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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
3
A bulletin of short notes reports A M Dicks returning from Indianapolis and many locals visiting kin in Harrison county Orleans Washington Terre Haute and Bloomington. Mentions include Miss Bessie Garten Miss Mattie Dearmin Elizabeth Chestnut J G Courtney and Alphonso Miller selling farms. Camaraderie at Old Settlers events and local business notices fill the column.
A fire at Geo Harman's residence on East Race street Tuesday morning sparked on the roof from falling embers. The blaze was contained before significant damage occurred.
Prosecutor Alvin Pagett began a court of inquiry at Elnora on Wednesday to investigate alleged selling of boozes by local drugstores.
In Odon the town hosts about seventy business firms with many advertising in Tot Joernan. Stranger visitors will judge the town by its advertisers in the home paper as progressive or not. Local merchants should advertise to grow trade or lose customers.
The eighteenth annual Old Settlers meeting opened with high hopes of a record turnout. With six to eight thousand expected on the grounds today the program features speeches by Hon. Alfred Beasley of Linton and Hon. Ezra Mattingly, plus reminiscences of days gone by. A full three day report will appear next week.
In a Sunday evening ceremony at the Crawford residence four inches southwest of here, Mr. Peron Horrall and Miss Lillie Linchlin were united in marriage. The cream, a sawmill proprietor of Alfordsville, is a pleasant gentleman. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J D Laughlin of this place, is described as an estimable Christian lady. The couple will reside in Affordsville.
Dan Johnson, son of Atel Johnson, was bitten on the arms by a dog Sunday morning near the Z C Mitchell home. Mrs. Johnson and Dan were with Mr. Johnson away West. Dan drove the dog away, screamed for help, and was treated by a physician. he remains alive.
A scientific discussion argues that animal minds resemble human minds more than widely believed. It notes animals may hear higher frequencies and perceive infrared or ultraviolet rays beyond human sight, and that sensations of color and sound exceed human perception in some creatures.
Donna Troy Stock Co manager Danner brings a 16 member troupe to Odon for a three day vacation prior to the winter season. The opening bill features The Romance of Leaky Dam by Mr Glass and a Vauderilie act by Great Scott and Co with Earl Dalrimple and Master Chas Gréiver performing.
An exploration of submarine cable history notes the first undersea line in the Straits of Foes ter all and the rapid growth to 200 600 miles of cable. It discusses Pacific routes from Asia to North America, the surge of new lines, and questions about profitability versus strategic value in this bold communications undertaking.
Saturday morning the fourteen months old son of Fred Hannan south of town drank part of a can of Ive and was quickly brought to a physician. Doctors believed only the mouth was burned and that the child had not swallowed any contents.
Notice warns debtors to settle accounts within the period ending September 1 1903. It invites readers and visitors to inform the editor of any pews or visiting arrangements, asking for prompt communication.
The article describes Marconi operating an early wireless setup in a power room. He sends a signal to Poldhu as sparks fly between induction coil knobs and a loud crackling noise accompanies each key press. The vivid scene emphasizes the experiment's intensity and the perceived speed of ether waves over the sea.
A fragment from a 19th century paper describes dire food shortages and the impact on livestock and poultry. It notes crustacean and fish scarcity, with references to canaries and birds being preyed upon, illustrating widespread hardship and fear of starvation.
Starlin Woodruff and family visited Jno W Critchlow Saturday. An infant of Mr and Mrs A W Dyal of near Bramble was buried at this place Sunday. The remains of a five months old child of Mr and Mrs E S Pershing of Elnora were buried in the Raghaville cemetery. Jac W Critchlow and family moved to Madison township. The mine at No 1 suspended work due to a misunderstanding. men returned Tuesday. Seventieth anniversary celebrations for Jona and Allen Woodruff were held at Sterlin Woodrull’s home with many relatives attending.
A Mah Maori MW P recent election triggers reminiscences of early colonial era. The text cites a Maori chief named Tara Permonen and discusses British colonization, forced refuge, and later misnomers about Irish origins. It reflects on 19th century perceptions and interpreter-led speeches.
The forty third annual session opened in Washington with 200 enrolled. Professors Sanford Bell and John W. Carr instructed and Prof. C. G. W. Harlan led music. Superintendent Philander McHenry presided and faced criticism over pay rules for those present at opening. the institute closes today.
Notice to all debtors that debts owed to the claimant are due. The text references a dated 1903 and claims a legal or formal demand process. The fragmentary message identifies owed amount and initiates collection steps.
The article describes a site once marked by war and peace in Africa sixteenth or are a place where modern farming advances meet historic soil. The description notes rich soil comparable to ancient times and mentions tractors and new machines aiding natives in cultivating a ten mile market town called Tints.
A humorous wartime tale in which a messenger at a New York eatery sits beside a humorist Mr Ade. The boy beside him has dirty hands and a yellow cheese on his plate that resembles a cake. Mr Ade offers the cheese for washing hands but the boy retorts you take it and go shave yourself.
In Paris the Order of Druicesses formed by several Indies aims to revive secret rites with two Parisiennes leading colorful robes. Druids escort them to Fonteireblean forest for moonlit ceremonies and monthly marches. In December the group traveled to a forest to harvest sacred plant amid hymns. Meanwhile Milan staged a beauty show with three contestants becoming prize contenders and a lottery offering dowry tied to marriages with winners. unresolved, promoters claim proceeds.
A London Chronicle piece lauds a versatile applicant for a U S civil service draughtsman post describing varied trades from surveyor to shipper and photographer. It also notes Dr Dobbs defending church sleepers with carbon dioxide science and mentions distorted Chinese foot imagery by dealers.
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