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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1901
Page
4
The page chronicles residents and visitors across towns including Vin Merrill of Patrick and Ray Palmer from Washington. It mentions Dr. Wm. Ts driver, Rae Ross Alford from Michigan, Razpl Mook of Arkansas, and others visiting Abner Smiley and relations in Oak town. Social calls, property deals, and local business ads populate a bustling midwestern notice sheet.
John Bitebiack is home from a visit in Martin county. Rev J T Hobson visited Scotland on Tuesday. Earl Kelesy will depart Monday for a business college in Indianapolis. D E Cooley off sick from the S L extension. Wm Ditley and wife of Loogootee with Jas Cropp and family visited Dr Seal's family. Robert Stratton and family and Mr Eaton and family passed through toward Indian Springs for annual camping. J O Chiles and wife plan to move to Odon Indiana to start a new business. friends wish them prosperity. A farewell dinner was held for Omar and Mrs Chiles at Mr Chiles' father’s home. Omar will return to Indiana and be missed by many.
The Journal is now located on Main Street first door east of Johns hardware store having moved here last Monday. Call and see us Trustee John Mumaw will still have his office with us.
A town utility reports a major dynamo upgrade after four months of decommissioning many orders for lights. The company states the new heavy duty dynamo will enable full lighting for homes and businesses and promises the best possible night service, asking for public patronage.
A detailed local report describes Ledgerwood a Forty year old resident of Martin County Kentucky who attempted suicide by throat cutting after leaving a note for his wife. He was found severely injured and survived after medical aid. authorities note possible mental strain from illness and religious standing. The piece also covers various regional social items, sports results, and notices.
Travelers urged to write or call Gh Hyatt in Washington Indiana for rates and details on trips to Oklahoma, the South, and Southwest via the Wis Frisco Line. George Hyatt lists P O Box 312 Washington as a contact for the direct route to Oklahoma Kansas and Texas points.
Fragmentary Ohio State Journal item reads like a brief quip about sleep and alarm events. The text references Mrs Sleepyize envy and Mr Sleepyize relief, with hopeful sentiment toward an event not returning. No clear names, places, or dates emerge.
The account notes the costliest theater ticket for Jenny Lind’s 1850 concert in New York selling for $59 as an advertisement. It also contains assorted medical and health claims and miscellaneous observations about remedies and daily life.
O W Wakefield of Columbus Ga praises Chamberlain’s Cholera Remedy as superior to all others after twenty years in the drug trade. He notes selling hundreds of bottles and cites quick, sure relief in stomach and bowel complaints. Sold by Z Webster in the region.
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