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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
1
A column urges tited mothers and families to practice daily courtesy at home. It argues that small acts of kindness—thanks, polite replies, and amiable behavior among spouses, children, and servants—create harmony, brighten the home, and reflect love as the true home-maker in daily life.
The text argues voluntary obedience at home over compulsion and urges tempered parents to model self control. It emphasizes that parents must live the lessons they preach, as children form ideas from the home, the first and sole teacher. It notes the child is a body mind and heart shaped by home guidance.
Advice on daily kindness and consistency. Emphasizes that small deeds train character and prepare one for larger opportunities, urging faithfulness and service to those with claims on you. The guidance highlights usefulness and the world’s need for helpful people.
Wren nests in a mail box used by eastern city carrier Zin Faith at A J West’s Bedford road home. The bird laid eggs and nested in the warped lid box, with Faith and West gradually gaining the wren’s trust as mail delivery continued.
Rev J T Hobson formerly pastor here now living in Lake City Iowa writes Footprint of Abraham Lincoln a book with 114 pages and unpublished information about Lincoln. Copies available from the author for 50 cents.
Indian Springs to Trinity Springs plan aims to make the latter a fashionable resort. John R. Walsh of the 5SL first promoted the project, but a receiver halted work. Chicago capitalists back a 300 room hotel to lure visitors, with railroad track ready and material moved by freight.
H H Beever of Elnora has been appointed as a member of the county board of review joining the county auditor treasurer and assessor plus Albion Horrall of Washington as the other members.
Lowry Cooper has bought the blacksmith shop and lot of C. W. Freeman on Main Street. He will use the shop as a warehouse for a time and may erect a larger two story warehouse on the same site.
Robert Overton, two, drank carbolic acid from left bottles during a move at the Win Booth property on Sycamore Street. Dr Rankin treated burns to the face mouth throat and hands, saving his life as he rapidly recovers.
Bert Scott of Marengo a piano tuner was arrested wandering the streets and declared insane at an inquest before Squire Kellams Relatives testified to his weak mental condition Steps for admission to the Evansville insane hospital will be taken by medical examiners Dr S L McPherson and Dr A I Donaldson Washington Herald.
Resolutions from the Araphoe Tribe of I O R M acknowledge the passing of Brother Alfred Howard. The order notes his faithfulness and work, extends condolences to his widow and children, and copies are to be given to the widow, recorded in minutes, and printed in the local paper.
Frank Freeman aged a year and four months, son of L. W. Freeman, frightened his mother by clutching mud and a small snake while playing in a stream behind the Freeman home. She rushed to him, snatched the snake, and killed it, narrowly averting harm.
An optician argues persistent headaches are often caused by vision problems and offers eye tests to determine if headaches come from the eyes. Glasses provide quick relief, says Keck the Jeweler & Optician.
Rufus Eddington a Linton saloon keeper was fatally slashed in a fight with George Tucker a coal miner outside Eddington’s place Saturday night. Eddington suffered multiple stomach wounds and a deep chest cut. he is not expected to recover. The dispute arose over a day’s ownership claimed by Eddington.
The town board let the concrete street and alley crossing contract Tuesday night after five bids. Oden Hardware Co. offered the lowest responsible bid at 13 1/2 cents per square foot and secured the project. Work begins once a car of sand is available.
A lighthearted tale from an old era follows a news stand romance between an American Boy and the Modern Priscilla. They meet during an Outing and Sunset courtship, amid references to Sporting Life Suburban Life Good Housekeeping Scientific American and others. They marry at the Judge and plan a Pacific voyage with broad public good wishes for Life Success.
E. W. Montgomery head of the History department at Sheridan High School left Wednesday for Bloomington to arrange summer work there. He will return Friday to take Sheridan’s track team to the State High School meet, continuing his coaching duties.
The Sheridan track team has already secured victories at both the Brownsburg and Hamilton County meets, showcasing regional dominance this season.
A timeless sales pitch from a time specialist promoting accurate clocks and watches. It emphasizes promptness and value, claims expertise in fixing wrong timekeepers, and invites customers to compare prices while promising dependable timepieces.
A harsh editorial from the Call of Oklahoma challenges the community press to expose and lampoon corrupt or stingy local figures after death. The piece mocks sentimental editors and urges readers to “make good” before the last call, promising blunt truth.
80 acres known as the John Hasler farm 314 miles northwest of Odon Indiana. Includes a good house and barn plenty of water and a well improved orchard. See D B Ogden RR 1 Odon Ind.
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