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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1893
Page
3
Community advertisements show new clerks at Liefendorf’s and Hastings visits. notices of premiums and fairs appear with references to Simmon’s Liver Regulator and food tips. Local residents, including Barge bargains and shop promotions, populate a snapshot of daily life and business in the county seat.
An old political pamphlet voice argues the current panic stems from Democratic victory in 2042 with tariff and silver policy clashes. It blames speculation, bank fears, and business uncertainty on Democrats and suggests free coinage and silver reforms plus a Republican return to power to restore prosperity.
The column lists several residents and events including examination passers, subscriptions for a father in law, premiums at a county fair August 21 to 24, and illnesses of Albert Diefendorf and E Odell. It notes Rev Johnson and Samuel Dunlap at Munroe City for district conference, and updates on farming loans and ongoing sales, with Bab y Carriages closing out at rock bottom prices and home news from Bogard township and Bedford.
Arrangement details for a Cosmopolitan magazine grant offer with a one year term at 82 cash. Local notices mention a church conference license in Indiana, a boy injured by a mule, and a mother's success using Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhea Remedy with testimonials. 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by W. L. Stoy.
A Wednesday night reunion at the high school hosts songs recitations and a debate on whether the country is worse off now than at the start of the Civil War. Scott Alexander Mancil Clinton affirmatives Edward Garten and T E Laughlin negatives. Afterward, attendees share ice cream and cake, with praise for the school and a note that Prof Alexander will teach next summer. Munters Take Notice. Hunter cautions on his farm. Jacoz B Senxerr
A camp meeting in Abraham's Grove near town attracts growing audiences each night. Services begun Monday in the U B church and extended through Sunday under the A M F churches of Franklin and Seymour to liquidate debts. Admission is free.
Asa B Bugher moved to Plainville Thos W Faith relocated to the county seat M B Faith has returned from a western tour Farmers in the vicinity began wheat plowing Thomas Shimp and brother Sof El Nora visited this week Mrs Ragle and her daughter from Smiley were in town T E Littell of Plainville purchased Myers Bros stock of dry goods and groceries and opened a new Brooks store
Farmers threshing wheat. Miss Tada Ketcham visits relatives. baptizing postponed due to water. Farlen VP O in good order with bail arrivals. James G Taylor and daughter Lour visit Sulivan County. Normal debate and banquet at Odon praised. Profs Alexander and Lane seen for future school work. Nora Marks Liberal premiums at County Fair August 21-20.
The town reports a new shooting gallery with an expert marksman, upcoming burial of a Tay lor child, and deaths like Andy Flamerfelt. Mrs. J T Irwin and Mrs Z C Clawtorn suffer fever while cooler nights ease days. Denels Equine Canine Show past. 300 in attendance. Elnora Band reorganizes. 15 members to form a sleep aiding concert. Soldiers Reunion May feature several speakers. pension concerns noted. New editor Mr Richardson arrives. Elnora Tribune to publish soon.
Mrs. Harry Starr of Pottsville Pa reports severe heart pain, oppression, poor sleep, and loss of appetite relieved by Dr Miles New Heart Cure. She credits dramatic weight gain and renewed health after using the remedy, purchased with a positive guarantee from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
The speaker notes wheat moved higher then reversed, mentioning Golden age yons and Prosperity with a political or social tone. References to ANoN and a caller named Cullop appear as part of the dialogue about market movement and expectations.
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