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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1905
Page
4
A compact study surveys New York reactions to a major cultural hype, examining public values and obligations amid rising attention to the arts. Analysts contrast civic duties with celebrity culture, noting debates over funding and merit.
The Indiana agricultural community schedules its 54th annual convention January 3 with demonstrations and sessions. Multiple groups including the State Board of Agriculture and various breed associations plan meetings January 2 through January 6, highlighting fertilizer, breeding, and grower interests across the state.
A garbled report notes that Plamen, secretary of a national air carrier board, was informed by a supervisor that orders from the misuse department dismissed Fetters. The charge cited is pernicious operation, with an investigation led by Tom Py into the matter and the carrier's involvement in a recent campaign.
George Lewman of Bransville Indiana was acquitted on a charge of killing Genre Reinart during an early Christmas morning incident. Judge Cure upheld the self defense theory as Reinert entered the home of his father in law William Leg wet and fought with Neoymiin after an initial clash.
In Ritchmnend Indiana on December 29 a brick house housing Charles Droste caught fire. Raymond Droste seven years old died in the blaze and was found at the head of a stairway by the Sremey. The boy appears to have suffocated while trying to escape through heavy smoke.
An individual identified as Came Baghard surrendered to the sheriff after an exchange in a fight that left William Sanford dead. The suspect, who reformed at his brother’s request, turned himself in following the incident and subsequent flight to Colorado.
A scrambled report from Terre Haute Indiana notes a prominent local family linked to county finances. Details describe Nathan Neal and his wife, with mentions of a son and daughter and a business tie to a Chicago firm handling county accounts. The text references an explosion at the county complex and an investigation into investments, though specifics are unclear. The fragment suggests high stakes and official scrutiny.
Fragmentary OCR describes a recruitment message listing men in multiple states and the sale of goods, with a stated salary and expenses. The text names Weta Co and Agias Dig in Chicago, implying a distribution or sales scheme.
Indiana State Teachers Association adopts resolutions against printing books for prisoners in Indiana. The group also backs higher salaries for teachers and opposes political dismissals of school workers. The report urges tax reform to fund adequate pay to retain and attract teachers.
The Southern Indians received four new stoking cars numbered 601 602 603 and God with Smoking Car stencils beneath each number. Boone County Assessor Alex S Campbell resigned after two years in office noting he was not elected by the people. A dinner was hosted by Mr and Mrs Lat Henry of East Fifth Street with Effe Shively of Odon in attendance.
Community gossip items include travel to Indianapolis Washington and Chicago. dances at the opera house. visits from Grace Horning and others. business trips by Harold Sears and Williams. appreciation notes to patrons. rental listings. and school plans. Several residents travel for holidays and court terms, with several mentions of local businesses, repairs, and reminders to support home papers.
The Indiana State Teachers association studied taxation and salaries, citing 16,256 teachers in Indiana and low average pay across township town city and rural posts. It notes current salaries for men and women and compares county superintendents with postmasters, urging higher, sustainable pay for educators and staff.
In Berlin near the lion's den a dangerous act prompts debate on natural death. Miss Ella, a Danish lion tamer, performs at Heoiborn's Royal Music Hall with seven African lions, discarding her whip and lying on the stage as the lions circle. She says most accidents come to tamer errors and discusses nerves and risk.
Ex-Banker John J. Kinney was found guilty in Angola Indiana of receiving deposits after insolvency was known. He was sentenced to one year in the state prison after a lengthy trial and delay.
Florence Mitchell fatally shot Ella Swisher after a quarrel over a man at a roughhouse dance near Togansport Indiana on New Year's morning. Mitchell is in jail awaiting charges.
In La Porte Indiana Edward Krienke was found guilty of murder in a South Bend pharmacist case after a five minute jury trial. In Rising Sun Indiana January 3 the Gillespie for the Jeepie maker cases neared jury, with Judge Cornet nonrestrictive and a likely day and a half of arguments. In Gooden Indiana December 31 Wayne Sower accidentally lost his right arm while hunting as a rail broke on a fence. a brother was killed by trains near Ben Davis weeks earlier.
Bluffton Indiana January 3 Charles O Deam and B Williamson of Bluffton depart for Central America on petition. The pair are named in the local note as starting a voyage likely connected to scientific or exploratory work.
A guest at a country house party recalls fear of a spectral figure seen at her bed foot. She woke to a white specter lifting the bed cover, after tales of hobgoblins stirred nerves before bedtime.
Residents visit relatives across towns with trips to Indian Springs Loogcotes and Bloomington. Meetings close while county officials note absent W H McCarter. Humor and ads urge continued fuel and trade as a gold watch raffle ends at D C Williams.
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