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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1902
Page
3
William M. Aikman of Washington is a 34 year old candidate for County Auditor. He is the present deputy auditor and described as a man of high character and integrity. He understands county business and would be a strong candidate if nominated and elected.
When illness or accident endangers health the best and purest medicines are essential. Dearmin's pharmacy is universally deemed the most reliable source for drugs chemicals and sick room supplies. Prescriptions always filled with care.
Local pages note lectures tonight by Prof Kirk and at the M E church. Several residents travel for work or study, including teachers at Washington exams and locals visiting kin in Harrisonville and Vincennes. Updates include sales, property movements, illness, and upcoming events at Odin and nearby towns.
Fragmentary OCR note from 1901 mentions an ac item with partial details. No clear event, person, or organization is readable enough to identify.
Overstocks noted on several items and a need for funds. Beginning Saturday a few articles will be displayed in the window to urge sale regardless of cost. Keck the Teweler and Optician.
The Odon Review suspended publication on January 17 and the subscription list was purchased by The Ovox Journal. Beginning January 25 The Journal will be sent to all Review subscribers. Paid in advance subscriptions remain active. unpaid subscribers will receive The Journal this week and in the future unless they notify the publisher by February 1 to discontinue.
Dan Myers from near Odon attended Monday meetings at the Log church amid continued interest. William Dearman of Plainville and Levi Mathews from Odon were here Sunday. Suss Ora Pershing of Odon visited her parents. John Uocbard spent several days in Washington this week. Rutherford Laughlin, Scotland’s principal, was here Sunday. Kirby and Roscoe Katch called in the North End on Wednesday. John Nubbtard and family hosted Charles Lee and family and Al Seal and family visiting in Sarr township. John Nubbtard family hosted Nora Marxs.
Citizens urged to attend a Kirk lecture to support a $50 course, noting Riley would charge $900 to $1000 but Kirk offers the same content for twenty five cents. The plea says liberal patronage is needed or the course will not be funded and asks residents to bring friends.
Mrs. Mary Gadberry sues William Gadberry for divorce and 1500 alimony plus custody of their five year old daughter Odessa. She alleges thirty years of marriage with neglect, religious quarrels, and lack of funds while he claims to have provided and vows a cross complaint. Padgett Padgett and E L Laughlin represent parties.
The piece critiques typographic practice showing how verbatim reporting can distort quotes. Examples include misrendered lines from Jeremy Taylor, Euphrosyne, Tennyson, and a garbled Latin proverb. It cites The Practice of Typography by T. L. De Vinne as context.
A man recounts buying a fake brooch for 50 cents after friends at his club mocked his diamond. He tests them by swapping a real piece for the inexpensive imitation and reveals the prank. The tale ends with the narrator feeling vindicated about his purchase.
The first complete English Bible was produced by John Wyclif about 1350 for the Lollards. Wyclif translated from the Latin Vulgate and died before a revision. John Purvey led the revision completed in 1588. The full Bible was not printed as a single book until 1850 under Forshall and Madden.
An old Washington man believes healing is a gift and describes a fanciful cure for ague. He explains that an efflorescent powder will fizz inside to puff out the skin, shrink the ache, and vanish the trouble in a single shot.
A London doctor notes that women suffer seasickness more than men and react with fuss. Women retreat to berths, groan, and become maudlin until able to return to deck. They ask three questions about death, distance to shore, and arrival, while doctors and patients discuss remedies.
A nurse warns a boy about biting nails lest they swell and burst like an air ball. He takes the warning to heart then attends a party where he silently watches the hostess before speaking and accusing her of biting nails.
A humorous exchange quoted from the New York Herald shows a meek man claiming his wife lets him have the last word. His friend quips that she does indeed stop talking when he concedes.
The exchange notes Dr. Pellet's carriage visiting the house several times causing alarm, but the other party insists no one is ill and calls for a bit of collection. A line about Boamarian mothers and ribbons on children adds local color to the scene.
The Prohibitionists of the county meet today at Elnora to shield their county organization. Obituaries report Lemuel S. Mill ner of Washing ton died after weeks of illness. B and O U S W Ry payday is Tuesday with about 35 000 dollars left in Washington. A new time card may go into effect next week on the E S Ry. Citizens without dog taxes face trouble ahead. Prosecutor prepares to file charges against offenders. Thes McCrain, once of Washington and later Indianapolis resident, dies in Chicago. Fabe Sommers announces mayoral candidacy and apologizes for a corn juice remark and vows the pledge. Ed McGehee shoots Mage Taylor in a saloon. conflicting accounts of provocation. Three shots. Taylor arm and abdomen hit but clothing remains intact. A strike at B and O S W shops in Washington grows. layoffs occur and replacement workers from St Louis arrive. tension rises and a near brawl is anticipated.
The issue announces Thomas Nugent of Elmore township as a candidate for Auditor of Daviess County. A longtime trustee and leading Republican, Nugent is described as highly capable and ready for duty, with strong chances if nominated and elected.
William M. Ageman announces as a Republican candidate for auditor of Daviess County Indiana subject to the primary election. Thomas Neceest announces as a Republican candidate for auditor of Daviess County Indiana subject to the primary election.
Prof Mr Kirk of Vincennes delivered a rare rich treat to teachers and others as the packed opera house heard his lecture and appreciated the performance reported by the Huntingburg Independent.
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