Oddities and notes from the Odon Journal
A miscellany of quirky observations and brief items from The Odon Journal including misheard phrases moral musings about gender and history a first airship arrest in Rockville Conn a sea serpent sighting off Newport a Chicago court gag order and reflections on the Lombroso daughter studying American prisons plus society romance gossip and a Massachusetts highway report about telephone rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Jackson
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Highway Commission
Statue of Francis Bacon Honoring Snow Preservation
A European refrigeration congress recalls Francis Bacon's early experiments with using snow to preserve meat. New Zealand celebrates the discovery by erecting a suitably inscribed statue in honor of Bacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Francis Bacon
New Zealand
Bacon
Minister warns Puritan stock dying in Boston churches
A minister speaking before a Congregational conference in Boston noted that among 56 nearby churches only one child per church was born in the year. He argued Congregational families are not perpetuating and urged President Roosevelt to investigate the trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Boston
Roosevelt
Dedication in Bath Honors Edmund Burke as American Hero
Whitelaw Reid spoke for Americans praising Burke at Bath as America’s best friend in Great Britain. The tablet dedication underscores Burke’s enduring influence and his Conciliation Speech as a challenging but essential part of young readers’ curriculum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Edmund Burke
Whitelaw Reid
Great Britain
Burke
America
The Ohio Mississippi Coal Trade Movement
The Ohio Mississippi coal trade remains a major cargo flow. From Pittsburg to New Orleans about 2 000 miles, coal in 1 000 ton barges is rafted into fleets and towed by steamboats at under 75 cents a ton, compared with rail rates near four dollars fifty cents for the same route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Memphis
Illinois president vows dismissal for hazing to curb peril
The University of Illinois president declares dismissal will be the punishment for hazing, denouncing it as a violation of individuality and a source of disorder. He argues the measure will deter the practice, a stance the Indianapolis Star says others will imitate to end hazing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
Indianapolis Star
Chicago burglar raids hospital ward stealing valuables
A Chicago burglar broke into a hospital ward and stole valuables, while patients’ temperatures were not noted as affected. The incident prompted police to investigate the break in at the medical facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Opinion poll ranks Washington, Napoleon as greatest men
The referendum lists Washington and Napoleon as the top great men of Europe and America, followed by Hannibal Caesar and Charles XII of Sweden. The least liked figures include Brutus Cromwell and Darwin based on the survey conducted in Tokyo by NihonYabi Nihordiu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Washington
Napoleon
Hannibal
Caesar
Charles XII
Sweden
Brutus
Cromwell
Darwin
Nihanoyabi Nihordiu
Tokyo
The Christmas Child Inspires Wise Men to Travel
The passage evokes candlelit trees and children's wonder on a Christmas day. It likens the season to the Wise Men following the Star in guiding gifts of frankincense myrrh and gold to adore a sacred scene.
Indiana Tuberculosis Hospital Fund Sought for 1910 Start
The Indiana tuberculosis hospital commission seeks a 300000 emergency appropriation to begin building the state facility. If approved early in the next legislature, work would start immediately with aims to have a 150 patient hospital ready by January 1910. Red Cross Christmas label sales would aid the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuberculosis Hospital—Commission
Indianapolis
Isaac Strouse
Rockville
Legislative Visitation Committee
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Strouse
The Christmas of Today and the Rise of Electricity
A historical column notes how Christmas has shifted from old customs to modern life powered by electricity. It highlights electric toys, lighting, ovens, and appliances transforming celebrations while stressing practical, useful gifts over mere trinkets.
Death of Evansville Man After Altercation Escalation
Evansville resident Arthur Balsch, 27, white and married, was fatally struck twice by a Black person said to live in Henderson Kentucky. The assailant, who spoke to two white women and said hello honey, struck Balsch after being reproached for the remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Arthur Balsch
Henderson
Balsch
Minister Gives Battle Cry in Wayne County Dry Fight
Rev. R. J. Wade of First Methodist church delivered a sermon that was used to represent the dry element in Wayne County under the county option law. Petitions are freely signed to call an election on the issue. The sermon will be printed for circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Wayne County
R. J. Wade
First Methodist Church
Miners Chief Threatens Foes at Union Convention
National President Y L Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America said Monday he will expose his foes at the upcoming national convention. He sought re election amid opposition from Illinois figure John H Walker, president of the Illinois mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Y. L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
John H. Walker
Illinois
Boar Attack Wounds Peter Gresinger at Wabash
Peter Gresinger was savagely attacked by an enraged boar near Wabash as his brother Will attempted a rescue. They dragged Peter to safety through a field and into a barn after the animal kept charging. Peter will survive but is badly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Peter Gresinger
Will
Gresinger
Christmas Decorations and Gift Ideas from a Past Era
A guide on festive home decor for Christmas including holly, mistletoe, canopies of greens, wreaths, and red and green table styling. It suggests centerpieces with red carnations, candles, tiny place trees with cards, and optional large tree centerpieces. Also offers wall paper gift ideas and DIY desk and box crafts from waste paper baskets to candy-filled boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Suit Over Will And Life Insurance In Shelbyville
Noble P How ard Jr Adel Templeton Ryan How ard and Ruth Howard sue to block probating their father’s will and halt the $25,000 life insurance payout to widow Maud Howard alleging their father was of unsound mind when making the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Noble P. Howard, Jr
Adel Templeton
Ryan Howard
Ruth Howard
Maud Howard
Dance Rather Than Be Bride in Evansville Case
With guests and preacher ready and court permission obtained, Carmel Warger aged 15 chose to attend a dance and vanished instead of marrying. The incident follows parental agreement and court involvement in Evansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Carmel Warger
Maccabees Attend Rites
Hartford City held a large funeral for Indiana Maccabee Great Commander S. B. Borden at Grace M. E. church on Wednesday. Borden was a Maccabee, an Odd Fellow, and a member of the K P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
S. B. Borden
Indiana Maccabees
Grace M. E. Church
Borden
Tramp Henry Heinrich Charged in Poisoning Case
Evansville police arrest Henry Heinrich a tramp on a charge of poisoning Otto Klein brother of a local saloon keeper. The men quarreled and Heinrich reportedly threatened to get even with Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Henry Heinrich
Otto Klein
Heinrich
Klein
Fiftieth Anniversary Observed at Central Christian Church
The Disciples of Christ church marked its fifty year establishment in the city at Central Christian church. Charles R. Cravens read a history of the church during the observance.
Wayne County Medical Society Defends Stable Fees
Richmond. The Wayne County Medical Society urged maintaining long established professional call and office visit fees. It adopted a resolution asking the state board of medical registration to probe charges against Dr. Arthur Jones of Whitewater, with possible license suspension if proven. The jury in his liquor-law case disagreed and a retrial is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Wayne County Medical Society
State Board of Medical Registration
Arthur Jones
Whitewater
Dr. Jones
Kowenski Story Disproved By Local Investigation
Prosecutor Smith announced a full review into the Kowenski disappearance detailing that Kowenski and Wolford returned from a hunting trip on November 10 and that Kowenski left the house the next morning, with no evidence of him since. The rumor of burned bones in a stump on the Wolford property was found unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kowenski
Laporte
John Kowenski
Henry Wolford
Cool Spring Township
Smith
Wolford
Prohibition Delegate Sues Hotel Over Elevator Discrimination
Albert Carter of Westfield sued the Indiana Hotel Company owner of the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis alleging racial discrimination after being denied elevator service as a Prohibition convention delegate last year. Jurors returned a verdict for the defendant after three minutes of deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Albert Carter
Westfield
Indiana Hotel Company
Claypool Hotel
Indianapolis
Grange Master Denounces Graft At Indiana Session
Warsaw report says the thirty eighth annual Indiana Grange met Tuesday and Wednesday. Master Aaron Jones of South Bend condemned graft in public office and urged salary cuts for officials, tariff revision, and parcels post. He asked these issues be placed in resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Warsaw
Indiana Grange
Aaron Jones
South Bend
Two County Boards Rule In Laporte Courthouse
Two county boards of commissioners met at the courthouse and conducted routine business. The Democratic members were William Miller and William Baumgarten. the Republican members were Frederick Peters and Ernest Reetz, elected recently. Each board made appointments and drew and denied warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
William Miller
William Baumgarten
Frederick Peters
Ernest Reetz
New Bank for Indiana at Butler Receives Charter
Washington DC The controller of the currency grants authority for the new bank at Butler Indiana with 25000 dollars capital. Officers include President D W Weitz Vice Presidents F L Farnsworth James D Wilcox and Frank C Reager as cashier Walter Snider Assistant cashier R C Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bank For
Indiana
Washington, D. C
Butler
Ind
D. W. Weitz
F. L. Farnsworth
James D. Wilcox
Frank C. Reager
Walter Snider
R. C. Campbell
Teen seeks annulment of marriage to 24 year old wife
Edward Klager, 16, petitions the circuit court to annul his marriage to his 24 year old wife claiming she inveigled him into wedlock a year ago. He notes he wore his first long trousers at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sues
Evansville
Edward Klager
Richmond Architects Plan Barn for Village at Newcastle
Richmond architects draft a model cow barn costing 6000 dollars and a remodeling plan for a dwelling for use at the epileptic village at Newcastle. State officials are expected to appropriate funds for the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Newcastle
Local Option Wins in Wabash County Election
Error in injunction proceedings led to a reelection order for Tuesday December 29. Wabash County becomes the first to vote under the new local option law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Wabash County
Southern Indiana Tobacco Pool Sells 3,000,000 Pounds
The Southern Indiana Tobacco Growers' association sold a pool of 3,000,000 pounds to local buyer C. P. Mc Clary. Prices ranged from 3 to 14 cents per pound. The pool was arranged in three grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Southern Indiana Tobacco Growers’ Association
C. P. McClary
Michigan City Banker Hutchinson Dies at 64
Hutchinson a longtime Michigan City figure dies at 64 from cancer Tuesday. He served twice as mayor, four years in the state senate, founded two banks and was president of Citizens' Bank at his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Hutchinson
City
State Senate
Citizens’ Bank
Pool Habit Proves Bar in Warsaw Seeks License
County commissioners refused to grant Thomas McKibben a saloon license for a Third ward Warsaw pool hall. The decision follows concerns over pool habits and local suitability for operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Thomas McKibben
Humble Christmas and city banter mix in Argyle
A slice of life piece blends poems about a simple Christmas in a cottage with jokes and local chatter from Argyle. It mentions Shakespearean visitors, a farmer’s remark on poetry’s value, and recurring small-town happenings from Halloween to train schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyle
Dave Covey
Doc Larson
Blanchardville
Frank Thompson
Cwis
Atlas
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Odon Journal
Dean M
Nman
Odon
China
Conn
Newport
Lombroso
Philadelphia
Creao
Wilbur
W. D. Nesbit
Hoosier
Church
Tlee
Henry Irving
Toole
Shakespeare
Stratford
Jud
Wwew
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!