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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1902
Page
3
Local item list reports a May 10 sale at the A. Ward property, business trips to Chicago, housekeeping moves, and tax payment deadlines. It notes arrivals from Seymour and Evansville, charity donation by the American Federation of Labor, farm and trade notices, and village social updates including meetings, moves, births, and local commerce.
Oast sowing and potato planting were in order this week. George Harman and family of Odon visited here Sunday. Rutherford Laughlin from Scotland came Wednesday. Mrs. Clara Roberts of the North End visited Sunday. John Young of Van Buren township came Wednesday. Cullen Mumaw of Pleasant Hill visited Monday. Art Trueblood of Van Buren township visited Sunday. Trustee Mumaw toured this week for enumeration. Asher Sommers and family from Washington township visited H. D. Smith's Sunday. Wm. Westfall and Jas. Richardson came Monday from the North End. Miss Jessie Hardy returned to Elmere township after a short visit. Two weddings occurred this week with more to follow. The special pension examiner visited Wednesday for the Wilson case in Arkansas.
Advertises a home remedy claiming to cure a gold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Notes all druggists refund the money if it fails and includes E W Groves signature on each box. Price 25 cents.
A farmer dismisses the mare as worthless but another farmer learns of the incident and offers to buy. The first farmer refuses. The assessor later appraises the brood mare at 240, highlighting a sharp rise in perceived value despite initial low opinion.
At a recent oil meeting a committee was appointed to solicit subscriptions for a rock project. The goal is to extend the current hole or drill nearby. Support from financially able locals is urged to ensure a thorough test, with a strong belief that oil or coal will be found.
P. A. Hastings, county chairman, appointed Loyd Clark George W Osman T Mi Sears James R Steen Wilgon Myers Jabez A McCord Dr E D Millis J W Parsons and L W Barber to the election board. They meet with the chairman, vice chairman, secretary and treasurer on Wednesday April 30 in Washington to arrange the ballot.
J D Laughlin selected as color bearer for the 27th Indiana Volunteers for the dedication of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument at Madisonapolis in May. The regiment served in Civil War battles including Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and many others. Laughlin fought in thirty seven skirmishes and was among the first hundred at Atlanta when captured by the Union army.
Last Saturday morning farmer Henry Thayer from Mud Pike searched town for trousers thief. He and his hired help spotted a man wearing Thayer’s trousers, mistaking them for theirs, then found the missing pair after returning home.
Announcement promotes W. P. Smoot of Washington as candidate for Recorder. Smoot is a respected, active Republican who has long contributed to party work and would strengthen the ticket if nominated.
Announcement names John M. Peek of Veale township as Republican candidate for First District county commissioner. He is described as a hard working and highly esteemed neighbor who would be a strong candidate and likely to win if nominated.
John Bynum, a Mt. Nebo resident, was found semi conscious near the White school house after an assault on his way home from Pleasant Hill. His horse and pocket book vanished, raising suspicion of robbery. He recovered with head injuries, while friends suspect a lay in wait.
Milton Fitzgerald a leading Republican and prominent citizen of Veal township is endorsed as a potential sheriff candidate. He is described as a diligent businessman and a strong future law officer likely to make a model sheriff if nominated and elected.
A vintage ad touts Green's August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia liver complaint and indigestion. It claims wealth comes from energy and saving, health from the remedy, and offers a free sample bottle at Webster's South Side Drug Store with a 73 cent regular size.
The fragment lists a shopping prompt about shredders and related items urging customers to place orders promptly. Limited readable text makes specifics uncertain but indicates a sales lead urging action before finalizing orders.
William M. Aikman announces as Republican candidate for auditor of Daviess County Indiana subject to the primary. Thomas Nvccext also declares as Republican candidate for auditor of Daviess County Indiana subject to the primary election.
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