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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1911
Page
4
The total property loss in the weekend storm runs into millions. Bedford saw many store mills wrecked with losses estimated at 57,000. Exploration near the battleship Maine disclosed evidence of explosion from boiler pressure. The body of an unusually tall man was recovered from the boiler room.
A note reports that more than ten billion postage stamps were listed in the past year by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. It invites mathematicians to calculate coverage in acres when laid side by side, height when stacked, and energy used in stamping envelopes, warning the figures may be daunting.
Opinion from the attorney general supports the legality of the Odou town board election. The article notes Frank Funcannon, listed as James Fun cannon on the ticket, was elected town marshal and entitled to the office.
The $49 000 Soldiers Monument urged by the Grand Army Post and endorsed by the county commissioners awaits county court action. If approved it would occupy the southeast corner of the public square near the elm, adjacent to the temple of justice and prominent churches in the city.
A Press-Elnovian piece argues Daviess County’s three incorporations Washington Montgomery Elnora overlook the town of Odon described as a standout suburb just after the county seat. The writer urges placing Odon near the top and laments any omission in future lists.
Last Saturday the paper gained two new subscribers and the bargain of McCalls three years three patterns and The Journal one year for one dollar is popular with many signing up daily. The offer is time limited and requires advance payment.
The note urges patrons to pay in advance to receive the full offer, noting that those behind may miss the deal as the offer will be passed up soon. It stresses payment must be made from the date of advance and urges hurry.
In Indianapolis on November 14, Mrs Louisa Fletcher Tarkington wife of novelist Booth Tarkington received an absolute divorce in Clark Superior Court. The court gave custody of their five year old daughter to Mrs Tarkington with visitation for Mr Tarkington. The decree notes a private compensation agreement and cites cruelty as grounds. Tarkington did not resist. Mrs Tarkington issued a statement absolving Mr Tarkington of intentional unkindness and explaining irreconcilable differences after nine years of marriage.
Local shop chatter lists grocery ads at Callahan's and promotions at Abraham's, with prices on Fulton go carts and coal heating stoves. Numerous brief notices mention visitors, family visits, farm sales, hamlet businesses, and upcoming Majestic Demonstration Week offers at Odon Drug Co and The Yellow Front.
Frank Grisamore of Davies county files a suit against Mars Norris alleging she alienated his wife's affections. He says Norris, a neighbor, persuaded his wife to sue for assault and battery and keep away, depriving Grisamore of his companionship. He seeks 85000 and cites distress of mind and body. Attorney Frank I. Gilkison of Shoals represents Grisamore.
Sunday school times at United Brethren Church and Mud Pike, with preaching by Rev. Nugent and Rev. Gilley at 7:00 p m. Senior Endeavor and choir practice Friday. Pleasant Hill schedule lists 9:00 a m Sunday school and 2:45 p m preaching with 7:00 p m Senior Endeavor. Pastor L L Sehoonover noted.
Farmers desiring to post properties against hunting may obtain No Hunting signs at the office. Durable cardboard signs are available for a small fee.
An early sales reminder promotes a wide holiday selection including rings boxes watches clocks silverware and other classy gifts. The ad urges readers to start Christmas shopping soon and suggests the store offers superior quality.
In Elnora a man named Al Tittle promised $15 for 1910 Lincoln pennies, drawing about 200 people and driving prices up. A butcher named Schnetzer bought a penny for two dollars and was told he needed 1,909 more. police dispersed the crowd as penny values dropped sharply.
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