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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1906
Page
2
The town notes praise for visiting ministers and their annual meeting to encourage outreach. Editorial remarks reflect on U S politics and President Bryan, comparing periods of democratic administration to past eras.
The Dallas News notes Southern Democrats resist calling the tariff by name while enjoying its advantages. It argues against continuing the habit of condemning a policy widely seen as beneficial.
The piece extols the value of the working girl over the idler. It praises women who pursue productive roles such as stenographer teacher saleslady or housekeeper. It declares work adds dignity and calls such women salt of the earth and worthy of heaven.
Governor Hanly expands minority representation by naming Fred Bays, Sullivan county Democratic chairman, to the Southern Hospital for the Insane board of trustees. The move earns cross party approval in the county and aligns with the state’s aim to strengthen institutional management.
The regular quarterly tea of the W E M group meets at Mrs W H Hueston’s home on Wednesday afternoon Sept 12. Program topics include Porto Rico and Her Children with a devotional led by Mrs Hurney and musical offerings by Mrs Cos Correll Miss Ina Cooper and Madge Hueston. Porto Rico’s Need of the Gospel presented by Mrs W H Hueston with two minute talks from Auxiliary members and a Ladies Quartette.
Local residents and visitors are cited in a flurry of social notes. Names include Hindman in Washington, Dillon in Blankenship, Young in Elnora, Hitchcock in Indian Springs, and many others visiting family, attending fairs, or traveling to Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Terre Haute with social calls and church activities noted.
Delegates arrived for the Indiana Conference session held for the United Brethren in Christ. Bishop G M Matthews outlined committees and the theme Our Resources as a Christian Organization. Rev J E B Shannon preached a field of opportunity in the evening service.
All persons owing the firm of Diefendorf and Barkley are urged to call and settle at once.
Mrs John Breden known as Mother Breden lies between life and death after a paralysis stroke two weeks ago. She has not spoken since the event and can barely move. At seventy three she faces a grave prognosis as children and grandchildren remain at her bedside.
G B O'Dell the contractor for the school house addition has only received one car of lumber from a three car order. Shortages and shipping delays hinder progress as two cars are reportedly en route or held up, delaying the project and extending the construction timetable.
Dr. H. F. Shupe of Dayton editor of the Watchword attends. Dr. J. T. Roberts of Central Normal University oversees his school. Rev. E. O. Dorsey of the M. E. church receives conference courtesies. J. K. Shannon speaks on church work prospects. The Sunday session meets at Garten Grove. Presiding Elder Walls inspires with missionary zeal. Former Odon pastors attend, including Mills Gilley Todd Condo Breden Schoonover. Death claims Rugker Scott. J. R. Knipe travels from Missouri. Condo inspires with gambling-exposure work. Milla remains active on committees. Bronon of Forreston and Schoonover contribute singing. Fowler, former Indiana legislator, attends. Walls and Schoonover elected presiding elders. Tax Journal will feature full conference details and portraits. Subscribers can order copies.
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