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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1904
Page
2
Fragmentary text shows a local publication referencing yearlong subscriptions and advances. It mentions churches and a wake event, with scattered names and terms, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The piece appears to be an old community notice or correction listing subscription status and related items.
A jumble of fragmented notes from Washington to Minnesota covers harvest work in Heids, a shelf collapse at Linton, a church ordinance at Whisman's ferry, and a large crowd at Belview Fairview Bethel class es ceremony reported by Elnora News.
Washington Herald reports a contractor bid for a road project faced opposition as opponents argued the estimated cost exceeded the budget. The court and legal notices favored awarding the contract while tax duplicates and bonds were under review.
The writer argues against canceling the local paper for lack of time, claiming readers save many times the subscription through paying attention to pages. He cites that hundreds testify to the paper’s value and urges readers to value home advertisements as a source of real benefit.
A strong gas discovery was made Saturday at Loogostee near the county line, bringing the number of productive wells in the area to three for the week as developers reported increased output on the Daviess county side.
Clark Lamb, a noted resident of Madison township, joined friends Sunday at the old swimming hole by the creek. While testing his swimming, he struck a rock and severely injured his small toe on his right foot.
A stranger on Tuesday was robbed of his hat and a moner belonging to a member of the Jason-Vile cultured young men by a crowd described as fur makers. The thief demanded the hat and the victim refused to surrender without legal restraint.
The text describes a violent event affecting residents in the area with mentions of damage and fear. It references a person named Woda Panainger and others with uncertain details about birth, age, or affiliations. The report notes injuries, disrupted order, and a referenced trip or expectation related to Las Coriidass, with vague claims about a long-term impact on the community.
Fragmented OCR records a local obituary/notice referencing residents Jon Aber Alea Dougherty and others on Pedford and Paora streets. Details are garbled with unclear ages and statuses, but it points to a notice of death or residency among Old Citizens in the Davis area.
Readable lines show a program titled Por Rpwerth Le ucue Artst 5. gre Praser with participants Bessie Shaler Daniel Gantz and many others. It lists Scripture reading, recitations, music acts by orchestra and soloists, and several named participants including Mrs Daniel Gantz Mrs JL Mitchell and Mrs A M Couchman.
Two Washington banks decided not to appeal the state tax assessment after the board held the banks liable for eigh ty seats on every dollar of their capital. The appeal was dropped and the assessment stands as set by the assessors.
Mrs. Cyrus Doom recalls the first passenger train on the B. and O Southwestern railroad then Ohio and Mississippi. She notes the train ran on July 4 1854 and marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary in Vincennes.
The article profiles a Goshen lawyer who has long held political influence from Dowheed, elected mayor before age 24 and serving as a delegate to state contracts. It notes his legal practice in Goshen Indiana and his work guarding state interests in contracts with other parties. He is nominated for a second term.
Oscar H Montgomery born April 27 1850 on a Seyracur Indiana farm rose through Hanover College and teaching before law. He served as editor and business manager of the Inter-State Oracle and in civic groups, later rising in Indiana Republican circles and courts.
Trustee John Clark of Bogard township appoints teachers for the 1904-05 fall and winter term. School No. 1 Grover Wade, School No. 2 S E Myers, School No. 3 Walter Cox, School No. 4a W W Carter, School No. 4b Osa Bugher, School No. 5 John T McCormick, School No. 6 J Patterson, School No. 7 C W Syers, School No. 3 Della Tuomey, School No. 6 Harvey Fisher, School No. 100 Grover Keller, School No. 1 Viela Jones, School No. 12 Ebner Busan, School No. 13 Haugh Morgan.
A brief report notes an emergency incident Thursday morning when a stone burst near Emery during Pierce Mc Neely’s plow point grinding. The wheel was damaged, the plow point shattered, and pieces flew about the area. no serious injury or fatality is confirmed.
Mary Shively of Nuuth celebrated a birthday with a Gis surprise dinner attended by three children and her relatives. The gathering, held Sunday in July, featured a cold cut tray and light refreshments but weather interrupted further plans.
Cushman of Linton and Mrs Naiow Eo Regehnatef Rimoere township are in dispute. Mr Cyusheman, brother to the county superintendent, is said to be a guest of the peace at Kento. Mrs Ketchacs is widow of Solgwen Keteham who was elected Commissioner. They will reside on the Ketenan farm in lanore townships.
Real estate transfers filed include Sara N Worrell to John J Statts parcel 2Odsn with a 100 dollar deed, Ora Mifinondsan to Charles Mo Lem ond bas 12, parcel 475. Wesley M French to Susan E Hackler Lot Eleora Weit Grriftmis 21. Absalon Myers to Susan EO Hackler with Stanford Raglesville 8 and 4. Wai Hl Critchlow to Mars FE Burdsall with Einera Solomon Ketehem add 240.
Trustees of Madison township Daviess county publish 1905 expenditures and tax levies. The document lists township local tuition special school and road taxes with per hundred and per poll rates, totals 4454 dollars expenditures and 76 cents per hundred dollars tax, signed by trustee Joan Musan dated August 1 1904.
Visitors to the World’s Fair are invited to inspect the Frisco-Rock Island System pavilion at the Main Entrance. The building offers resting places, courteous attention, and free souvenirs and literature about the Great Southwest.
John Downey acting as attorney for Washington plans a move to Vincennes. Downey is noted as a former Washington mayor and a respected businessman and citizen.
Public records list Hartford Connecticut Fire Insurance Co and St Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co with capitalization figures and assets. The document includes Hartford Fire Insurance Co and Phenix of Hartford and notes capitalization and insurance in force across multiple firms.
The fragment references The Golan Five and mentions a postal office schedule. It notes weekday hours from morning until 4 pm and Sunday operations with morning and evening times.
Advertises Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil as a permanent cure for piles and related conditions. Claims immediate relief with three sizes 25 cents 50 cents and 1 00. Sold by druggists or prepaid mail from Humphreys Medicine Co New York offering delivery from William and John Streets.
Vital weakness and prostration from overwork and other causes touted with Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 in use over 40 years as the only successful remedy. One dollar per vial, with a consi al package for serious cases. Sold by druggists or prepaid on order from Humphreys Lodging Co., William and John Stoth Ya.
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