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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
8
A garbled record lists candidates from Washington including Jones and Van'Prees, announcing campaigns for county and state offices. It references a county recorder post and a nominating convention, with several unclear names and party ties.
The fragment references Totasiis of Woasiiteats and a contested vote or decision involving Peg PM and a candidate run. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text but indicate a local sports or civic item with names and a forthcoming decision.
In Washington a convention on Adare ih OO is proposed to consider subject to the will of the Tepeviledit. The text outlines fiscal and political implications and signals potential changes in governance. The conference aims to align policy with national priorities and solicit wide participation from officials.
Jacob G Clark of Harrison Jows seeks the county auditor nomination at the Republican nominating convention in Ga on March 30. Clark outlines candidacy details and party process for the upcoming race.
Jim Samay of Madison township seeks the Republican nomination for commissioner of the third district. Filing notes indicate a convention set for March 30.
A young man attempted to cash a £50 clothing store check in a fraud scheme. The bank refused payment after suspicions arose about the signer. Police traced the man to Effingham and Indianapolis, and he was jailed on Monday morning after surrendering. He had recently been released on parole from the Indianapolis workhouse.
The Beverly twins Fred and Prank resemble each other so closely neighbors and even their mother confuse them. Their outfits are identical and they share a habit of answering pantry noises with a name, revealing which twin is which.
The biggest cactuses in the world are said to be in parts of Mexico. Curiously bristling hints in greenhouses and botanical collections fail to show their true size and beauty. A print may reach eight to ten feet and weigh several hundred pounds. Cacti display a bewildering variety of forms and colors with correspondingly large blossoms.
A discussion of Ophelia representations from Shakespearean history to the Restoration era. Observers note that Leiden actors shaped the role while London accounts mention female appearances on stage for the first time and debate who earned the title of first English Ophelia among actresses such as Mrs Penvenport, Mrs Ridgpo, and Mrs Praves.
In the Chantilly forest a mother deer carries her exhausted fawn to safety by throwing it into thick brambles. She leads pursued hounds away two kilometers toward Canardiere bogs, then returns to the hiding spot as the dogs lose scent. The tale, recounted by MENM in Vulgari sation Scientifiatie, emphasizes the animal’s cunning.
The Atlas of London in January 1850 describes Mr Walker a Stockton chemist as devising matches that ignite instantly when drawn from folded glass paper. The matches are not inflamed by ordinary blows or wood rubbing and are sold only to local customers, not for wide distribution.
The Parthenon in Athens was damaged during the 16ST siege when Venetians bombed the Turks controlled city. A Venetian bombshell struck the building used as a powder magazine, shattering the structure and leaving it roofless for centuries. The temple, standing for over 2,000 years, is described as an architectural wonder in ruins.
The archives reveal odd levies from 1791 taxing all passengers in Holland to 1874 duties of 2 shillings on early tavern entrants and on marriages and deaths. Citizens paid twice if buried outside their district.
The Houston Post quotes a housekeeper in a witty exchange about hiring servants. The speaker admits they hire help but fail to keep them, reflecting common domestic labor challenges.
Senator Beveridge urged editors at Indiana Republican mid winter gathering to campaign on truth and sincerity. He linked Lincoln as a guiding ideal and stressed independence, law needs, and party strength through public welfare. The session praised by Judge Montgomery and Edwin M. Lee.
A tire around a first floor register at Washington School caused smoke before noon. Janitor and W F Axtell contained it. no alarm was called and students were unaware of the cause. Fire damage scorched boards around the register. the incident recalls a 13 year old April fire at the old building.
The county treasurer conducted the annual sale of delinquent tax properties at 10 o clock Monday. Most parcels sold to speculators who pay the delinquent tax and hold the property for two years. Owners may redeem by paying taxes and interest. failure to redeem within two years transfers title by tax deed. Delinquent taxes for 1908 were light, about $500 remained at the start.
A number of property owners paid delinquent taxes before the sale. Only a portion remained listed and fifty seven had been paid. About forty pieces were sold, leaving four or five unsold.
Alvin Padgett declares he will not seek the Democratic nomination for judge this year. Friends of William Treiferman say he will seek the nomination. James W. Ordon will also ask Democrats in the circuit to make him the candidate for judge.
The Greene County Democrats met at Bloomfield on Monday and elected William H L Deckard of Bloomfield chairman with 36 votes to the retiring chair Henry Y Moore’s 1060s. Bert Hendren was named vice chairman Theodore F E Slinkard secretary and Peter M Stone treasurer.
In Greene county clerk’s office on Saturday a marriage license was issued to Cullen B. Mamaw and Miss Mary Humerickhouse. Cullen Mumaw is a son of John Mumaw Sr. who lives north of town and is described as an industrious young man of good habits. His bride is a daughter of Daniel Humerickhouse of Marco.
Broncho Bob claims Crimson Gulch improves as figures show a 30 percent population decline in the last year. He suggests fewer residents would be a benefit, reflecting a cynical view on town progress.
A terse note quotes Le Sagt speaking of a bond of union soon to be formed between brothers sharing hardship. The inscription suggests solidarity and mutual support arising from common adversity.
Rail times list for Terre Haute and surrounding towns including Jasonville Linton Bedford Seymour Odon Odon and Elnora. Schedule entries show morning and afternoon departures and arrivals with multiple stations and destinations noted by initials and times.
A remark highlights Jones as notably thrifty, noting his habit of always ordering eggs when dining in diners. The quip implies frugality as a defining trait.
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