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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1906
Page
4
The Indianapolis News outlines a Democratic critique of Republican economic policy, arguing that tariff measures and government action created a booming home market, higher wages, and full employment compared to 1860, while claiming Republicans reversed Union restoration after 1894 and restored prosperity.
Sowing wheat seen among local farmers. Miss Gladys Hoonah spent Thursday with friends in Washington. Ed Cooper and Ed Ellis with wives from Elnora were in town. Norval Bynum was at Bailes Thursday night. Ben Woodsmall and wife of Terre Haute visited John Killion and wife. Solomon Ketchem of Elnora called in Saturday. George Collins moved his family to Elnora. Local residents attended a conference in Odon. Exie Nugent of Washington visited Saturday. John Swartz of Mud Pike and Elsie Harden of near Elvora were seen driving here Sunday.
George Prudoe of Jasonville filed suit against the Southern Indiana Railroad after a Monday confrontation on a coal train to Coalport. Conductor James Torphy paid Prudoe’s fare from his own pocket and faced verbal abuse as Prudoe waved a knife and fought with a brakeman. witnesses, including a Tribune reporter, noted Torphy’s self control.
Southern Indiana Ry announces round trip tickets to Terre Haute for the fair at one and one third fare. Sales running Sept 17 to 23 with return by the day after the sale date. Return limit applies.
Alva Callahan shot and killed John R. Walters at Dark Hollow near Bedford on Saturday evening. Callahan fired three shots two hit Walters who had threatened him and appeared ready with a knife. Callahan claims self defense and is described as a brother of professors F W Callahan and F M Callahan with local relatives.
Elisha Hyatt of Washington visited Monday. A. M. Perkins and family visited relatives near Epsom Sunday. M. H. Wilson is slowly improving after illness. Fred Jones went to Washington to enter the school there. Elmer Condiff of Martin county visits here. Ralph Yenne of Washington called on friends Wednesday. Mr. Morgan of Edwardsport visits relatives. Donald Gamble, son of John Gamble, has malaria fever.
The piece contrasts tipping in English clubs with American ones. English clubs ban tipping, expel habitual tippers, and offer meals and drinks cheaply, while American clubs vary. many are luxury venues where tipping is common though some no tipping rules improve service.
A N Palmer editor of the Mitchell Tribune married Miss Novia Evans of Bedford on Monday evening at 6 at the bride's Bedford residence. They traveled to Odon to visit Palmer's cousin Mrs L T Montgomery and will reside in Mitchell after the ceremony.
Excursion fares listed from Odon to Winona Lake and Winona Assembly for Summer 1806. Tickets include 15 day limit with 87.00 fare to Winona Lake, returnable within 30 days with extension options upon payment of fare difference. Additional routes include Eldorado Springs Missouri Eureka Springs and Hot Springs Arkansas with varied fares. Summer Tourists tickets run June 1 to Sept 30 with thirty day return and extension to ninety days.
James S. Sherman urges Republicans to stay in close touch with the Republican National Congressional Committee for two Republican seats. The plan centers Theodore Roosevelt and party achievements in the campaign. Subscriptions of one dollar fund the effort and include the Campaign Text Book and committee documents.
An ad urged regular sleep for healing and warned of nerves fatigue. It touts Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy to restore sleep, reduce headaches and neuralgia, and quotes Mrs. E. B. Gilbertson praising deeper, restful sleep after using the product. The Miles company offers a guarantee and refund through local druggists.
Southern Indiana Railway offers round trip tickets to Indianapolis at one fare plus 25 cents for travel to the State Fair. Selling from September 8 to 14 inclusive with return by September 17, 1906.
Trustee Hiram Sims posts a notice that all persons with business in Van Buren township must appear in his Ragiesville post office office on Saturday of each week for proceedings and access to records.
William Sims trustee announces weekly office hours to attend township business. He will be available at his office or about town every Friday to conduct township affairs. Residents are advised to seek the trustee for matters related to Madison township.
An entry notes a dentist's office located at the corner of Main and Spring streets opposite Haig's store.
timetable notes list departures from Odon to Chicago Peoria St Louis and West Northwest with connections to many rail lines. It shows transfers at Terre Haute Linton Seymour Westport and more plus Sunday one fare round trip and mileage honors by Central Passenger Association. Contact W. H. Hueston Odon and H. P. Radley G P A Grand Central Station Chicago IL for details.
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