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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1900
Page
2
Odon, a beanotite city of about 1500 people on the Southern Indians Railroad, lies twenty miles northeast of Washington, the Daviess county seat. It has electric lights, churches, a brick school, factories, coal mines nearby, a Normal School, and rich agricultural surroundings.
A brief reader note inviting readers to share opinions about the paper with compliments or criticisms, dated Saturday April 2, 1900.
A humorous column contrasts the loyalty of one's own dog with the nuisance of neighbors' dogs. It notes widespread support for taxing neighbor dogs to curb their impact while resisting taxes for one’s own canine. The piece cites legal controversy and references Judge Ford in a spirit of Irish wit.
A note states 250 House members requested the bill be considered under a special rule, bolstering expectations of an overwhelming passage. The phrase indicates unity among supporters and anticipated rapid approval.
The Linton Racing Association fixed dates for their summer meeting on July 4 and 5 with purses totaling 1800 dollars. The item also notes various rural mail changes and local incidents including a depot break in at Ellis ton and a fatal accident near Jay City.
The Washington Gazette reports a prolonged string of thefts in Odon with entry by locked doors and small cash losses from stores and residences. Budgets show about 70 dollars plus stamps stolen from the post office, while a local poultry man loses eggs and poultry. The thief is believed to know the town well, but no one has been caught.
An advertisement promotes American Lice Destroyer as the solution to lice and vermin in poultry. It claims rapid kill within a day, year-long protection per package, profits rise, and a money-back guarantee. Made by American Mfg. Co. Terre Haute Indiana. available via druggists or mail order.
At the convention in the K P B Hall Saturday night the following persons were nominated for town offices Trustee 1st Ware Wilson C. My LxRx Trustee 2nd Ward Lowry Cooper Trustee 3rd Ward Samuel Dunlap Treasurer Ziba Webster Clerk Andrew M Keck Marshal John E McNebley
Warner's White Wing Tar Syrup advertised as the best cough remedy on earth. Available in 25c and 50c sizes from Gantz Bros.
Miss Maud Price, daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Myers formerly of this place, is said to have inherited a vast Texas estate valued at about 150 000 dollars. The estate includes 3000 acres at 50 dollars an acre left by her grandfather. Myers and family had moved to El nore where he edited the Elnora paper.
In Ind is announced Southern Indiana excursions to multiple events in April and May including the Grand Encampment of G A R of Ind in Indianapolis, Knights Templar of Ind in April, I C C F Grand Lodge, Rebekah Assembly, Indiana Republican Convention, Order of Eastern Star Grand Chapter, Prohibition Party State Convention, and Travelers Protective Association in Terre Haute and Cincinnati. The Southern Indiana RailwayCo offers reduced round trip tickets. contact TH Resesan G P A Redferd Tnulana for details.
An ad claims Kings New Life pills unlock brain and body power for men with weak health. It touts strong will and energy restored by the pills and notes availability for 25 cents at Kerch's drug store.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure all for women claiming they create strong nerves bright eyes and velvety skin. It links constipation kidney trouble and impure blood to pimples and a wretched complexion and sells the product at Kerwicks drug store for 50 cents.
Church at Baile Indiana to elect three trustees at a meeting on Saturday May 15 1900 at 2 o clock p m. The election will elect three trustees for the church.
By order of Daviess Circuit Court, administrator of William Singleton deceased offers for sale at public auction one mile east of Ralesville Van Buren township Daviess County Indiana on Monday April 30 19u0 at 10 o clock the west side of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter Section 3 Town 4 North Range 5 East plus parts of the north part of the southeast quarter of Section 3 Town 4 North Range 5 East containing about 24 acres and additional fractional areas totaling about 17 acres sale terms one third cash down balance in two equal yearly payments with interest.
Advertising note states druggists refund money if the product fails to cure. E W Grove's signature appears on every box and price is 25 cents.
A Bell Company notice seeks energetic men and women in each state to become traveling agents or local managers. Salaries range from 65 to 1200 dollars yearly plus expenses, paid weekly. No travel by Tison. roles suitable for full or part time, evenings, or alongside existing work, with training provided. Apply with stamp to Dem B. Philadelphia Pa.
Get There Ell En No 17008 is a top draft horse unloaded in Southern Indiana weighing 2160 pounds in dark dapple gray with fine form and good action. Buyer William Sims notes 15 to 16 colts expected and mentions Kentucky Jack and several other horses including a black gelding with white points. He advertises mules for sale and invites interest at his stock lot.
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