31 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Philip Desjeans found their five year old son intoxicated and dying at Vinceones after he drank a pint of hot toddy left by boarders. A physician revived him with restoratives and warned death was near if not for timely arrival.
A historical note outlines a bill enabling a local hunter license with residency proof requirements. It references a AuLier and contrasts age and eligibility with out of state licenses. The text notes a 29th photograph and a change to the typical 21 age threshold.
A terse appeal urges readers to share news promptly and inform the press of local happenings. The note emphasizes timely submissions and warns about missed opportunities if reports arrive late.
A garbled local text references a Westfield youth, community tensions, and political actions. It mentions a group of boys, a district, and accusations of drinking and lies. The passage includes scattered names and places but is largely indecipherable.
A damaged clipping describes the Anti Tea ting League or Supreme Anti-Treat League in Argeriog. It outlines a secret character organization aimed at improving leaders teaching thrift and providing lectures and entertainments. Membership appears limited to white male individuals over sixteen who acknowledge a Supreme Being.
John W. Davidson of Washington, injured after being thrown from a horse, spent a month in confinement then hanged himself. Family members were asleep between twelve and one when he died, using a cord of cloth twisted with a cane to strangulate. His wife died two years earlier, and he had become despondent.
Local residents report nightly revolver shots and shouting by rough riders from the nearby country. In response townspeople hid along routes at closing time and intervened, forcing the riders to depart. authorities gave orders to stop the disturbance.
The rioters were directed to halt, reassemble, and march marched down streets with sacks over heads and hands tied behind them. An assistant kept movement steady until authorities judged the display nonlethal, after which the group was released on promises of good behavior.
Last week Arch Yazel of Elsora faced fines for keeping a gambling house and selling liquor without a license. A rear crag store explosion damaged the building, with speculation that dynamite caused the blast. Anonymous threat letters warned rivals to quit gambling and booze.
After a rash of saloon closures in Martinsville, remaining keepers form an association to resist remonstrances. Saloon staff maintain lists of signers, denying drinks to those who signed. Citizens entering any saloon risk being refused if on the remonstrance list.
A plan in Washington proposes a small deduction from B O S W railroad workers wages to fund a railroad hospital. It would serve injured or sick railroad men with free care, while public patients may be charged except in certain accident cases.
A Bloomington Telegram report details congressional compensation beyond the 5000 dollar annual salary. Members receive 3120 dollars yearly for clerk hire, 225 dollars per session for stationery, and mileage at 2 cents a mile plus free rail, telegraph, and express services.
The legislature passes a reform law punishing both buyer and seller of votes with fines up to 850 and disfranchisement up to ten years. A witness may be compelled to testify but cannot be forced to incriminate themselves if a party to the transaction.
In Reeve township farmers push to drag and gravel roads using a two year old plan from Prof. Ring at the farmers Institute. Enthusiastic groups hope the roads become solid though Failroad distance challenges progress.
Judge Wilson ordered Sheriff Smith to fetch Elmer Browning from jail at 3:45 pm. The Grand Jury found no evidence to indict Browning for the murder of Sarah C. Schafer, and he was released. Browning initially misheard the message but recovered as he greeted Attorney Harris.
A Chisamas named Lee Chang plans to return to his native Hong Kong after saving funds for a long period. The story highlights his wealth and the motive of returning home to leverage trade with advertisers.
In Corydon Paoli and nearby areas life threads through curious incidents. Dog altercation disrupts a church service in Paoli while J.C. Gilbert relocates dry goods to Newman and Fred Toelle expands clothing stock. A Bellefontaine family ties within an unusual double cousin relation. Sheriff Workman transfers an insane patient to Evansville hospital. A Bluffton resident preserves a 140 year old Bible once printed in Laubingen with notable sermons.
The piece contrasts a restless figure seeking self over lineage with a reflection on harsh February and March weather. It notes the grandfather’s burial place unknown and the erosion of ancient ties as a theme. The author praises a mild, early spring that avoided floods and brought green fields.
A young heifer named Bossy wandered into a meat shop during a Tuesday visit as Mr Inman watched from outside. Bossy entered the rear door, exited the front, and trotted away down the street in a calm, unconcerned manner.
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