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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
2
A humorous scene shows an old man in a dilapidated buggy slowly entering town from the east. He reads a road sign declaring a speed limit and attempts to reach it by coaxing his mule forward, joking about legality and the challenge of speed.
Mrs. M R Sears reports Chamberlain's Tablets cured a six month stomach upset with gas and pain after two to three weeks of use. The tablets relieve pain and may prevent its recurrence, sold by Odon Drug Co.
One Thousand Threw Dollars Reward offered for incurable catarrh. Frail's Catarrh Medicine praised as reliable for thirty five years. Medicine claims to act through the blood to mucous surfaces, expel poison, and heal diseased areas. Encourages immediate use and promises general health improvement. Testimonials available upon request from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists.
A community note recalls Aug 16 17 18 as Old Settlers Meeting dates. Local accidents include Mrs Jolliff and Mrs Nicholson thrown from a buggy near Scotland. Amish returning from the Dakotas and Walter Breden joins Elnora News. A social honors Miss Cinda Dunlap of Indianapolis. The Van Buren commencement praised with Clara Critchlow winning a gold medal. Local gas well workers take a vacation as a Modern Woodmen lodge forms.
Typhoid malaria illness spreads in east Van Buren with Herman Beasley under Dr T A Hays care. Multiple travel visits, family illnesses, and local social rounds include residents from Knox, Indianapolis, Connersville, Griffiths and Loogootee with various arrivals and departures.
J B Wilson traveled to Washing to visit his brother who has been ill for some time.
Miss Maud Ritter spent Saturday night with Pearl Chestnut. Julian Byrer of Edwardsport visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Frank Byrer. Robert Brook and family spent Sunday at Harper's. Several attended the socialist speaking at Eaglesville Saturday night. Mrs. Martha Clinton and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Clinton south of here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cummingham and son Daniel of Buile spent Sunday with Cornelius Resler. Harvey Faith spent Sunday with home folk. Mrs. Alva Hattery and children spent Thursday with Mrs. Will Harper. Bert Sturges and family of Plainville visited Sunday at John Humerickhouse's. The Misses Ruby and Mattie Faith spent Sunday afternoon at Will Humerickhouse's. Miss Clelia Rosenberry went to Bicknell Sunday.
Charles Freed and family spent Sunday at Mack Chambers. R D Alford and family visited John Boyd near Plainville. Clarence Campbell and family near Montgomery joined Abner Campbell. Earl Freed and wife called on Richard Freed. John Mumaw and son Dale with Sheldon Pershing visited M L Mumaw near Elnora. Harry Fouts went to Eaglesville to spend the fourth with his parents Rev Fouts. Ray Freed visited his parents Jacob Freed near Odon. Harvey Byrer and family visited Fletcher Noblett. Velma Chambers near Plainville visited her parents Mack Chambers. Mrs George Shaffer and daughters joined Ed Beans at Linora. Alberta Zigler, Golda Zigler and Alfred Beasley visited Homer Myers. Mrs Roy Rosenberry and daughter Fern visited her parents O O Hinkle. Luther Boyd and family visited Wheatland. Malinda Faith returned home from a three week visit with children in Washington Montgomery and Elnora. Dewey Chestnut of the Marsh stayed with grandparents William and Mrs Chestnut. Mrs Harold Gayham and daughter Thelma returned to Indianapolis after visiting Kelsey. Ismanuel Hamerickhouse was in the vicinity Saturday. John Byrer of Bicknell came for a brief visit.
MARSH Mr. and Mrs. Ablemasters spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart. Mrs. Audra Laughlin and daughter Jewel and Miss Rebecca Kail stayed with Burns City relatives. Mrs. James Stewart visited Mrs. Harry Bowman Friday. Corina Woolbright hosted Sunday school class members for dinner. Guests: Miss Anna Fielder, Grace Birch, Cleo Meurer, Maria Burkhart, Nelle Pruett, Flossie Poindexter, Opal Stewam, Maudie Burkhart, Mary Webber, Ira and Morten Bright, Evert Burkhart. A bountiful noon dinner, ice cream, and music followed. Ralph Burkhart visited Cecil Burkhart. Roy and Ralph Laughlin visited Burns City kin. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Chestnut of Shiloh visited Elliot Flynn’s family. Elva Harper, previously with Mrs. Elliot Flynn, returned near Odon. Elizabeth Borden and granddaughter Mabel, and Ethel Pruett visited Jaynee Borden’s river-bottom home. A son, Vernon Lee, born Monday July 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Chestnut. The Little Misses Inez Chestnut, Dorothy, Mollie and Mary Coal spent Monday night with Mrs. Elliot Flynn.
A health note attributes despondency to indigestion and constipation, noting relief occurs when the Chamber recommends remedies. The item emphasizes the link between stomach issues and mood improvement following treatment.
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