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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
3
Local notes list Arbor day observance and visits by residents. A mix of travel to Washington and Indianapolis for court, conventions, and events. farm activity, new homes, births, and entertainment plans appear alongside community notices and local advertisements.
S I surveyors completed the survey for the Y line this week. The east switch starts east of Spring street and ties into the main track near Lane crossing. The new depot interior work and exterior painting progress, with a new train expected to be added soon after delays.
Bennett and Laughlin announce the exchange of the Harve E Ward farm in Van Buren township to J H Alishouse for a farm east of town. The consideration exceeds 812000 dollars.
Auditor Robert Russell announces Wa. C. Brown will replace John W. Greenwood as township trustee after Greenwood's death. Brown, a Republican who narrowly lost to Greenwood in November, resides about five miles north of Edwardsport road. He will assume duties as soon as arrangements are completed.
Crooke and Forsythe sold the Mullindore farm this week to William Maupin of Ambis for 311000. Maupin, a noted stock dealer, is well known in northern Indiana and plans to relocate here to continue his business.
Fannie Church, fourteen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Church, died Saturday from typhoid fever. Local events include social visits, a 25 to 0 victory by 5301’s ball team, a socialist speaker in town, and upcoming events such as an oyster and ice cream festival at Baylesville School to fund pen books and school supplies.
Rev. A. M. Couchman conducted funeral services at the residence on Walnut street Sunday morning. The body was taken by the bereaved parents to Clinton on the 9:22 a.m. train for burial.
Sunday afternoon at Indianapolis Charles Brookshire a fireman on the I and W Ry and Miss Edith Bunch sister of Elmer Bunch were married. They will reside at Indianapolis.
Wednesday Crooke and Forsythe sold 80 acres in Benton County Indiana at 85 600. Talley, the buyer, plans to move to the area in March.
T N Jackson visited at M O Pate s Tuesday. Miss Leilah Karr of Loogootee is visiting relatives here. There will be preaching at the M E church next Sunday night.
Fear grips Montgomery after a blaze destroyed the business district and a later note demands 2000 cash to prevent further fire. A soldier named Edward Bingham faced two trials over the case, with investigators unsure of the culprit. Residents fear further attacks and await a possible reward for the blackmailer.
Trustees of Odon invite bids by 7 pm November 3 1903 for excavating 1200 feet of the Elmore township line ditch plans at town clerk office bids deposited there right to reject any or all bids reserved
A promoter details waiting at a desk while a city official, Busyman, steps away for an appointment. He notices a mysterious button on the desk used to ring a telephone connected only to that button, which was apparently exploited to end the interview.
E. E. Forsythe, noted as a busy man this week, reports turning over $17,000 in real estate. He has been convulsed to close the office while alone.
Dr Elmer B Bryan former Tadiana University pedagogy head has returned from the Philippine Islands where he served as Superintendent of education. He will lecture one night at Washington during the Daviess County Teachers Association meeting to be held in November. The association will feature his nationally recognized expertise.
Ken Connell and his family from Benkum visited there with Bandas. The note records a local social glimpse and mentions accompanying group names.
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