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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1901
Page
2
The notice describes a weekly publication in Oden Indiana published each Saturday and registered as a second class mail item at the Pot fice in Oden. The text confirms postal and publication details of the newspaper edition.
Uncle Hiram visits Oden on business. Mrs Puss O'Dell spends Sunday in Bunkum. Wirt Ledgerwood returns from Bedford. Bertha Callahan of Oden visits. Tor Jackson bin sells out and moves to Worthington. Bert Hasler’s Greene county kin visit Joseph Ledgerwood. The school government plan under Miss Stotts proves successful. Nora Marks claims Fevlen writer, while recalling Fanny Dix as the town’s famed wit.
The Home Telephone Company wins a line into Odon while the Central Union firm stays out. Elnora News notes Lome Telephone Co was refused a franchise by the Elnora Town Trustees. The Home company outlined charges and service. Central Union did not. The trustees’ decision is praised as fair.
An 83-year-old man known as Uncle Mike Wathek walked six miles from Elnora to Oden after intending to ride the train. The report notes his persistence and cites his coon hunting traits. It also mentions John Walsh, president of the S. f. Ry, planning to build a road into Richmond via Columbus.
In a literary notice, Professor S C Schmucker argues white snow reflects sunlight, while dark or colored snow would absorb heat and melt faster. Dirt on snow darkens it, hastening erosion and ending sleighing after a storm.
Arthur W. Dunn outlines the insular possessions governance system while Prof S M Lindsay reviews the United States Industrial Commission report. The commission, a three year inquiry into economic conditions, has just been completed.
Fragmentary note lists fears and congestion with inflammation, mentioning 35 23 2-Worma Worst Fever and worn cotte 25 nae as scattered terms without clear context or full details.
Sunday nine o'clock ceremony united Clarence Wilmer Abraham and Nellie Correll Bennett at the bride's Washington home. Rev. Samuel Reid officiated with E. W. Bennett and Mabel Abraham as attendants. The couple will reside in Indianapolis after a brief wedding supper.
James Johnsen, among the oldest and most esteemed citizens of Elmore township, died Friday November 29 at his home near Mud Pike church due to heart failure. Aged four years and months, he left a wife two sons Frank and Ed and two daughters Mrs Sarah Young and Mrs Ellen Theser. Funeral services were held Saturday morning conducted by Rev J W Griiley at Good Hope Burisl at Walnut Hill cemetery.
All persons owing.ame note past due or bonk account more than 60 flags must call and settle same on or before Dec. 15 1901, for I must have the money. Do not wait for second notice.
Notice from JK. McCarter, clerk, states the Modern Woodmen of America will elect officers for the next year at the regular meeting on December 7. All members are urged to attend.
A collection of advertisements endorses remedies for colds and coughs. Foleys Honey and Tar is claimed to stop a cold when used promptly. Nac Minute Cough Cure is praised by Rev James Kirk for rapid relief. Laxative Bromo Quinine is advertised with a money back guarantee and E W Groves signature.
Health and Beauty column discusses poor complexion from torpid liver and faulty bowels. It touts Wy Witts Little Early Risers as liver stimulant and laxative without griping. A reader testimonial credits Foleys Honey for a child’s rapid recovery from pneumonia and cough.
A fragmented line hints at traditional plastering methods using dampened flannel. The text suggests a practical, old fashioned technique, reflecting craftsman lore and hands on labor.
Citizens of Odon and vicinity are invited to a three lecture season featuring Prof. L J Rettger of the State Normal Terre Haute presenting A Summer in the Orient and Prof M R Kirk, Vincennes schools superintendent, delivering An Evening with Riley. Lectures promise wit and instruction at a low price.
A historic snippet notes a tonic made from bitter apples and one pint of rum to one pint of apples. The description elevates the mixture as the finest hair remedy.
The Banner Salve manufacturers claim no doctor or medicine cures every case and invite reports of failures such as ulcers tetter or eczema. They offer refunds for unsolved cases and note customer W L Stoy. Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio recounts kidney issues and credits Foley’s Kidney Cure with restoring work ability in four days. Children often stray when a switch is misplaced.
A historical ad extols Foley s Honey and Tar as the best advertise remedy for coughs colds and sore lungs. The message urges readers to use speech properly and avoid talking with the forehead.
Ad copy style item touts cures for a cold in one day from Bromo Quinine tablets and similar remedies. Markets a "No Cure, No Pay" offer with a price noted in cents. Mentions marshmallow paste and a tempting desert as part of the ad copy.
An older saying urges self discipline to conserve resources for gain. The message frames restraint as a path to financial or material benefit without detailing methods or contexts.
A reader from Am enia Duchess county N Yur endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective for croup in children. It claims to prevent attacks if given promptly and advises keeping a bottle handy for instant use.
A dated testimonial claims a salve by De Witt’s White Hezel Salve cured bed sores and burns. It touts the product as the best salve for piles and sores, warns against counterfeits, and urges prudent spending.
A fragmented ad style note touts Gruc's Tasteless Chill Tavic as a simple iron and quinine remedy in tasteless form. Mentions price, direct to consumer, and a reference to Canadian producers with unclear figures from last year.
The sub grade is approved and ballast will be placed as crusher run from Rock-Ledse Quarry Indiana. Ballast width nine feet, four and a half feet each side of center, uniform depth nine inches, with sideboards and crushed limestone tested by the superintendent. If depth is insufficient, contractor adds stone. sub grade protection and ditch repairs overseen by the superintendent under engineer direction.
State of Indiana Daviess County sets forth that Auditor Robert Stussell certifies the attached report of the Engineer and Viewers in the petition by W T Alexander and others for road improvement as a true and complete copy filed in his office. Dated October 10 1900 under his head and seal.
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