Odon Journal Silent Bits and Local Notes
A page of local items reports William Richardson’s Elcora telescope trip, Otto Wade’s open air work on the Indiana railroad, Charles Starks taking up farming, and bones found on Joseph Trueblood’s Salem area farm. It notes a new pension increase for Civil War veterans with loss of a limb, three new brick structures in Elnora, and district conference plans for Vincennes, plus a provocative minister’s letter about social ills and a fragment of a poem about weariness and sleep.
Heartfelt thanks to Odon and vicinity for kindness
A message expresses gratitude to the people of Odon and nearby areas for their kindness and assistance during a difficult time. The note emphasizes appreciation from those affected and acknowledges support from the community.
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Odon
Grand jury to review marriage returns in Daviess County
The next grand jury will be given county marriage records and ordered to investigate why ministers fail to file returns. About ten years of records show one in fifteen cases lacks a return. Ministers failing to file could face fines from five to one hundred dollars per case.
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Daviess County
Conaurapien
Royal Medicine CO
Uavece Busine Tor
Eb . Webster
Enumeration report of Daviess County townships and corporations
Complete returns of the Daviess county school enumeration are listed by township and by corporation. Totals include Barr Bogard Elmore Harrison Madison Reeve Steele Van Buren Veale Washington Elvora Montgomery Odon Washington and other corporations with final sum 9505.
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Daviess County
Delinquent Subscriber Case Reaches Higher Courts
George M. Cook former Vincennes Capital editor sued Henry C. Mooney for 2 dollars. Trial before Squire Fyffe in Vincennes awarded Cook costs of 9.95. Mooney appealed, case moved to Knox circuit then Daviess county. Current costs about 22.90 with attorney fees likely to reach 50.00. Pay your subscription in advance.
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George M. Cook
Vincennes Capital
Henry C. Mooney
Daviess County
Cook
Mooney
Squire Fyffe
Vincennes
Knox
Daviess County Igeta
Foral
Washington Democrat
Daviess County School Funds Reported Ahead
Washington dispatch notes Daviess county leads on school funds per 1899 report. About 104 390 dollars loaned while state owed 103 912 77. excess due to unapportioned funds likely permanent. Interest neglected since 1901. county must cover deficits. A faulty Barr township land loan to Joseph Livera owed 900. land failed to cover principal and interest. county moved 2 out of the general fund to balance.
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Daviess County
Barr Township
Joseph Livera
Patriotic Entertainment by Ep worth League May 22
The literary department of the Ep worth League announces a patriotic program Friday evening May 22 starting at 7 30. The program features songs recitations poems and instrumental work including America Wings of Love A Soldier's Meditation and The Battle of Manila with performers such as Wallace Smiley J W O'Dell Orpha Culmer Minnie Bennett Raymond PDell Myrtle Winklepleck Ziba Wester and Jane Wadeo.
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Epworth League
Mortuary notices two deaths in Tipton County Indiana
Thorntop Flinn died after eighteen months illness at his home west of town aged 33 born March 16 1890 in Lawrence county He married Carrie Sears in October 1906 and left two sons A carpenter he was buried at Walnut Hill cemetery after services at the Christian church conducted by Eld C H Buchanan Mrs Lydia Hartman pioneer resident died after paralysis at 73 She lived with her daughter east of town and funeral services were held at her residence and Walnut Hill cemetery.
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Thorntop Flinn
Lawrence County
Carrie Sears
the Christian Church
Eld. C. H. Buchanan
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Lydia Hartman
R.J. McCallian
Hartman
Tipton County
Indiana
Eld. C.H. Buchanan
The
Christian Church
Intervene
Walout Hill
Death of Lemuel Littleton Father of Mrs Clark
Lemuel Littleton died in Bloomington after a brief illness. He was father of Mrs How ard H. Clark and his remains were moved to Argos for burial Friday.
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Lemuel Littleton
Howard H. Clark
Bloomington
Beaconsfeld and Disraeli on Love and Marriage
Beaconsfeld's Loves to his sister argues against marrying for love citing infelicity. Disraeli, four years later, marries the widow Wyndham Lewis and notes she is a flirt with vivid, talkative charm.
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Disrmeli
Beaconsfield
Bre
Lfe
Disraeli
Wyndham Lewis
Stealing Stopped by Edin burgh Minister and Handkerchief
The Rev. Joseph Erskine of Edinburgh once lost a handkerchief and learned the thefts occurred on Sundays. His wife sewed the handkerchief into his coat pocket. While walking to the pulpit he felt a tug and exclaimed to the corner woman No, the day. Lonest woman, not the day.
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Joseph Erskine
Edinburgh
Traveler’s jaunting car step saves rider from broken leg
A traveler about to mount a jaunting car in Irelaid faced a loose step and the carman offered no help. A driver guaranteed its strength, shook the step, and it broke away. He kept smiling and joked that he saved the traveler from a broken leg.
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Irelaid
Artistic Education Elevates Mind and Heart over Luxury
The piece argues that art education, direct or indirect, is not a luxury but a duty that ennobles taste and life. It contrasts luxury as wasteful and debasing with art as a force that strengthens powers and uplifts ideals.
The Widoower Echoes Subtle Parental Routines
An elderly woman compares a widower to a baby, noting his crying in the first six months and gradual awareness in the next six. A young girl asks for clarification as the elder explains the odds of him surviving through his second summer, citing a Chicago News remark.
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Chicago News
The Cork Tree Cultivation in Europe and North Africa
The cork tree is an evergreen oak native to southern Europe and northern Africa reaching about thirty feet. In Spain and Portugal it is widely cultivated and peeled first between ten and twenty years old. Early peels are mainly for tanning and the tree improves after each successive stripping every eight to twelve years.
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Europe
Africa
Spain
Portugal
Journal appeals to subscribers to settle arrears now
The Journal asks readers who owe subscription payments to call or send to the office and pay without delay. It explains the paper has cost money to improve and asks not to delay settlement, noting small amounts aggregate to a meaningful total and thanking readers for prompt attention.
Farmer sons and city life teased in 19th century prose
A mix of farm and consumer notices appears with poultry and egg prices, patent medicines, and testimonials. It references a farmer’s son as an average unit, urges Try August Flower for stomach trouble, promotes Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs, Chamberlains tablets, and Chamberlains Pain Balm, with local seller Z Webster advertising and a dramatic line about theft avoidance.
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Frank Putnam
May National
Colums
Envil
August Flower
Son
G. G. Green
Woodbury
N.Y
Price of horses rises with national demand across the country
The Bedford Mail notes horse prices are high this spring with ordinary horses at 3100 and fancy stock at rising figures. Scarcity and strong demand drive the market, and breeders are increasing efforts to supply horses over the coming years.
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Bedford Mail
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Crooke & Forsythe
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William Richardson
Elcora
Elmore
Otto Wade
Southern Indiana Railroad
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Elnora
Joseph Trueblood
Salem
William Lindley
Jacobs Bros
Elnora Newa
M. E
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J. W. O'Dell
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Minnie Bennett
Raymond Pdell
Lizzie Cooper
Boose Culmer
Nolo
Myrtle Winklepleck
Ziba Wester
Manilla
Hugh Merrill
M.S. Taylor
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Jane ‘Wateoa
Nellie Bur
Mortuary
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Carrie Flinn
Rosecomb Brown J.eghorn
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Grapeland
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Atmore
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