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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1900
Page
3
The Journal reports on local commerce and social life with notes from Elnora to Linton. Mentions include Danner's store bargains, Gaither furniture and carpet lines, new buildings, shipper prices, and upcoming events such as a Madison township Democratic convention and the Odou Normal starting May 1. It covers residents like Walter Breden, Miss Anna Barsh, and John W. Stepp’s marriage, plus farm and coal miner references.
A new catalog promotes a shoe line claiming strong value and quality. The brand emphasizes durable construction and affordable prices to attract budget conscious shoppers.
James W. Stewart died Friday night April 13 at midnight at the home of his daughter Mrs Albert Boyd near Good Hope. He was 69 and had enjoyed good health until a severe paralytic stroke days before left him helpless and speechless.
The thirteenth annual meeting of the Southern Indians branch of the Woman's Missionary Association convened at Mt. Zion Church near Rockport from April 6 to 8. President Miss Dora Scott led sessions with talks and papers on missionary work. Ellen Groenendyke, a returned Africa missionary, spoke at multiple services urging support. total pledges reached $129. next gathering set for Washington, Indiana, in April.
The director of the census approves Supervisor John C. Billheimer’s appointment of enumerators for Daviess County. List includes George L. Harris, Robert F. Bell, Allen Bogard, Lemuel Gadberry, T. M. Sears, Moses McCarter, Zimri V. Garten, James R. Steen, William C. Camp, DePauw Hornady, James H. Denny, Milton L. Allen, C. L. Stucky, Jno L. Evens, M. D. Bales, Henry Stringer, Jno W. Prater, Gainor Hawkins, Charles Ellis and others.
F M Wampler former operator of Union Coal Co mine at Bagiesville now runs Tunnel Switch mines. He seeks 75 sober men on steady year round work under strict business integrity. Colver Bros of Bedford have bought an interest and plan a new shaft, ensuring ongoing employment.
A church lecture draws attendees tonight at 8 p m with a history of 130 presentations across the United States and Canada. Admission is 20 cents with children half price.
At the Republican District Convention in Vincennes on Thursday Hon. P. R. Wadsworth won the nomination on the first ballot with 52 votes while his foe John C. Chaney of Sullivan had 42. Delegates to the National Convention named include Joseph Frewan of Green and Albert Davis of Lawrence, and George Cook of Knox was chosen as elector.
At Eloora on Thursday Charles F. Pressler of Monroe county was nominated for Congress. The issue list includes local trustees a treasurer clerk and marshal, with Amos Stalcup Daniel Gantz A. A. Lane B. Smiley Alfred Helm and Harrison Browning named for various posts. Also notices promote medicines and products with testimonial style ads and a Poultry Mixture sales pitch from Americas Mfg Co Terre Haute Ind.
Bucklens Arnica is advertised as a remedy for skin eruptions ulcers corns warts bruises burns and chilblains. The ad claims it can relieve pains and aches and offers two boxes for 25 cents sold by Kerch druggist with care guaranteed.
The Odon High School holds its second annual commencement next Friday at 8 p.m. at the M. E. church with six graduates Jannie O’Dell Gertie Gaither Letha O’Dell Belle Hubbard Lillie Love and Ola Hayes. The program includes invocation overture music readings and a diploma presentation by Superintendent W. A. Wallace followed by benediction.
Agents earn 813.00 weekly plus expenses for an ambitious seller position. Emphasizes strong sales potential with stock and royalty opportunities. Apply with stamped address to Americar Mfg. Co. Terre Haute Ind.
An advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of War Syrup as a rapid cure for la grippe and its cough. It claims complete recovery in 24 hours if used promptly, with relief for the coughing phase, priced at 25 and 50 cents.
Classified ad offers permanent local positions with starting pay six dollars weekly plus commission. Advertises possible earnings from twelve to twenty four dollars a week and invites applicants to send a stamp for details addressed to The Bell Company, Dept. C, Philadelphia.
Keck's Burgin returns with a new bargain list after last week's winner in LaGrippe cures. Every item reads as a genuine bargain and prompts shoppers to read through the offers for potential savings.
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