Freight Collision At Linton Injures One Rail Worker
A Southiern Troiana freight collision near Linton caused extensive freight damage and blocked tracks. One conductor, Kennedy, sustained only slight injuries as crews evacuated and trains halted.
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
4
A Southiern Troiana freight collision near Linton caused extensive freight damage and blocked tracks. One conductor, Kennedy, sustained only slight injuries as crews evacuated and trains halted.
A group gathered Friday night for a social at Willow Lick. Duncan and Amos visited Teere Tante Monday. Mrs Overton and family hosted guests while Miss Lola Ramsey welcomed visitors from nearby. Several residents attended pie socials and Sunday gatherings with friends and relatives across the area.
Alfordsville residents celebrate a forthcoming gas supply from eastern oil interests securing the John Adie farm route. A nearby well at Tib er Wears is reported strong with expected service to the town, while pipeline work begins to deliver domestic gas.
Thdward Go Pegarty of South Bend was chosen to succeed James De Reid as warden at the Indiana state prison. His term begins after signing his contract and filing a 5000 bond with the state auditor. Leo Guthrie, from Milwaukee, returned home to visit his parents in Loogoctee Sentinel.
The first page notes the Bricker school house fire began around four o'clock when James Qrchardson discovered it. it burned slowly under the floor. Water was drawn from three wells as patrons fought the blaze for hours before control. Trustee McCalhan plans for a new building next summer after plans are approved by the state Board of Health and funding is arranged.
Ralph Strange, a farmhand for Newton Templin in Bogard township, suffered a broken wrist in two places Monday. He was attempting to manage an unruly horse when the halter strap slipped and the horse lurched forward, causing the injury.
Fire damaged the home of Wo. To. O' Donald on Main Street Washington due to a defective flue. The blaze occurred around eleven oclock Tuesday morning and was extinguished before substantial damage. Estimated damage not to exceed 15 dollars.
At the Christian Church Sunday school begins at 0 30 a m with W C Garten as superintendent. Special program and preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 p m by Bro T J Burton from Nobleville Ind. A good attendance desired and fruit bowls available at Odon Drug Co Store.
More new goods arrived this week at the Odon Drug Co Store expanding available merchandise. The update signals a broader selection for local shoppers seeking sundries and health items.
E. B. Smoot, deputy county sheriff, has resigned due to failing health. W. J. Stoy, the oldest experienced pharmacist in Odon, has joined Odon Drug Co. Also, a few fruit bowls remain at the Odon Drug Co Store.
Pleasant Hill residents prepare a Christmas morning program at TL Bechurch starting at 1:30. The outline includes songs such as Joy to the World Christmas Bells and The Song the Angels Sing, recitation, a solo, a short Christmas talk, and Coronation.
A large crowd attended services at the M. EL church Sunday. William Baker and wife of Cornettsville were the guests of Mrs. Margaret Osman Saturday. Leo Gootee and family visited Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Cox Friday and Saturday. A. L. Standiford moved to Plainville Tuesday. Frank Shultz moved into the property belonging to Nancy T. Myers Saturday. Chas Mvera went to Washington Thursday on business. Tomey of Plainville was in town Saturday. Mrs. Bertha Myers went to Ordon Thursday. Elizabeth Bogher spent Friday with Mr. Mary Grove. Miss Gala Chestnut spent Thursday night with Samantha Grove. Miss Maude Scott of Odon is visiting relatives here. Mrs. Lion alackler is visiting her parents at this place.
Farlen items butchering in order this week. Hess Fertilizer Co of Philadelphia in town Monday. Pie social by Ladies Circle at Taylor schoolhouse District 10 last Saturday netted fifteen dollars. John Stotts closed Poultry and Pet Stock Show business in Washington. Oscar Hall to Newberry Saturday. Grant Sipes and Elmer Stickles pairing at Burns City this week.
Miss Clara Allison, 36, of Canal Dover Ohio, killed herself by hanging days ago citing worry over house work. This marks the sixth death by self harm in the Allison family. Harvey Smiley of the area is acquainted with the Allisons.
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