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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1901
Page
3
The article touts immediate relief for neuralgia and nerve disorders, claiming specific recommendations for all forms of neural pain and related nervous system diseases. It emphasizes widespread suffering and immediate-pain relief.
Sheriff McCor of Washington visited the area yesterday. Sam Barnett moved into the Harris property. Fletcher Webster from Elnora attended the masquerade. Mrs. Al Webster of Elnora visited relatives. Marion Matthews of Martin county was here. Mac Blackwell made a business trip to Jasonville. W. J. Sendall, the new furnturs van, moved from Plainville. Various locals, errands, visits, and small notices follow including birthdays, watch repair, and shop ads.
Local notes report numerous visits and trips including Hughes to Indianapolis Seneff to Elnora and Barnett to Washington. A large crowd attended the Masquerade with prizes. town commerce mentions Tolliver Cooper groceries and a Royal Worcester corset at the Odeon Normal opening April 30 1901.
Mrs. Deckard, wife of a leading saloon keeper, tried to smash her husband's saloon and after being ejected she threw a brick through a window in a side gambling room. Witnesses offer two explanations: loyalty to Carrie Nation or punishment for a drunken husband. News stirred fear among neighboring saloonkeepers.
F P Moran from Petersburg a baker recommends Ckhantberiain's Cough Remedy for children. He says it treats bad coughs and whooping cough with no opium or harmful drugs and is sold by Z Webster.
A Buffalo Bill group from Indiana browsed a Walnut street drug store in bright blankets and heavy face paint. The chief asked for a scent, sniffed a perfume, bought it, and left with the braves amid a frightened clerk, per the Kansas City Journal.
An obituary notes Katharine Overton born December 14 1994 died aged six years two months fourteen days from an ear abscess, with funeral at south Oden and burial Walnut Hill. It also reports James Manford Overton age 21 years 11 months 2 days death from lung trouble, funeral at Raglesville. Dr O H McKittrick aged 61 died of pneumonia in Plainville.
Kilboun Wis resident Mrs. C. E VanVellen credits Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets with long relief from stomach trouble and constipation after trying many preparations. Websters drug store sells the tablets for 23c with free samples available.
Acetylene plant at Ibiyes & Co's Odon Indiana operates under the Odon Light Power Co with reports of the facility in use and providing service to the area. Local observers note the plant’s function and potential impact on Odon’s electrical supply.
Rev. J. C. Warriner of Newberry was here this week and Rev Ed Taylor holds meetings at Mt Zion. Aden Hubbard worships at shrine of beauty in Van Buren. S R Inman of Burn City visited Wednesday buying timber. Burns City meeting draws interest from area youths. Paris Laughlin closed school Wednesday for Cappy Overton's death. Arthur Phipps and Roscoe Hubbard left for Illinois to work. Edith Bowman visited No 5 school with Laughlin. R D Stotts shipped a car load of hogs to Odon. If you doubt it ask Mr Churchman, the section boss. New dress goods and trimmings. Yanners Headache remedy note and Chamberlain's Tablets sold by Webster.
An ex Confederate officer recalls General Forrest as a top military mind who rose from overseer to commanding rank by merit. He describes Forrest as rough at first yet becoming a courteous figure, and mentions a postwar Potomac visit to introduce a young woman who knew his forthright nature.
A historic job notice offers men and women roles as agents with yearly salaries of 2900 plus expenses. Some positions involve travel and field work. Extra commissions, permanent posts, pleasant conditions, and advancement opportunities are advertised. Write at once to Stafford Press Co New Haven Conn.
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