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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
3
A new stock of pure drugs and proprietary remedies arrives weekly at Dearman’s Pharmacy. Nothing is allowed to deteriorate with age. items stay fresh, worm and dust proof. Heines arrive in full strength and curatives that cure, with prescriptions accurately compounded. Hotel Building W T Dearman, Drugist.
The journal records residents moving to farms near Scotland and Washington visits by J P Taylor and others, local business talk, and upcoming events. Several residents travel to Indianapolis Chicago and Terre Haute for work education and court.
A fragmented summary notes a school fashion event featuring berets and new clothing lines. It mentions strong teachers and a positive tone about success. Advertisements reference suits from one dollar and promotions by Baye Ladies and Pitkett.
Real estate sales note lists W C Garten selling Bennett Wagar family town property. Advertisement promotes fire insurance deeds abstracts and a farm listing for quick sale. Crooke and Forsythe handle services.
First of the week the drillers at the oil well struck water again at a depth of about 1260 feet. A stockholders meeting was called for Wednesday night but drew a smaller turnout than hoped, and no action was taken.
Oats sowing was in order this week. Tom Wadsworth Jr from Kaplesville visited Saturday. John Young of Van Buren and John Summerville of Martin county came Sunday. Kay Laughlin went to Greene county Wednesday. Jus Richardson and family from the North End visited Sunday, Miss Hattie Pershing was in Qdon Sunday. Herman Katch spent Saturday in Illinois for the summer. Albert Kinneman from Bonhum visited Monday. Seth L. Ketcham and family visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Sims for Elmore Wednesday. Elias Roberts the broom maker from the North End was here Saturday. Wood, Shanks and Fitzgerald were here Saturday for political interests. Mrs Minerva Ketcham and daughter Mrs Dollie visited at Scotland Sunday. Mr and Mrs M P Hubbard of Brookville visited early in the week. Ledgerwood of Martin county visited J M Stair Thursday. Ray Laushglin and W Ketcham went fishing Monday night. Will
A wife fired five shots during a struggle with her husband in their home. He was fatally wounded by a bullet to the head. She fled with her seven year old son to the police station and told of the attack. Coroner’s inquest pending verdict. Neighbors recall police had been called previously to calm the couple.
The Odon School Board appointed staff for the next term led by Superintendent W. Gennett. Principal K A O'Dell will oversee high school with Mary Harman teaching grades 7 and 8 and Maud Laughlin grades 5 and 6. Fannie O'Dell handles 3 and 4, Clarice Courtney grades 1 and 2, and HDna Sharp leads the primary full day. Grant Callahan and Carrie Arford did not reapply. Callahan will attend the State Normal next year.
The ad touts Green's August Flower as a remedy for dyspepsia liver trouble indigestion and related symptoms. It promises immediate relief and invites readers to visit Websters Deng Store on the South Side for a free sample bottle with a regular size priced at 75 cents.
Annotations show William Al Airmar declaring candidacy for auditor of Daviess County Indiana subject to the primary election. Thomas Nevest also announces as Heenbe candidate for the same office.
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