Dean M. Inman Editor Cites Telephone Item
A brief line notes Dean M. Inman as editor with a reference to a telephone item worth a dollar. The terse entry appears in a historical newspaper snippet.
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
2
A brief line notes Dean M. Inman as editor with a reference to a telephone item worth a dollar. The terse entry appears in a historical newspaper snippet.
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station warns breeders of nervous debility in late-pregnant ewes. Lack of exercise and overfeeding with stimulating, especially nitrogenous rations, trigger symptoms from weak movement to collapse. Prevention stresses ample winter exercise. if needed, drive ewes for half a mile daily and use mild laxatives and occasional nerve tonics.
Edward W. Bennett of Jasonville son of treason Bennett announces candidacy for Greene County Representative. Bennett serves as Jasonville city attorney and has been appointed deputy prosecuting attorney for Greene County.
A compilation of short reports: residents like W J Danner and Victor Boyd travel to nearby towns, Elliot Laughlin visits Washington, Miss Esther Bair hosts the Lillie Club, and several townspeople make trips to Bloomington, Terre Haute, Indianapolis, and more. Local ads feature Keck’s jewelry and optical services, clock chatter, and upcoming millinery offerings.
A poem describes an elderly man whose fortunes decline leaving an estate to his wife and heirs. The family quarrels over the split, and in the end lawyers settle the roll with little left for the heirs.
Clark Lamb of near here says he was targeted by con men posing as lightning rod salesmen. They offered a $6 system, forged a signature, then proposed $1000 to install, later dropping to $100. Lamb alerted local banks to refuse any notes claiming to be his.
A collection of light verse and classroom quips. Jokes about Latin misreads poetry and exams. A professor and student exchange witty answers about memory, stairs, and the Magna Charta.
The Trainor School finished a successful term on Monday with a large audience enjoying a fine dinner and a lengthy program. Miss Agnes S Wade directed the pupils who showed thorough preparation and the patrons praised the evening’s entertainment.
Cal Boyd the saw mill man nears completion at this site. W H Bechtel adds a large shed to his property. Bloomington salesman C F Dowden bought horses here and visited relatives. Alpha Bowman from Epsom found here Wednesday. Several locals attended the Inman sale near Burns City Thursday. A Sunday night storm reduced church attendance. baptisms set for the second Sunday in May. The U S diplomatic service costs about 400000 with England four times that amount.
John M. Pettit of Binora and Mrs Barbara A. Cooper a mile north of here were married Wednesday morning by Rev J W Baker at Washington. Pettit, a farmer, is 49. Mrs Pettit is daughter of Andrew Shaffer of this township. They will reside at Bloors.
Sunday at 7 00 o clock a sermon will be preached at the U B Church with other services as usual Pastor W EB Snyder announces all welcome.
Martin County Tribune sketches Loogootee’s new public school a two story brick building with basement ten large classrooms ample halls cloak rooms a library superintendent’s office a large assembly hall and a basement playground with sanitary closets heating apparatus. It will be erected on the present site with three eastward lots. Contract award set for March 21 and construction begins after April school term ends. Estimated total cost about 23000 dollars.
Notice by the administrator of Nathan F Winklepleck deceased that at the late residence one mile north of Odon Madison Township Daviess County Indiana a public sale will be held on Tuesday March 27 1906 starting at 10:00 am featuring horses cattle hogs corn wheat oats wagons carriages harness farming implements and other estate articles Terms include nine month credit on sums over five dollars and cash on five dollars or less A note at six percent interest with good surety waives valuation laws and is approved by the administrator HARVEY E WARD Administrator T D Slimp Attorney for estate
Rate table lists 1906 colonist fares from Odon to multiple Western destinations. Calculated one way costs include 32.95 to Spokane Ellensburg Wenatchee Unatlla and 35.15 to Scotland Tacoma Seattle Victoria Vancouver. Also 831.45 for daily to April 7 1906 and 35.45 to Salt Lake City Ogden Butte Helena Anaconda.
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