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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1910

Page

7

Political meeting notes and election groundwork outlined

The draft discusses a rescheduled second Tuesday appointment plan, with references to officers like JasnOon Ghosen and Bernard Ixkerb, and notes on votes, committees, and party leadership. It references a state party convention, a county resolution, and a state chairman's two year term.

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Destructive river hazards and tribal leadership listed

Fragmented report describes river perils near the Ghigo river with boats damaged and a death in the tribe of Ben Hur led by David W. Gerard. It notes a rescue by crew, the tribe's founders, and seeks support from officials for a dam appropriation while detailing other local incidents and arrests.

Ghigo Phesheer Iydhard Cope St.cuibeer Peekinpaneh Atbon David Vie Gereard Jieonelluy David W. Gerard Renifar Meade Prank Snyder 2. B. Davidson S. FE. Voris Craawfordville Myr Gerard Snyder Lew Waliee Ben-Hur Andersonn N. D. Sattinger Indianapolis Vincent Matilda Beach Nellie Beech Vincenne South © End Kerr Oklahoma Vansille Henderson Owensboro Washington, D. C Rivers and Harbors Committee Henderson Dam Ense

Six Hurt When Coast Down Attica Hill

A group of prominent society people coasted down Columbia street hill at four miles an hour and crashed into a curb. Six were injured including Cra ie Bandon with two broken ribs and others suffering various injuries. Miss Catherine Pitmen dislocated a shoulder and several others were knocked unconscious. The crash drew medical attention and impacted Attica High School activities nearby.

Attica Collumbia Prominen Vous Society Catherine Pitpnen Lowscil James Rengles Leer Goodland Phingen

Princeton Presbyterians Move Toward Union Denomination

A Cumberland Presbyterian congregation seeks to affiliate with the Presbyterian Union. A petition asks for possession of the old Church and parsonage property and damages for use of the property. Trustees of the Union congregation oppose the move, led by Rev. H. Morrison. The case will be tried in the circuit court.

Princeton Cumberland Uilion Congregation Broadwiny Presbyterian Church Il S. Morrizson

Fire damages property and records in Indiana courthouse area

A fire caused about 815 000 in damage to property owned by Touts Lice and involved the Third regiment and Milver Wallik Printing Company. The blaze affected the old Roughy high progress Presbyterian church used as the county courthouse and records were removed from the recorder and treasurer offices as preparations were made to move books and other offices.

Peru Pire Touts Lice Indiana National Ludicott & Nes- Miro O Milver-Wallik Printing Company Roughy Bigh Progress Presbyterian Church Counly Courthery Recorders and Treasurers

Raid at Bedford saloon nets liquor and wagonloads of beer

A raid on the old Bedford saloon run as a wine and beer parlor seized ten barrels and 25 cases of bottled beer along with 250 gallons of whisky and other liquor valued about 1000 dollars. Three wagons were taken to the city hall. Police claim to have evidence the liquor was illicit.

Fire destroys Progress Clothing Company plant in Franesville

A furnace explosion sparked a blaze at the Progress Clothing Company in Franesville. The fire burned through the basement for hours before extinguishment. Losses from stock and building are estimated at seven thousand dollars.

Progress Clothing Company

Brakeman Suffers Severe Hand Injury In Switching Incident

Evansville and Terre Haute brakeman Collins of Fivansville was injured while "poling" a switch car. The engine force fractured the pole and struck his right hand, nearly mashing it, in a likely career-ending accident on the switch.

Princeton Keorss Collins Fivansville Evansville & Terre Haute Collins

Fears Friends Seek Life Prompt Sanity Inquiry

Shelbyville reports Mrs. Bertha Swinford believes friends intend to kill her. A sanity commission is investigating her mental condition, finding her mind affected. She spends many nighttime hours playing organ and singing.

Shelbyville Bertha Swinford

Tri-State Medical Association Meets in Fort Wayne

One hundred fifty physicians are expected to attend the thirty sixth annual meeting of the Tri State Medical association in Fort Wayne Indiana. The organization includes Indiana Ohio and Michigan. Officers will be elected and plans for the year approved.

Fort Wayne Tri-State Medical Association Indiana Ohio Michigan

Miner Killed by Windy Shot at Shelburn Mine

A Shelburn mine incident leaves Harry Potts 54 dead after a windy shot. Potts, shotfirer, was alone in the mine when the accident occurred and a rescue party recovered his body.

Shelburn Harry Potts

Liquor Confiscations Overwhelm Kokomo Police Quarters

In Kokomo police quarters the growing volume of confiscated liquor fills the old vault to the ceiling. Officers store more liquor in lockers and makeshift spots while awaiting court orders. When these arrive, the liquor will be dumped into the street.

Kokomo

90 000 American Settlers Go To Canada

Recent advices from Canada indicate upwards of ninety thousand settlers from the United States left for Western Canada in the past year. They seek free 160 acre homesteads offered by the government, while adjoining lands held by railways are selling at nine to twenty dollars an acre. Land yields high returns, and the abundance of land in Canada draws many migrants, as indicated by prior years’ totals. Canadian agencies in the Union provide guidance to settlers on suitable districts.

Canada Boundary Line United States Iowa Indiana Nebraska Kansas Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Ohio Union Coe United Re States Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Ottawa Js.crawford Kansas City Broughton Guincy Chicago

Little Willie Confuses Family With a Prank

Willie tricks his parents by reporting a “strange man” kissing Miss Wilson. His mother alarms the house but learns soon that the “intruder” is actually Papa, returning from a prank of his own. The tale ends with a laugh at the mix up.

Willie

Gave Himself Away in Parade Banner Blunder

In a comic exchange a Trishman named Casey admits to carrying a banner in the St Patrick’s parade. His employer questions him, Casey blushes and explains his bottle in the pocket caused the mishap. Casey’s wife remains in hospital after a serious operation as Mrs Kelley checks on her condition.

Trishman Michael Casey

Late night return prompts playful arithmetic about time

A husband and wife exchange lines about his late arrival. The wife probes the time at the stairs while the man jokes about a stomach ache and mentions Hamlins Wizard Oil as a cure. The snippet captures domestic humor and old fashioned remedies.

Time and price of marriage told in a quip

A witty exchange frames marriage cost as a function of lifespan. The joke contrasts youth and old age, and another ad line promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine with a World over cure claim.

E. W. Gro

Sweet Maid and Man Pact Breach of Promise Theme

An early romance dialogue warns of breach of promise if another suitor appears. The text also promotes a medical claim for catarrh cures, presenting a Toledo Ohio company and a compensation offer for failed results. Druggists sell Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Sweet Maid

Reading the Clock by a Humble Employee

A short anecdote tells how Jim, who cannot read by standard methods, recalls the time by watching an old eight day clock. His employer asks him to report the hour and Jim explains whether the short or long hand moved first, noting the long hand pulled ahead when he watched it. He reports the long hand now being about an inch ahead. The tale appears in Youth's Companion.

Jim Tim

Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for sore feet

An old classified style ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to cure sore swollen aching feet and provide comfort. It claims to help break in new shoes and offers a free sample by mail from Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York.

Allen Allen S. Olmsted le Roy N.Y

A Diagnosis

Quote from Kansas City Journal scene where Mrs Ginnerty discusses her husband after an accident noting his alternating improvement and worsening and his reactions when he feels better.

Ginnerty Kansas City Journal

Rheumatism Relief in Six Hours Claim

An advertisement claims Dr. Judehon's relief for rheumatism works in hours with a first dose benefit. It promotes a quick improvement and urges readers to ask druggists for the product. The snippet also notes imitation warnings and a cigar brand plug amid other ad copy.

Judehon

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