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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
4
A fragmented reflection notes that a person’s standing in counsel rests on honesty and wisdom. It warns against loud claims and suggests that some vocal critics cause suspicion by noisy behavior while others quietly endure scrutiny.
A correspondent notes the origin of the phrase hae in t in it. It was said to arise from an editor who died and went to heaven while seeking the person who delivered his paper free years and left it in the post office.
A garbled passage notes distrust of giving bread without assurance of repayment. The fragment hints at a plan to divide land and produce a warlike deed, mentioning ham mustard and a half earth split, with a wary tone about repayment.
The Herald urges strong republican turnout in Daviess County for township conventions to rebuild party strength. Voters are asked to participate, name competent committees, and start the campaign in a united effort toward victory.
Fragmentary notes recount an oath ceremony for Ons pioneers and mention the elder Potron in the state. The text hints at a life marked by wood health activity and statistical references, focusing on a man whose status is described as historic and enduring.
Mr and Mrs Milo Willow Lick hosted guests including the Dugan Sanday and Win Young families. Cecile Hindman Mario Zigler and Cecile Hindman attended church with Leonard Ramsey and family. J T Sears and daughter Bliss Bess visited J T Marshall and family. Eads of Elnora and Cummings of Gordon were visiting the vicinity Sunday.
A jumble of small town updates from Odon and nearby areas lists residents in town, visits to Washington and Indianapolis, a Rexall store advert, a poultry show, an attorney from Elnora, missing eyeglasses and a robe found, a pension of corn sales at 60 cents a bushel, and travel notes on local families and shoppers with scattered names and places.
A fragmentary text seems to raise questions about a missing figure and the authorities' response. It mentions Shoals and asks who will act next, suggesting an unsettled search or inquiry without clear details.
Mrs George Maryfield of Barns City aged 45 died Wednesday night from paralysis of the brain after a brief illness following a trip to Burns City. She passed away about 10 o clock at home with her husband and four children surviving. Funeral at the Christian church in Barns City at 10 this morning with burial in the local cemetery.
County council failed to meet Tuesday due to a quorum lack in a CLS called by Auditor Core. A new meeting is set for February 6. Commissioners instruct the auditor to advertise that plans and specifications for the monument will be served on March 6, with granite samples to accompany the laws and specifications.
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