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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
6
A damaged passage describes a police or court case involving a wife and three women who testify about resisting abusive partners and coercive relationships. It notes unhappiness in marriages and suggests social pressures influence behavior, with references to duties, guidance, and possible legal scrutiny.
A fragmentary overview notes how languages shape expression in societies. It cites misc scenes from a French call in the country to a shop warning against deception and a dockside eating house notice, reflecting linguistic and social tensions of the era.
The piece argues humor as a saving sense that guards us from ourselves. It praises self deprecation, good natured banter, and truthful friendly humor while condemning jokes that wound or lie. It asserts humor should come from the heart and avoid contempt or harm to the innocent.
A dramatic moment unfolds in a theatre setting as Juliet cradles her poisoned lover while a panic rises. A medical student in the eatery urges urgent treatment and orders a stomach pump to save him.
A quixotic tale traces a string of fortunate events from Paris to Nice to Naples and London. The narrator notes a proposal in Paris and an engagement sparked during travel, culminating in plans to marry after striking a final streak of fortune in Monte Carlo.
A reflective note describes that troubles may endure like a storm, but calmer times and a new morning will arrive. the enduring hope remains that hardship will pass and renewal is possible.
On Saturday J Porsythe and Wesley Kivett of Ishington bought the refarm of 2 Ho Dennising Done half miles south of Minora. Forsythe traded property in the Trick Store building by 2 AL Pickett’s pearral 7 South Springs Street. The farm’s ownership passed to the new buyers.
County Antor-elect Tew Core announces Wil Bron of Reeve township as deputy auditor replacing Homer Hopewell. Bron, a 28 year district school teacher, will leave teaching and likely move his family to Washington by year’s start. Hopewell’s new role at BL Bierhaus & Sons in Vincennes noted.
Passengers on the Westport to Elizabeth town line faced a scare when the Southern Indiana railway halted suddenly. A traveling man claimed a covey of guns prompted the stop and potential firing, but a trainman later confirmed the brakeman saw guns and halted the train to avoid danger.
John W. Poole was found guilty of first degree murder in Lafayette Indiana for fatally shooting farm hand Joseph Kemper. The jury deliberated six hours before sentencing Poole to life imprisonment. The testimony included claims of a buried body later found in a corn field and a defense plea of insanity. Grace Poole, Poole’s daughter, aided the defense by teaching to fund the case.
An old ad copy touts a stomach lining tonic promoted by Bert Jolliff Jewelers and The Odon Drug Co. It claims soothing effects and broad health benefits, sold exclusively at The Yellow Front.
The fragment lists multiple train times and numbers for lines No 2 No 4 No 8 and a team schedule. Names Hinton Beebunter Bloora Odnon Terre Jasonii Lin'on RBeehun Elnora Odon Bedfore Segmon appear as likely stops or officers. Times range from early morning to late evening with several entries missing clear context.
The notice touts Lee's Egg Maker as a cheap daily solution for 50 hens to boost egg production during winter off season. It claims low feed costs, a guarantee against loss, and more eggs or money back. Also advertises Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds stock for sale and mentions Miss Belle Rosenberry traveling to Indianapolis.
The Township Trustee of Madison township will transact township business every day of the week except Sunday. Office in Octon.
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