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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
3
Local items report visits to Indianapolis Bedford Burns City and Indianapolis for holidays and family trips. Ben-Hur viewings Elias family moves plans Christmas sales advertise enderwear stockings and cheap goods. local stores urge journal readers to buy at Gwartney Keck and Diefendorf for dishes and Xmas gifts. Associations and events include a church Christmas Eve program and sewing machine sales with discounts.
The case of State of Indiana versus Charles toberts for blackmailing, tried before Justice Layes on Monday afternoon, resulted in the defendant being bound over to the circuit court in the sum of 300 dollars.
Shoppers flock to Kecks for engraved initials on gifts while Sendall Henderson promotes rock era items for Christmas. Mutual Protective League calls a Van Buren council meeting next Tuesday night. Isaac Fulkerson returns to town after illness. Abel Abraham’s Shoe Store advertises low priced socks and boots. The M E L Sunday School to hold a Cantata on Christmas Eve with free admission for members and a charge for others.
The store cites strong buying in large quantities as preventing shortages of choice presents. Management warns customers not to delay shopping at AL Keck’s to avoid missing items.
Prizes awarded by Sendail and Henderson for the best corn. Judges Reason Bennett William Clinton and William Alexander gave 1st premium a rocking chair to Geo A. Coyle Vai Buren township 2nd premium a hat and coat rack to John H. Killion Einare 3rd premium a picture to Al Sears Madison township. Nineteen contestants entered and 228 ears weighed over three bushels.
Davis sues for gambling loss under liquor influence and prevails. A judgment for $200 plus costs is entered with an agreement that execution is stayed for six months, per the Washington Herald report referencing Kelly as the seller.
The Vincennes Commercial argues that few merchants succeed without publicity while many reach success through advertising. It notes the contrast in outcomes and suggests publicity is essential for broad reach and growth.
Deputy postmaster W. B. Ailen recalls a rural patron falling ill this morning and calling a Washington physician by telephone. The doctor diagnosed the case and, with urgent medicine delivered by a rural mail carrier, the patient received treatment before a town visit could be made. The swift action likely saved the man at some cost.
Crooke and Forsythe real estate agents held a dollar contest on Wednesday offering a dollar for the heaviest ear of corn. Thirty four participants entered. George Hendergsen won after weighing an ear that weighed eleven ounces and a dollar prize was awarded.
Miss Mayme Mitchell hosted a pleasant social at her South Ern Street home on Wednesday in honor of Miss Dora Kiggins who plans to move Orientia. An Old Maids Sale amused guests as maids sold items while Nats and candies refreshed attendees then games and crush filled the rest of the evening. Everyone hopes Miss Reggins, a admired guest, returns soon.
A terse odd item notes a fire sale context with mentions of golf and cash gear. The fragment hints at a sale event while naming Juscheck and a glove product, but lacks full details on participants or outcomes.
Hastings was nominated by the Republican precinct committee for Representtive and John Walsh by the Democrats. Hastings, editor of the Washington Gazette, is praised as capable and trusted. Walsh previously ran in November and was defeated by Aikman Carnahan by 2838 votes.
The piece notes Alex O’Dell’s experience with an ad for beating stoves two weeks earlier. It warns ads attract buyers even in unexpected seasons and urges non advertising business men of Odon to try placing an advertisement in The Odon Journal.
J J Dorsey sold his personal property at public auction Tuesday. Mrs Mary Burris returned to Washington Monday. Mrs Starlie Woodruff is sick. Mr and Mrs W A Jacobs visited Frank Swayze Wednesday. Mrs O P Herndon is sick. R A Dair sold his farm east of town to Mr Loog of Veale township. Wilburn and Oscar Siyers came from Indianapolis Saturday.
Two of Leonard Bair’s sons from Strasburg Ohio visit relatives during the holidays. A. M. Wy of Ae attended a special town hall session Wednesday evening.
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