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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1911
Page
4
A local bank and post office were hit by a coordinated robbery spree in the southern district. Investigators reported a well organized gang of professional thieves responsible for the rapid wave of crimes, with one officer allegedly assaulted and left near the riverbank as the heist unfolded.
The article touts the International Live stock Exposition with a grand roundup of livestock. It notes a December 2 date and hints at prominent attendance and display of the world’s finest livestock.
Classified notice advertises two second hand leutine stoves for sale with a terse line about the item and a crude closing remark.
The fragment lists groceries, sewing machines, fabrics, and home goods at Abraham's and McCalls while noting visits from Marshall Sears Danner and others. It mentions seasonal buys, shoe repairs, furniture, and a new grocery stock in Odell building with local social visits and small business updates.
The B. and O. Southwestern railroad paid 20 560.44 as the fall installment on its Daviess county property by check. It is the first big corporation to settle its taxes this fall, with others including express and telegraph firms to come. The semiannual tax rush has begun in the treasurer’s office as residents busy themselves with filings.
About fifteen girls entertained an equal number of their boyfriends with a Hallowe en party at Miss Ethel Soutmers home. The evening featured autumn decor, games and contests, themed menu cards, and pumpkin shaped ice cream. Miss Madge Jacobs later hosted sixteen friends for similar festivities with standard Hallowe en games and refreshments.
The Northern Indiana publication lists fifty three delinquents with balances from 22 to 527.75 dollars. The editor defends the practice saying it aids community commercial ratings and highlights nonpayment despite statements sent in September. He notes some partial payments but many accounts remain unsettled.
The clerk of Daviess circuit court issued twenty five marriage licenses in October, one more than last year’s twenty four. October is a banner month for marriages with higher license totals than June, the month of brides and roses.
A circular from the Indiana Department of Public Instruction urges teachers and parents to emphasize correct everyday speech. It argues daily usage, not formal grammar drills, best builds a child’s vocabulary and language habits.
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