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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1905
Page
5
In Jasonville a coal miner named Zins attacked his wife and shot a man named Willicn, killing him instantly. Witnesses say Reverend Pacpa Chin said the suspect fled to Linton after the assault, with police detaining him Friday.
Odor High School met Worthington on their home turf with a hard fought game. Odon won the toss and chose to defend, Worthington kicked off, and the ball moved with frequent scrimmage as both teams pressed for advantage. Worthington punched in four touchdowns while Odor found limited scoring chances, leaving Worthington ahead at the final whistle.
Clarksburg column records general notices on church events and town affairs. It mentions graveyard conditions, a funeral, a Thanksgiving proclamation by Governor Hanly, and details of a local lodge’s officers and cemetery upkeep. The piece also lists a Thanksgiving program with a K of P reception, banquet, and musical items.
Keights of Pythias in Odon report a record wave of fifty applicants for membership in one week amid a banquet plan and strong lodge growth. The lodge, organized in 1891, shows solid finances and aims to be among the county’s largest, with a Thanksgiving banquet for members and new applicants.
The Knights of Pythias lodge joins in union Thanksgiving services at the U.K. church Thursday November 5. The program includes song Coronation invocation scripture lesson evangelist prayer offering music sermon by Rev. H A Turney fraternal address by Rev. W E Snyder song America and benediction.
About 2000 members gathered in Indianapolis for the grand lodge and related sessions. Edwie Farrer of Rushville to become past grand master, R W Bollywood of Indianapolis to become grand master, and Jacob Doel of Crawfordsville to become deputy grand master as ceremonies proceeded. Duster Williams departed Tuesday to attend the encampment.
A Philadelphia lodger story describes a broker advertising for a confidential clerk and a heated dispute over compensation. The applicant argues for higher pay, while the broker asserts he offers far less than its true cost, prompting continued negotiation.
Relatives and friends gathered Tuesday evening November 21 at Edward Froelick’s West Main Street home to celebrate his thirty seventh birthday. He was surprised upon arrival. A large dining table groaned with food as gifts were exchanged. Attendees included Rev W E Snyder and many Resler family members with music by E E Hindman and E E Resler and Miss Ethel Resler.
A misty day in a northern town leads Sandy McKay to a pub ic house where he meets his minister. He remarks on the deceptive fog and recalls wandering inside thinking it was a grocer's, as reported by the Lan don Telegraph.
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