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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1897
Page
3
Advertisements describe lamp and dish displays at Diefendorf and Bonanza, cheap goods and store merges at Danner Toelle, footwear, rubber and felt boots stock, and a theater program at Princeton with English drama and a New Year performance. Mentions Frank Posey and M E Church tonight.
Yesterday morning brought snow and sleet while pavements remained passable for some. Pedestrians struggled to keep balance as slippery surfaces forced cautious steps and awkward gaits amid the wintry mix.
Mrs Mary Bird of Harrodsburg Pennsylvania says her child would have died from croup if not for twenty five cents spent on One Minute Cough Cure. The ad also promotes fresh candies groceries and relates holiday prices at J F Danner Son and Cash Grocery Store.
A Tennessee mother from Phiadelphia reports using Castoria for her infant and praises its effects on coughs and teething. The ad quotes repeated assurances of relief and cites W. J. Stox as a seller, while also promoting a barber shop on Spring Street near Diefendorf's.
Notice states Venus Dodge Now, EO. OF Fe will hold its regular meeting at the lodge room in Odon on Wednesday night December 24. A board of Trustees will be elected to serve during the year. By order of the Lodge this December 4. Secretary J. Seans notes. Estate of Mr. Stoner requires settlement. administrators asks heirs to call.
A rough notice describes a two mile distance from Bansito, a five room house, a flye orchard, and ta cultivation. It lists trade proposals for property in Ohkien or Boras and mentions Potts trade for prerciaer pS near Ohbon Poenmett Bros. Multiple garbled names and phrases follow, including references to trade, a person named Joan Weastsworth, and a critique of ridicule as weak.
A historic testimonial from Gantz Bros proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure as unmatched with confidence that all who try it will agree. The line highlights a strong commercial endorsement associated with a widely advertised patent medicine.
Advertises Foley's Hones sndh Tar Doves as capable of comforting and often curing early stages of tuberculosis and asthma while not claiming universal cures. It urges those afflicted or threatened with these diseases to try the remedy, attributed to Gantz Bros.
Seth L. Ketcham and family Sunday in Elmore township. Mr and Mrs Judge Fisher in Washington this week. J Mo Srotts and family visited in Martin county Sunday. Nettie Myers staying near Odon. Rev J Warriner visited Monroe county this week. Dawson Ogdon from near Scotland visited here Sunday. John Summerville family and Mrs W E Weck visited this week. Bradie York and Lulu Chestnut guests of Mass Zeia Stotts last Tuesday. Henry Pavior and Willie Hubbard returned from the Sucker state. Oscar Walhek and Rufus Me Certer substituted at schools Thursday. Martin county youths riding home from the ply suital given a class as ei the tuwl Oshers. Neo Taio Daxter patrons plan entertainment and tree night Feb 23. Presents solicited. small admission fee. Nora Murks
Elmore township farmers held a notable institute at Elnora last Saturday. They plan another session next month.
Boo Week sale announced at Daugherty’s brick yard in Chien Indiana. Nute Daugherty listed as contact for purchases and inquiries.
Prices for Wheat Corn and marketable cattle hogs sheep and lambs listed with partial OCR errors. Includes eggs chickens turkeys ducks and onions with per unit figures unreadable or garbled. The item presents a market snapshot rather than a full price table.
An old ad fragment shows Grarthers Furniture Stores urging customers to visit for ready stock and bargain prices. It highlights chairs tables and bedding with emphasis on prompt service and constant readiness to help shoppers both day and night.
Walter Crooke and Nora Abraham were married on a Wednesday evening at their home on Plant Street. Rev. Poth Adienwii officiated amid friends and relatives. The couple, both raised in town, will reside at their furnished home. Best wishes from the JOURNAL.
An ad style argument extols the medicinal virtues of sarsaparilla, repeating that the product remains the same old formula from Dr. J. De Ayer's era. It argues no modern improvements beat the traditional compound for curing long standing ailments, claiming continued effectiveness as a sovereign blood purifier.
Jennie Davis administratrix of the estate of John H. Davis announces a private sale of real estate in Clinton County Indiana. The property is appraised at 2430 dollars and will be sold for full value with a one third share. The widow joins in conveyance and in her one third portion. Bids accepted by George S Abraham in Oden and by H Cyshesidan attorney in Frankfort starting December 27 1867.
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