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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1905
Page
6
Fragmented OCR notes list names such as Harvey Sage Abel Montene rhat hootist Permtin and Parker with scattered terms like Wednesday and night. Reading appears to reference a local event or directory with personal names and places but lacks coherent context or a clear narrative outcome.
Regular correspondent Pate reports on community events in Raglesville. Mentions visits, bus schedules, and local social notes including Hatvee Hercins family, Red Men's Viaville, and upcoming Thursday afternoon events.
The notice discusses a life insurance case where the insured died within a period after a related event. It notes opinions on whether self inflicted death can affect payouts and how three year intervals influence the claim. The text reflects debates over policy clauses and beneficiary implications.
Secretary N. Hurty of the State Board of Health finds unsanitary conditions at the Soldiers Home in Lafayette. He recommends temporary relocation of patients, thorough overhaul, improved water closets, and establishment of a camp to await structural improvements.
The piece recalls a child’s rough start at school with teasing and fear, a church procession, and the joke of “mockeys.” It notes adults traveling to nearby towns, ball games rained out, and neighbors visiting each other, with talks of schooling, church services, and local travel around Henderson County during a windy period.
A large turnout listed names including Montgomery Wu Met s rter Cal Boyd Pred Boyd Phillip Miller and many others. Since Tuesday warning the crowd grew with many staying the entire week. About seventy went Tuesday morning and Bechunter tickets were scarce forcing some to travel via Terre Haute.
Last week Rev J M Trueman preached his first sermon at Mt Zion Sunday morning. Hewitt Stout visited Burns City Sunday evening. Henry Ledgerwood made a business trip to Odeon Wednesday. John Cunningham sold his farm and may move to town. Thomas Carpenter owns a fine buggy horse. William H Richardson and family visited Martin Stout Sunday. John Idgerwood and wife visiting relatives near Burns City this week. Martin Stout predicts frost soon.
Announcement touts 73 percent of Operators and Station Agents in America trained by six exclusive Telestraph Schools. Established 20 years, endorsed by railway officials, offering sea bonds and positions paying 36 to 08 a month east of the Rockies or 275 to 100 a month in western states after graduation. Entry anytime with no vacations, catalogue free from Cincinnati. Plus notice: Hiram Sims, Trustee, will man Rawlesville post office Saturdays for township business.
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