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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1897
Page
3
A fragmented newspaper page notes Mrs. Dr. Anderson very sick. It lists local people such as Zeck the Jeweler and residents of Bedford Plainville Beredas and Newberry with brief social mentions and planned Fourth of July events, visits, and dining spots.
Headline ad offers high quality winter wheat and spring flour options with low prices. Claims top market rates for wheat and corn and promises only their own products are guaranteed. Remarks on quantities and customer satisfaction included.
A fragmented notice announces Baker's Medicines and Flavoring Extracts marketing in Elarvere Township. It cites the firm’s care in preparation and the virtues of the remedies, urging prompt payment and stating a two week prior notice to customers.
Prof Wharton of Bisonington, a respected figure from a prominent Monroe County family, arrives to promote vocal music. He will organize a class at the Christian Church on Tuesday June 22 and give the first lesson with a $1.00 fee for 16 designs.
OCR readable fragments show a mix of social visits, shop ads, cures and sales. Mentions include Oden Y POU visiting Rawlesville Union. John Myers new er on James Stuffle lawn. PoWin's Witch Salve for piles and skin issues. Economy store offerings of cigars meats and more. firms like Stoy's Hotel location. various junky products and oddities sprinkled through the page. Several incomplete lines reference sales pitches and local notices.
Thousands have been drawn to a dealer offering top cash for weed in a bustling posting. The ad promotes competing prices and urges readers to visit the Green's Clothing Store in the post for evaluations and purchases. It mentions nearby stands and a pharmaceutical remedy angle, with a note on local trade and consumer interest.
An OCR fragment advertises Keck the Jeweler, promising extra close bargains and trustworthy value after a specified date. It emphasizes daily goods and money worth, inviting readers to trust the shop for quality jewelry deals.
Fragmentary OCR shows mentions of Pillsbury and Washburn patents and a Cream of Wheat product. It notes a cash grocery sale and references winter wheat, spring wheat, and harvest terms without clear dates or full context. The readable items indicate a general goods sale or patent references tied to flour products.
The article notes John B McCarty to take possession of farm and town properties four miles east of Lowood, including cattle, horses, crops, and vacant lots. Proposals include moving residences Monday, building a race track, and constructing an elegant brick dwelling on Main Street to spur town improvement and business.
The United Urethern chair will present a ue concert at Bivy Gpers on the second night of the Ola Sec viers.
A young tornado swept Western Martin County with three damaging storms in the previous day. Fences outbuildings chimneys and timber suffered extensive damage in Martin County and adjacent Greene County, described as the hardest storm in recent years.
Harvest is near as locals share visits and weddings. Miss Jen Taylor of Odeon visited. Miss Lucine Ketcham returned to Washington. Curtis Mumma and wife of Qdona came Wednesday. Moss Zeta Stetts and families in Gideon. several couples and friends from Greene and Pike counties visited over the week. wedding rumors accompany the social chatter.
Local residents Bruce Lockwood and James Hart visited. many drummers in town recently. Mrs Mary Hobbs visiting at Robbles in Haughville. John Wadsworth of Washington and James Wadsworth from Ludianapolis noted in town. Eric Mertz and Will Teliver hunted in Elnera. Lew Whetehau from Barns City visited. Epworth League election at weekend. Atvus Rajgie elected president for the term.
Mr M DB Fisher says his meat shop will be open by next Wednesday or Thursday. County Superintendent Wallace attended the County Superintendent Association in Indianapolis this week.
A reader urges an immediate installation of a pedestrian crossing on Spring Street near Walnut to improve safety and traffic flow. The note requests action promptly by local authorities.
Our I s and Other Eyes Ad boasts Sarsaparilla claims from S F Boyce a long time dealer in Duluth Minnesota after 25 years selling the tonic he reports no complaints and calls it the best blood purifier sent to J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass for more information.
Removal notice states Gantz Bros have moved their entire stock of drugs wallpaper stationery and goods to the brick store room of J M Crooke at Main and Spring streets. The firm promises a neat well filled stock including notions cigars and tobacco and invites patrons to visit.
An old advertisement from Odon Milling Company lists price quotes for Flour and meal products. It mentions Cream or Wheat flour at 260 per hun and Pillsbury's Patent at 2.406 meal per bushel 20 cents. Other products are priced in proportion.
Fragmentary OCR shows travel rates and dates for the Mobile and Ohio line with July and August trips across Tennessee and Mississippi. It mentions land development applications with a contact in Mobile Alabama and passenger information through St Louis and Posey. The text is garbled and warnings about fares and routes appear.
Alter Miller announces the Odeon Bakery is repaired and ready to serve customers. He invites old customers and new ones to buy Odeon bread at the reopened shop.
An advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues, claims comfort from relief of back pain, and urges readers to send post addresses for free samples. It also promotes a separate recruitment pitch offering commission based income for women to sell teas and spices with no investment.
Trustee Corlet of Steele township let the bid last Thursday for a four room brick school house at Plainville. There were ten bids ranging from £5,282 to £4,606 and the contract was awarded to Mr. Barnett of Aymera Indiana for £4,606.
Daviess County boys take the front in regional coverage while BC Faith of Washington earns a prize scholarship at the Indianapolis school. A Fulkerson graduates from Toehiana University Law School with first honors receiving law books as a prize.
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