13 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
1
The new term starts with 250 students in grades and 83 in high school. Agri culture replaces botany in year one, Latin or bookkeeping added in year three, and the state praises the program. School staff assignments are listed with teachers for each year level and subjects. The superintendent allocates time daily from 8:30 to 4:30 to discuss the work with patrons.
Washington trustees and Old Soldiers challenge changes to the Soldiers Monument foundation and crushed stone specification. The project, awarded to a Terre Haute firm with local sub contractor Nash Bogard, faces possible injunctions and court action if plans are not kept as drawn by John Walsh.
Osman Cox a well known farmer living north of Elnora died at his home Wednesday morning around two o'clock from typhoid fever. His death was sudden after only a few days illness, and he was about forty years old.
The Bethany Christian church hosts a county wide religious meeting on Sunday September 15 led by Evangelist T J Legg and S S Lappin with a noon basket dinner and an afternoon service at 2 00 pm The event aims to be the largest in the county drawing thousands from across the region and concludes with an evening program at Washington Christian church where Lappin preaches. The day includes a noonday basket meal and a reorganized Sunday school gathering involving Bethany and other county churches.
Pershing has purchased a restaurant in GlA, marking a notable local business transaction. The move positions Pershing to expand its holdings in the dining sector and signals confidence in the area’s hospitality market. Further terms remain undisclosed.
John Borders formerly of Odon fell twenty feet from the Bushrod coal wharf last Tuesday night and was struck by an approaching passenger train No 55. He dragged himself off the track and survived but suffered a severe arm cut several broken ribs and heavy bruising. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital where he is progressing, having recently recovered from a prior accident on an engine tender.
An advertisement touts Solace Remedy as a pure uric acid eliminator from three German scientists. It claims rapid blood purification, no opiates, and guaranteed safety under the Pure Food and Drugs Law. The Solace Co. of Battle Creek lists U.S. agents and offers free samples and testimonials.
Belma Hasler married Pierce McNeely in a home ceremony at the Hasler residence six miles northeast of Odon. Rev May officiated before about eighty friends and relatives as the cream silk gown bride joined the liveryman groom of Odon. They will reside in Odon and host friends around October.
Prof. Durham of Purdue University led a comprehensive orchard demonstration near Odon covering planting cultivation pruning spraying and fruit marketing. A new Odon Horticultural Society was formed with M B Fisher as president and Ribble Sears as secretary to promote local fruit growing and stimulate industry.
A beauty shop manager explains that a deaf hairdresser can compensate with superior sight and color matching while scent sensitive staff aid perfume blending. The discussion emphasizes that a shop relies on multiple heightened senses and careful concentration rather than full faculties.
Trustee Mitchell B. Fisher schedules public auction at ten o clock a m on October 5 1912 in Odon Indiana offering personal property including a hardware store farming implements horses harness buggies and wagons. Private sale of undivided two thirds of certain Daviess county real estate with described lots and additions will occur at same time and place. sale must be cash no liens and at appraised value. Allen Hastings attorneys represent the estate.
A spontaneous South Spring Street one round boxing match Saturday evening drew a brief crowd without formal promotion. Referees Caleb O'Dell and Duster Williams stopped the fight after a clinch, declaring a draw. Fighters Alfter Suallen and Sam Overton each suffered minor bruises and scratches, bets off.
Alfred Nobel died in 1896 and left about 9 million dollars to a foundation. The interest funds five prizes: physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, a prize for idealistic work, and a peace prize promoting disarmament and international fraternity.
The excerpt praises a wife and vocalist named Diggs-My for captivating audiences for hours before lullabying a child to sleep with a cradle lullaby. It reads as a vivid, affectionate public compliment.
Excerpt discusses omens and superstitions in Southern India seen as remnants of ancient Dravidian beliefs fused with Hinduism. Edgar Thurston’s new book in England provides an exhaustive look at various rites and practices including human sacrifice, noted as forbidden by custom.
Samuel R. Overton was granted a divorce from Alice S. Overton in Madison township circuit court. He secures custody of Jesse Overton and had filed damages for alienation of affections against Everett Lu Allen, who also faced a continued suit for damages over adultery. All parties reside in Madison township.
A gravel road project near Elnora turned into a fight Tuesday when Charles Saul punched Ambros Sand after an insult. Saul suffered facial wounds. Sand faced taunting from other haulers. Saul will miss work for several days.
The Banner class of the QOdan Christian Sunday school enjoyed an afternoon at NeCalian Heights with outdoor games and ice cream and wafers in the orchard. Attendees included Mrs. Rose Williams and many named participants such as Dortha Bedster Hattie Jackson Alcie Hillion Dottie Cummings Hazel Ledgerwood Edith Lane Archel Lane Helen Conner Pauline Hirding Marion MHarling Abbie Crane Ruby Fisa'ds Grace Fields Naoma Funcannon Fay Farren Eielen Surs Dessie Flynn Eva Mount Alma Howard Eunice Susie Callian.
A reflection on courtesy praising its value and modest sacrifices while contrasting it with churlishness. The piece quotes Emerson and Lord Lytton, urges polite acts, and encourages readers to cultivate gentle manners despite modern busyness.
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