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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1902
Page
3
Deariman's pharmacy advertises weekly receipt of a KEW STOCK of drugs chemicals and proprietary remedies kept fresh and warm. It claims diligent, accurate compounding of physicians prescriptions and full value for money.
Residents arrive and depart for visits from Indianapolis Washington and Terre Haute. Local events include sales at Diefendorf and a public auction for Frank Achord property. A revival continues at the Christian church as townsfolk report health and travel notes throughout the week.
Mumaw visits for Diefenrfs event and Populist convention in town. Officials, candidates, and residents travel, with Cras resigning for health, Abel and Robertson departing for the Philippines, and thieves reported in Bogard township stealing turkeys during a boundary night. Walter Morris to move in April.
A Monday meeting of local teamsters and laborers decided to organize a union. They plan to invite Sir Van Horn or another labor organizer to lead the process. They contend coal hauling pays too little and farmers undercut wages by supplying their own feed. Garten has contracts at 2 25 per day and will hire remaining teams as needed.
Welty Jacobs of Raglesville and Miss Phoebe Wrattan of Washington wed Wednesday at Rev. J. T. Hobson's residence in Washington. The groom, a carpenter, is known in the community. They plan to make Raglesville their future home.
A fragmented note hints at teachers considering gifts for pupils to bring cheer. The readable lines suggest a plan or suggestion involving pupils and appreciation.
James Huff of Indian Springs visited this week while Mrs. Mary Bechtel of Linton visited relatives there. W H Bechtel teaches a singing class at home. Pershing of Udon and Charlie Williams of Burns City were here this week. Chester Johnson and Ierman Kuteh visited at Indian Springs. Charles Hubbard resigns as Home Study agent. J M Stetts and family visited Odon to see Guilded Youth. Thomas Nugent of Elnora and GB Corlett of Steele township were here Wednesday. Nora Marks.
The article notes Sicily as the world’s chief sulphur supplier with about 60 percent of production, driven by volcanic soils and Etna near Girgenti. It also recalls Mark Twain on San Francisco staff, plus Arensburg ladies who gamble through card games, sometimes losing prayer books and other items.
A Sunday school teacher prompts the class and a student asks about Ananias. The scene shows a thoughtful pause before a hand rises, illustrating curiosity about the biblical figure named Ananias.
B F Corlett of Steele township announces his candidacy for Recorder of Daviess county. The 51 year old former Steele township trustee and former schoolteacher is described as a reputable Republican who has built a strong party record and would be a strong candidate if nominated.
The text argues that practiced eyes notice details ordinary observers miss. A shepherd, hunter, sailor, and longshoreman distinguish sheep, cattle, prey, and ships by familiarity. Experienced observers see more yet are not infrequently wrong, unlike casual onlookers.
The great ape of Siam acts as a cashier in Siamese counting houses, distinguishing good from bad coinage with accuracy surpassing trained bankers. The ape tests each coin by mouth for two to five seconds, accepting valid coins into the proper receptacle and discarding counterfeits with violent floor throws and loud chatter.
An earnest young man from a college settlement addresses parents on Christmas: In the Home. He cites wars over a bright day despite scarce money and says his experience includes over a hundred Christmas celebrations. A fount of local humor interrupts as a parent praises the speaker.
A court held that passage of Confederate money does not violate federal law unless the instrument was originally intended to mimic a United States obligation. Mere resemblance in likeness is insufficient to constitute an offense under the statute quoted.
A Paris tale claimed an visitor offered to kill M. Rochefort but Constans refused saying he does his own murders. The remark reached Constantinople where officials showed exaggerated deference to the French ambassador, noting his self-directed killings as a curious trait.
A humorous clipping features a exchange about careers and bargains. An old man asks a child what they want to be and the reply hints at bricklaying. The president questions a purchase while the navy secretary defends a half price battleship with flawed engines and guns.
Jury awards Mrs. K. C. Davis $9,000 in the case against Mathew Kelly and Dallas Taylor. The verdict was delivered near midnight Wednesday after deliberations that opened Thursday morning. Judge Cobb has not yet ruled on a motion for a new trial.
Not long before his death P T Barnum asks his lawyer about eggs laid by peacocks from a neighbor's yard. He contemplates keeping the eggs and letting the neighbor sue for possession to create a valuable test case. The lawyer delays and contemplates the broader question of peahen laid eggs.
An Albany lawyer visiting a rural town seeks entertainment and finds a sharp local billiard player nicknamed John Jones. They play several matches, and the country man defeats the visiting lawyer. The local pro boasts a home reputation while admitting the challenger lacks his class.
A chaotic OCR listing declares William M AiKk as Republican candidate for auditor in Daviess County Indiana. It also notes Thomas Neacrest as Republican candidate for auditor of Regent S and Woop as candidate for recorder, plus B F Cornert of Steele township announcing for county recorder. The notices are subject to the Republican primary election.
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