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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1900
Page
3
Local items list residents traveling to Washington and Bedford, moves to Tunnel Switch, library questions, and social events. Mentions Uncle Mike Wallick move, A J Dant and Dan Sargent visits, Rev J T Hobson lectures, and community improvements.
An article describes checker games at a club where two experts display deep strategy. Spectators gauge moves, with players debating draws and wins as positions become intricate and thoroughly gifted through play.
John Mumaw, 44, sworn in as trustee and to sign in bond of 6000 dollars. He will serve as township officer, keeping office with the journal and holding Saturdays meetings. Praise for outgoing trustee Critchlow notes honest, prudent service since 1895 and strong public stewardship.
Walter De Evans and Mies May wed in a Sunday ceremony reported by Tas Sunday November H. The notice lists the couple and the officiant Rev. s Somes, reflecting a local marriage announcement with standard family details.
Moses Williams, 22, suffered his right hand torn off while feeding a corn shredder on William Chambers farm north of Bunkum. Doctors T. B. Rankin and J. W. Anderson performed the operation to amputate, and Williams is recovering at his father's home near Bunkum after living with his brother near Burns City. The incident highlights the shredder's danger during feeding.
Contractors drilling east of Raglesville declared a dry hole after reaching 1033 feet and finding only sulphur water. Work stopped last Friday and equipment moved to Green County to prospect for coal. They claim over $3000 was spent with no oil or gas found.
An old advertising notice from Odon Indiana offers a free elegant silver plated sugar shell to any married lady who asks. The firm Quaker Alley Mfg Co Morgan and Harrison Seey Chicago prompts readers to return the cutout with a stamp to cover mailing costs.
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