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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1900

Page

3

Shoe Line Promises Value in Price and Quality

A new shoe line debuts promising strong value and quality. The collection targets budget buyers seeking durable footwear without sacrificing fit or style.

Local notes include town elections and shop ads

Local news lists upcoming town election Monday. Mentions A L Hulett moving to east Odon Dr D W Wolfe in Loogootee and numerous residents visiting places such as Washington Indianapolis and Elnora. Danner's carpet and Hayes Co advertise goods and sales along with several brief personal notices.

Cow births and calving record across years 793 to 1900

The report traces a cow named Sims who lived three miles from Raplesville. It notes births numbered 793 to 1900, starting with one calf and ending with twenty one calves across six births, with nine calves raised to adulthood.

Tram Sims Raplesville

Walter Garten Plans Large Street Sprinkler Project

Walter Garten, a poultry dealer, will build a large street sprinkler and operate it this summer to serve the town. Odon has long needed such a device, and Garten’s brother will ensure it continues. Most town business leaders support the enterprise. one opposes.

Walter Garten Odon Brother Garten

Barn Fire at Furgerson Farm Causes Major Loss

A barn owned by John Furgerson, four miles north, burned Tuesday night. The blaze consumed grain hay and farming tools, with only a few plows saved. One steer died. horses were in pasture. Loss estimated at $3000 with $1500 insured. Cause undetermined.

John Furgerson Here

Garten Injured After Barnyard Accident

Tuesday night J. H. Garten slipped in the barn yard after dark and tripped over a cow. The animal rose and threw him to the ground, leaving him with a badly bruised neck and face and considerable bruising. He is recovering.

J. H. Garten Mr. Garten

Odon Normal opens term under Prof Abel

The Odon Normal opens a new eight week term Tuesday at 8:30 with Prof W M Abel leading opening exercises and class organization. About thirty students enrolled from across the county attend the session focused on training future teachers.

Odon W. MM. Abel Abel Thos

Odon Social and School News Notes

A collection of visits and local events from Odon and nearby areas. Mentions include Ray Laughlin seeking a licence in Washington, Rutherford Laughlin in school at Broomfield, Belle Summerville visiting J. M. Stotts, Henry Taylor and family, and Gill Laughlin's trip to Bloonfield. Local church matters, musical gathering at Jake Summerville’s, and a Mt. Olive Sunday School convention are noted.

Hercel Smiley Odon Ray Laughlin Washington Rutherford Laughlin Broomfield Belle Summerville J. M. Stotts Henry Taylor Gill Laughlin Bloonfield Squire Taylor Martin County John Summerville Baltar Stotts Willie Ketcham Harvey Walls Odon Normal Cliff Green Monroe Brigz3 Elmer Pershing Charley Henson Burns City Jake Summerville Manford Kutch Armstrong Bramble Andrew Armstrong F. W. Shaffer Mt. Olive James A. Fisher Lett’s Corper Newberry

Carpenter Henry Freed Dies at Shop Near Good Hope

Henry Freed, about sixty, collapsed and died from heart disease while working in his carpenter shop north of Good Hope last Friday. He had been in his usual health. when dinner was called and no reply came, workers found him. His remains were buried Sunday at Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Henry Freed Good Hope Walnut Hill’cemetery

Acts of 99 Borrowed from Journal Office Urgently Returned

A request notes that the Acts of 99 have been borrowed from the Journal Office and asks for their immediate return. It urges the borrower to return the volume to the office.

Journal Journal Office

Bert Stuckey and Bert Fulkerson Noted in Casual Mentions

An unclear clipping mentions Bert Stuckey in Washington on a Saturday business and Bert Fulkerson at St Paul with fragmentary notes including a March date and names.

Bert Stuckey Washington Bert Fulkerson St Paul

Fight at Elnora saloon sparks county aid debate

Fragmentary report describes a fight near the depot in Elnora. Eyewitnesses from Elnora say the altercation involved a group of boys and occurred after a freight arrival. Lane, after leaving the office, drove his team home from Baile.

DeMotte Eoon Lane Elnors Baile Elnora

Obituaries: Mrs Edwards and Alexander McCall

Tuesday morning Mrs. John Edwards died at her west El Nora street home after long illness of consumption. She was 35 and survived by a husband and three children. burial at Walnut Hill cemetery Wednesday. Alexander McCall, Bogard township farmer, died Tuesday evening aged 67. burial Wednesday at New Bethel cemetery. he leaves a wife and three children from a prior marriage.

John Edwards West Elnora Street Edwards Walnut Hil Alexander McCall Bogard Township New Bethel McCall

Jolliff Sells Interest in Hardware Firm to Callahan and McCarter

Aaron Jolliff sells his stake in the hardware store to Jus Callahan and John K. McCarter. The firm becomes A. Jolliff & Co. All creditors must settle with Jolliff immediately by cash or note.

Aaron Jolliff Jus. Callahan John K. McCarter A. Jolliff & Co

Bucklens Arnica Salve Ad Promises July 19th Ad

An 19th century style advertisement touts Bucklens Arnica Salve as cures for ulcers cuts bruises burns boils and related conditions. It claims rapid relief and offers 25 cents per box with a money back guarantee. The ad seeks hustlers and provides an address in Indiana for orders.

Bi GB Steedman Newark Mich Kerch

Unclear OCR fragment with mixed phrases and names

Fragmentary text mentions names and vague phrases about medicine and cough cure, with unclear context. No discernible event or proper reporting items to summarize into a coherent news card.

Electric Bitters touted as life saver by reader

A testimonial from J W Gardner of Miaville Ind claims Electric Bitters cured his severe illness and restored appetite and strength. The ad promotes the product at Kerches drug store with a low price and a mail order offer from American Mfg. Co. Terre Haute Ind.

J W Gardner Miaville Kerches American Mfg. Co Terre Hane Ind

Consumption Cure Claim From Tar Syrup Ad

An archived notice touts a tar syrup called Care-Warner’s White Wine as a purported remedy for consumption and colds. The ad asserts quick cures, claiming a cold heals in six days and positions the product as an earth friendly remedy.

Care-Warner Aif

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