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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1906
Page
1
Agnes Scott a 19 year old daughter of farmer John Scott died at her home three miles southwest of Bicknell after a sudden collapse on Thursday afternoon. Coroner Buley will investigate as Gilmore the farm hand who disappeared during the incident is being sought.
Rev. William E. Hinshaw, imprisoned for the Danville wife murder, was nabbed near his mother’s home between Lyon and Winchester and brought to Indianapolis for parole-violation proceedings. Governor Hanly ordered Hinshaw returned to Michigan City life sentence after finding guilt in breaking parole. Former Gov. Durbin reported improper attention to Mrs. George Freeman, wife of the Wabash sheriff-elect, stirring domestic trouble in the Freeman home.
About forty friends and relatives gathered at A Luallen's home Sunday to celebrate his 3th birthday with a splendid dinner and pleasant day enjoyed by all present.
The Post Office Department issues a rule requiring rural postmasters to ensure carriers maintain a neat appearance, use service-suitable vehicles kept orderly, and use fit animals. Laxity in these standards must be reported to the office immediately.
Glanders is an old horse disease caused by a germ. It affects horses and mules and occasionally people. It spreads with close contact and is hard to treat. chronic farcy and nasal forms occur with ulcers, discharge, and gland swelling. Infected animals should be killed. bulletin 113 from Purdue Experiment Station.
Friends of David E. Sherrick the former State Auditor now imprisoned in Michigan City expect his return after rumors the Supreme Court will reverse the guilty verdict. A new trial motion claimed juror bias from a statement that he robbed the State and deserves prison. witnesses testified but the trial court denied relief. The court is believed to be set to overturn the verdict on grounds of juror opinion.
A poem praises the farmer who feeds cows and calves, harvests corn, and keeps poultry. Butter eggs pork and beef rise in value, lifting the farmer into favorable status while others struggle. The speaker notes farmers now dominate markets and the rest should defer.
A reflective piece emphasizes cheer, kindness, and gentleness as the heart of a good home. It argues that a smiling, supportive household calms disruptions, nurtures virtue, and shapes character, contrasting with harsh, tyrannical parenting. It praises cheerful humor and warns that discontent breeds trouble.
General W. R. Shafter died in Bakersfield California. At the outbreak of the war with Spain he was promoted to major general of volunteers and led the largest U S forces abroad. His troops won at Caney and San Juan Hill and Santiago fell to him on July 14 1898 after surrender by General Toral.
Rev Turney led opening exercises. Cleveland Moore returns to school after illness. Odon vs Loogootee basketball set for Friday night November 23. Earl Freed absent. he covered for his brother Cline. Friday afternoon program praised as a peach. McCarter warns if history not studied. Roscoe Hindman visited Tuesday. Walter Danner tardy. Orville Morrison absent Wednesday. Sumoper Alexander Walter Danonar and Orville Morrison attend Newberry game Saturday. Delta Tau literary society program drew many patrons and townspeople. Visitors welcome to see student work. Old papers for sale at office.
The remark notes that distress of mind in looking ahead rivals the pain of realization. It claims about half of unhappy days come from anticipating the un.
The article warns that borrowing trouble drains happiness by dwelling on future ills and urges living in the present. It contrasts anticipatory dread with stored sunshine from memories and prepared warmth, advising readers to treasure positive memories to fortify the heart during dark days.
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