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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1909
Page
1
The Home Circle urges gentle conduct and cheerful routines for mothers at home. It argues that a courteous tone with children and neighbors shapes character, and stresses the mother’s influence on sons from boyhood to manhood through engaging activities, art, music, and constructive pursuits.
The author argues that most happiness comes from home where independence and rest await after work. A small room or a house can become luminous with family presence, guiding readers to practice courtesy. A selfless girl who respects others’ rights and serves them with love embodies the ideal of courteous companionship.
A moral essay extols a modest, honest girl who abhors gossip and upholds virtue in all duties from kitchen chores to social grace. It contrasts the sacredness of true marriage with the perils of ill unions, urging young couples toward a pure, virtuous partnership.
Mr. and Mrs. John Simpson of Washington Iowa visited A W Caughey and family this week. Mrs. Simpson is Mr. Caughey's sister. They were separated in childhood and had not seen each other for forty one years. Mrs. Simpson was four when last seen.
Austin R. Carter of Plainville received notice from Aberdeen land agent that he drew 160 acres of land. As a soldier he registered through agent Walter Wistman and will visit the land office to pick a quarter section in April. Others registered but did not draw include John E. Cox Martin Mallett and Lyle Wistman.
Jury commissioners met to draw the grand and petit juries for the November term. Grand jurors include Corlett Steele Gooly Barr Ragsdale Harrison Colbert Veal Pate Van Buren Sims Madison. Petit jurors include Clark Harrison McDonald Washington Shufflebarger Elmore Smith Barr McWilliams Washington Steen Harrison Ledgerwood Madison Dages Van Buren Gamble Washington Kiefer Washington Nolen Reeve McCafferty Harrison. Circuit court convenes next Monday.
Auditor Nugent reports October county fund interest totaling 161.77 from multiple banks. Washington National 45.00, Peoples National 142.20, Elmora Bank 25.65, Montgomery National 478, plus other institutions. Daily balances and monthly settlements with the auditor occur for all townships and municipal corporations holding interest bearing deposits.
A notice from members of the F. E. and QO. A. of A. restrict hunting on their farms in Northern Daviess County day or night. The signatories include W. B. Chandler John Hesh ieman Micheal Wilkey T. H. Kelsey Joseph Chestnut J. E. Chestnut Al fred Chestnut Bert Bauserman Joseph Bechtel and others.
A section of ground about fifty feet square sank five feet overnight three houses south of the South Linton schoolhouse. The Bordinot family lived in the two room house owned by John Lucas and moved out after the event. No injuries. the home tilted unevenly and nearby ground shows quivering as the abandoned South Linton mine lies beneath.
The hunting season for quail opened on Wednesday November 11 and runs through December 81. Farmers report a good quail crop this year and will enforce landowner rights strictly on farms closed to hunting. Hunters are urged to obtain the owner's consent before entering enclosed land and to avoid legal violations through reckless actions.
Daviess county reports 1909 tax receipts totaling 318 920 24, an increase of 223 850 89 from 1908. Delinquent collections total 13 398 40, reflecting improved tax revenue for the year.
George Stoy has purchased the McKittrick farm located south of Elnora. The transaction joins Stoy’s holdings in the region and marks a continued farm acquisition during the period.
Williar Buckley formerly of Plainville is jailed in Washington charged with forgery. He tried to pass a check forged in his brother in law James McGee name three times before it was cashed. The Loogootee bank check for $25 was not honored by McGee. Mrs Becky Lyons, hotel owner in Washington, paid $10 on the check which McGee refused to honor.
A historical note explains cheap wagons are painted to hide wood defects and lure buyers. The paint is low quality and wears off, exposing wood to weather. Studebaker wagons are painted to preserve wood and shield from moisture, with lead in the hub boxing to keep out moisture.
Under Dr A L Donaldson secretary of the board of health the Washington township consolidated school is closed for at least this week due to scarlet fever in the districts where pupils come from.
Classified notice offers a good cook stove for sale with contact via the Journal Office.
An unnamed town girl in distress confronts a lover or societal pressure in a dramatic scene, claiming injury to her standing and self. She utters a final plea and collapses after pulling off a “new shoe” in a moment of convulsion, followed by a rental notice for a five room East Main Street house offered by Sommers.
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