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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1901
Page
3
Local newspaper notes an auction sale set for November 14 and includes a collage of society items. Births, travels, church events, and community updates from Elnora to Washington appear with names like Robert Richardson and James Cunningham, plus business trips and shop ads.
Mrs L. H. Murray, who had managed the Grams Hotel since June, has sold out to Geo Hughes and his brother. Mrs Murray is well regarded by many friends in the area for running the hotel in a commendable manner.
The notice lists prices and goods from Gwartney’s and Abraham Shoe Store with offers on groceries coats dress goods and Ball Brand rubber and felt boots. It mentions Danvers Eaglesville Einora Burne City and a wedding in Danner Freeman family and a stock yard sale of Western horses.
A Scotsman report notes Edward Cocker famed for Cocker's Arithmetick and a scarce first edition copy in private hands. The item, inscribed as per the author, bears a questionable portrait and a 1675 date, with experts doubting its authenticity and noting only a few perfect copies remain.
The jury found Harley Lamb guilty of manslaughter in the murder of Walter Correil. Sentencing ranges from 2 to 21 years. Attorneys moved for a new trial, but the judge has not ruled yet.
The Madison township Sunday School convention was held at Good Hope last Saturday and Sunday. A program of important subjects in Sunday School work was rendered. The convention was well attended and showed much interest. The next convention will be held next spring.
Miss Bessie Harmon of Odon was here Wednesday. John Maryfield and family of Marti county Sundayed her. George Harmon and wife of Odon visited here Sunday. Arbor Day trees damaged at the school grounds. Gill Laughlin’s birthday party drew sixty relatives and friends with a noon feast as Gill returned from Martin county.
An old circus man questions the appeal of strongman acts noting the apparent pain is minimized by cushions and rock or iron props. He explains the setup with a 150 pound iron contrivance and cushions and compares chest rock breaking to hammering a beard on a board to show perceived danger versus actual sensation.
Nathan Ragte from near Montgomery visited Thursday. Mrs. John Coleman and children of Washington are visiting relatives here. Miss Lola Sears from near don re turned home Sunday after visiting friends. Will Elewitt and son Walter were at Washington Tuesday. R. B. Williams and family of Plainville visited relatives here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Burress retired Tuesday from Ohio after visiting old friends. Mrs. Jennie Vasey returned from Indianapolis where she visited relatives. M. S. Taylor and family of Odon visited Rev. Jos. Adams here. R. C. Cloe came from Elnora Wednesday to move his store here.
In Daviess Circuit Court, October Term 1401, executor Fredrick W. Shafler presents final settlement and vouchers for Abraham Murnay deceased. Court session on November 1st to examine and approve accounts. Heirs and interested parties must appear to prove heirship or claims and show cause if any. Laughlin & Laughlin serve as attorneys.
John Arthur faced trial Monday before Judge Guthrie for allegedly stealing fifteen ears of John Lale's corn. He was bound over to the circuit court for further proceedings.
In Grahamaville Sullivan County New York Mr H H Black reports his five year old son suffers frequent croup attacks. He credits Chamberlain Cough Remedy with dissolving mucus and stopping episodes before they settle. The ad notes safety for all ages and sells through Z Webster.
A brief note lists participants for a missionary event including Eliza Agnew Maud Bean Audry Williams Ora Dobbins and others. The coming recital features students presenting songs and recitations under the guidance of A A Ward and Mud Pershing.
The article notes Augustine Washington born in 1782 while he worked pig iron at Accokeek furnace in Stafford Virginia near Fredericksburg. It mentions the Principie company, English capitalists, owning land and one sixth of the furnace property through land transfer. It ends with a quote from Andrew Carnegie on heroes and a saying about remedies.
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