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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1900
Page
3
Local reader notes a single exclusive shop in town, the Abranam Shoe Store, claiming to offer a perfect fit. The fragment hints at wide selection and customer satisfaction but is incomplete.
Readers learn of local commerce and social chatter with mentions of Ivis Lilefetolorta at Loogretee and Wil Taylor, visits to Bedford and Washington, new stock at Hayes Co and Winklepleck Barkley Co, farm sales, funerals, school openings, and job ads. A bustle of 1900 era town events, trades, and personal notices across Bedford Burns City and Bloomington.
John Hendon operates a business in Sullivan County. Homer Gasey spent Sunday with a lady friend in Loogootee. Miss Mollie Clark visits from Burns City. Ed Clark joins the regular army. Nasey Broa bought computing scales. Will Myers shows improvement this week. Prof. Williams visited from Pisinville to spend Sunday with relatives. Mrs. Eilen Redman of Odon visits Aunt Phoebe Young. Walter Evang bought the Single ton property for 350 dollars. Ward Myers to teach a spring term at the local school. S Flinn and wife travel to Odou for Uncle Jo Sommees funeral. Dora Stuckey visits Elnora. Amos Ragle and family. A R Casey and family return from a Washington visit. Enele Jos Burress of Washington visits Starling Woodrutt family. Richard Doyle expected as Democrat candidate for wastes. May Woodling and Food plans mentioned.
Joseph Sommers of Good Hope died after a heart illness on a Tuesday afternoon. Born January 27, 1823 in West Moreland County Pennsylvania, he lived in Ohio and Indiana before settling near Shed Hope in 1852. He married Elizabeth Shaffer in 1846 and had eight children, six surviving. Funeral was Thursday at 10 a.m. at Good Hope conducted by Rev. H. N. King. burial at Walnut Hill. He was a founder of the local M E church and remembered as a devout Christian.
Farmers sow oats this week as Edgar Stone visits Scotland on business. Elsie Stotts and Edith Bowmen spend days visiting relatives in Scotland. The Culpepper school closes with R B Laughlin teaching. Ailie Toon and Alma Ledgerwood attend a wedding in the bride's residence with Rev Charles Buchanan officiating.
Jallahan of Taian Territory widow of the late Elder Peters and wife of James Braden survives with eight children and a husband. John Hindman father of John Hindman of this place dies at his Bushrod area home after a paralysis stroke at age 50. He had lived near Newberry previously and had many acquaintances.
The Madison township Republican meeting at K of P Hall selected nominees for township offices this afternoon. Trustees include John Manan N E Winklepleck from the country and Alex O Dell William Sims and William Neeremer from the town. Assessors named are Robert Stotts John Hubbard Austin Weavener from the country and James Caubhin Duster Williams from the town. All candidates touted as honest sober qualified and ready to run with party support.
An advertisement touts Warner's White Wine or syrup as a universal cure for La Grippe, claiming complete relief within 24 hours if taken promptly. The product is offered at 25 cents and 50 cents.
Advertisement offers permanent local positions with a six dollar weekly salary and guaranteed commission. Potential earnings range from twelve to twenty four dollars weekly. Part or full time available. Send a stamped reply to The Bell Company department C Philadelphia PA for details.
An advert claims a tonic named Liedtric Eitters cures back pain and many ailments. It boasts liver kidney health blood purification stomach support nerves and overall vitality. The pitch targets weak tired readers and lists Kerch Druggest as the seller for 30 cents per bottle.
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