27 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
1
In Terre Haute a man died when a roof fell and caused a back injury and poisoning. The fragmentary text indicates the victim was married under the surname Jolliff and died from the incident, with unclear details about the timeline or exact cause beyond the collapse and resulting injuries.
James Chestnut of near Ragles Ville was severely injured when the roof of the poor din where he was working collapsed at Mine tye gheatty peshka Noo Zap Radlesville. He sustained a deep gash in the head and a broken leg, and was rushed to Terre Haute after rescue efforts.
A damaged snippet mentions WG Burns in a destroyer context with unclear details and a partial date fragment. The readable portion points to a possible event involving a ship and a person named Burns, with missing specifics.
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning Daeg MET and amounts. Reads like a ciphered or garbled note with names and numbers. Provides insufficient coherent facts for a full news item.
A fragmented report notes a community day with a 2 PM store closure and people gathering at a notable place. It mentions Rev AJ Drousts and local residents, who spent the day visiting while some hunted. The tone hints at a small town thanks and social event setting.
Palmer Seal a ten year old visitor to his grandfather near Loaseotee sustained a through body wound from a twenty two caliber rifle. The ball pierced the left side just below the heart and passed through without hitting a vital organ. He was treated by Drs Strange and Plane at Loosootee and later rested at home. Recovery expected barring complications.
A shopper recounts visiting two stores for a small article. The first clerk offered vague advice, prompting the customer to seek help elsewhere. The letter complains about dismissive sales staff and urges better service to keep customers from leaving town.
A local social scene reports Tom Harvey Walls hosting guests at a family gathering. Friends and relatives mingle as conversations flow about the upcoming plans and wedding style details. The event highlights community ties and shared preparations for a joyful occasion.
Farmers urged to call after December 4th to obtain 100 large weather chart landers from the Odon Drug Co.
A group of boys at Washington High were suspended for spinning punch at a class party seen as improper. They were disciplined until after a school assembly, with no clear outcome stated for the punch itself. The note mentions cider making ends on Thursday Dec 3.
Edith Freeman enjoyed a surprise birthday gathering Wednesday night with thirteen friends who presented gifts including a cat. The celebration in Cannes featured apples peanuts candy pumpkin pie cake and grape juice. Vernon Skonp of Bedford visited yesterday.
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