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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1900
Page
2
A description of Odon Indiana in Daviess County highlights a population around 1500, electric lights, good businesses and houses, three churches, a brick school, coal mines within four miles, a Normal School, and a thriving agricultural region. The town is on the Southern Indiana Railroad, twenty miles northeast of Washington.
A brief reader appeal invites people to recommend the paper to others or report dissatisfaction directly, highlighting community engagement and a channel for feedback.
County announces a four dollar fee payable in advance with a variable amount in effect. The notice specifies payment in advance and outlines the fee amount.
A series of candidates from Modbon Modbon township Washington township Van Buren township Madivin township Daviess and Martin counties announce runs for Treasurer Commissioner Prosecuting Attorney and County Assessor subject to Republican Nominating Convention and other party processes with dates and districts noted.
James H. Callahan announces candidacy for Madison township assessor. A staunch Republican who has long resided in the area, he seeks the nominating path and pledges to serve as a capable township official if elected.
A historical item notes that Mexico Porto Rico and other United States possessions are excluded from statehood and receive only pen rights with Congress able to decide.
A traveler’s sketch of Tampa Florida notes a diverse population of natives, Cubans and Spaniards, with 139 cigar factories employing about a third of residents. The city sits on sandy land, has churches, banks, newspapers and streetcars, and hinges future growth on Cuba and Porto Rico trade connections.
Col W C Oliphant, guest at the Grand, remarked that Pet See has batted one, noting a brief exchange during the event.
The advertisement touts American Poultry Mixture as a cure for cholera roup and related diseases in poultry. It claims effectiveness in late cholera stages and gapes, promises rapid results, and offers a refund if cured. It asserts worldwide endorsement by breeders and urges prompt use with sanitary measures.
A health product promotion praising Dr King s New Life Pills as boosting energy and brain power. It claims indomitable will and vigor come from restored stomach liver kidneys and bowels and advertises 25 cents at Kerch s drug store.
Notice by the administrator of William Singleton deceased of a public sale on March 26 1900 at the premises in Standford Eaglesville area. The tract includes four acres more or less in the Northwest quarter of Section 10 and surrounding parcels in Town 4N Range 15W and Town 4N Range 5W with public road strip. Also part of Section 3 in Town 4N Range 5W described with boundaries including the town of Stanford.
An old advertisement promotes Keck the Jeweler and Optician offering guaranteed first class work. It touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a cough remedy and a consumotion cure, with 25 and 50 cent prices. The ad seeks a reliable branch office manager and mentions money loan services on improved farm land at 5 to 8 percent.
Local mentions include residents George waeuh S C Guthrie Claude Dobson Uncle Billy Seneff and W C W Wright visiting on various days. A Scotland visitor Tilden Howard attends Mt Olive church. An ad proclaims Electric Bitters as a remedy for various female ailments with a testimonial from George D Williams of Manchester Michigan. Bottle price 50 cents, sold by W S Kerch.
The Southern Indiana Railway Co will sell tickets to Indianapolis via Seymour for 2.95 dollars.
Volcanic eruptions are grand but skin eruptions vanish with Busklen's Arnica Silver. It cures run ning fever sores ulcers boils, bruises burns sears chapped hands chilblains and piles. Sold by local druggists with guaranteed results.
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