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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary text reports Mrs. Hueston dead after a hard fall amid a Washington murder mystery. Names such as John Ferron and DeMotte appear among disjointed notes, with references to federal safety and potential investigations.
A scrambled paragraph reports an animal incident and railway confusion with unclear details. Names and places remain unreadable, leaving only scattered fragments about a horse, a train, and a possible incident at a station.
A report notes a long tenure by a postmaster who served 18 years ending in years ago and mentions a successor Wai Herms cia MO Weimer. It highlights the retirement and the respect shown by colleagues as part of the transition.
Five horses wandered into a wheat cranery on Tuesday and gorged themselves on chaff. Two died on Wednesday, the remaining three are in critical condition with poor chances of recovery.
The family thanks friers and neighbors for sympathy and kindness after a loss. W Hueston Dr and Mrs Pritchett Crum Myers visited from El Nora yesterday.
A damaged fragment notes a hardware team achieving success amid unclear references and garbled text. It mentions a bias and a bribe but lacks coherent context or identifiable entities. The excerpt ends with a question and a stray word dead.
A fragment describes a sale at Rexall Store offering talcum powder for five cents and a small can free. It mentions Seneti, a grandson of Mrs Mary Winkelpleck, and references Dale Indiana with a social event at Mrs Trenty Whamper's home.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines events at Cadabra Arts Day with undisclosed plays and participants. Mentions Cappadocs and Pallin Oak in incomplete phrasing. No clear dates or full titles available.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a local item about Waltin Panner and Indiana University with references to a dinner and special honors. Entities include Terre Haute and Indiana University, suggesting a campus event or recognition. The readable text is incomplete but indicates a ceremonial or honors context.
A brief notice announces nine free shows at the corner of Main and Spring streets each Wednesday night revealing local talent and community entertainment. The item reflects early 20th century small town publicity style and mentions a figure named Seles Picture Stow in a teasing ad context.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a drowning in a river with references to a person named Jk vite Wihisman and others involved in a coroner or court process. The text mentions water, last seen time, and a search or inquiry with several names and places, but details are fragmented and uncertain.
Mrs. J J Lafferty is reported dead after a heart condition. The deceased, well known in the area, had visited relatives here and was sister to Mrs. Martha Bandy who lives east of town. The notice lists Mes Tom Lafferty of Lindsay, California as the deceased’s relative.
Miss Pearl Seneff purchased the Old Odd Fellows building at Race and Spring. Workmen dismantle the structure as papers from 23 years ago emerge from the cornerstone, including a testament and by laws of various groups, plus business cards and town notices. Some documents are illegible due to water damage.
Tesn Pauterhack, a farmer from Omthood Phainvill, was badly injured Tuesday morning in a runaway accident. A wagon wheel passed over his body as horses frightened, leaving him unable to hold the reins and thrown. Police investigation continues with attorney statements after he was taken home.
Socialist delegates in Madison town hill convened to name a ticket for the upcoming campaign. The nominees include Poustee Thomes Wirts for assessor general McNeely for general advisor Dr J C Witehell Win Cummings Overton for justice of the peace Joseph OM Supervisors Walter Wadsworth and Saronel Charibers.
A large crowd gathered Wednesday night at the corner of Main and Spring for free movies. Some initial issues with correct adjustments caused unsatisfactory viewing, but the crowd remained engaged as the program improved with the final reel. A three reel show is planned for next Wednesday, inviting more attendees.
Miss Hildred Connell presented a varied program at the Rexall Store Saturday evening. The musical numbers and recitations drew a large crowd and received high praise from attendees.
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