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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1901
Page
2
A fragmentary notice indicates a weekly Indiana publication published Saturdays at Odon with second class mail status. Subscription terms show one dollar yearly and discounts for six and three month periods, though several words are garbled in the OCR.
Odon a quiet Indiana town of about 1500 people lies twenty miles northeast of Washington in Daviess County. It has electric lights, steady business, resident housing, three churches, a six room brick building, nearby coal mines, a Normal School, and a fertile surrounding agricultural district.
The issue features a mix of political talk on a reorganization bill and liquor licensing debates. It mentions Senator Perkins and a Philippine shipping prohibition story, along with civic concerns on roads, education, and public morals.
A note describes George Jarvis of Rising Sun carrying his brother John’s mother-in-law, awakening ties as two wives are mother and daughter and sisters-in-law. The two children of John become George’s step-grandchildren as well as his niece and nephew.
A report notes a program to place roadside poet displays in rural districts over several years. In Frankfort, Samuel Cripe’s home saw a two year old child grab a celluloid comb and ignite it in an open grate. the blast severely injured the child, destroying one eye, with prognosis likely fatal.
The county auditor assigns per capita tuition distributions across several townships and towns in Daviess County. Totals show 22910 25 distributed with per capita of 77 96 across Sarr Bogard Elmore Harrison Madison Reeve Steele Van Buren Veale Washington Elnora Montgomery Odon and Washington City, listing township amounts.
Advertises Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best physic and claims they cure stomach disorders biliousness and headache. Promotes visiting Web ster’s Drug for a free sample.
Real calves six weeks old wanted. Buyer seeks highest market price offered and names W C Garten as contact. Seller to respond with available stock and price.
Prof Ronn Tyler of Chicago Vice President Idinois Womans Alliance notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy eased a severe winter cold that threatened pneumonia. The product proved pleasant to take relieved symptoms quickly and saved a doctor’s bill. Sold by Z Web Stier.
A jumble of comic anecdotes and notes on brush materials. The New York Telegraph references a Lanidles club tale about memory loss and a cigarette smoker friend. It also cites a Washington Star remark on camel hair brushes versus squirrel hair and a legal quip about a dog bite and damages.
Engineering News urges balancing macadam construction with improvements to dirt roads. It argues that drainage, maintenance, and selective surface treatments can greatly extend life at modest cost, with localities and state sharing funding where feasible.
Advertisement offers farm mortgage money at 5 to 8 percent interest. Lender Harry H. Crooke promotes loans on improved farms and invites inquiries.
The case against Mr. Dobbs settles for 650 cash and 100 due in a year without interest after court costs. Trustees and lawyers favor the compromise over a costly second trial, noting the nearly 3 000 dollar potential award and venue expenses.
For sale, acetylene gas plants in good order and operating. Hayes & Co at Odon Indiana advertises this from Odeon LtdC and Power Co. selling plants in functioning condition.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy touted as the mother's favorite for children. Claimed to be pleasant safe and effective for coughs colds croup and whooping coughs. Asserted to contain no opium or injurious drugs and suitable for babies and adults alike. Sold by Z. Webster.
Notice is given that Albert M. Clark has been appointed Executor of the estate of Mary A. Hobbs deceased in Daviess County Indiana. The estate is believed solvent. Wadsworth Williams Attorneys.
Notice from Daviess County Indiana states Merry IL Crooke is appointed administrator of the estate of John G Shields, deceased. The estate is located in Daviess County with authority to administer as stated in the notice.
The executor of Mary A Hobbs deceased offers a public auction at the late residence in Haynesville Daviess County Indiana on February 9 1901. Personal property to be sold includes household and kitchen furniture bedding a sewing machine books and other articles. Cash for sums under five dollars and nine month credit on larger sums with a pledged note and approved security at interest after maturity. Sale to start at 10 o'clock pm. Wadsworth Williams Attor.
Advertisement notes 8 Stomach and Liver Tablets for relief from sour stomach belching and indigestion. Price set at 25 cents with free samples available at Websters drug store.
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