Powder mill near Coalmont in Sullivan county looms large
A vast United States Powder company plant sits about one mile from Coalmont spanning 160 acres with over twenty buildings and a daily capacity exceeding 1 000 kegs of powder. President Job Freeman of Linton oversees a 40 worker operation noted for safety precautions and neighborhood proximity.
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Sullivan County
Coalmont
United States Powder Company
Job Freeman
Linton
Cement Roofs Replace Wood in Building and Roofing Trends
Cement is increasingly used to replace wood in sidewalks foundations and roofs. Cement shingles, nearly as light as wood and nearly indestructible, are reinforced with metal skeletons and hooks for nailing. The material is durable and grows harder with weather exposure.
Plainville Bank Plans New 20 by 40 Foot Building
Plainville directors organize a committee to oversee construction of a brick bank building measuring twenty by forty feet for the new institution. Journal ads promise results.
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Plainville Bank
Erecta Bank
Red Painted Gas Cans Law Aimed at Public Safety
The November 1 law requires gasoline cans to be vermillion red with the contents name stenciled. It applies to retailers and individuals who keep gasoline naphtha or benzine for use and bans delivery or storage in unmarked containers. The rule covers cans casks barrels and any packaging used to supply gas to consumers.
The Youths Companion Christmas Gift Offer and News
The Youths Companion invites readers to send 1.75 for a yearly subscription plus a Four-Leaf Hanging Calendar for 1908. It positions the paper as a universal gift, a home staple with health and prosperity themes, and offers free 1908 volume details with sample copies from 144 Berkeley Street Boston. Advances in Terre Haute Star and local bidding and bond laws noted.
Farmers Institute Meeting Aimed at Odon
Farmers in the county are invited to Danner's Opera House tomorrow at 2 PM to discuss an Odon Institute. The event is scheduled for December 17 and 18. Strong attendance is urged to ensure an engaging program.
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Farmers Institute
Odon
Danner’s
Notice to unpaid dog tax payers
All persons who have not paid their dog tax must settle at once. Wa Sims, Truster.
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Huntington
Ready to Drill for Oil by Odon Prospecting Co
The Odon Prospecting Company plans to drill oil near Stoy switch two miles east of Odon after delays due to supply problems. First well aims to start early next week with casing ready. The company, incorporated with 50000 capital, reports rapid stock sales and extensive land leases in southern Indiana. Officers include J. P. McGee Tuscola and Geo. J. Singer Sandborn with several local directors.
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Odon
Stoy Switch
Indiana
J. P. McGee
Tuscola, His
Geo. J. Singer
Sandborn
Lowry Cooper
Noah Webster
D. W. Hayes
J. A. McCoy
H.H. Crooke
J.M. Winklepleck
Linton Enforces Liquor Hours In Closed Town Pact
Linton long known for Sunday leisure and open saloons saw ministers push liquor law enforcement. County officials backed action, twenty four of twenty six saloon owners agreed to legal hours and offered a $25 reward for evidence of violators. Since the pact three months ago no arrests have occurred.
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Indiana
Linton
Eye troubles eased by proper glasses at Reck the Jeweler
Eye tiredness and frequent headaches from long reading are common signs of eye trouble. Our methods address these symptoms with proper glasses that relieve the discomfort. See Reck the Jeweler and Optician today for your eye needs.
Death of Bertha May Alishouse at age 1
Little Bertha May Alishouse, twin daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Alishouse of near Odon, died Monday at 9 30 after a five week illness. She was one year five months and thirteen days old. Enrolled on August 7 on the cradle roll of the M church. Survived by parents and twin brother Marshall Ray. Funeral at home Tuesday with Rev C C Lowther officiating. Burial at Walnut Hill cemetery.
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Little Bertha May Alishouse
Chas. H. Alishouse
Odon
M. #. church
Winter Tourist Rates to Texas and Southwest States
Winter tourist rates effective November 5 1907 offered by Southern Indiana By. Co. for travel to Texas Mexico New Mexico and Arkansas.
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Southern
Indiana
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Cain
Fontanet
United States
Pany
Pontanet
The
Greene, Sullivan
Clay Counties
Odon and
Elnora Pike
Berkeley Street
Boston
Mass
Terre Haute Star
Noti
Star
Casion
Sims
South Bend
T. W. Yeager & CO
Odon, Indiana
Odon Prospecting Company
Illinois
Reck
Marshall Ray
C.C. Lowther
Walnut
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