07 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
1
A collage of humorous vignettes and anecdotes about baseball mishaps a pious Irishman and a smart ass Whistler and a professor and Mark Twain sharing a schoolboy tale and a joke about time and illness highlighting mid century wit and social mores.
A young man formally offers his heart to a lady after a cautious set of questions about home life, cooking, and duties. The woman replies that before answering she must disclose a negative virtue she holds, namely that she never drinks, smokes, chews, or engages in late nights or loose company.
A customer declines a marriage claim and exits. The ad notes proper eye fitting by a skilled worker using ingenious appliances. It warns against choosing from ready-made glasses from a large pile, claiming most will not fit and suggests visiting Keck the Jeweler and Optician for an accurate eye examination and proper fitting.
The suit of Fred C. Robinson against Henry B. Coates, John Vonderschmitt and Theresia Vonderschmitt was settled with Robinson receiving a commission of 6200 he claimed. The case involved the sale of the opera house from Coates to Vonderschmitt and a dispute over payment of the 800 commission, with Vonderschmitt drawn in as he owned the building and held the disputed funds.
A petition at El Nola seeks clemency for Arch Yazel the druggist imprisoned months ago for liquor law violations. The appeal argues in Yazel’s defense on behalf of his family and will be sent to President Roosevelt.
A report recalls the folklore of the groundhog watching for its shadow on a Sunday. It predicts six weeks of cold if shadow is seen. mild weather if not. The article notes a bright sun and the groundhog retreating to its hole after surfacing.
Free calendars feature pictures of representative beauties from Denmark Russia Ireland Germany Italy France America Holland Austria Scotland Spain and England. A different country’s beauty appears each month. Visit us in town to pick up a calendar.
Linton residents report George Beasley, convicted of manslaughter in Bloomfield for the murder of his wife, will apply for parole as soon as his minimum sentence expires, per notification from Warden Reid of the northern prison.
Jacob T. Pope and Oliver Stoops obtained a foreclosure judgment of 256.30 in the circuit court this week. The ruling orders a sale of Archibald Yazel's property in Elnora to satisfy the debt.
Congressman James E Watson of Rushville seeks the Republican nomination for governor of Indiana. A three term house member since 1894, he is a close Cannon ally and author of grain inspection legislation. He left Congress to pursue Indiana’s governorship, with broad statewide and national campaigning.
The county central committee met at the courthouse in Washington and scheduled the county convention for March 25 to nominate candidates for Representative Sheriff Treasurer Coroner Surveyor Commissioner first district Commissioner second district county councilmen three at large and four in districts. Township tickets will be chosen March 28 in mass conventions by ballot. Delegates will be allocated one vote per ten votes or fraction of four or more for the secretary of state in the last election.
Bruner and Miss Edna B. Robinson united in marriage Monday morning at Rev. L. L. Schoonover’s home in Washington. Bruner, son of Wm Henry Bruner of Van Buren, is a known young farmer from Odon. Edna, daughter of Wm Henry Robinson, previously lived in Odon and has ties to Milo Smiley and Noah Fisher. She is sixteen. A notable coincidence is that both fathers share the same Christian name.
Two civil actions noted in Daviess circuit court list Brock versus Sims with attorney E. T. Laughlin for the plaintiff and Bennett versus Sims also with attorney E. T. Laughlin. The suits name Hiram Sims as a defendant in both cases.
Ellis G. Burris of Washington Indiana son of Martin Burris of Odon joined the U S Army at the Vincennes recruiting station. He enlisted for the cavalry, passed an excellent physical, and was sent to Jefferson Barracks St Louis for preliminary training before joining the unit. He is to be congratulated on serving with the colors at home and abroad.
Trustee Hiram Sima announces weekly office hours at the Eaglesville post office every Saturday for all persons having business with Van Buren township. The notice serves as a formal contact point for residents and local dealings.
Delegates to the Republican national convention were chosen at Vincennes in a Tuesday meeting led by District Chairman Barr. James Wade of Vincennes and Judge Charles Henderson of Bloomfield were selected as district delegates, with Gus C. Davis and William F. Brooks as alternates. Pro-Fairbanks resolutions passed and Fairbanks was urged for the presidency. Delegates from Daviess County returned Tuesday afternoon.
Hon George W Thompson of Marion delivered the third number in the Peoples Lecture Course on Tuesday night. The weather kept attendance down but the talk was well received and described as clear and interesting by the well known lawyer.
Articles filed with the Secretary of State show The Owl Pharmacy incorporated with principal business in Washington Indiana and principal office in Indianapolis. Capital stock set at $10000 with directors W H Pensinger M W Kelley and J H Drew. Pensinger has directed the business in the K of C building since he joined.
James McDonald, once tried and acquitted of murder, and later jailed for arson in his wife’s home, was released from the Indiana reformatory on Saturday. He married his wife again in Bedford that night after securing a license, with risk of return to confinement for any misconduct within the year.
Southern Indiana employees will receive their January wages on February 11 after the road raised funds to cover six month interest payments on bonds. The Walsh road paid bond interest, Girard Trust of Philadelphia underwriter will be satisfied, and deferred pay will be distributed. The official report says business is increasing and the road is on firm footing.
Madison township gravel road contract did not sell in the county commissioners court on Tuesday. The failed sale is tied to freight rate disputes involving the Southern Indiana railroad and a junction proceeding. Charles Sims two mile extension in Elmore, estimated at 6161, sold to Ira Cox for 3725 with estimated expenses of 3400 and total cost 6125.
A Republican township convention met Saturday with Richard Mccallian and E T Laughlin named as delegates to the Vincennes convention and authorized to name alternates. The group set the township nominating date for Saturday March 28 at 2 00 p m deliberations also noted an assessor and trustee to nominate.
Enrollment 341 and average daily attendance 310. Tardiness 75 with high school recording 33. Truancy 1 and corporal punishment 0. Parental visits 1 and visits by others 19. The smallest tardiness count is 4 in Miss Critchlow's room.
Plainville is now dry as saloons are closed after a remonstrance filed last fall. The sole remaining licensee’s establishment shut Monday night, following the killing of Walter Simmons by Frank Mallett which boosted anti saloon sentiment. Velvetine for sore lips.
William Jennings Bryan promotes The Old World And Its Ways a 576 page travel volume with 251 engravings. The Thompson Publishing Co claims 41 000 orders in four months and offers sample reports from early agents plus a free outfit and mailing cost details.
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