03 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
1
The piece reports critics accusing the Cres ent band of turning a masquerade into a dance. It notes a faction within the band opposed to the action and calls for accountability for a few members and those inexperienced in the crowd. The article also touches on broader township concerns and local public notices.
The Crescent band hosted a masquerade last Thursday with a large crowd and many prizes. A few unruly guests caused a skirmish and separated the event into a free dance, despite band leaders opposing the disruption. Prize winners include Rol a Morris, Cicilla Mitlow, and Clyde Stone among others.
The writer describes Manatee County Florida crop wealth including celery lettuce cabbage cucumbers and tomatoes. He notes orange and grapefruit groves near Braidentown and visits to Braiden Castle the Gamble Mansion and Foster Plantation with Civil War memories including J. P. Benjamin and slave labor era.
The Journal invites readers to submit articles on topics of public welfare or local items. It emphasizes openness to community voices and encourages sharing matters important to the town or township.
Harvey Manning displays a wild cat’s paw he received as a present from his son William of Arkansas. The paw came from an animal weighing 33 pounds and killed in that state, reported by Elnora News.
Willie C Bratten a 17 year old from Elnora was fined 82 by Mayor Clark for contempt of court after failing to appear as a witness against Sherman Weaver charged with liquor violations He was placed under a 50 bond to insure appearance and in default jailed The boy said Weaver took him in a carriage to Odon gave him 85 and ordered him to leave the county until after the trial.
James C. Carlton, last surviving Mexican War veteran and president of the Mexican War Veterans Association, died in Bedford on February 23. His funeral was held Sunday, February 26, at the Christian church in Lawrence County.
The New S I Time Card takes effect last Sunday causing complaints from riders. North bound service shows erratic connections with poor links along the line and inconsistent departure times noted from 138 pm to 7:00 am.
Pike circuit court opened with Henry Hollon charged with liquor law violations. George Tucker accused Jacob Burton of naming jurors who were friends of Hollon. Burton admitted the claim and was fined two dollars and given a thirty day jail sentence. Judge Ely lamented the law prevented harsher punishment.
The fragment notes a shift in availability with a statement that items were previously unavailable locally but are now purchasable. It hints at new retail access or product distribution for the reader.
Everett Mason, a thirteen year old in Monroe township living with his uncle David Mason, is described as a healthy, active student who has grown to five feet tall and 290 pounds, the heaviest boy in southern Indiana for his age. Predicts he may reach seven feet and over 500 pounds by age twenty per the Petersburg Press.
The second district will fare unusually well in garden seeds this spring. Congressman Miers is sending several thousand packages and Congressman elect Chaney has secured more packages to distribute. Mrs. W. L. Lacy offers 450 bi corn 350 bu seed outs and 6 stacks of timothy hay for sale. Call on Dan Myers east of Odao.
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