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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1905
Page
8
Odd agricultural observation appears in the district with fruit showing unusual ripening patterns. Local growers report apples that remain green past expected dates, prompting study by the agricultural society and potential field trials.
Local note reports Mrs Mary J Green has grown pumpkins weighing 7 pounds and 6 pounds with several more fruits in her garden total around 35 pounds, promising a bounty for pies and seasonal cooking.
A New York Press piece discusses how registered letters work as social bait. A woman confronts a mysterious benefactor after moving, and a downtown office reveals the writer is a debt-owing letter writer. The tale argues how registered mail lures the delinquent to disclose addresses or repay debts.
A Boston Globe reader laments aging and the weight of speech. The writer argues that truth requires no costly explanation and that reform is needed as talk tires quickly. He asserts courage in duty is easier to do right than to do wrong.
Regular correspondent reports on local happenings from Mrs. Chas Riggins to miners and families. Rain shut the coal mines for a day, while injuries from a fall left James Holland in critical condition near Burns City. Lightning damaged Isaac Kidwell’s residence and shocked two relatives. Curtis Riggins and Edward Bruner fell ill after a dynamite mishap in the Stoy Mide.
John Keith visited Letts ville relatives Sunday. James Hardy is home from Granite Falls Minnesota. Charley Tyffe returned from the west. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Porter of Washing visited friends Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. McDonald called on friends at Black Oak Sunday. Mrs. Ben Purcell of Washington visits EB Jones and family. Seth Tomey visited John McAdams and family. I N Keith's wife visited her mother, Mrs. Francis Alexander. Antioch meeting closed Thursday night with nine additions to the church.
Juin Sims visited Roscoe Malone. Robert Freed was at the county seat last week. John A. Mumins visited Chas Freed’s Sunday. Levi Johnson visited Chambers on Buckam Sunday. The Rough Riders went to Shiloh last Sunday. Roland Alford made a business trip to Washington Tuesday. Jacob Freed and wife visited Albert Malones Sunday evening. Andrew Mumaw of Washington was here on business last Saturday. Several boys went driving in White River bottom Sunday. John E Mumaw was at Washington last week for eye exams. Wartney experienced high water at 1st Creek bottom last Friday.
Weather brings plenty of rain while local notes record a shed sway by First Creek. Swaby welcomed a boy to Mr and Mrs Win Swaby. Walls buys a house and lot in Ogden. Miss Verse Keuk visited Ola Creceling. Mrs Geos Miller visited daughter Maggie Walls. Paul McCarter, J P Taylor’s grandson, remains on the sick list. Mt Zion church drew a large crowd. Susan Callahan went to Star City to care for ill grandson.
Tommy asks to stay up to watch Mr. Green and Ethel play cards. Mr. Green objects, noting they will not play cards, while TJ recalls mamma saying everything depends on how she plays her cards tonight.
A physician advises plain food for good health while an epicure objects that plain meals offer health but not enjoyment. The Washington Star quotes the exchange. A separate reflection notes that lawmaking often diverges from social customs as Montaigne observes.
A group from here plans to attend the masquerade at the Elnora Opera House to raise funds for the Elnora public school piano fund. Bad weather kept several would be attendees from last Friday night’s event.
Notice is hereby given that an election will be held in the town of Odon Daviess County Indiana on Tuesday November 7 1905 the purpose to elect officers including a town trustee for the first ward.
The article recalls the early use of anthracite coal in Philadelphia in 1503 with local mockery and a failed burn attempt. It notes Colonel George Schoeemaker later selling several wagon loads, leading to warrants and arrest threats for alleged false pretenses.
Readers note old beliefs on hat decoration with black pins deemed unlucky while green cotton considered favorable. Milliners link luck to color and draw from traditional superstitions influencing hat fitting and appearance.
A dentist, raised by a demanding father, builds prestige through hotel living and genteel social rounds. He keeps his trade private, travels to Europe, and dines at captain’s tables, finding patient leads among steamship acquaintances. A chance meeting with a lawyer redefines his path.
Hiram Sims trustee announces he will be in his office at the Eaglesville post office on Saturdays each week to handle business with residents and others.
Trustee Wm. Sims informs all interested parties that the trustee of Madison township will conduct weekly business at his office on Fridays. Residents with matters to attend should appear to discuss township affairs and related transactions.
A natural volcanic dike runs along Fall River in northern California. The ragged walllike formation rises up to twenty feet and is several feet thick. The porous rock resembles pumice but is denser and solid, marking ancient eruptive activity now forested and largely timbered.
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