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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1909
Page
8
A humorous piece lists conditions for marriage failure including money in politics, unequal vacations, neglect of wifely rights, selfish gifts, snoring, pie sharing, and child hunger, urging balance in home life and duties.
A poem questions the idea that women have nothing to do by detailing a year's worth of daily tasks. It traces roles from baby care to schooling, cooking, cleaning, and caregiving, highlighting the unseen labor of mothers and wives.
Unusually early holiday shopping boosts sales at Odon stores as shoppers buy 89 NAY presents weeks ahead. Keck the Jeweler and Optician notes a broader line and promises to please customers with timely selections.
A young girl at the Odon Library told the librarian her sister wants a book titled Dr Jekyll and Mr Skin, prompting a note about the requested title.
Alvin Smiley and Pink Sears were absent Monday with the Sophomores taking a History test. A Thanksgiving program was held Wednesday afternoon and seniors were invited to Roy R Winklepleck’s home for a holiday dinner.
The town experienced persistent wind and rainfall throughout the day. Local resident L. D. Vickers is improving from illness. Dr. T. A. Hays treated Maud Meeks after a horse incident. Several locals attended a sale near Odon and Martin Stout's sale last week.
Schuyler Love reports two deaths and a forthcoming inquest after his half brother William Love dies of heart disease in Cannerburg and a 13 year old boy Jesse Zigler reportedly shoots himself in Eaglesville. The Love family also recalls a prior drowning of their young daughter in an old water bucket.
United Brethren Church holds services at Mt. Zion Pleasant Grove and Union Chapel with revival slated at Bethany Church starting Monday night November 29 conducted by Pastor M. L. Mobley. He invites all to attend revival meetings at listed times and locations.
The Evansville district of the Methodist Episcopal Church learned Saturday that Evansville will host the next Indians conference for Indiana south of Indianapolis. The gathering will occur in September with 363 ministers, exact date to be decided. The 1923 annual conference met in Washington last September.
The United States circuit court of appeals ruled that Standard Oil must be dissolved for violating antitrust laws. Judge Sandborn, Hook, Adama and Vandevanter penned the decision. Thirty days allowed before the decree takes effect, during which Standard Oil may perfect an appeal to the Supreme Court.
The Indianapolis Star notes that court action may preserve bond validity despite a ruling setting aside the law. Bonds funded $5,000,000 for roads risk disruption, with investors left waiting for proceedings to determine status under different principles. It warns repudiation could hinder prosperity and road building.
Isaac Fortner, 61, was severely cut by his son-in-law Harry Mitchell, 32, at Fortner’s home east of Shoals on Friday night. Fortner sustained six wounds and is hospital bound, while Mitchell, reportedly intoxicated, is jailed awaiting a December 6 preliminary hearing. Fortner, a familiar figure in Odon, remains under care with a uncertain recovery outlook.
The ad claims seasonal demand for diamonds and invites buyers to discuss options. It warns of paste and imitation stones on the market and promises “absolute protection” and potential savings, urging readers to talk it over with the seller.
Report of the condition of The First National Bank at Odon Indiana as of Nov 16 1909. Lists resources including loans and discounts 195,798.53 U.S. bonds on hand 1,000.00 and 30, etc. Details liabilities such as capital stock paid in 7,872.10 and time deposits 7,? with notes on reserve and miscellaneous items.
Schedule shows south bound and north bound train times from Terre Haute to Seymour with stops at Jasonville Linton Beehunter Elnora Odon Bedford and more. Includes totals and a sworn statement by James A. McCoy cashier of a Daviess County bank dated November 19, 1909.
Telegraphic dispatches allege a 500 million holding company plans a sweeping railway merger. Key lines named include Evansville and Indianapolis, Evansville and Terre Haute, and Chicago and Eastern Illinois with Edwin Hawley driving the deal. Possible Hill alliance would extend to the Pacific via Great Northern and align with Harriman assets, creating a dominant nationwide traffic system.
Township business transacted every weekday in the office of R. J. McCallian Township Trustee located in G D Abrahams building.
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