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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1902
Page
3
Local notes list Prof J A Woodburn visiting Odon for a January lecture on Nicknames in American Politics. Several residents including Dick Wirts, Fred Casey, and Cinda Dunlay are mentioned with travels, visits, and social updates from Indianapolis to Bloomington.
A speaker delivers a spirited, engaging session that attracts a sizable audience despite a rough start. The talk blends humor and local color, keeping listeners attentive through informal remarks and casual banter.
Ww Boothe is back among us. John Hubbard visited Stone City on business. Clarence Hubbard traveled to Indianapolis Thursday. Grant Sipes and family spent New Year’s Day in Martin County. John Spurgeon came from the marsh to visit. Seth L Ketchiah and family called at Plainville Wednesday. Local youths attended a watch-meeting at Englesville. Nettie Myers plans to stay with Mrs Margaret Garten near Odon. McCarter Bechtel and Christchow visited the county seat. James Fisher and wife returned to Decatur County after a short stay. Ora Pershing, at school in Oden, holidayed with parents. A musicale was held at Henry Conwell’s on Bunkum. McCarter closed work as county commissioner in Washington and is praised for service. John W Critchlow visited from near Anglesville with Thess Sutton and Jeff Mason seeking to buy or rent a good farm.
All persons owing D. W. Hayes or Hayes & Co. are requested to settle their 1901 accounts. Those who fail to pay may face collection actions. Special prices on five pound late or more of candy at St Gwartney's. Cash paid for beef hides horse hides fores green and dry bones old rubber tin foil copper brass and other items at highest market prices by W. C.arten.
County officials report meals distributed to food service staff and other workers. The effort, described as excellent, aims to support county operations and keep services running smoothly.
A Belgian physician discusses how insane patients can simulate other forms of insanity and deceive experts. He notes imbecility dementia and amunia as commonly feigned states and warns that simulation does not rule out real insanity. Doctors must observe carefully to assess responsibility.
A 39 English paper correspondent explains why the great Transsiberian railway bypassed Tomsk. Surveyors pressed for money, Tomsk demanded bribes, and engineering difficulties arose, forcing the line fifty miles south and a branch to be built.
An English clergyman addressed fishermen with nautical imagery as he described a dangerous voyage. The climactic moment sees the captain urged on, only to be told from the back of the crowd that he cannot do anything as the ship sails ahead with the starboard foremast.
The Board of Commissioners of Daviess County Indiana announces a bid opening on February 4 1902 at the Auditor's office Washington for gravel or macadamized roads in Madison township totaling 12.32 miles. Bids must include a bond equal to twice the bid amount and conform to engineer plans on file. The board may reject any or all bids. Signed December 19 1901 by W H Metlarter O M Vance and R D Smith.
A fragmentary account recalls a visitor at the embassy noting a pet bear among junior secretaries who typically transact duties with the bear present. The bear was at home while the bearers allegedly played polo. an archivist and a leave on duty are mentioned as part of the peculiar scene.
A Milwaukee Journal essay urges natural conduct and honesty over affectation. It argues that pretending harms credibility, while sincerity builds respect and influence, noting strong character and integrity as key guides to personal advancement.
The article describes a shift from flat carved slabs to magnificent monumental effigies within fifty years. It notes nobles in armor with ladies, clergy, merchants, and judges, all depicted with symbolic items. Figures rest on cushions sometimes supported by angels, with heraldic animals at their feet.
The practice in old Sweden listed business or professional roles on visiting cards such as Lawyer Jones Notary Johnson or Music Professor Brown. Burgomaster consul and alderman forms appear as titles, with Elon and Mr seldom used. Ladies often print maiden names under married names to display ancestry.
A Chinese manuscript in a Paris library describes ancient Chinese anesthesia for major surgery. A decoction put patients to sleep before operations, after which surgeons performed incisions or amputations and joined tissues with dressings. Recovery followed, with no pain reported during the procedure.
A fakir explains to a gullible buyer that success comes from selling the key rather than buying it, noting that the buyer’s profits come from selling ideas not merely purchasing them. The Chicago Post reflects on entrepreneurial wit and perception.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a jumble with stray punctuation. No clear event, names, or places emerge to form a meaningful summary.
In a Lippincott's fragment a priest defends Schneider's presence and denies earthly drinking with dialect rich banter. The exchange centers on heaven and mischief linked to beer and whisky as a comic debate unfolds.
Norwegian weddings occur at the end of a short summer, while courtships span years. Couples stroll hand in hand, chatting with friends, with long betrothals common.
A fish seeks adventure at the mouth of a brook that flows into a great river. It travels uphill through a narrowing stream, listening to constant babbling. At the head the brook seems insignificant, prompting the lesson that a head cannot be judged by the mouth.
An ad praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a reliable child aid for croup and colds. It claims early use prevents attacks and promotes bowel regularity with Stomach and Liver Tablets. Endorsed by Whitfield & Co. of Chicago and Z Webster.
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