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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
1
A historical critique argues women remain political inferiors despite education and service, contrasting women as voters with industrious men and outlining social and legal barriers. It cites a 19th century sentiment and notes a judge predicting Jim McDonald will confess in a murder case in Bloomington.
Mrs B F Sears suffered two fractured ribs when a horse pulled by a buggy was frightened by a train and turned, throwing Mrs Hal Sears free while Mrs B F Sears was dragged about twenty feet. W Anderson treated her. she is recovering.
James R. Hall, a farmer near Brownstown Indiana, wore the same pair of shoes for nineteen years. He visited Dr Bolles’ store seeking a replacement but was told none could match the comfort and wear of his old shoes. He is a rare visitor to town and remains disappointed.
S L Ketchem age 76 obituary notes he died Monday of dropsy in Madison Township. Born Nov 8 1839 near his death place he taught 20 years and served in Co B 2 Indiana during the Civil War. Survived by widow Mary Benham then Mrs Barab Johnson and five children Daniel W Laura Mack Evert Burke. Funeral services held Burns City cemetery with Rev Aston Hogan and Rev S Q Dorsey.
The Chicago Extension progresses with about thirty miles graded on the Southern Indiana division and track laying underway. A large force labors on the Vermillion bridge seven miles south of Danville with forty four foot arches. A tower bridge rising 110 feet above water is planned at another Vermilion site. The firm expects fewer construction troubles once the grade is finished.
Representative Harry H. Crooke of Daviess seeks a 500 foot prohibition on saloons near libraries churches and schools. The measure would shutter many saloons especially around the Carnegie library in Washington and could affect up to 18 in the city and about 300 in Indianapolis, with broader impact nationwide.
An exploration of the term we used by editors shows it can refer to the editor alone or the entire staff including animals and aides. The piece notes the phrase carries varied meanings and misinterpretations across offices and regions.
A proposed bachelor tax by a state legislator prompts a census review to estimate unmarried men in Indiana. The counts span ages 21 to 64 with totals around 37 320 but vary by mobility and income. Several states reportedly have higher bachelor ratios than Indiana.
A with a stuffed bird in her hat faces fines from 25 to 100 under a recently passed law. Officials say the measure targets displayed birds and related headgear in public venues.
Rev. C. H. Buchanan closed the most successful series of meetings at Burns City Christian church. The revival was to run two weeks with continued help from visiting speaker Uimeniteteco Joided. Last Sunday thirteen were baptized at the Christian church.
Senator Smith of Morgan and Marico Counties pilots a bill to stop paupers from marrying, targeting those with epilepsy and adding disqualification after three divorces. The proposed law broadens eligibility limits for marriage in the region.
The City Engineer Smiley estimates the proposal would require 874000 of the total cost to obtain 54 cents per mile of gravel streets. The plan promises five miles of brick streets 18 feet wide with first class stone curbing at a small price.
The third annual corn school stock men's convention and home makery conference will be held at Purdue University Lafayette January 23 28. The meetings aim to give practical instruction to corn growers and feeders and provide a pleasant outing for farmers wives and daughters. several from this county are hoped to attend.
A Midland miner declines taking the United Mine Workers oath for religious reasons but continues to enjoy membership privileges. Vice President Wal ters deems the reasons plausible and that he should not be expelled. Some members fear setting a bad precedent. Linton Record.
Mrs Mary Hill wife of the late James Hill died Sunday at her sister Mrs Matilda Abels home after a long illness. Born January 1838 in Orange County she died at age 67 years 15 days leaving one surviving daughter in Vincennes and a brother and two sisters. She was a U B church member and a Christian woman. Rev C H Buchanan led funeral services Monday at 1 30 p m at the Christian church with burial at Walnut Hill.
The January statement of the First National Bank shows nearly a 40 percent gain in resources since the prior June 9 report. At the January 10 annual meeting officers and directors were elected: Lowery Cooper president H W Crook vice president W C Garten cashier Alex O Dell assistant cashier. Directors include Lowery Cooper H H Crooke W C Garten J M Winkle pleck and A A Lane.
Judge W R Gardiner C K Tharp and G Gardiner form Gardiner Tharp and Gardiner a new law partnership effective February 1. L D Shimp retires from the old firm and partners with George Bright in real estate and law business occupying rooms in the Wilson building formerly used by C K Tharp according to the Washington Democrat.
The Indianapolis News reports Representative Crooke of this county stating he travels 256 miles and will be allowed 961 1/2 miles in total allowances for his duties.
The first election under the new road supervisor law was held Saturday with many candidates. In Madison Township the winners were Richard Weeks Jacob Freed Grant Sipes and Andrew Williams. Other townships list new supervisors including John Patterson Tom Montgomery B F Potts Jr George W Gown Bogard Damon Jones James Roach and more across Barr Veale Washington Steeler Elmore and Elmore Townships.
Ten names appear on the Knox county delinquent tax list this year. The total delinquencies amount to under 19000 with the ditch tax portion at 862.72, making the overall sum under 2000 dollars according to the Washington Herald.
Aunt Mattie Harris Burt visiting her son Levi at Newberry fell and sustained severe injuries.
Six judges of the appellate court ruled Friday that a person who equips a house as a blind pig and allows intoxicating liquor to be sold is liable for maintaining a public nuisance. The court reversed a quashed indictment against Harriet and James Tabler of Corydon Indiana and remanded for trial.
The indictment alleges the Sablers equipped a room with a partition elevator screens curtains blind doors and paraphernalia to unlawfully sell intoxicating liquor by a concealed seller. It claims Corydon residents value morality and oppose a licensed saloon while drunken crowds outside produce profanity and nuisance, with the court deeming it a public nuisance under general law.
A rough wooden sign reads BEWARE 23 of WASHINGTON INDIANA with a warning about a perilous road noted as Rocks and Jordan. The piece, described as timbers of a water tank 180 miles west of Denver, is signed by the Washington Democrat and features bold blue lettering.
Rathbone Sisters installment shows officers led by Mrs. Sadie Alexander to be P C of T and Mrs. Ella Danner as M B E C. The town of Ferdinand in Dubois County votes 82 to 77 to incorporate. The drive was led by a Catholic priest aiming to curb open saloons. Every resident of Ferdinand is...
A historical remark claims that every man woman and child is German and Catholic, highlighting tensions around national and religious identity in political discourse. The statement provokes debate about ethnicity religion and political affiliation in the era.
County Commissioners plan a new court house using Oelttic stone at an estimated cost around 875 300. The old building, over sixty years old, will be replaced to improve county facilities.
The Odon Realty Co. completed a sale making Lemuel Gadberry the owner of the James M. Sears farm comprising 100 acres. The purchase price was 26000.
A listing notes a 165 feet frontage for the Weimer property including a barn, with Odon Realty Co involved in the sale or transaction details.
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