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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
1
The White Sox defeated Terre Haute's fast amateur squad 6 to 5 at South Side Park on a hot Sunday. Freeman pitched for Odou, Studel and Mason for Terre Haute, with Cooper making a solid showing at shortstop.
A burglar broke into the Montgomery drug store of Mort McPherson Saturday night. Thief shattered the back transom to enter and stole wine gip whiskey and cigars. Valued at 15 to 20 dollars for the Aquars, the theft aimed to stock a blind tiger.
Burns City plans a two story brick school to serve grade children and house a ship graded high school. Bids for erection open July 15 at the site of the old frame building burned a month ago. Estimated cost is 5000 dollars exclusive of furnishings.
By unanimous vote the school board appointed John S. Hubbard a principal in the Terre Haute schools at a salary of 1200 dollars annually. He will receive a school assignment from the superintendent this summer. Hubbard previously taught in Odon.
A bar on Artie Luallen’s farm at 2344 miles south of Odon burned Saturday night around two o clock. The mow held clover hay and no animals were inside. Insurance of 100 dollars partly covered the loss.
Miss Jessie Keller marries Charles Howard Strause at the bride’s parents home in Brown Township. Strause, a railway postal clerk, is from Indianap olis and son of Thomas Strause of Leota Scott County. The bride, daughter of Coroner Morton Keller, is a former county schoolteacher. They plan to live in Indianapolis after a visit to Scott County.
Local residents in Odon and nearby areas report relief from chronic ailments after using Root Juice. Testimonials describe improved liver and kidney function, digestion, and overall health, with patients noting dramatic personal cures after trying the medicine demonstrated at the Yellow Stront drug store and sold by Odon Drug Co.
The Township Trustee of Madison Township will conduct township business daily except Sundays at his office in Octon. R. J. McCallian serves as Township Trustee. Telephone calls directed to Abraham's Furniture Store.
William Arnett seventeen of Linton drowned at Potts sand bar near Elnora White River. James Porter nineteen also from Linton struggled for rescue and was revived by two fishermen. Arnett disappeared after a double dunk while swimming with Porter near a picnic party. His body was recovered and his funeral held in Terre Haute.
A large Odon gathering enjoyed a Fourth of July picnic and fishing at White River. Men seined for several pounds of fish while women laid out a hearty feast. Participants included G. W. Henderson family, Wades, Sommers, Coopers, Marks, O'Dell, Laughlin, Winkerpleck, Myers, Myers, Myers, Garten, Keck, Pownall, and Dr. J. L. Seals families.
Prof. J. M. Black of Washington was elected president at the Indiana State Music Teachers association convention held in Shelbyville last week.
Rochester New York based Herrick Seed Company invites a lady or gentleman to sell roses shrubs trees and seeds in the local section. No prior experience necessary and workers may earn good wages weekly. Those seeking employment should write for terms and enclose this notice.
Local and traveling salesmen sought to represent Allen Nursery Co. Earn big money with unlimited territory. Applicants must be of good appearance and not afraid of work. Outfit free. Write now for terms. Apply quickly.
A writer recalls a party misprint joke about asking family to supply a missing word. A woman tries to guess edible items served on toast misnaming greens and ends with realizing asparagus at 45 cents a bunch. The tale mocks collective forgetfulness.
Describes bizarre styles in 18th century France with feathered hats and extravagant hairdos. Notes Mme Campon's claim of public murmurs about the queen's influence on fashion and Royal reactions to hunts and court attire. Includes Princess of Monaco critique using her headdress and a scene with the Duc de Beaujolis.
A child named Dorothy refuses tea at a 5 o clock visit, tasting hot water with sugar and milk instead. The hostess notes Dorothy finds the drink dull and asks why she is not drinking real tea. Dorothy responds that the tea is dull.
A Great Northern traveler in a first class smoking compartment exchanges banter with a porter. The porter hints at tips with a witty reply, and the passenger is amused by the clever jest about gratuities. The porter’s smile signals satisfaction with the exchange.
A Glasgow Herald report states that Thomas Prentice, a day laborer from the West Barony parish near Chapel Green, grew the first potatoes in open fields in Scotland in 1728. He sold them about four years later, earning £300, and invested the money at double interest before dying in Edinburgh in 1762.
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