17 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
1
A long, disorderly extract recalls moral debates on debt and reform, noting past wrongs and the burden of virtue. It mentions New England wrecks, Southern culture, and a governor’s struggle with reform while recounting a pair of legal cases and a hydrophobia outbreak in Knox County.
Last Thursday afternoon January 11 a man named Resler suffered a crushed end to his right middle finger when it was caught in a corn crusher. He sought treatment in town from Dr. Rackic who treated the crushed fingertip at the first joint.
Farmers from Harrison township and residents across the river in Pike county push for a bridge over White River ten miles south of Washington near Bt darriman's Terry. The effort seeks improved crossing and regional access.
The article outlines mortgage deduction affidavits due by May 1 for real estate taxation in Todians state and notes new affidavits required yearly. It also reports a Love Loveless vs Brenten election case result with Loveless favored, giving Democrats a trustee majority in Pike County and upcoming school superintendent election implications.
The General Assembly changed the municipal election law so no spring election will be held here. Elections will occur November 7 for three trustees, treasurer, and clerk. The marshal remains an appointive post, at the Trustees' discretion. New officials assume duties at noon January 1, 1906, serving four years and may not seek re election.
T J Clark of seven miles west, owner of a 55 acre Johnson Shelby poultry farm, visits the city seeking land to start a new operation. He reports 600 chickens now after a drop from 1200, breeds all varieties, ships stock world wide with Liverpool sales, and cites St Louis World's Fair prizes including Bart Cochin and Wyndettes. He aims to move stock to a new site here if a tract is found.
Walter Hickman aged 14 was killed instantly by train No 7 as he crossed the tracks at Loogootee. His brother Mredj aged 10 was seriously injured while attempting to rescue him. two brothers of James Hickmon were witnesses to the accident. The report notes a witness statement and the family’s distress as authorities investigate the fatal collision.
Bonner L. Deched of Hawedtan County assigns debts of about 2.4 million and transfers home and real estate to his endorsers. He is a traveling salesman for Huaman & Co. of Perre Houte. Bonner's political ties are noted in this district.
A puzzle asks how far the conductor rides and walks as a train travels from Grady to the next station with the engine and caboose. The report also notes a petition for insanity in Daviess Circuit Court seeking a guardian for Anderson Overton, filed by George W. Rosenberry, with Hastings firm representing.
A collage of notes reports on fraud orders against Best Manufacturing Co in Valparaiso and a silk hat moral tale about newspaper men. Gambler raid nets paraphernalia while slot machines are removed by order of the mayor. A Mitchel building lecture series and a divorce row from a non matrimonial agency close the item.
Representative Harry H. Crooke declares he remains in business and has no plan to move to Indianapolis. He responds to rumors that he would leave the field and notes he is a member of the Odon Realty Company which had exited fire insurance, reaffirming his commitment to a large insurance operation.
Clerk W A Wallace and Jury Commissioners N H Jepson and George B Williams drew juries Monday for the March term which begins next Monday. Grand jurors include John W Rider Sheridan Todd Jacob C Weaver George T Arvin W C Goslip. Petit jurors listed include W A Tomes Bogard J H Chaudter Austin Hedrick D P Taylor P H Morgan James R Arthur Tom Downes Harry R Faraward John M Ketchem Arthur Cunningham John Fitzpatrick Roger Conlin.
A report from Secott County Journal notes conflicts over street cleaning and salary cuts if an officer fails to perform duties. It cites a lawsuit by Josiah D. Myers against Burton J. Millis for 8000, alleging advances on grain and unpaid debts, with Millis missing since January. A separate item describes a B and O train incident killing sixteen cattle near Wheatland, valued at 70 dollars, with investigation planned into possible train speed and whistle handling.
Last Saturday W. J. Danner offered $1 for the pound of best butter at his store. Mrs. Clinton Winklepleck, a resident north of town, won the prize among nine contestants. Z Webster advertised up to date dress goods.
A period ad touts the PERPBECT furnace as the best heater on the market with satisfied customers including A A Lane Walter Garten H J Crooke D W Hayes Hayes Pickett Wo Danner Noah Webster Mrs Martha Myers C L Baker Qodon Abe Hasler Scotland. It promises best performance and customer happiness with quick installation and sale by Greta Perfect Furnace.
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