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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
3
Local notes report visits from Boonville and Bedford residents, church repainting planned by John Williams, and trips to Franklin Indianapolis and Washington. Nearby construction includes Home Telephone line work to Minera and a Shiloh road completion with Good Shape road next. Community events mention commencement attendance, doctor visits, and a parade of neighbors traveling for illness, business, or family gatherings.
The column lists residents and guests visiting from nearby towns including Elmer Pershing from Barns City, Littleton Bennett of Washington, Mrs. Janea Waisworth of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Elizabeth Siacns of Martinsburg. It notes trips to Washington and Bloomington, a church service, a crossing accident involving Carl Fearnot, and a property deal transferring Journal offices to Aaron Jolliff and others.
Last week Beaton Bennet’s horse escaped and was severely cut on a bare wire fence. William Cooper was plowing corn nearby and presumed to have left the animal unsupervised. The frightened horse ran away after the incident.
The wedding of Miss Zeta Dobson to Mr Ronie Dobson of Indian Springs concluded a large wedding with a ceremony led by Elder A W Gehres of Shoals. The bride wore crepe silk and carried white carnations. After a reception, guests from nearby towns traveled to the couple’s groom’s home for a reception. Gifts included silverware, china, and framed pictures from numerous friends and relatives.
Ray Garten, son of Mr and Mrs Z M Garten, was kicked in the face by a grazing horse Monday afternoon while attempting to mount. The blow bruised his face and opened a gash in his mouth. Dr T B Rankin dressed the wounds and Ray wears a sling.
James Churchman receives many proposals to buy or manufacture his labor saving railroad bed device. The invention aims to keep grass or ditches at a uniform distance from the track bed, contributing to maintenance efficiency.
The Passion Play by the kinetoscope was shown last evening at the M E church. The moving picture production lasts one hour forty minutes and uses nearly a mile of film with 50900 pictures. It presents twenty seven scenes depicting key events in Christ life. The entertainment is interesting and instructive.
An old advertisement touts August Flower and Green's Sugast Flower as cures for indigestion biliousness and nervous complaints. It claims doctors were scarce and suggests a few liquid doses restore health. The ad promotes Webster's Get Greens Special Almanac as where to buy.
An advertisement extols Groe's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a tasteless iron and quinine malaria remedy priced at 50¢ and promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a quick permanent cure for biliousness. Distributed for sale by Webster.
The Odon Commissioned High School holds its commencement tonight at MM.E church. Five graduates are Maud Laughlin Fanie O'Dell Edna Skomp Clarice and Lois. The program features instrumental music, mandolin ensemble, a human face address by Dr Ernest H Lindley and diplomas presented by E W Bennett. Doors open when the first bell rings.
Johnny writes about bullfrogs describing a large green shy creature that nests in damp swamps and warns against vanity. He notes the frog’s loud voice, strong swimming, and humorous tale of a self inflated frog Samuel Adams. He concludes with a moral urging kindness and diligence and ends with a pie preference.
A historical vignette tells how Colonel William Greene Sterett from Texas engaged in poker games where passions ran high. After a morning session he left with a harried look. a bystander asked his losses, and he replied he lost three dollars and an uncle.
A humorous ad touts Bromo-Quinine Tablets as curing a cold in one day with the slogan No Care, No Pay. Price 25 vents.
Fern dish arranging tips from the New York Post describe using small ferns or foliage plants at five cents each placed in a low oval or circular dish from Japanese shops. Pack the plants with loosened soil, cover with a glass bell if available, and keep moisture to prevent drying. Gas and furnace heat in city homes are said to be fatal to many plants.
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