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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1904
Page
3
The column lists residents and visitors from Washington and nearby towns, with a mix of social calls, travel to the World’s Fair, building projects, and church notices. Names include Miss Mable Chison, Pearl Myers, Rev A. S. Jobe, and Mrs Kate Chaham, among others.
Wednesday afternoon at Bowman settlement the Rough Riders defeated the Odon Stars 9 to 6 in a lively local ball game. Only four Stars played, as most regulars were absent.
Correll and Burrell secured the contract to erect a 3350 soldier's monument at Hiymera. The monument will be made of Bedford stone with a statue of a soldier on a large pedestal. The firm has built a wide trade in this line of work and other statuary and artistic services.
William Haig, on a business trip to Terre Haute, boarded a train home and vanished at Linton. Crews searched by handcar but Haig was found later in Linton. He returned home safely after the confusion on the platform and train.
Head of Washington has accepted a teaching position in Monte Vista Colorado schools. She previously taught in Bloomfield last year.
A man died from a brain wound caused by a pebble hurled from a streetcar wheel. Eyewitnesses deny any firearm and a detective later proves the pebble was projected by the tram’s drag wheel striking the skull with bulletlike force.
In 1590 a young man joined an Elizabethan company, proving to be a skilled actor and a clever adapter of older plays for contemporary taste. He also wrote decent plays, though rivals claimed his work lacked originality. This man was William Shakespeare.
An anecdote from a court circle shows the late Ameer of Afghanistan asking a English diplomatic agent for a description of England’s largest gun. The Englishman describes a 100 ton gun, and the ameer quips that the cartridge would be as large as the gun itself, displaying calm pride and wit.
A reader quarrels with prize fighting slang used for a wedding the editor notes as inappropriate and confirms the wedding was postponed not completed. A humorous letter from a reader details sending a chicken to settle a dispute and asks what caused the chicken's death.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a wife admires a dress and asks if it is becoming. The merchant, in a light reply, suggests the bill for the stylish pew dress will soon arrive, turning the moment into a witty financial quip.
Customer and Walter discuss extracts and beef options in a brief exchange. The dialogue centers on the choice between brown or white extract and beef tea or milk. The snippet reflects a local, period flavor dialogue without further context.
A village woman quotes a remark from a wife about her husband claiming to have built a hotel by honest toll. The tired woman counters that the toll’s source was not specified, prompting local chatter in Washington Star style.
A brief quip from a Philadelphia Ledger item features Borroughs and Lenders. They joke that fear is unnecessary since debt will be paid eventually, even death, with a darkly humorous twist. The exchange underscores a blunted view of mortality and financial obligations.
The remark voices a contrast between mud and dust in weather conditions. An optimist claims it is a blessing that the area is never both muddy and dusty at once, while a pessimist notes persistent mud or dust.
A lighthearted dialogue unfolds as a woman declares her upcoming marriage to Dick next week while another quips about being the last to wed him, prompting a playful exchange that ends with a hopeful twist.
Jean Prothers, a Loogootve bal player, broke his leg Sunday at Montgomery while sliding to steal a base. The injury occurred during the attempt and ended his day on the field.
Two ball players at Vineenves Sunday ran for the same ball and collided. Waggoner had two teeth knocked out. Both were knocked down and left stunned for some time.
William Anthony was arrested near the Farmer's telephone lines while moving the UOBL church property. He appeared before the clerk and was bound over to the circuit court for trial following the preliminary hearing.
Six year old Mester Dan Jeneson the son of Mro and Mrs Mei Jansson lived on Burss Cis road attended a large community dinner with many friends and relatives invited to spend the day.
Dom offers watch and clock repairs with his own tools and pride in good work. He promises home service and satisfaction, claiming to do as good a job as any repairman.
Wen dal Mumaw nine year old son of Frustee Jobo Mumaw fell twenty two feet from a hay shore at a barn during rain. He survived the fall after a long unconscious period with a bad head bruise and side injury and is in serious condition.
Ragle s ville coverage reports Misses Alice and Agnes Pate visiting relatives at Loogootee. A boy who stole a Burns City base from the second nine will likely be prosecuted. J Pate of eastern Van Buren visited Loogootee on business. Mrs A W Doal of near Brawwble was Merv A BR Casey’s guest. A Bun gas City game between Jasonville Stars and Hard Hitters drew a large crowd with Stars criticized umpire Laughlin. Burns won 8 to 7. Local youths enjoyed several evenings boating on John Widworth’s pond and Pearl fishing on White River. A coal pile fire near J M Wicklepleck consumed 200–300 bushels. The Journal misdated St Joseph’s picnic as August. it was Wednesday August 10.
A Saturday afternoon runaway on Main Street involved farmer William Kirk and his horse team. The bridle came off as he headed south, the team bolted, turned onto Manin Street, and was halted by John York near Dearmin’s before any serious damage occurred.
While descending the cellar steps Sunday morning Mrs Waktes Garten slipped and fell. She sustained no serious injury but suffered severe bruising and gashes to her head and face.
On Wednesday Miss Florence Pownall tied her horse in front of the Mitchel residence on South Eho street. The 1:58 northbound train startled the horse causing a head toss that struck her temple. She was knocked down and fainted with profuse bleeding but remained conscious.
Farlen teams and a picked up tiue played an interesting game of ball here Sunday. Blood Pisher was here Ausday from Elnora. The Farlen ball team will cross bats with the Eaglesville team on the Farlen diamond Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Notice: James AL McCoy of Hastings Allen Hastings and attorneys announces appointment as administrator for the estate of Ifugh McCoy, deceased, in Daviess County Indiana. The estate is listed as current. Public notice dated July 29.
A fragmented old clipping contrasts a fable about three men seen ahead of a narrator with a commerce pitch urging local shopping. It weaves satire on consumer catalogs and tax support, ending with a note about KECK the Jeweler and Optician.
Quote notes pity as virtue of law and condemns tyrants who misapply compassion. Refers to Shakespearean perspective on justice and power.
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