate spring, nature's healing power, and the social good of making others happy through gentle acts.
The piece presents moral reflections on immortality, quoting biblical verses about eternal life. It compares spring’s revival to spiritual renewal and urges the new year to begin with springtime energy and rebirth.
M E Sebree, superintendent of the Southern Indiana Railroad, returns from Chicago with orders to overhaul steam shovels and equipment. He plans to begin Chicago extension work once orders arrive. After February 1908 financial reverses halted progress, with traffic only north to Humrick Illinois. Completion to the Vermillion River will require 30 000 wards of dirt and about 90 days after orders. Six crews expected. south end to be done by railroad employees and north by a construction company.
Bold by Henderson and Gilliat at 25e per can promotes a liquid veneer system to refresh antique and worn furniture and achieve a fresh finish with minimal effort.
Trust notice directs all parties with business to meet Hiram Sims trustee at the post office in Ragleaville every Saturday. The notice asserts the trustee will hold weekly office hours for public access and business.
timetable effective February 24 1907 lists daily trains on northbound and southbound routes between Seymour Bedford Odon Linton Jasonville Terre Haute and other stations. It shows departure and arrival times for each stop with notes on final destinations and agent contact H P Radley Grand Central Station.
Trustee announces weekly availability for Madison township matters. The trustee will be at the office or about town on Fridays to attend township business and meet with interested parties.
It will pay you to see me before having your dental work done. All work fully guaranteed. Teeth extracted without pain. DR. C. D. CLEMMER.
Local anecdotes recount ABE MARTIN and Migs Fawn Lippincut roaming Morgantown yarning about a missing money in home stockins. A land sale chatter and chicken-raising plans spark laughs among friends. Miss Jane Fluhart dies after years-long marriage hopes. Dr Mopps asks Pinky Kerr about age. response mentions Tilden.
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