Old Settlers Meet Draws Thousands to Odon Event
The fifth annual Old Settlers and Agricultural Association gathering at Odon closed after three days of ceremonies with 6000 to 10000 on Wednesday and large crowds Thursday and Friday. Expositions of stock and farm products, relics, speeches, and political activity marked the event, despite intermittent showers and dust.
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Old Settlers and Agricultural Association of
Odon
Old Settlers
Association
Odon Still Without a Saloon Despite Efforts
The Odon town paper reports no licensed whisky shop on Spring St after Mr Hasler’s bid failed. It urges caution, declares local laws oppose saloons, and warns Hasler to reconsider, while noting church conference appointments in Mitchell district and a lumber supplier arrival at Hert & Cooper.
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Odon
Flasler
Spring St
Haslers
Hansler
Slasler
The
United Brethren Church
Dale
Spencer County
Mitchell District
A.A. Armen
P. E. Odon
A. FF. Alford
Montgomery
L. L. Schoonever
Alfordsville
H. L. McCoy
Shoals Circuit
A. L. Hobson
Shoals Mission
J. Breden
Lost River
J. H. Rucker
Freetown
Ed. Taylor
Brewersville
M. Robson
Kecksville
G. B. Campbell
Newpoint
M. Young
Indiana Republicans appoint three lawyers to draft voter instructions
To the Republicans of Indiana, A C Barris K O Hawkins and Ford Winter esteemed Indianapolis lawyers are appointed a committee to prepare instructions for voters and election officers under the new election laws. Citizens may send questions or suggestions to any of the gentlemen. L T Michener, chairman. Frank M Mullibean, secretary.
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Indiana
A.C. Barris
K. O. Hawkins
Ford Winter
Indianapolis
L. T. Michener
Frank M. Muillibean
Thomas D Slimp Accepts Nomination for County Clerk
Thomas D Slimp has formally accepted the Republican nomination for County Clerk. The announcement identifies Slimp as a candidate from the local township seeking the county wide post.
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Thomas D. Slimp
Journal Subscription Renewal Reminder
The note reminds readers that many subscriptions have expired with the last issue and thanks them for last year’s dollar. It invites renewals to continue for another year, urging friends to remember and act promptly.
Farmers Boycott Old Settlers Meeting Over Vehicle Fees
Observers say many farmers refused to attend the Old Setters Meeting because of vehicle admission charges. They argue the fees help cover meeting expenses and are a fair, liberal way to raise funds.
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Old Settlers
Unclear Fragment on County Committee Vacancy
A fragment discusses individuals who insist the Journal reports on the County Committee vacancy and notes that information about who started the disturbance was misattributed. The text asserts truthfulness and defends reporting accuracy amid dispute.
Republican State Convention Set for Next Wednesday in Indianapolis
The Republican state convention will convene next Wednesday at Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis. Officials expect one of the largest gatherings in state history with free admission as doors open after the meeting is called to order.
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Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
When will it end Seymour Democrats rail at pension bills
The Seymour Democrat criticizes Republican actions in Congress over pension bills claiming anger and joking about suicides as new efforts to authorize more pensions. It cites Ingalls of Kansas asserting enlisted Union Army men served three years for pay and asks why the government should cover the difference. The piece continues criticizing Senator Blahen Kansas for aiding sick and disabled soldiers.
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Seymour Democrats
Congress
Ingalls
Howling Coyote
Kansas
Hoffman House
Metropolis
Jacobs
Bunko
Taydnav
Wutryea
Develoea
Gotham Inn
New Yorks
Joe
Nine Girls Lead Morning Foot Race Enthrall Crowds
A lively foot race drew crowds as nine young girls led the field ahead of several small boys. The unusual turnout and spirited contest created a strong buzz on the streets yesterday, with spectators cheering every stride.
Pains in the region of the kidneys are cured by Simmons Liver Regulator
A historical note claims Simmons Liver Regulator cures kidney region pains. No other details or corroborating evidence are provided.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Masonic Lodges Offer Condolences on Loss of John W Goff’s Wife
From Odon Lodge No 319 and Venus Lodge No 87 I O O F comes a joint set of condolence resolutions for Brother John W Goff on the death of his wife. The text expresses sympathy, prays for consolation, and asks the family to live in a way that reflects the deceased, ending with publication in the Journal.
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Odon Lodge
D. R
Venus Lodge
John W. Goff
Earth
Heaven
Mattie E. Johnson
R. A. Cromwell
Laura V. Riggin
J. W. Burrell
Benton George
G. M. Riggin
Railroad tickets for Soldiers reunion and county fair
The E and R railroad sells round trip tickets from Odon to Seymour for the Soldiers reunion on September 11 12 and 13 at 2.10 dollars returnable on regular trains to September 14. G J Grammar. For Bed ford county fair tickets from Odent Radford on September 10 11 12 and 13 at 31 35 return on regular trains to September 20. G I Grammar f. 1.
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E. and R. ‘Railroad
Odon
Seymour
G. J.grammar. T. Af
Bedford
E. & R. Railroad
Odent Radford
G.I. Grammar F. 1
Hotel Detectives Guard City Nightlife and Guests
A Western visitor derides hotel detectives at the Hoffman House while a city sleuth showcases authority. The piece outlines hotel detectives as indispensable guardians, handling lost items, protecting guests, and policing corridors, with perquisites from guided after dark tours and encounters with crime figures.
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Wadsworth
Wheeler and Wilson
Thos. Wadsworth
Uy Lumber
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