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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
3
A collage of curious lines cites an investigator on a camel's origins, dry counties, divorce trends, cigarette habits, coroner wins, kidney transplants, summer crops, a mistletoe trust, English Dreadnoughts, Christmas trees, youth politics, and Australian money tightness, urging funding for a Rockefeller Bible class.
The passage questions certainty about history and memory. It cites the famous line about scarcely any living remembering that day and year. It also notes the three year old new Chinese emperor named Hsuen Taig and ponders guidance to guardians on shaping a child’s future.
A Chicago girl restrained a roaming footpad who was harassing her until officers reached the scene. Police credited her quick action and composure in protecting herself from further danger.
Ethel Rooseyvelt prefers her horse and dog to society, avoiding the need to submit records from tin boxes to reassure herself as part of the family.
With two cent postage to Germany in effect, the change highlights the difficulty for German magazines to publish works by American authors who cannot write in German. The note underscores cross Atlantic literary exchange challenges and publishing costs.
A wealthy New York spinster in her nineties has died leaving a $50,000,000 fortune. The news will affect noble European families who hoped for a prize from the estate.
A French admiral is relieved of command as revolutionary times disrupt high command. The era’s general revolutionary tendencies appear to be affecting discipline and speech among officers.
The government of British Columbia approved rules reducing net size for salmon fishing and enforcing a ban on catching fish from Saturday through Monday. The measures aim to protect stocks and regulate weekend fishing activity.
The passage notes the shift to modern naming like "87-Ambrose Channel- 87" versus Sandy Hooklight and suggests the new term still evokes the old minstrel show era.
In a move to expedite sessions, leaders instruct speakers to finish early and retreat to the lobby to complete remaining remarks behind the scenes. The policy reduces on floor time and curbs drawn out orations while preserving formal debate norms.
Hens refuse to work an eight hour day, either due to disapproval of the election or belief that new prosperity warrants a rest, defying expectations of increased production.
Japanese authorities focus on poultry enhancement with experiments showing Minorecas and Andalusians as best suited breeds for their goals.
Patents on aluminum reduction and production poised to expire soon, likely lowering metal costs and boosting demand. As aluminum can replace copper, cheaper aluminum could influence copper pricing. The Indianapolis Sentinel notes Indiana clay deposits rich in aluminum occur in several regions.
A Massachusetts city school authorities appeal to parents of high school pupils to back measures against extending secret fraternities. The piece argues parents should approve proper school discipline decided by the school committee.
H E Agar, held on a forgery charge, vanished from Princeton and headed to Texas with bondsmen’s consent. He stopped in Evansville to settle affairs, then met his son Asa in St Louis. Family plans to follow in a few months. He wired from Texas that he would write.
Milo W. Stark by attorney Perry L. Turner files in Elkhart circuit court for a receiver of Elkhart Mining & Dredge Company. Incorporated in Arizona for 2.5 million dollars, 1.5 million shares at one dollar. Offices at Elkhart. M. L. Proctor president. Ella Proctor secretary. Treasury shows 1500 dollars and office furniture January 1 1906. furniture stored at Proctor’s flat. Plaintiff invested 4500 dollars.
A head on collision of Big Four freight trains four miles south of Knightstown resulted in three deaths and one severe injury. Victims include Charles Fisk and John Ramsey both Wabash engineers and Ray Anson Greenburg fireman. John Meyers Wabash engineer was scalded and Brakeman E Wilson North Vernon sustained head and facial injuries.
Former Sheriff Tom Houston presents a bill to the board of works for 765 in-and-out fees. The county required him to refund 1000 retained as in-and-out fees from a recent case, and he now claims the same amount from the city for prisoners received and released during his term.
An abstract of Wayne county taxables reports a total of 32,375,644 dollars with mortgage reductions of 945,160 dollars yielding a net 31,430,484 dollars. Taxes collected in 1908 totaled 704,480.04 dollars while delinquent taxes carried forward were 11,184.96 dollars.
Fort Wayne residents L. H. De Witt A. F. H. Dornte and Almira N. Scott filed a petition in the superior court to dissolve the Second Church of Christ Scientist an incorporated institution The petition states that the church can wind up its affairs without a trustee or receiver.
Mr and Mrs J W Pittman celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their South Main Street residence. Their children from various states traveled to attend, marking a family milestone in the community.
Congress man elect William O Barnard of this city is believed to have chosen his youngest son Ralph Barnard as private secretary though no official announcement has been made.
Henry C. Morgan known as the cattle king died from injuries received in a runaway at his home near Marco six miles south of the city.
Maj. George W. Steele, governor of the National Soldiers' Home in Solon, leads Indiana in length of service in the U S House, eight terms. Only the late William S. Holman, with 40 years, surpassed him. Other Indiana congressmen in long tenure include Overstreet, Landis, and Watson with six or seven terms.
Peter J. Lyons city engineer of Hammond filed 40 affidavits with United States Commissioner Charles Surprise charging foreigners from Gary with illegal voting andobtaining fraudulent naturalization papers. The affidavits were sent to Indianapolis to be approved by the district attorney before warrants. This marks the first step in apprehending a large group Democrats say swung Lake County election last November.
Evansville readers report two nine year olds Landey Bradley and George Huskey attempted to kill six year old Roy Berry with an ax after a vaudeville act depicting Indians killing whites. They tied him to a log in a stable before the mother leaped in, saving him. The Berry boy said he would have sacrificed himself if not for his mother’s timely intervention.
Rev George Hicks Anti Saloon League superintendent for the South Bend district spoke at the Methodist and Christian churches while Prof O O Whitneck of Terre Haute addressed audiences at the Presbyterian and Baptist churches in Carroll County as the first step of a 43 movement to wipe out saloons.
Directors of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company meeting in Philadelphia decide to defer any reduction in lighting rates. The move responds to Fort Wayne entering the commercial lighting market with a lower price offer.
Arthur C. Call has been appointed receiver for the property of William Krall, a general merchant of Emporia. He posted a $7,000 bond. Petition granted at the request of John Sullivan, Krall’s surety for $3,000. Krall’s property is valued at $5,000.
Eight miles west of Petersburg an 11 year old boy Will Catt shot his cousin Lloyd Catt in the back while aiming at a stump. Lloyd died from the wound. The incident occurred at the home of Dan Catt.
A Bloomington tobacco dealer was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Claude G. Malott for selling cigarettes. The dealer appealed, and the circuit court will hear the case as a test of the cigarette law.
In Fort Wayne circuit court Judge R. K. Irwin filed a motion for a new trial for John Stout who was convicted of murdering Marshal Columbus Croy at Woodburn. The case will be set for argument early in the new year.
A head on collision of two Wabash railroad freight engines five miles west of the city injured one man, Arthur Potts head brake man.
The Madison County Farmers Institute holds its regular monthly meeting in Pendleton on January 8 and 9 with members from Anderson and surrounding areas expected to attend.
Hot water is described as a powerful remedy for lung congestion sore throat and rheumatism when used promptly and thoroughly. It is claimed to relieve croup in children with neck and feet heat and to ease constipation and indigestion when taken before bed or after waking.
A Sunday school lesson from Acts 2 1 21 outlines the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost with signs of wind fire and tongues. It discusses the symbolism of wind and fire representing the Spirit and urges a fuller reception of spiritual power for believers and the church.
Liverpool professor Garstang reports discoveries at Sak-ji Genzi Asia Minor showing a well preserved temple and clear inscriptions. He notes potential bilingual inscriptions to unlock Hittite scripts and aims for a decade of work to illuminate origin and race of the Hittites amid debate with Aryan and Semitic theories.
New York City consumed 20 million pounds of butter during the last month marking a strong demand for dairy products. Officials note steady consumption across households and eateries amid seasonal supply trends.
A short tale notes a boy weak in arithmetic and the learned pig that could count. The father inspires his son to compare with the animal, but the boy counters by asking questions in geography, highlighting differing school strengths.
A Beighton resident reports a hen that lays eggs exclusively on the kitchen table or in a bed. When the door is closed the bird paces until the door is opened, then lays.
Quick as Wink. If your eyes ache with a smarting burning sensation use Pettit's Eye Salve. All druggists of Howard Bros., Buffalo New York.
A cautious woman frets over possible theft before obtaining any jewels. The remark reflects anxiety about security and loss as she contemplates future displays or purchases.
PAZO OINTMENT guarantees cure of itching burning bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or money back. The product claims relief with application, pricing 50 cents.
A reflective saying asserts it is wiser to value what we already hold than to chase what we lack, suggesting contentment over craving future gains. The author Henry van Dyke anchors the thought in moral prudence and temperance.
Poem style line from a 19th century manufacturer note praising Lewis' factory product. The snippet references Peoria Illinois and a tobacco attribution to Robert Burns style wording. It reads like a promotional or quotation fragment without a clear news event.
A.S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York promotes Allen's Foot-Baite claiming over 10 000 testimonials. The notice emphasizes avoiding imitations and offers a free trial package.
The quote attributed to Lord Cromer urges swift honesty and patriotic duty without delay.
Mrs. Joseph Hall Chase of Washington D C authorizes use of her photo and testimonial praising Peruna as an effective cold remedy. Mrs A L Wetzel of Terre Haute Indiana recounts loss of smell and hearing regained after using Peruna and credits recovery to the medicine and doctor guidance. The Peruna Drug Mfg Co of Columbus Ohio promotes a free 1909 Peruna Almanac via pharmacists.
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