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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
8
A. T. Mayfield describes two broad groups among Filipinos the Christian Filipinos and wild tribes detailing geography dress customs and living conditions. He notes coastal plains and mountainous interiors diverse languages and the persistence of Catholic faith amid colonial disruption.
The story follows Gustave Rieux and Clochette Verner, Bohemia’s queen, as they flee Paris after Rieux learns a murder charges threaten him under Napoleon III. Misleading Beranger, a police arrest attempt fails amid a ballroom ruse. They escape by cab, disguise, and vessel to England then America, ending with Rieux as an American citizen.
Charles Osman county infirmary superintendent buys A G Williams farm just east of Cornettville. Price recorded as 100 dollars per acre.
Elmer Killion and family visited Albert Boyd's on Sunday. Elias Roberts came by Martin county on Sunday. Martha and Lloyd Sommers spent Sunday at Albert Boyd's. A large poplar tree was cut Wednesday at John Shaffer's farm. Alvin Smiley spent Sunday with Cletus Skomp. Mrs. Elmer Barrette is listed as sick.
A woman recalls discovering polenta during a mountain camp stay with an Italy minded hostess. She learns that polenta equals cornmeal mush and wonders if a better name changes perception. The anecdote highlights cultural labeling and appetite.
Lord Rosmead and Sir Hercules Robinson noted Fiji’s chiefs relied on professional orators during confederation ceremonies. The Irish governor praised the arrangement, joking that action men rarely speak well and that civilization could learn from Pacific chiefs.
A farmer finds a motor in a round and trains his poultry to gather at its foot. The car blasts by and the yard’s birds rush the road in pursuit. After five miles fourteen pullets and three roosters die from exhaustion, while the rest keep running.
A humorous Town Topics vignette where a diner complains the steak tastes three weeks old and the waiter misdelivers venison. The epicure spots the error, but after tasting, declares the venison very nice.
The Misses Bertha and Susie Hamerickhouse traveled to Indianapolis to see their sister Mrs. Bertha Van Ostran undergoing surgery. O. O. Hinkle hosted Curtis Overton’s family. Mrs. Homer Resler of Indianapolis visited D. W. Resler’s family. A missionary society was organized with Lula Hamerickhouse as president Maude Clinton as vice president Flora Clinton as secretary and Emma Seneff as treasurer. Members Lula Riggins Nona Hamerickhouse visited Flossie Hattery. Ethel Tweeda Lamb stayed with Lula and Gerda Collins. Minnie Lamb and children of Terre Haute visit John Kelsey and Clark Lamb.
The excerpt presents a philosophical reflection by T Starr King on living up to our potential. It suggests that true life would radiate energy and inspiration, transforming daily existence into a lyric sermon for a growing audience.
A wife laments her husband’s poetry rewards while a girl offers a coy rebuke. The snippet features a mix of lines from the Yonkers Statesman and an Italian proverb about teaching and learning, reflecting modest sentiment and wit.
The Florida Times-Union notes the value of trustworthiness, urging readers to trust a man who can smile at others' happiness even when his own heart is heavy. The quote emphasizes inner strength and integrity.
An OCR fragment notes that Australia spans 26 times the area of the British Isles yet has a population smaller than London. It contrasts vast land with relatively compact urban density and hints at demographic dispersion in the British Empire.
A Munich maid resigns claiming her mistress insists on hours of classical music each morning though she cannot interpret it. The notice highlights the servant’s sensitive ear for music and her inability to endure the sustained practice.
Rev. C. Eskew is appointed to the Plainville charge replacing Rev. Powell who joined the Methodist conference. Eskew, regarded as a strong speaker in Southern Indiana, brings a fine family and is praised by Plainville residents. Eskew and Rev. McCoy were Harrison county school mates.
Rev H A Turney, pastor of Central Christian church, was ordered by more than 50 congregants to leave Evansville on Monday October 11 and travel to Pittsburg for the Disciples of Christ centennial, with an envelope of transportation provided. Turney, previously of Odon Christian church, faced the abrupt exit before returning home after the event.
The timetable lists southbound and northbound departures and arrivals for several stations including Terre Haute Jasonville Linton Beehunter Elnora Odon Bedford and Seymour with times for No 5 No 3 No 1 No 2 No 4 and No 6 services. Signed H. P. Radley G. P. & T. A.
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