24 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1905
Page
1
Marshal Mattheson with O G Con and Charles Ross raided the Catt building in Elnora last week, arresting two violators and seeking three more. The owner Arch Yanel faced the action after doors were broken to enter, with subsequent arrests and notices of additional suspects.
From Brookville Pennsylvania dated March 13 1905 editor Tur Journau. A travelogue describes a sleigh ride to Peaceful Valley with humorous scenes. The piece also covers the Pennsylvania Memorial House and a court matter involving Fred Thrasher and associates alleging payment to dismiss the larceny case with local officials named.
Contractors rush grading for the Chicago division with rails to lay soon at Momenove Chicago Heights and Danville. Thirteen miles north from Terre Haute have been laid but a Wabash bridge washout blocks transport. General Manager Thompson opens a four seat gasoline railroad car for inspection trips.
A garbled OCR fragment references Loogaotee and Loogaatee, mentioning a group with husbands and a vines factory. It also notes Shinn Glass Cla with twenty six Sastesop dar pay rail forming Qube a Patio eg dow.
A farmer describes an unorthodox method to control rats by targeting the pests near cribs and storage areas. He claims success, noting farms that have eliminated infestations without failure using this approach.
Citizens in Oolitic resist paying for a new electric light plant valued at about 223,000 arguing it would drain town finances. Opponents claim the project would taxes beyond capability and hamper municipal expenses. Proponents push the plant to improve water and power, citing ongoing needs and utility reliability in Bedford area.
The article reports on county commissioners linked to a controversial banking matter raised by a group called The Charlies. Key figures include Charley No.2 who resembles Charles Trewin and voices a demand related to alcohol. The piece cites remarks from Tharies Gyrancer and mentions a Remonistrators body in the Eigora News outlet.
The article notes prisoners will be required to work to earn release or fines, with new rules directing fines to be paid or served as labor. It mentions enforcement going into spring and urges residents to have timepieces cleaned and repaired by D. O. Williams while idle.
Epsom will stay on the map after the postal department withdrew its order to discontinue it. Silag Mallett will serve as postmaster.
Last week we noted Claud Danner joining Annapolis at the United States Naval Academy. The full appointment slate from Congressman J C Chaney includes principal Ralph G Haxton Worthington first second and third alternates Claude Danner Odon Gerald Cain Bloomington and Dan Drakes Fairbanks.
The Mitchell Tribune celebrates readers bringing news and apologizing for intruding. It welcomes reports from all people, praising those who supply news to make the paper more interesting. Readers are urged to visit the office or stop on the street to request printing.
Josiah C Palmer a Washington County pioneer died at his home four miles northwest of Washington after months of dropsy and heart trouble. Aged 75, he was born east of Washington and in 1849 journeyed to California for two years during the gold rush. He returned to farm the land that became his large holding of about pent acres and leaves a wife and ten children.
Fire swept the smoke house of Mrs. Suzan Resier near Bellview Monday night destroying the building and contents. A new rubber tired buggy owned by Thomas Jr. and Mrs. Resier’s meat and farming tents were lost. Estimated damage about 8200, believed caused by a fire used to smoke meat.
Compiled note observes a calendar quirk where Sundays sequence ends this year and will not recur for 119 years, marking an unusual complete Sunday cycle. The item notes an infrequent temporal pattern without naming people or places.
Last week a fire at Jasonville tested the new chemical fire engine bought by the chy fathers. The Jasonville Enterprise details the stunt as the telephone bell rang and a delivery wagon hauled the machine toward the blaze. The crowd rushed to the scene while the engine lagged behind, delaying firefighting efforts and leaving many townsfolk eager to see the fire burn out.
The piece argues a successful business relies on purpose and planning rather than luck, noting behind every thriving firm is a map or method and that aggressive advertising is a common trait among leading houses. It claims advertising drives success and that tested theories have sustained public interest.
The Carmel Republican reports a trial of dragging roads after rains and thaws. The method, advocated widely, shows an almost phenomenal improvement in Mt Carmel roads.
Lawrence Hill of Pixe county suffered facial injuries when a two calibre cartridge exploded while he was smoking a pipe on Sunday. The blast tore away part of his lip mustache and nose, and he was treated locally.
Local listing shows a range of earthen flower pots in multiple sizes offered by uted asglorf and Harkley with pricing and availability note.
A Bedford item quotes Elwood Free Press on women’s conduct and rebuts gossip on hypnotism. The Bedford Mail advertises a traveling hypnotist, noting public exhibitions are banned in many countries and warning of mental harm from the practice.
The Indies of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E church in Odon have secured Dr Lucy Gayner of linking China to deliver the book altering address on the night of March 25 to which the public is invited A prayer meeting will be held afternoon the same day at Mrs Harve Garten home Full attendance of Society is desired By Order of Committee Frank Steele moving his family from Oak street to Odon where he will work Washington Gazette
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