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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
3
Prosecutor Fletcher conducts a reopened inquiry into the unsolved murder of Miss Schafer the Latin teacher in Bedford Indiana witnesses sworn in secrecy and a young man cross examined. Citizens hope the killer will be disclosed with detective help funded by interested parties.
Wheat sowing and corn cutting dominate farm life as John Baker returns from Marco with goods. Marcus Toon plans to move from his farm, and Montgomery came home later in the week. Visitors include John Flummerfet with Jonas Winklepleck, and Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Williams near Worthington. Dora Scott and children from Sedalia visit relatives here. The farmers institute last Saturday drew strong attendance. Berthe Mier of Franklin and Otis Crane shared poultry and house keeping tips. A sale at James Armstrong’s drew several locals. John Summerville and W. E. Keck visited Worthington area. Alf Stout visited John Westfall. High winds Tuesday caused minor damage to a saw rig owned by Jim Walls et al.
Special Correspondence from Indianapolis notes Indiana ends the old lending system as eight branch banks close following Auditor Billheimer action based on an Attorney General opinion. The depositories law shifts public funds to a State Financial Board and public deposits take effect December 16 with governor, auditor, and treasurer overseeing. The change, praised by Republicans and criticized by Democrats, aims to protect public money and end political gain from bank dealings.
Indiana plans a new state board of finance to locate depositories for public funds. Governor Hanly will chair the board with John C. Billheimer as secretary. Private banks may be examined in advance for depository eligibility, with early requests growing as the 1907 law aims to improve safety and efficiency.
Willow Lick residents report Sunday visits by Mr and Mrs John Spurgeon and by Mr and Mrs W G Bowman. Beulah Fellers and Bessie Sears stayed with Zella Miller, and Elisha Steel of Builes visited Homer Pershing. Families of Richardson and Williams also spent time with relatives and friends.
Judge R K Erwin of Decatur, a leading Democrat, argues for reduced state and national expenditures with economy as the party’s watchword. He cites rising governor office costs from 12 200 in 1893 to 63 000 in 1907 and calls for tax relief, while critics say Republicans modernized the state and Democrats misrepresent facts.
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