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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1910
Page
3
Indiana Governor Marshall plans a decisive crackdown on racecourse betting and pool selling. He orders intensified action after reports of renewed Jeffersonville poolrooms and peripatetic gamblers from outside the state. He contemplates tough measures aimed at permanently ending the gambling network, including deterring informers and imprisoning a key racing-news figure.
In Madison County the Horse Thief Detective association voted to pay Sheriff Mountain and Sheriff George $25 each for returning a horse stolen from Alva Painter. In Loga the Keefer stone quarries reopen as road work resumes after the Indiana gravel road decision reversal. County Auditor Richards issued over $42,000 in gravel road warrants. In Hair nond 1,000 foreign workers on strike at Standard Steel Works returned to work without wage agreements though a plan for grievance committees was agreed. In Muncie police operations eight officers left or were demoted after a shake-up with new appointments. In Washington Charles Valin, a former loan keeper, was fined $145 for selling to minors without a license.
Four trainmen were injured when Monon passenger No. 6 jumped the track at Wilsons switch near Bennettsville twelve miles north of New Albany. Injured were N C Cutler John Crawford William Keifer and C D Fowel. Relief train with doctors and nurses was dispatched. most passengers continued by other routes.
Rev Thomas H Mc Connell formerly pastor of First Presbyterian Rushville now of Jefferson Park Presbyterian Chicago has received a call to Westminster Presbyterian Omaha Neb He will accept at once The Westminster church plans a new modern church building costing 50000 dollars to begin promptly.
In Jeffersonville the poolroom stayed open after Burt New Marshall visit and Gov. Marshall's legal clerk arrived. Lawyer Joseph H. Warder of Dilger Warder says the poolroom will stay open until forced to close, with no immediate prosecution planned. Sheriff John B. Carr has issued a notice demanding they quit, awaiting its outcome.
Columbus report tells Sheriff Cox of Bartholomew County waking to find prisoners in the jail residence area insisting on breakfast. None escaped. inmates cite the appealing food as a reason to stay. The incident underscores a curious morning breach centered on dining.
Ten year old Stanley Coons son of George W. Coons drowned while playing at a reservoir. He fell into seven feet of water. Witness William Brookshire eleven years old ran four blocks to fetch an iron hook and dragged Coons from the bottom.
O W Nicely principal of Harrisburg school resigns following a free-for-all scrimmage with pupils. He attempted to chastise a boy as others came to the lad's aid. Trustees investigated and decided a change was advisable.
Mayor Charles L. Goetz signs a 30 day abstinence petition to lower meat prices. Police Chief Guy Bunker and City Judge G A Farn baugh are invited to attend a protest meeting in Slickhall to address the gathering.
The Wabash River has returned within its banks and flood danger is passed. A large gorge formed near Lagro east of the city has washed out leaving an arch of solid ice across the river. The sight demonstrates the gorge’s remarkable height and strength.
Captain C K Wheeler issued orders to recruit at least 60 men for Company E in Evansville before the next quarterly inspection or the unit will be dissolved. The company currently numbers about 40, and militia service has been unpopular since the 1903 race riots.
The article describes a themed luncheon for Washington's birthday with eight guests invited to wear colonial coiffures and bring heirlooms. A cherry tree centerpiece made of almond paste decorates the table, and favors include cherry logs. hats and a blue white color scheme set the scene. A puzzle contest and toasts follow, with prizes including a cherry pie and a Mount Vernon framed print.
A ceremonial piece extols the U S flag praising its red white and blue symbolism. Madame Merrit is named in a dedication emphasizing unity and divine guidance for the nation.
A guide to decorating leather card cases with two transfer methods. It covers tracing designs onto suede, using stencil boards, color choices for rose motifs and leaves, and harmonious color schemes for brown or gray leathers and linen. Included are techniques for dyeing and finishing with resistant colors.
A railroad contractor in a warm climate faced widespread illness among workers fed mostly meat and water from a nearby stream. He reduced meat and greatly increased Quaker Oats, boiling them and mixing the oatmeal water with drinking water. Illness diminished and strength improved.
A witty remark recalls Butt lighting a match in his wedding ring moment as a minister’s surprise. The exchange frames a sharp social punch about a bright, careless gesture during a formal ceremony.
An OCR fragment references Carter's Little Liver Pills and a claim about constipation. The note notes a misreading about use and suggests widespread use of a remedy.
A long testimonial letter from Hudson Ohio and another from St Regis Falls New York praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female illnesses. The letters claim relief after using the remedy and advise other sick women to write for guidance. The advertisement asserts decades of proven cures and invites inquiries to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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