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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
7
The measure backed by Governor Hanly and the Anti-Saloon League, introduced by Senator Linton A. Cox of Marion County, passed the Senate 32 to 17. The bill moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Whit Bennett, a well known cattle trader, was shot as he entered his Fort Ritner home around 10 pm Monday. The bullet struck his back but he saw no one and officials cannot confirm whether it was accidental or an assassination attempt. Bedford Detective notes Bennett has no known enemies and suspects a possible accidental shooting.
Methodist Episcopal and Christian Church schedules listed with service times and topics. Hale murder trial set for November 25 with insanity defense and state attorneys preparing the case. Teacher training class announced for Monday night. services open to all.
The U B Church offers Sunday school at 9:39, junior activities at 2:00, and an evening 7:15 Women’s Day service under the W W M A with music readings and addresses. Christian Endeavor Union prayer at 6:18, choir practice Thursday, pastor W B Soyder invites all.
Odon gets C. C. Lowther and Plainville names Willis Wininger as charged officials in the M. E. conference appointment update. The adjustments were omitted from page 1 and now recorded for Odon and Plainville respectively.
Social notes show Mrs Sam Malone visited James Herron Saturday and Sunday. H M Cornell and family visited J B Phipp Sunday. Charney Winklepleck and wife of Newberry visited W Kinoamie Sunday. Mrs Dan Osborne and son called at Gove Bowman Sunday afternoon.
Local notes from Shiloh list H S Smileys Handy Repair on Spring Street offers fix now and says fixable items only. Numerous Sunday visits include Heshelmie and Bauserman families, Riggins at Eaglesville, Overton and Hamerickhouse groups, plus Seneff and Resler families. Preaching scheduled at the place Saturday night and both Sunday services.
The township race lists Frank Norman as assessor candidate and B D Smiley as trustee candidate as the Democratic slate for local offices.
The article recounts William Jennings Bryan’s Labor Day speech in Chicago where he argues for labor against class, praises the Democratic stance to “set things straight,” and contrasts his rhetoric with Hearst’s labor record affidavits. It notes Bryan’s controversial views on equal opportunity and criticizes his single-minded focus.
Trustee Thos G Wadsworth announces weekly office hours at his Eaglesville residence to attend township business. Residents with matters before the trustee are advised to attend Wednesdays.
North bound No 2 departs Odon at 6 46 p m and No 4 leaves at 9 13 p m with a Northbound arrival listed 9 08 a m for No 3 and 6 46 p m timing implied for the route.
Readable fragments note sale of old papers offered by the office with a large quantity described and price not specified.
Indiana editorials debate Governor Hanly calling a special session to push county local option laws. Republicans push for the measure as a campaign issue. Democrats cautious yet watchful as parties frame temperance policy before the election. Local publics in Hancock and Wayne counties express support for a local option bill.
The remark by Mr Marshall suggests a noisy movement if preachers organize such clubs. Mr Gompers faces skepticism in Danville over Uncle Voe claims, with locals doubting the man’s full trustworthiness.
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