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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1904
Page
4
Text fragment describes James Edmandson of near Barne ity involved with a spirited horse named Finora. He and a friend were returning when a fall occurred as the horse turned, with Edmandson’s fate unclear. A physician provided care for repairs.
The Newberry ball team won 15 to 9 on Sunday in a brief game played with only one inning recorded. The local team appeared overwhelmed as Newberry dominated the early action and led comfortably throughout.
A historian recalls a German officer remarking soldiers must avoid civilian exposure. The tale follows Lt Swartz of cavalry in Berlin who, by disguising as a servant in black cloth, evades detection but is later confronted and confined by a colonel who suspects deception. The anecdote includes a social note about staff and servants at a household.
Connecticut fire insurers and national firms report capitalization and assets. The Town of Qodon advertises agencies offering direct issuance and countersigned policies to customers, promising prompt loss payment and future service after fires.
A fragmented report notes Mitchell gas well drilling paused at 2650 feet after salt and sulphur water were encountered. The piece also mentions weather forecasts, a payment to newspapers, and various local anecdotes and notices.
A dramatic court story follows Nina Wren as she confronts Arthur Westcott over a bank funds case. Nina weighs loyalties between Clifford Bunn and Westcott while Westcott offers forgiveness and a future if she accepts him. Nina finally leaves, choosing independence as Clifford departs with another.
Brief notice reports a land dispute over a 10.2 acre tract against a party labeled Gdon, with references to Forsyt and E. E. Forsyt.
Next Tuesday and Wednesday a Horse Show at Birstidan Station features classes for Best Drafts, Best Harness, and various age groups. Competitions include Best Jack, Best Mules, Best Hereford and Shorthorn bulls, Best Milk and Beef cows, and driving, riding, and trotting contests with cash prizes.
1905 excursion to California aboard a special Pullman train stopping at St. Louis, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, Denver, Glenwood Springs, Salt Lake City, Portland and San Francisco. Two days at Colorado Springs and Manitou. three at Portland for Lewis and Clark Exposition. tours to Yosemite and Yellowstone. Includes ocean voyage, liberal return, no advance fare. contact G. A. & Deane, Sentinel Building, Indianapolis.
Williams McFfoure, who sold liquor by the buy a case and take a pint method at Ebers, fled when officers seized warrants. He was tracked to Jasonville where local police held him until an officer from Washington arrived.
A B&O S.W. passenger train was saved from a wreck in Martin County when a farm band spotted spread rails and delayed the train for nearly an hour. A fast B&O S.W. train near Wheatland halted within three feet of a tree fallen on the rails, preventing a collision at fifty miles per hour.
CIDER MADE AND BOILED. On and after August 10 I will make and boil cider on Wednesdays of each week. Mill pear S. I. depot. W.B. Neeremer, Odon, Indians. Inter-State Phone, W,also Co-Operative Phone. WANTED- Quickly, few persons to represent long established wholesale house among retail merchans and agents. Local territory of few counties. $18 salary and expenses paid weekly. Expense money advanced. Commission extra. Permanent engagement. Busi ness successful. Previous experience not essential. Ecclose self- addressed envelope. Address, Superintendent Tra velers, 25 Dearborn St., Chicago.
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