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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
3
Fragmentary newspaper text reports a shocking discovery linked to a local store and a humorous aside about a five cent cigar. The fragment mentions Desr min and a promotional line about cigars attracting attention from others.
The column lists numerous visits and events in Mt. Pleasant and surrounding towns. Dozens of names including W. T. Deartfain Moses Bocarter Aida Thindwan and Chas Guchanan appear among church events, auctions, meetings, visits to Washington and Lincoln counties, and school activities. Towns mentioned include Eagiesville Lincesinville and Newberry with references to Episcopal, U B and M B church activities, auctions, and a winter entertainment.
Citizens in Odon balk at the expense to secure speakers. Organizers note it would cost $1200 to $2000 for the two noted men. Local support is limited as the entire lecture budget tops only about $100 per person, far short of university costs.
Professor Kirk will present an evening of Riley poems at the ME church. The event is noted for the lecturer’s reputation in reciting Indiana poet works and admission is 25 cents.
Starlin Sims aged 29 died Monday at his Burns City home after a long illness from stomach cancer. He was the son of Noah and Emily Sims and husband of the daughter of Jonas Winklepleck. He leaves a wife and a small child. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning by Rev. J. W. Gilley with burial at Burns City cemetery.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church met at Mrs. B Dosmiley's home with about thirty members. Officers for the year were elected including President Mrs. 4. C. Aluebell and Treasurer Mrs. Hugh McCoy. The highlight was destroying the society’s notes for the few church seats after paying them off.
A Tipton buyer, YU BP Csintell, secures the Thomas farm of 472 acres along White River south of Washington in a cash deal of 7250 plus a Tipton residence valued at 1500. The farm, once owned by Farmers and Shippers Leaf Tobacco Warehouse of Cincinnati, is touted as Indiana’s most valuable land with plans to drill for oil or gas next spring. Washington Era Id. t reports Valentine’s Day and Washington’s Birthday features in the February Designer.
M Critchlow attended Washington Monday. Alex Walls moved to his farm in the North End. Mrs Mary Winklepleck from near Good Hope visited William Pershing Wednesday. W A Rheinhart improves property with new buildings. Miss Bessie Harman visited Miss Lola Wallick early in the week. Mrs Henry Bell of Barr township visited John Hubbards. Miss Georgia Summerville of Martin county stayed with Miss Ellie Stotts. Rev Ed Taylor conducts meetings at Log church. Mrs Nancy Bechtel of Elnore visited A D Bechtel. Amos Coward and Cal Boyd add to James Taylor barn. Miss Zeta Stotts visited Chloe and Susie Ledgerwood. Mrs Hlannah Smith returned from near Epsom to see son Joseph Hardy sick. We have pottery bricks for sale, save the cerol Estine Petelues in the Feith. Pobiver & Cuoper.
The Republicss of Van Buren township near Hasiesvile held a minis convention Saturday. Clas smen elected from the first precinct and J A Simstrom from the second. L Evans selected as deleg ite to the District convention with J W Parsons alt er nate. Resolutions favored Primary Convention and officers to a four year term. Bedford district convention elected John C Billheimer district chairman without opposition.
The Republican County Committee elected officers: Chairman P. A. Hastings, Vice-Chairman Robert Russell, Secretary Friend Culbert, Treasurer V. O. A. Vance.
Resolutions express sympathy for the loss of the lodge member’s family and acknowledge the passing of a father. The document records the signatures of lodge officers and notes copies were sent to the family press and relevant parties.
Intruders ransacked a residence east of Bagleesville while a married couple attended church. On return the family found stolen notes totaling over 600 dollars and a revolver. Banks in the area were alerted to watch for the notes. authorities suspect local accomplices.
Former resident Miss Maud Lilburo married Mr. Ensley Gosset Sunday at noon in Enid Oklahoma. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Sam Morrell who moved to Oklahoma last spring.
Strike ends as miners return to work after a settlement with operators. The agreement sets wages at ten cents per ton of coal mined, one cent above the previous rate, with the company to pay back wages for the period off duty.
Trapping muskrats uses six inch wide by three foot long box traps built from bolts. Entry doors of wire mesh allow entry but prevent exit until the rat discovers the mechanism. Traps placed on tidal leads during low tide catch feeding rats. on return they are drawn in, and drowned as the tide rises.
The elder statesman recounts an incident at St James's Palace where a valet laid out his diplomatic uniform. Disraeli and the prince exchange a joke when the trousers were found to be wrong, revealing a humorous mix up of the outfit and causing amusement.
A brief dialogue in the Philadelphia Press shows Mrs. Hiram Offen asking if the applicant can cook for the family with help. The applicant resists, saying he cannot or will not rely on assistance.
Nervous passenger on a Long Island Sound steamer describes a peculiar noise in the water. The captain confirms it as the regular sounds of the Long Island Sound.
A pithy phrase from the Chicago News links hesitation to action and risk, playfully framing a proverb about decision making. It reflects editorial tone rather than a factual event with named entities.
A reminiscence of Governor E D Morgan of New York who, after a long life of wealth, learns true happiness only when he donates bonds worth more than 200000 to Union Theological Seminary via Dr. Adams. He reflects that he should have formed the habit of giving earlier, to know real joy.
A compact discussion traces ancient testament forms from Noah and Jacob to oral and written wills. It notes Noah’s alleged post flood will and Jacob’s verbal bequest to Joseph, plus the historical decline of nuncupative wills in English law. It also discusses ancient weighing devices and the origin of the steel yard and Roman balance.
Cunnabgs notes that when forced to travel overnight the Siberian natives halt before sunrise and let dogs sleep. They believe a dawn rest convinces the dogs they had a full night and will endure the day without fatigue. Short rests earlier fail to curb the dogs' energy.
A writer dubs wandering cells guardian defenders in the body as tonsils glow with immune troops. A scene shows protective cells battling typhoid germs under a microscope amid a lively culture. A restaurant cashier questions a bad dollar while a sour patron jokes about taste and value.
A comical exchange shows Edith confessing frustration with Bertha over a husband who once serenaded her. She fears calling him a rogue will make him doubt her affection. The dialogue hints at romantic competition and social manners in a Boston Transcript tone.
The note mentions Boaster-Henry and speaker A attended a enera last night with a box. Mrs Biount-Caramels attended, and a gallery sighting was noted with someone eating.
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