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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
5
Fragmented report describes a gathering at the Prine residence where discussions cover philosophy, science, and fiction. Names such as Bismarek and Bek appear in dialogue about intellect, memory, and the nature of reality. The piece hints at a public interest in speculative ideas and philosophical debate.
The article describes Venice fashion, noting women in frequent plain dress and deep fringed shawls. It highlights a universal outdoor wrap called the black shawl with deep silk fringe, folded neatly to cover from head to foot and to protect the throat. It contrasts evolving styles with Eastern influence and mentions various places and garments.
The passage sketches a costume designer figure in uncertain detail, noting originality in dress and public reception. It recounts a tense scene aboard a ship or stage with figures named Pate and Pope, hinting at social and artistic tensions and a moment of heightened scrutiny around a performance.
A fragment discusses English cruelty for fashion under a moral tone. It mentions Lord Mansfield directing a jury in a theft case to equate value low enough for capital punishment, a jeweler’s objection, and a judge’s rebuke about hanging for fashion. It also notes MacMahon’s 1870s campaign Malakoff quip and mixed reactions to its authorship.
A humorous exchange from the Louisville Courier Journal features a maid seeking cooking help and a witty retort about choosing between a young chicken and an old experienced fount, reflecting light domestic humor.
Fragmentary 17th century style notes claim mirth and a tiarmless urth cordial best combat consumption of the spirit. The text argues testing is not unlawful and warns against voluntary ignorance in quantity or season.
Will C Hall a renowned Martin County schoolteacher was arrested in Shoals on a grand jury forgery warrant. Four more charges are pending as factions in Shoals push the prosecution over remonstrance signatures claimed to be genuine though some signers were reportedly dead. Hall known for temperance work, faces charges amid local political strife and counter accusations.
The board of county commissioners appointed eighteen gravel road repair superintendents to serve throughout 1092. Appointments cover three districts with named individuals and divisions including Robert Barr George W. Snider H. Brinnaman Fir wun Tomey Hugh Lett W. G. Carnahan B. Wallace Richard McDonald Oliver Walker Willian Banta John Perkins Harrison Dan Hopkins James Sause Steele Charles York Ele uns Rink Elmore Jinws Malone Elianore W A Lucas Madison Charles Kettery Frank Norman Bogard Matthew Lunder gan James Healy George W Miles Chris Myers reappointed custodian of the courthouse for next year.
Mrs John Smith and child visit French Lick relatives as Wille Kirk returns from Oolitic for Thanksgiving. Mrs James Baile and Mrs Albert Kinnaman host and travel between Indian Springs Odon and Illinois. Union Chapel rally day planned and guests join John Herron and family at several nearby homes.
Ava and Seth Sims hosted a Thanksgiving party at Poplar Hill farm last Thursday evening with many guests including Zora Dunlap Mae Deal Lada Harman Hazel McCallian Bertha Williams Corda Matheny Mabel sinney Georgia Abraham Ethel Coop er Ethel Sommers Kathleen Jacobs Beatrice Correll Bess Sears Sophia Hallmersly Ruth Breden and guest Miss Baden from Terre Haute and Frank and Edd Cerrel Orin and Frank Crooke Fay Bechtel Lawrence Andis Herschel Critchlow Clarence McCoy Owen Crooke Harry Cooper Ermel Bowman Harley Andis Laban Fisher Paul Bowman Russel Dearmin Dwight Hayes Foster Huff and Dave Marshall. Games music and contests followed by two course refreshments ham sandwiches pickles ice cream cake and Fadge served throughout the evening.
Shoppers are buying earlier than usual with Christmas lines nearly ready and strong trade reported. Advertisements by local business men urge early purchases to avoid last minute rush and limited selection before the holiday.
Local residents and visitors are listed as stopping by homes and traveling through the area. Names include Mrs. William Bowman, Erniul Bowman, Jno. York, Victor Bechtel, Walter Harman, Herman Katch, W W. B. Sanders, Alex Crawford, Pheba Ogden, Josephine Ogden, Dwain Meek, Jne. Meek, Dorsey Chambers, Joe Baine, Henny Jolliff, Elsworth Jolliff, Sam Bechtel, Mrs. Bechtel, Mrs. Taylor, R. Meek, Arch Cunningham, Eli Dougherty, Edd Wilkey, Mary Humerickhouse, Loretta Humerickhouse, Maud and Flora Clinton, and James Garten.
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