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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1897
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions subscription and a schedule or notice but is largely unreadable. It references Tehms GP and Phe fasnere, with unclear actions or dates. Readable items are insufficient to identify people, organizations, or places clearly.
The Odeon Knights of Pythias lodge elected and installed officers for the new term at its regular meeting last Monday night. C Elmer Bauch was named C Y Ed Stanley M W O Correll M A Peter eeerich T G Alt Chin Prel a BM Keck was designated.
The town board in a special meeting last Monday night ordered brick sidewalks of standard dimensions to be laid and completed by September 7, 1897. Streets affected include East side of West Street from Elnora to Main, East side of Grove Street from Main to Watson’s property, South face of Sycamore Street from Sycamore to County road, West side of State Street from Race to Walnut, West side of Sycamore from Race to Alf Bugle’s property, and South side of Elnora Street from Spring to reve fotlewti.
Readable bits report a chilly 37F with damp air and light drizzle. Mentions gusts and a forecast tip of steadier wetting conditions later, with generic local temperature notes and unclear sources.
Readable lines describe a dated fragment with mentions of data, reup, and tie part one. Lacks clear event or人物 details but signals a preservation or archival note from a historic page.
A partial score note describes a test game where a team faced a rival and aimed to win. The readable names and places are unclear but indicate a competitive contest with a decisive outcome.
A fragment notes political tensions linking the Risa Republican race with abroad Cape Kill er factions and parties, suggesting cross-border influence in a regional contest.
Fragmentary OCR text provides no clear events or names. The readable words mention fealepa and last ti pee, with no identifiable people places organizations or dates to summarize into a coherent newspaper item.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a crest and a night scene in the United States with references to miners and disturbance, implying a historical incident but lacking clear names, places, dates, or outcomes.
Readable portions describe a person who began drinking alcohol in early life and later smoked. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or names, but signals an oral history fragment about personal habits and influences during adolescence.
Fragmentary notice appears to describe a town event or posting with unclear names and dates. The legible words suggest a local notification or clocked entry but specifics are not discernible. No definite people places or actions are extractable from the text.
The article notes a change in administration with the hospital now under the charge of Masons Ginkland City. Superintendent Charles Go Seff Ef Wasitovion is named as the new steward.
The article notes the Mexican dollar is not protected by the gold dollar and that Uncle Sam's white dollars’ market price in the past week ranged from 47 to 49.7 cents. It comments on Vievelos as a friend of the white dollar and its end value being a barrier.
The report notes drought in New Senth Wales and South Australia may force imports of thousands of tons of Calfiweia wheat. This could open a new market for American grain in an unexpected quarter, impacting farming communities.
Town of Odon residents face fines for sidewalk obstruction gambling immoderate riding or living playing ball on streets and letting children under 14 roam after 9 pm. First offense costs 5, second and third 25, raising questions about enforcement.
Odio residents expect electric lights by November first as town trustees prepare to grant a franchise. Three firms seek the project: Harry B. Crooke, E. E. Dougherty & Co, and John McNeely & Co.
Saturday evening July 3 Andrew Keck, popular jeweler, wed Dr. and Mrs. Neck in a simple ceremony at Willow Lick school house. Rev. Aten officiated as the couple exchanged vows and left for the groom’s parents in Martin County before starting housekeeping in this city. The Journal extends best wishes to the estimable couple.
A readout of mixed short items: births, illnesses, travel, new subscribers, and local happenings from Odon and surrounding towns. Mentions include a girl born to James and Mrs Watson, various sick lists, a new telephone in Odon, electric light plans, and a humorous note about a bell on a turkey buzzard near Owen County.
An advertisement notes De Wittt's Little Early Risers by J. F. Danner and Son promising liver regulation and relief from headache with this famous small pill.
You may hunt the world over and you will not find another medicine equal to Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints. It is pleasant safe and reliable. For sale by W L Stoy.
A town youth visits his girlfriend and is praised as the Venus of Milo but learns the statue has no arms after consulting an encyclopedia He then goes to the cellar and attempts to polish off his disappointment with cabbage in a grimly comic scene.
Mrs E G Gregory of Frederickstown Alaska recalls a severe bowels trouble in a grandchild last summer. After a failed doctor’s remedy they used Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which provided swift relief. Sold by W L Stos.
Transfers of deeds filed by O Neall Hoffmann show multiple property transfers in Davis County. Notable entries include J A McCord et ux to Arch Yazal Lot 4 Block 5 Elnora for 21,000, L C Hamersly by Commissioner to John D Morgan Lot 3 Metac arts Act for 300, David T Pierson by sheriff to William Heffernan et al swq neq sl21 trv for 490, John Gardiner to Catharine Gardiner part Lot 4 Washington for 1, Patrick Brady et ux to Francis O Brian et ux swq swq s24 t4 r6 for 20, Jerome Drury et ux to Margaret Drury Lot 2 McTagart Addition for 1,000, Wm F Myers et ux to John Bennett 84 swq sl2 t4 rb for 3,200, Mary E Barton to John Murphy and 4 pt Lot 59 Liver pond for 2,650, Martha E Buckley by Commissioner to Wm Ennis pt N40 seq sll 2 1,456, Emily Ennis by Administrator to War Ennis seq seq 12s ra 40,07, James McTayurt et ux to Grant Faith et ux Pe Loe 87 eo 17 for 650. Total deeds 12 with consideration 1018.07.
About a dozen young people from this vicinity attend the Indiana Conference meeting of the Y. P. C. U. at Oakland City.
The advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as suitable in summer and winter. It highlights palatability and digestive aid, especially for ill or delicate children and lung problems, noting dose reductions and keeping the bottle in a cool place after opening.
Reasons extol Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a universal cure. Claims instant relief for stomach pain colic and cholera infantum chronic diarrhoea and epidemical dysentery. Advertises W L Stay as the seller.
Town trustees of Odon Daviess County Indiana will let the bid for immediate construction of a brick arch sewer across the brook on Sycamore Street. Bids sealed to A A Lane town clerk by August 1 1897 plans available at the Journal office. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
The South's Great Short Line serves Gairo Memphis New Orleans Mobile Nashville Chattanooga Birmingham Atlanta and all Florida and Southeast points. Double daily trains St Louis to Mobile with Pullman sleeping cars and drawing rooms. Also fast freight service and easy riding day coaches. 450 000 acres of farming and timber lands for sale with easy terms. Also government homesteads. Apply to Alabama Land and Development Company Stehle Ala or to agent in St Louis for rates tickets time tables.
Dr T Sento M C promises a free three bottles of a new “scientific course medicine” to any reader of The ODON JOURNAL who suffers from consumption and related lung or bronchial diseases. He claims the remedy has cured thousands, cites lab testimonials, and urges immediate contact at 08 Pine Street New York with return address.
Notice to all residents and property owners in Odon Indiana to cut weeds and bushes on streets alleys and squares by August 1 1897. Noncompliance carries a fine up to ten dollars plus prosecution costs per ordinance No 41 approved by town trustees. A A Lane Town Clerk W H Hedrick Health Officer.
After June 20 the owner offers wool carding on short notice at 6 cents per pound. Owner to furnish grease or pay for the same. Wool sent by rail will be carefully attended to. WB Neeriemer.
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