16 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1904
Page
1
The article discusses clashes of belief and influence among neighbors and communities, predicting shifts in social and political roles over the next decades. It references figures from U S history and current politics, including calls for trials and justice in Kentucky, and notes a smallpox case in Elinora with quarantines and family illness.
Dr Juan R Harris of Algiers elected secretary of the county board of health after a vote with P A McRoberts. The move sparked discussion in Republican circles. Separately William Bennington 20 of Indian Springs arrested in Indianapolis on counterfeiting charges after confessing and awaiting Federal court arraignment. He admitted making one and two dollar bills and passed about seventeen spurious notes. five two dollar bills traced to him at a First National Bank in Madisonville and a clothing store. Jim McDonnall arrested at Oolitic for arson related activities. Mayor Smith plans action regarding the tire fire incident citywide.
A North St. Paul Minnesota Sentinel piece laments the limited reach of campaign speeches, contrasting the broad impact of the country weekly newspaper with the small audience of a local stump speech. It argues newspapers are the silent, powerful organizers of political opinion in communities.
State charity groups push for laws to prosecute desertion of children and wife beating without spousal testimony. The plan allows evidence from charity society members and sets varied penalties for reformatories or penitentiaries. A railroad name change and a Plainville tale of Buddy Marlatt’s Klondike wealth are noted.
Ed Reeves of Washington suffered severe flesh tearing from wrist to fingers while working on an engine at the local ice plant. Reeves, known as the "hold American" among shop boys, earned a fierce reputation as a bold engineer on the BL & O Southwestern. He once crossed the White River bridge as it sagged under a train without apparent fear.
Samuel Orndorff startled Judge Cobb by offering to settle an assault case for bootlegging with a fine of 2570. He paid the amount using a pile of gold coins and exited the courtroom as spectators watched. The Daviess County Farmers Institute adjourned after a modest turnout, with John Neiswanger elected president succeeding P. H. McHeary and O. M. Vance named secretary.
State geologist Blatchley argues for brick roads as a durable, low maintenance solution. He rejects convict labor on road crews, proposing brick roads costing no more than 3500 per mile with cement curbs. He notes railroads often haul road material to boost shipping, and cites Vigo county gravel road costs and repair savings.
Emory Chappell, a Republican commissioner in Pike County, is repaying political debts after his party declined to renominate him for county commissioner. The move signals party realignment and potential local shifts in leadership.
Burns City residents petitioned for rural mail service with two routes viewed. One route heads north in McCammon and Baker townships but awaits action. The second route toward Bramble and Killion was accepted with Elmer Lyons as carrier and Asher Vickers as assistant. service set to begin this week. An Indian Springs route toward Att. Olive began service the first of the month.
Henry Keller a Bogard town farmer and the county’s only living Daviess County survivor of the Mexican War was shot in the hand several days ago. The bullet pierced his hand causing painful injury as he recovered at home.
A festive sale advertises dressers sideboards china closets drums trunks jardiners rollie colie handkerchiefs jewelry fruits nuts candies grapes oranges pineapples and more. The note invites readers to visit before buying presents and wishes a Merry Christmas with good cheer to all.
A near elbow wound dressed by Dr. D. R. Carter is not deemed dangerous unless infection arises. A Keller home accident claims a new revolver discharge during play, with no quarrel between Keller and his son Thomas. An elderly Mexican War survivor in Daviess county is noted for past bravery. Four Oak Town youths vow to marry by September 5 1905 or forfeit 250 each. Fields wed Winklepleck in Bradford with Rev. Edmund Taylor officiating. Fields is Elijah Fields' son and Isadoe Winklepleck is daughter of Mrs. Mery Winklepleck.
Asa Haig of this place won four 810 prizes and nine five dollar prizes. Sam W. Boyd won a prize. Mrs Vienna Truclove of Washington received a 210 prize. J. E. Hoop of Sullivan drew a 21500.
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