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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1894
Page
3
Lively ad chatter from the old market notes anxious readers about milk line supplies and prices. The discussion touches on the wheat market and broader price movements affecting shoppers and sellers.
An assortment of odd anecdotes and local notices includes cattle branding by straw marks, a Boston girl’s accident with a turtle, and visits by Henry Wheeler and family. The text also mentions a cigar maker planning to relocate, storm damage notes, and various unnamed social and legal references from a small community.
Frank Jackson of Geddon and Chas Watson were in town Monday. Miss Clara Davis and Miss Laura Laughlin of Odon visited Saturday and Sunday. Payson Winklepleck, a hustling liversman from Quidoa, was in town Tuesday evening. C E Gristner of the Quon Pantie store stopped by Tuesday. Thos Johns of Odon plans to open a gallery here soon.
The Garden Normal closed its spring term with student exercises led by Profs AL Dane and J S Hebbard. Ice cream and cake were served after a ceremonial literary program. the school reports success and warm regard for teachers. A county robbery near Kinderhook last Wednesday left MiCeval las Pride nineteen with clothing stolen and money missing after a reported drag and robbery. A Dimondale preacher praised Dr Kings New Discoveries for a wife’s quick relief from severe fits. trials offered at S Penseringer's Drug Store.
Charles H. Stewart of Vincennes the colored man ejected from the Denison House elevator during the Republican State Convention has received 300 for settlement of the suit filed over the incident.
A vintage ad rhyme extols Castoria as the remedy from infancy to motherhood. The playful verse traces the child to adult stages and asserts Castoria’s lifelong use for all children.
At the Indicn Springs rail station in Inn State of ex citement a masked assailant attacked Mrs Wright with chloroform. Dr Wright, returning from a Knights of Pythias meeting, found his wife semiconscious and the intruder had fled after ransacking drawers. Wright offers 400 dollars for the culprit.
In Pera dnd county residents report seeing the letter BC pressed on oat blades across acres. Some tie the mark to foreboding and bloodshed with historical references to prior wars. Others doubt the phenomenon, offering uncertain explanations.
An old advertisement touts a salve claimed to heal bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and more. It guarantees satisfaction or money back with a 25 cent price per box and notes manufacturer or seller Stensinger.
A storm toppled the tistory tree linked to the Fort Dearborn massacre in Chicago, and relic hunters removed all its remains within hours. Also mentioned are cheap remedies and local sales for medical balm and livestock.
Reg Taylor bought a new vehicle. Mr and Mrs Grant Alishouse visited Sunday. J W Thompson of Virginia visits R F Mamma. Wheat harvests near completion and praised. Oden Normal commencement drew attendees. Ed Plubbard returned from Worthington to tend wheat. Rev J A Bell of Oden to speak July 13 at 3 PM. Laura Taylor and Zeta Stotts back from school. Children’s Day moved to July 6 at 7:50 PM. Summervilles of Scotland Indiana gathered 52 descendants for family photos at the old Martin county homestead.
An apparent testimonial paragraph touts De Mies Restorative Nervine claiming it cured a mysterious illness described as creeping paralysis and back weakness. The ad cites James Rane of Pa ue and notes a price of 8 pounds for the remedy with a doctor’s endorsement and refund policy.
Two years ago Pang Virewa a wealthy Chinaman of Lidianapolis eloped with Achiie Norton a Sunday school reiener. They later took their bride and babe to China and were detained by government officials as a safety measure.
A fragmented reminiscence describes a couple riding horseback to church and strolling through town, exchanging terms of endearment and comic mishearings, with a closing mention of “The Greecrsman.”
Blythe Revenue Jr plans the 1894 season at a stable one mile west of Quon Indiana. For information consult the bill or address the name TE.
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