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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1906
Page
2
The Journal urges voters in Congressman John C Chaney's district to re elect him in November. It cites his long governmental background and two year record as showing usefulness and fitness to continue serving constituents.
The governor delivered a forceful speech praising his record and urging reform. He commended the railroad commission and a proposed two cent rate, criticized public officers for misused funds, and argued the State should be run on a consistent standard of public conduct.
The Indianapolis News praises Governor Hanly for strict accountability and honest economy, noting he has turned theories into action and delivered results. It argues his speech should be read by every citizen to understand the state’s work and needs, highlighting fidelity to the laws and the state’s public record.
Three bereaved families in Van Buren Township report deaths and funeral details. Ernest Sommers, twelve, died of typhoid fever. funeral today at Walnut Hill cemetery. Omer Woodruff, born January 4 1879, died Sept MH 708. buried Concord cemetery after Bellview church service. Mrs J W Rice, 25 years five days, died at home. funeral at U B church Raglesville with Rev A W Arford officiating.
Kirby Kutch from Burns, Mrs. Ella Crooke of Indianapolis, J. M. Smiley from Elnora, P. A. Winklepleck to Casey, and Brakeman G C Hamilton on vacation are noted. Various local moves, visits, and births, including a son to Mr. and Mrs. E E Forsythe, are recorded along with social visits to Greene county, Trinity Springs, Kokomo, Indianapolis, and Oak town.
Local tidbits note a Bedford and Terre Hanste movement, Elsora visits, and Kansas Illinois trip of Mrs Sears. Reports mention Elcora Corn Fair and Stock Show Oct 4 5 6 with reduced railroad rates. Abe Martin jokes plus a Knox county mail carrier finding a chicken gift in a box.
Orley Inman 18 son of 8 R Inman a gravel road contractor from Bedford vanished Tuesday after starting to shoot at Bedford. It is believed he may have left to see the world or fallen victim to foul play. S R Inman formerly lived at Burns City and is a cousin of Norville B Inman of this place.
E. E. Forsythe, owner of Odon Realty Co, takes a 30 day layoff to canvass for County Recorder D. W. Hayes. Hayes will work for the firm during Forsythe’s absence.
A Kingman Kansas Leader-Courier humorous guide outlines a ritual to gain access to the editor. It describes rapping three times, stating name and address, and revealing debt years, then presenting a ten dollar bill with the line Were you looking for me. The editor replies You bet and a receipt is issued.
A fragment shows a time card snapshot for Ennvora area transit with lines noting southbound and northbound routes and an access time around 400-8. The readable text is limited and lacks clear events or outcomes.
The Sophomores have a minute man and took a test while Freshmen met in the assembly room Friday. The senior class took a botany excursion Monday afternoon and Miss Edna Boyd visited Tuesday. Freshmen have raised their colors and music work occurred Wednesday in class.
Personal property of Omer Woodruff deceased will be sold on Thursday Oct 4 at the late residence three miles southeast of Enora. Notice signed by Mrs. Minnie Woodruff.
County Chairman Allen reports Governor Hanly will speak in Washington on Saturday afternoon October 6 at two o'clock.
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