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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1897
Page
3
Mr Hickey and family of Elnora came Wednesday to attend the Sunday School Convention. Joe Jewell and wife returned from Evansville Monday. Moss Rose meat and Lea Lard offered at Cash Grocery Store. The Peoples Restaurant fitted up an ice cream parlor for patrons.
An event notice announces a meeting series on the first Tuesday and Wednesday in March in Pennsylvania. It mentions a likely schedule with a discussion about a dental matter and a notable person, U. W. Meord, a dentist.
The tale from a Summer Millinery store recalls a hen threatened with strangulation when the owner purposefully wrung its neck. Miraculously, the hen later reappeared active in the barnyard with head and neck in a normal shape, perplexing observers.
A note offers free delivery of rough lumber and cut materials to any part of the city. Contact Leamen Cooper Mre for details on the dairy?
A patent medicine ad claims constipation and sluggish liver cause biliousness fever headaches and furred tongue. It promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure or money refunded and offers 10c 25c and 50c boxes with samples and booklet free.
The article notes rising visitor numbers to a sunny south coast resort region with bays and beaches drawing travelers from nearby states. Tours advertise low rates and rail connections. Details on arrival dates, tickets, and contacts for railway agents are provided.
A cryptic note praises the idea circuit awaiting a series of conventions. It asserts trust in a successful cod issue and anticipates ongoing progress.
A local notice reports Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey easing a cold for Burns Ky resident and praises Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve for rapid eye relief. It also notes a children service at ME Church with a plan to form a Children's Mission Band led by Pastor Jim Allen.
The ticket office of the E and R at this place will be occupied by Mr. E Daugherty of Heltonville. Mr. Waggoner will return to Silverville. We regret very much to see him leave this place as he is a pleasant gentleman and has made very many friends while here.
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and partial words related to a marriage license like Joseph, Miles, Stephens, Wade, and others. The text is incomplete with many misspellings and unreadable portions, providing no clear dates or locations.
Edward Willis, a Browo County worker near George town, died Saturday afternoon in a peculiar accident while unsealing a jarrow from a Warson. A altuped tool struck his neck, severing an artery and causing life to drain as colleagues tried to staunch the wound.
Jury commissioners MZF Burke and Joseph Wilson selected a panel for the May term. Appointees include James Mo Johnson Harrison township John M Lemon Washington township Wil Camp Reeve township John Tov Harrison township John S Agan Washington township Solomon Killion Steele township Chris Cooney Van Buren township Andrew F Christy Steele township Wo Cahill Barr township Adam Isenogle Washington township Chas Peck Washington township William Clinton Elmore township.
James Noreat moves into the Fesler property Rev J Warriner traveled to Bloomington Wednesday. A Taylor and Joe Norman visited Sunday. J B Phipps and wife called on John Hubbard this week. Charlie Pershins and wife visited in Martin County this week. Mike Wallick and George Cortech visited Sunday. Mrs Milross and children were guests of W Libbriner and wife this week. John McCormies and wife of Bogard township visited John Hubbard this week. Waoeks will preach at Mrs Olive tomorrow. Jade Fisher and Mel Pruitt did carpentry work for JE Manty of Martin County. Rufus McCarter returned from Terre Haute due to ill health.
The fragmentary items report visitors and travels including Lettie Wadsworth visiting relatives, Liggins at Plainville for business, and Avna Blumler and Misnik Kritch visiting Indianapolis. Also notes a horse killed by hoisting apparatus and a tough bike ride in rain near home. An Anu Literary event was held by the Leasue.
An advertorial note claims 190 men anchor the year to sell Dr. S Baker's Medicines and Flavoring. It cites three causes of success: careful preparation, powerful healing virtues, and extensive road agents. It promises delivery in 1 to 2 weeks and urges customers in Od, Indiana to buy.
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