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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1904
Page
4
Readable items include visits by J. F. Boyd and family to Washington, Harman children returning from Terre Haute, and trains of relatives passing through. Many name days show hospitalities, church events, baptisms, and local travel between Evansville, Indianapolis, Bedford, and Lafour.
A severe wind and blizzard last Friday toppled a five story brick structure under construction for a seating factory in Washington. No workers were inside. initial fear proven false. Estimated damage around 70000, with much timber and brick salvagable for reuse reducing the final loss.
A Wednesday afternoon blaze at a Chicago theater caused 736 deaths in ten minutes amid panic and gas explosions. Patrons were trampled while fleeing as the fire spread rapidly, with many trapped in seats. Zales Webster of this place attended the prior Saturday show.
Jobo W. Resler and Viola B. Humerickhouse married Sunday in a ceremony noting Resler as a farmer and former soldier who served three years in the Philippine Islands. The bride’s family, prominent farmers from Var Bures toan ship, is listed as Monaouel and Mrs Humertekiouse.
The annual state superintendent report shows common school fund on hand at 8,032,654.79 and congressional fund at 2,466,061.90, totaling 10,498,716.09, up 54,335.25 from last year. Teachers salaries used 9,269,653.19. total expenditures 9,500,000. High schools: non commissioned 193 with 13,305 pupils. commissioned 183 with 23,336 pupils. Enumeration total 767,536 with 15,043 colored children.
A large fox drive is scheduled for tomorrow north of town with the south line along First Creek and the lines centered northwest of Scotland.
The holidays passed without serious trouble. Socials among youths filled time, and a few events were well attended. A Christmas pageant at the Opera House was held and repeated due to bad weather. Sunday School offered entertainment on Christmas Eve with one school receiving its treat. The masquerade Saturday night proceeded nicely.
The Breces family celebrated a Christmas reunion at the old home after many years. Attendees included M. Breeden of Elkhart and Emma Bowman of Coda Neb, along with Harley Qurrell, Ora Brookshire, and relatives from Linton Dayton and Indianapolis. Rev Breeden, a longtime minister on this charge before the Civil War, and his wife are among the area’s oldest citizens.
Edward Lawcell died Christmas at his mother's home after a several month illness from consumption. He was 25 years 3 months and 17 days old, eldest son of Mrs. Mary Young. Mrs. Young moved here from Cora and the body was taken to Cora for burial Saturday.
WHl Hubbard Boyd Bedford this week. Willie Hubbard trecce from Wits for holidays. Al Seal and family from Leogcatce visited John Hubbard. George M. York from Todian Territory. John B. Stotts visited Bedford this week. Mollie Critchlow of Qdon visited Bob Richardson Tuesday. W. H. Wallick with G. M. Critchlow at Odon Wednesday. Miss Minnie Cunningham from near Odon spent days here. Roscoe Hubbard returned to Franklin county. Annis Killion of Martin county visited Nellie Kutch. Clara Welker and daughter Dorothy of Terre Haute visited. Mrs Coy Owens teaching at Brooklyn visited her mother and relatives. W. H. Wallick, D. Bu Ogden and Elias Roberts viewed highway petition by Mort Dobbins.
A repairer with 25 years of experience advertises services for rowing machines and organs along with car repairs. He guarantees first class work and ease of service, and notes availability at the Starcup. The contact signs as D. G. Deffery.
A local territory position seeks a loyal person to visit retail merchants and agents across several counties. Salary is 20 dollars weekly plus cash expenses advanced. Position immediate with a successful business and rapid growth. Address: 330 Dearborn St, Chicago.
A charity event titled Welfare for Cripples will run in Bedford street aimed at aiding the poor and disabled residents. The project, organized by LIN WOTROTS, will feature arts and crafts exhibitions and a wares sale to raise funds for afflicted families and local guilds.
A fragmented summary notes a cycling journeyman William Schwicernaugen from Leipzig claiming five continents by wheel, with travels through India China and North America. Other items mention relics from Rome and London, Newgate foundations, and the Roman wall near the Fleet. An English Chamberish family pursues popular sentiment. ostrich farming in Australia yields long white feathers. The Army signals corps is billed as the nerve system, handling telegraphy and other tech while charged with transmitting military information.
A historical note describes Y Rayse Jn and the Weisbach light, noting that certain penetrating substances are released from incandescent mantles. The text references a discoverer at a Tench Academy, highlighting early insights into gaslight chemistry.
Ethan Gastnew of Lyons and Laura Belle Moore were wed at the bride’s parents’ home west of town. Rev. A M Couchman officiated in a small relative gathering. Gastnew, a young farmer, and Moore reside in Lyons after the ceremony.
Fred C. Robinson an Elmora real estate agent sues Harley A. Foglesong in circuit court for 3300 claiming Foglesong agreed to sell a forty acre farm at 375 an acre but refused to complete the sale or honor the contract after a purchaser was found.
A Chicago Tribune report quotes a school teacher noting that boys favor male heroes like George Washington Napoleon and Shakespeare while girls increasingly choose men as their best loved human figures as they grow older. The discussion highlights early gender biases among a class of fifty girls and fifty boys.
France enforces compulsory vaccination in the first year of life with revaccination at ages eleven and twenty-one. The policy confirms a national immunization requirement to protect public health and reduce disease risk.
The Journal touts itself as Indiana’s reliable morning newspaper with full market reports, AP wire content, and a national reach. It promises timely news, court decisions, fashion, recipes, and sporting pages, aiming for trustworthy coverage at 16 cents a week.
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