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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1900
Page
3
Items note Old Settlers gathering August 13 to 18 and a Christian church lecture on September 7. Mentions Heltonville business visit by A Lane, Sears and Smiley advertising glass and tin cans, Danner’s shoe sale, a billiard or auction event, and sewing machine and roofing paint notices. Also references Widow Spencer's visit, Reason Bennett and son’s trip, and local travel to Washington Suncay.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to me by note or book account must call and settle at orc Aaron Jolliff.
In travels over ten years I have met more people using Greena August Flower than any other remedy for dyspepsia deranged liver and stomach and for constipation. Tourists and salesmen office workers with headaches and bad feelings from irregular habits find Greta August Flower grand remedy. It does not injure the system with frequent use and helps sore stomach and indigestion. Sample bottle free at Gantz Bros. Sold by dealers in civilized countries.
Mr and Mrs Withiam Fisher welcome a new boy James Wil s on thecli ck list. Miss Clarisa Critchlow of Van Buren visited Miss Elsie Stous. Rev Joel Elis will preach tonight tomorrow and tomorrow night. A D Bechtel went to Greene county Thursday. Monroe Briggs has typhoid fever. Mrs Nancy J Simpkins of Odon visited early week. Myrtle Kelsey of Van Buren was guest of Miss Zeta Stotta. Mr and Mrs H D Smith were at Washington early in the season.
In Thursday morning events Sadie Gaither aged near twenty seven fell unconscious after a drugs overdose at the Gaither home in Illinois. Coroner held inquest pending results with funeral arrangements to be announced as this edition went to press.
A long list of prizes is offered for diverse contests at the fair. Awards include dresses, patterns, hairpins, tobacco, bridle, candy, water pitcher, perfume, and more. Names and sponsors span Madison and Van Buren townships with several local merchants backing events.
Roscoe Wadsworth visited friends from Washington on Sunday. Ed Clark, in the Philippines, reports army life. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Anderson Overton on Saturday August 4. Abe Chestnut moved into P R Wadsworths west town property. Mrs Mary A Hobbs returns from Indianapolis after visiting her sons May and Will. Robert Williams visited from Epsom with his parents. Amos Ragie from El nora tended his fruit tree nursery this week. Miss Andry Williams returned from Washington after a few days with relatives Ol Stout Wilbur Myers and James Karr who are on the B B O R R were home on a visit Sunday.
Afr. and Mrs. John Johneon express gratitude to friends for assistance during their child's illness and death.
Notice states Slimp & Co have dissolved partnership after selling their store. All parties owing the firm must call at once to settle accounts.
Alonzo Jay, a tower man for the Union Elevated Loop, was electrocuted while oiling track gear at Fifth Avenue and Van Buren Street. He jumped to the opposite rail to avoid an oncoming northbound Lake Street train, was struck by a southbound train, and died instantly after contact with the third rail. The incident drew a large crowd as witnesses described the fatal moment. He leaves a widow and a child named bebe.
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