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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1902
Page
4
A new stock of pure drugs and proprietary remedies arrives each week at Dearman's pharmacy. Nothing deteriorates with age as medicines are kept fresh, warm, and dust proof to ensure full strength and value. Prescriptions are compounded accurately and conscientiously by the pharmacist.
Local items report visits from Washington and nearby towns, auctions, sales and social events. Mentions Diefendorf's queensware, Tolliver & Cooper advertisements, and a Masquerade program. Community updates include church meetings, literary events, school notes, and residents travelling or ill.
Elkanah Allen was here Thursday from Bogard township. Fred Winklepleck of Van Buren township visited the city Thursday. Harvey Evans came Thursday from Eaglesville. Cons. Watson returned Thursday from Terre Haute. Wm. Abel sails for the Philippines March 2 from Seymour. Grand Masquerade at Stays Opera House February 19. Pythian Masquerade February 19. Diefendorf's offers snaps and a guessing contest at 3 cents a guess or two for five cents. Uncle Robert Herren very sick at almost 82 years.
A late night search for a missing man sparked a reported town ghost story. Witnesses saw a woman with a white shawl at midnight, fueling sensational coverage that local officials say is exaggerated and unfounded. no ghosts exist in Aden.
Fred Bough suffered a broken arm when he and Herchel Callahan rode in a sleigh that went over an embankment near Alf Howards. Flo brought the injured man to town where Dr. T. B. Bark treated him. he returned home to Greene county the next morning.
Reports say contractor Garten will start rock road work in early April when weather allows. Grading and cuts come first, then rock placement. Decision pending on roller use versus grading followed by sixty day settling before rock.
Richard Davis of Washington pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Indianapolis to embezzling funds from Peoples National Bank. Judge Baker presided while M. F. Burke testified, and Davis faces at least five years in prison with sentencing set for April 8 after a trial that began Tuesday.
An 18th century fashion anecdote describes D'Orsay, famed dandy, as a leading client of London tailors. The tale tells how financiers paid in cash for continued patronage and jokes about pockets in garments. It reflects haute couture culture and social prestige.
W H Warlick attended the county seat Monday amid mixed views on Rural Free Delivery. Names linked to local life appear including Mr and Mrs John O Vell, Mr and Mrs John Simmers, Mrs Lizzie Fisher, Len Wolterstein, Earl Kelsey, and Miss Lillie Sommers with social visits and stray farm items mentioned. The Bedford Insurance Company shows signs of life provoking local annoyance.
A brief notice urges readers to ask friends to subscribe to The Odun Journal. It emphasizes growing readership and supporting the publication through subscriptions.
Queen Scotia led troops in battle and, after a painful thistle prick, lifted the plant from the ground. The prickly herb then reminded her of victory and she placed the thistle by her cask, making it the enduring symbol of her dynasty.
An excerpt frames a playful dialogue about humor and wealth with the line that cheerfulness in riches cannot be taxed. The exchange features witty banter between Borns Napeus and Borus, highlighting caricatured attitudes toward satire and material ease.
Friday Mr and Mrs Moses Goskorn near Plainville marked their fifty eighth wedding anniversary with a large dinner. He is 90 and active. she is 76 and well.
Republicans in townships vote March 1 to elect delegates and alternates to State, Congressional, Judicial, and Senatorial conventions. Totals: State 15 delegates 16 alternates, Congressional 16 delegates 16 alternates, Judicial 16 delegates 16 alternates, Senatorial 16 delegates. Several townships listed with one delegate and one alternate each, dates to be announced, State convention in Indianapolis April 23-24. County chairman to receive reports.
William M. Aikman announces as Republican candidate for auditor of Daviess County Indiana subject to the primary. Thomas Nogext announces as Republican candidate for auditor. Rupert S. Weon announces as a Republican challenger for recorder.
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