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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1888
Page
3
The brief notes an expected railroad survey, local preparations for the Fourth, and a flood of small town updates. Residents like W. L. Stoy and others travel or visit nearby Montgomer y while assessors prepare to report.
The fourth and last quarterly meeting for this year begins at 10 am Saturday June 2 and runs through Sunday. U B Sabbath School hosts a Children's Day service June 3 at 3 pm. Rev Johnson spoke at Pleasant Hill last Saturday on Bible Prohibition and will preach at Wesley Chapel tomorrow morning and a memorial sermon at the U B church tonight. Miss Luna Alford formed a Women’s Social Missionary Society at Pleasant Hill last Sunday. In July Rev W J Johnson will lecture on the Bible and science regarding intoxicating drink illustrated by a large 17 by 25 foot painting of the Black Valley Railroad and other paintings showing alcohol’s effect on the human system.
A brief missive from Evansville Indiana criticizes local progress on railroad rights of way. The writer notes two corps of Engineers will depart Bedford tomorrow and arrive in Daviess County next week to address the matter.
A call from G. A. R. urges all veterans to attend Memorial services on the upcoming Wednesday in May. The message emphasizes that as years pass, fewer remain to keep the memory of fallen comrades alive and to honor a true soldier and good citizen.
The Nation should grant at least equal pensions to veterans and their widows, criticizing past inequities in land warrants and monthly payments. The article cites battles, reforms, and calls for recognition alongside notes on local events, lectures, and term schedules.
A note recalls Mises Mallie Hawes as a teacher of vocal and instrumental music in a local theater setting. The item mentions audience reactions and a new plug for the Rex Tia venue, with brief references to votes and riders.
The undersigned offers to repair and forge all kinds of farm implements and general smithing work on short notice. Shop near Dunlap and Pershing's. Callahan.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Sunday service at Pinsony with Supt. Samuel Daniap presiding. Prayer meeting occurred, meeting attendance noted, preaching planned every two weeks. further details unclear due to damaged text.
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