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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
4
A fragmented OCR passage mentions political topics and hidden items, with references to Vu Ab So and various letters. The text is garbled, offering little clear detail beyond scattered names and partial phrases.
Fragmentary OCR describes a scene near a stairway with a restaurant and references to a person named Miss Howe Pribhard. Several others are mentioned as involved or nearby. Details are unclear and some injuries are noted but not described in full.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fire at Neonston Avenue hotels affecting several buildings. Estimated loss is £22,060 with prior structure damage noted. mentions of prewar Thomas Town and civil war era influence appear in garbled form. No clear dates or names are legible.
Donald Ateisinmey, year old, was killed when a locomotive struck him from behind at Bicknell Bridiay afternoon. The impact left him badly bruised with multiple fractures. The incident followed by a note on Rural Free Delivery growth showing more carriers in rural service than city delivery and higher annual costs.
Residents report travels to Evansville Terre Haute Indianapolis and nearby towns for visits sales and family matters. Several moves and relocations are noted including property transfers and prospective moves to Arkansas and Odon. A Valentine party for Sunday school children at the M E church closes the snippet with community gatherings and refreshments.
A Washington deal closed Tuesday makes James AL Meus ant Noah Webster owners of the Hushi saw and timber yards on west Walnut near the railroad. Webster formerly owned Neeremer timber yards and is active in local real estate. A large snow storm did not deter about 200 attendees at a church event where a temporary brotherhood was formed and a meeting planned for February 27 at the M I church with toastmasters and readings.
Miss Phoebe Miller entertained the Lilly class of the ULB Sunday School at her Sycamore Street home Friday evening. The highlight was a picture book quiz guessing game followed by a taffy pull and refreshments. Guests praised Miss Miller as an excellent hostess and the class members included Pewarl Senci Mattie Neerenies Julia Harman Minnie Harman Pecona Taman Leo Chandler Opha Sikkerd Zola Ackerman Floss Winkelpleck and Florences Skomp.
Curtis Sharpless, a well known young farmer living west of town, married Grace Shake on Saturday afternoon at five o clock. Sharpless is the son of Mrs. Sadie Sharpless. Grace Shake is the daughter of John Shake, a farmer near Bellview. They will live with Sharpless's mother.
William Ned Harmon offers a reward for the capture of a half cat half rabbit prowling near Owensville. The creature first appeared at James Land’s home and features a cat head and claws with rabbit legs and tail, running like a rabbit but meowing like a cat.
Arnold J. Padgett was appointed special judge by Judge Houghton to try Nugent versus Cooper damage suits arising from an automobile collision near Elnora last Fourth of July.
Cris Long of Jasonville visited hon folks here over Sunday. Miss Emma Shake spent Sunday with Lyle and Lilly Long. Miss Milly Long visited Liza and Thelmas Skomp. John Hensley spent Sunday with Willie McClellan. Mrs Barbara Cunningham visited her son George and filly Sunday. Andy Baile and family spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Jane Baile. John Sims and family Harvey Sims and family and Curtis Sharpless and wife spent Sunday with John Spurgon and family. Ebner Edwards of Illinois returned home after a short visit with relatives here.
The Junior class was absent for examinations and rehearsals ahead of the annual Staaten anti banque tonight. Third year Latin students complained of sore feet after stamping ponies and inflix. The Dr Miss Tlastham recital Friday night was a success. Freshies still display their banner and plan to complete its final payment in 1913. Solid Geometry class saw several absences due to Mrs. Taylor’s death. Will Miller filled in teaching Tuesday and Wednesday for Paris Laughlin who was absent.
The junior class of Odon High School will banquet the seniors at Woodmen hall tonight. An interesting program has been arranged. The graduating class this year includes twenty three members.
A cryptic remark about Mrs. Aylor, described as Wil’s mother-in-law, frames him as a didactic figure, suggesting he acts as a guide or teacher in a personal or social context. The line hints at character perception without detailing events.
About forty employees at the B. and O. Southwestern shops in Washington have been laid off. Workers from the back shop or car shop faced reductions from 20 cents an hour to 17 cents, and those paid 17 cents were cut to 14 cents. The aim is to reduce expenses.
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