03 May 1912
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
1
Mrs. Jane Bechtel wife of Aaron D Bechtel a prominent Madisoa farmer died last Friday at her home from dropsy of the heat She was born in 1856 and was 55 She leaves five living children Nannie Pew James M Jacob H Olin Fay and Zalu Sipes plus five grandchildren a sister and two brothers Funeral services were held at Mt Olive Baptist Church Sunday at eleven rev Isom Beasley officiating and interment followed
A thief broke into W. H. Boone’s hardware store in Washington Friday night, stealing 250 to 875 in knives and safety razors. Entry was gained by removing a rear window pane, a small footed burglar leaving footprints. Lee Warner of Memphis, a 16 year old, is jailed in Mitchell on robbery and burglary charges after identification by Boone.
Senator Burton reports the U S Treasury favors minting a half cent and a two and a half cent piece soon. A three cent coin is not opposed. Senator Ponrene and Congressman Longworth promise consideration and action to coin a three cent piece.
An advertisement touts ROOT JUICE as a powerful tonic that tones and soothes the stomach and bowels, invigorates liver and kidneys, and aids general debility, nerve weakness, and rheumatism. It claims quick, beneficial results seen by thousands across the country and presents the compound as a remarkable stomach tonic.
Major Ketcham of the U.S. Army has been transferred to a new post, with officials citing reassignment as part of routine military restructuring. No further details on location or date are provided in the fragment.
John Crawford son of Rev. G. P. Crawford died of meningitis at his East Odon home Monday morning. Aged seventeen, he united with the Christian church and was beloved by family and friends. Survived by father, mother, five brothers and one sister. Funeral held Tuesday at two with Rev. C. M. Day officiating. interment at Walnut Hill.
The Oudon public school board named J W Gillaspie as superintendent J J Hafford as high school principal Orpha Cole as assistant principal ith DeMoss to teach Eighth Grade and History at the high school Schuykr Ketcham will cover Seventh and Sixth A grades Elmer York Sixth B and Fifth grades Eulala Gathbrie Fourth and Third A grades Martha Sommers Third G and Second grades Fannie O Dell Primary grade Miss Lela Crooke who taught Third and Fourth last year did not apply to study at Farham college Laughlin has moved to a farm east of town Changes from last year are Schuyler Ketcham and Miss Eulala wauthrie both Madison township teachers.
William Ping, manager of a local clothing store, was fatally shot by his wife as he ate supper. She then shot herself, injuring but not killing herself. The young wife, about twenty, left a farewell note and faced a grave prognosis.
A Greene county jury acquits Slater Edward and Ray Stibbins of murdering their father George W. Stibbens after a tense verdict read at 5 15 Sunday morning. Judge Henderson had ordered no demonstrations as the crowd reacted with approving applause despite the admonition. Foreman Emmett Wright delivered the sealed verdict to Deputy Clerk M G Kessick.
Eye defects arise from physical curvature of the eyeball. The crystalline lens is elastic and muscles shape it to form images on the retina, causing strain. Glasses relieve this strain by directing rays to the proper focal point, allowing nature to restore health. Keck, the Jeweler and Optician.
Advertisement seeking capable men in the vicinity to sell premium gold. Mentions wine insurance policy and a location in Waverf Bransville Indiana. No further details on compensation or requirements.
Judge J W Ogden announces the county board of review for 1912 with R H Bell of Washington township and Willard Bowman of Madison as freeholding members. The board includes the county treasurer, assessor and auditor, plus two freeholders appointed by the circuit judge. Bell is a Republican and Bowman a Democrat. The board meets the first Monday in June to review and equalize real and personal property assessments. The assessment chair serves as clerk.
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