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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1902
Page
3
Local bidders mingle at scattered township notices and visits
Alexander's Auction Sale today and numerous residents from Linton Burns City Elnora Indianapolis Washington and Terre Haute made brief appearances. Streaks of social events and small business happenings fill the page alongside real estate talk from Crooke Forsythe and Keck and reports of pensions and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooke and Forsythe
Agencs
Little City
Indianapolis
Local notices and business items in Madison township region
Brown sells 50 cent items for a dollar. John Graham sells curtains and door coverings. John Manley farm sold to Reason Bennette and Howard & Mount. J. M. and R. D. Winklepleck visit Linton on business. Beebunter depot work by Pickett and others. Madison township enumeration shows 52 schoolchildren, up 23. Martin of North Salem plans move, ending medical practice. Farm loans offered with terms. Crooke & Forsythe advertise abstracts and mortgage writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooke & Forsythe
John Manley
Reason Bennette and
Loward & Mount
Fer
Martin
North Salem
Ind
Inez Dillion and N P France wed at Odon home
Miss Inez Dillion and Rev A W Arford officiated as Miss Carrie Alfred became Mrs N P France at a home ceremony two miles north of Odon. About forty guests attended, with reception plans in Boonville and Medora as the newlyweds begin their life together after May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Inez Dillion
A. W. Arford
Hev. N. P
France
Carrie Alford
Boonville
Terre Haute
Union Biblical Seminary
Dayton
Ohio
F. B. Arford
Madison Township
Weatfield College
Farlen Community Notes and Local Visits
The column records residents and events including Willie Ketcham at Bloomfield school, Gig Itskin for Joh Hubbard, Richard Correll and family from Odon visiting, a meeting at Mr. Olive, Belle Ladgerwood of Martin County visiting J. M. Stott, Edwin Keck and his companion from Martin County, and Prof. W. M. Ledgerwood leaving Monday for Oklahoma with Miss Georgig Sempgoguille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Ketcham
Bloomfield
Joh Hubbard
Richard Correll
Odon
Edwin Keck
Martin County
Prof
W. M. Ledgerwood
Oklahoma
Georgig Sempgoguille
Pain Balm Credited For Cure of Teistic Rheumatism
Josh Folgar of Germantown Cal says fourteen years with rheumatism ended after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He reports immediate relief and lasting cure after trying the remedy advertised by Z Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Folgar
Germantown
Cal
Chamberlain
Z. Webster
Bank at Elnora Opens with P. Durham as President
Elnora welcomes a new commercial bank opened last week offering general banking services. P. Durham serves as president and oversees daily operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnora
P. Durham
Solomon Pershing Injured Falling From Wagon
Solomon Pershing, nearly 80 and frail, was injured when his horse panicked at a train near Ketchem crossing. The wagon toppled and the horse stepped on him, breaking several ribs. He was taken to Burns City and is improving, with potential recovery ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns City
Solomon Pershing
Mr. Pershing
Local poultry business updates and new ventures
NEW ENTERPRISES Dearwin and Co. become poultry shippers in town. H N Correll’s barn wired for packing eggs and dressing poultry. Dean Correll leads dressing operations. E W Gwartney buys poultry eggs butter at his store. The Sim operates a wagon route paying cash for shipped products. Amos Stalcup renovates Sommers home and plans a hotel business.
Brick Front building to house Mrs Cummings hotel
Mrs John Cummings has fitted the Brick Front building for use as a hotel. The rooms have been papered and overhauled, making it a very desirable location for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cummings
Washington Went Democratic at City Election
Washington voters backed the Democratic ticket in Tuesday’s city election, with Republicans winning three council seats. The results show the Democrats sweeping most offices while a trio of council members were elected as Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Whooping Cough Remedy Claim from Alabama Mother
A Springville woman recounts her three children recovering from whooping cough after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy last summer. She notes her baby stayed plump and healthier than others whose families did not use the remedy. Her oldest daughter reportedly cried for cough syrup after fits. The remedy is distributed by Z Wehbarer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Pinkey
Springville
Ala
Z. Wehbarer
Town Trustees Meeting Votes Lights at Rail Crossings
Tuesday night session notes Grove and Gum street railroad crossing lighting approved. No 2nd ward trustee due to unqualified Ira Correll. Daniel Gantz to hold over until May election. Treasurer Smiley reports cash balances and approved claims including Gantz services Haig rent Browning marshal and Odon Light Co electric lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Gum
Ira Correll
Daniel Gantz
B. D. Smiley
Co. Treas
Haig
AH. Browning
Odon Light Co
Mrs. John Ritter Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. John Ritter died Tuesday at her Bloomfield home after months of illness. Funeral services were held in Elnora, with burial in Elnora cemetery. The Ritters were wed in Elletsville in 1897 and moved to Bloomfield in 1898 where Mr. Ritter ran a general store. The community extends sympathy to him in this bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ritter
Bloomfield
Elnora
Mrs. Ritter
Elletsville
Ritter
Free Lecture by A. D. Craig at M E Church Sunday
A. D. Craig of Bicknell will deliver a free lecture at the M E church Sunday evening on the topic What I saw crossing the sea and what I saw across the sea. He also lectures at El Lora tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Craig
Bicknell
M. E
Mr. Craig
el- Lora
Aged Woodruff Family Gathers at Burna City Dinner
At Mrs. Mary Thomas birthday dinner in Burna City a Woodruff family gathering drew nine living members from fifteen children. The oldest, Jean Woondragt, is 77, and the youngest, Mrs. Frank Swayee, is 48. All reside in Marin County or nearby Da Viesan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thomas
Burna City
Woodruff
John and Allen Woodruff
Mesdames Mary Thomas
David Keck
Cynthia Merrifield
Richard Day
Marion Matthews
Harrison Spaulding
Frank Swarts
Jean Woondragt
Frank Swayee
Marin County
da Viesa N
Martin County
Homemade cough remedy and patent medicine ads mix
A 19th or early 20th century column promotes a home cough syrup using gum arabic flaxseed and lemon juice, then pivots to multiple patent medicines including Foleys products and Chamberlains tablets. The text urges readers to seek samples and warns about kidney and bladder cures sold locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Housekeeping
First Object in Life and Regaining Health
The fragment outlines two aims for Americans: to get rich and to regain good health. It hints at using energy and money as means to wealth and mentions remedies for indigestion and dyspepsia as a path to better health.
Gravel roads proposal wins in Elmore township election
Election day in Elmore township saw a proposed gravel road measure approved by 33 votes amid strong opposition from the anti-good roid faction. Gravel will be the material used for the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmore Township
Davis Sentenced for Bank Embezzlement in Washington Case
Richard C. Davis pled guilty to embezzling from the People's National Bank in Washington. He was sentenced Tuesday to five years in the federal prison at Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Davis
People’s National Bank
Washington
Federal
Columbus
Ohio
Oil Rush Report Signals Bloomfield Well Prospect
Report from Bloomfield notes a rusher oil well reached 1800 feet during drilling. The writer urges exploration southward, suggesting oil may exist near Eden and calls for pursuing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Eden
New Hat Story Brings Sage to Street Courtesy
A local anecdote describes Russell Sage, praised as unpretentious, suddenly straightening in Nassau Street when a street urchin jokes about his new hat. The tale highlights Sage’s poised pride as he exits his office, illustrating his quiet dignity amid a bustling city scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau Street
Dinny
Russ
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Everett Waggener
Harley Burrell
Linton
Tagui
Ia Correll
Bedford
Luther Mumaw
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Geo. Abraham
Gwariney
Dr. Bayes
Jerry Woodruff
Raymond O'Dell
Amos Stalcup
Thos. Nugent
A. M. Keck
D. I. Levis
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Jsasonville
Alex O'Dell
E. E. Forsythe
Franklin
Thomas Wirts
Geo. Abrahan
Robert Wood
Wm. P. Smoot
Carl Burrell
Gwarttey Bussy Store
És & Pickett
W. UI. McCarter
Call
Henry Williams
Suonday
Bogard Township
Ziba Webster
Jos
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Lil
Joliff & Co
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Wm. Ledgerwood
Lamont
Georgia Summerville
Will
Eli Racer
J. 4. Burrell
George Correil
M.S. Taylor
John Wadaworth
Eaglesville
Ed Winklepleck
George Abraham
George Critchlow
Kecksame
Hanfa Sndorf
Kreck
Bargai
Thos. Hubbard
Dover Hill
Shoals
Chas, McCarter
Pond Creek Oklahbama
Wic, Rhine
Loogootee
Abner Smiley
Moses McCarter
Slasler
Scotland
Artney
Dayes & Pickett
I. A
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Arford
Marie Clark of
Aiglesville
Henry Woodruff
Ryn
Bay's
Ladies
Misses
Pao
BROWN
A. H. Whitsette
Plainville
Harres
Puckett
John Graham
J.M. and
R. D. Winklepleck
Keck’s
Alf Chinn
Mss
Wadsworth
Beebunter
Bertha Mildrem
Ed Resler
Hayes & Pickett
Crooke F Forsythe
J. T. Hobson
P.C.U
Farlen
Gee
Geurtzen
Bank AT
Sommers
Democratic
Gdowgl Estate Journal
Pabiselus
Crooky& Forsythe. Real Estate and Insurance Office
Odon, Ind
Ruth
Mortuary
Gok
Foleys
Z. Websters Drug Store
Foteys
W. LigStor
Proét
WL Star
Furnitre
Plauhe
Sendall & Henderson
South Spring ST
Odon, Indiana
Elmore
Davis
Uncles Rus
New Hat
Russell Sage
J. Edward ‘Simmons
Sage
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George Corbe
Arthur W. Marchimont
Authors of
National Note
Hendred
Ity
Thuna
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