Bargains On Ladies and Gents Fine Shoes In Town
A brief ad copy announces dandy bargains in shoes for ladies and gents with prices knocked down to suit all shoppers in town.
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1900
Page
3
A brief ad copy announces dandy bargains in shoes for ladies and gents with prices knocked down to suit all shoppers in town.
A busy local notices page reports a Teachers' Institute next week, various visits and illnesses, multiple shop announcements, auctions, and social events. Droughty weather and community updates include a street fair planned for October, a drowning incident near Columbus, and an upcoming Lincoln party meeting.
Report describes two men exploring Kern's cave one and a half miles from Bedford. They reached a large underground chamber three hundred feet square with a high stone ceiling and a swift stream a hundred feet below. A bottle fixed on the wall contained coal oil and a note from Jake Olden Lincoln Ned dated December 25 1896 says he is lost and hungry awaiting death.
One of the twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Elza Inman of Martin county was buried last Sunday at Old Salem.
William Cravatt died Tuesday at A. R. Stalcup's home after a paralytic stroke. A longtime resident, he served in the Sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, was born in Brown County, and aged 67. Funeral held Wednesday at the Starcup home with Rev. J. C. Mills. burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery. He left no known relatives but was beloved by many friends.
Odon Base Ball reports rough week as Rough Riders travel to Raglesville and fall 10 to 1. Next day the first nine face Lin ton at Linton where Nain halted play after three innings with Lin ton leading 10 to 0.
W T Alexander's Tenth Combination Auction Sale drew a large crowd as buyers and sellers filled the room. The bid list was the largest yet and attendees learned it pays to buy stock at auctions. The next sale is planned for the early part of October.
Prof Houten endorses Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for dyspepsia deranged liver and constipation. He notes it suits tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches from irregular habits. Sample bottle free at Gantz Bros and sold by dealers in civilized countries.
Relatives gather for Sunday visit with Ray Wallick and Ol Taylor in Linton. Seth Cunningham and sister Miss Binnie visit. Aden Hubbard returns from Terre Haute State Normal. Obituary for Mary H. Phipps born 1820 died 1900 aged 8y2m23d. Funeral at Mt Olive. Old Settlers event draws large crowd with events, prizes, and baseball doubleheader Odon vs Plainville and Odon vs Trinity Springs. full win details to follow.
A level headed mechanic writes to the New York Sun praising Republican control. He recalls Democratic voting in 1892 and 1896, notes wage declines in 1883, and reports wage gains to 2.75 per day with overtime by 1998, concluding he will vote the Republican ticket to improve conditions for his family.
General Palmer criticizes William Jennings Bryan, arguing Bryanism would fade if Bryan were defeated again. He defends Gold Democracy principles, opposes imperialism, and says McKinley enjoys business support while warning a Bryan victory would trigger economic and political turmoil before eventual repudiation of Bryan.
Indiana manufacturer Hon Charles G Conn and former Democrats condemn Bryanism and back McKinley. He cites wage rolls from 1898 and recent years, warns against unemployment, notes gold reserves at a record high, and argues for sound monetary policy to sustain national growth amid Boer War and external markets. The piece urges prudent policy to avoid financial panic and promote prosperity.
Four years earlier William Jennings Bryan asserted a single money issue would dominate politics. In accepting the Democratic nomination he again urged free silver at 16 to 1 and warned the nation would not entertain other questions until the money question was settled.
In Toledo last week Altgeld delivered an attack on Gov Roosevelt, prompting a fierce rebuke. The piece labels Altgeld as foolish and venomous, contrasting Roosevelt’s wartime duty with Altgeld’s alleged falsehoods and anarchist ties.
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