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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1904
Page
3
A Washington Herald report notes two young boys stole a trotting horse and rig owned by Grant Keith, leading to a city pursuit. Keith evaded capture by driving the rig away, while the boys face trouble as authorities pursue the case.
Harry Caldwell near Ne Bienville has endured a prolonged sickness with a guardian appointed. Doctors call his case an intriguing puzzle, featuring stomach trouble, convulsions, brief cataleptic spells, and near death conditions. He shows unusual mental signs and recalled conversations, with guards recently named and hidden details reportedly uncovered.
The Southern Indiana railroad into Sullivan advances with main track near Washington Street not yet laid and several sidings incomplete. Passenger service expected to begin within weeks near Jasonville as construction on the new station proceeds with Hedford stone and land preparation for the Crowder hay area.
In spring floods the S. enbankment flooded Et nora t 9 residences. Thirty four residents sued the Southern Indiana Railroad Company for damages. A committee assessed claims and on last Wednesday railroad representatives paid $600 in sums from $5 to $55. Two openings in the embankment will allow water to pass through to prevent future floods.
The article notes costly rebes from China and rare goldish varieties, with prices reaching £140 each in Europe. It mentions brook tail goldish as very small and difficult to acquire.
A local advertisement promises free tickets and valuable prizes including watches silverware and tableware. It claims low prices on goods by radio purchase at a single site and highlights repair service as well as discounts, with names mentioned as Tri card tes and Williams.
1905 excursion itinerary via Missouri Pacific to California and Pacific Coast cities. Seven thousand miles by rail plus 1000 miles by ocean steamer, with stops at Colorado Springs Manitou Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City and Portland for Lewis and Clark Exposition. Yosemite and Yellowstone side trips offered. Plan with G A A Deane Jr Sentinel Bldg Indianapolis for full information.
The post office is open on weekdays from 6 3 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Sundays hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. noted.
Elnora hosts defeated Odon 40 to 0 as Parone and the Elnora backs drive seven successful runs. Odon, short-handed without Claude Bipes and Claude Danger, struggles against heavier Elnora, with Parmenter Mitchell and Captain Jaman applying pressure. Referee A. T. Masfield. Timekeepers Milton Nugent and Aden Blubbard.
A dated tribute recalls James Bowie as a pivotal Texas figure alongside Houston Travis and Crockett. The piece notes Bowie's birth in Burke County Georgia and counters a common misstatement about his origins while linking his fame to the iconic Bowie knife and the Alamo conflict.
The article traces James Bowie's life from land grants under French rule in Louisiana to his famed knife. It covers his schooling, duel with Norris Wright, knife craft by Pedro the cutler, and Bowie's role in land disputes, fight at the Alamo, and death after being wounded and killed Mexican soldiers.
Practical advice from a New York Weekly column on hen care. It suggests feeding about $2 worth of corn weekly to hens, claiming this will yield a corresponding dollar value in eggs every week. The dialogue features Mrs Suburb-1 and Farmer Meadow illustrating common poultry questions.
In a Philadelphia Bulletin strip, Jiggs asks about a heetie flush versus a bobtail flush. Jauges explains a hectic flush reddens the face while a bobtail flush turns someone blue.
A Hartford based insurance office lists top fire insurers including Hartford Fire, St Paul, Phenix, and Home of New York with capitalization and asset figures. It urges readers to secure policies now and promises prompt loss payments, countersigning and direct coverage through authorized agents.
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