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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1901
Page
4
An old advertisement urges women to read Mrs. Morton’s letter about suffering from backache and menstrual derangements. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure to restore health and happiness, urging readers to heed the remedy and avoid prolonged pain.
Letter from Eden Valley Minnesota delegates Thomas Regan and C Collins describes warm December in Calgary, cattle and horses thriving, prairie feed ample, and Yorkton district grain yields of 25 bushels oats 60 bushels. They plan to settle in Assiniboia Saskatchewan region with Canadian government districts opening this year.
James Gannon, 85, confined in Scranton county jail since 1944 for refusing to sign a deed disposing of his property. He refuses to leave, raising questions whether a free man can be compelled to exit jail. Habeas corpus was invoked but he declined to sign. Scranton authorities seek a method to compel his release against his will.
A newly issued travel booklet from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway outlines a descriptive route through country between Aberdeen and the Missouri River. It highlights rail lines newly provided or reaching a new line, inviting inquiries and requests for copies via a one cent stamp to FLAS Midler Geneva Passenger Agent Chicago IL.
Fragmentary text shows a dusty, garbled scene with a strange woman and references to prices and payments. The fragment mentions a press and penny wisdom, suggesting a chaotic ledger or public notice with mixed phrases and unclear names.
Fragmentary report notes a life saver for children in Tiotste area, mentions no opium and a 5 percent rate. Details are unclear. local party news references tune and toils of a Seago Party.
In Logansport Indiana on May 16 the G A R department held its first session with committee reports and a plan to elect officers Thursday morning including a state commander. The parade drew about 10 000 veterans and 500 delegates with Leo Bessieur among the dignitaries.
A renowned wit known as Wick died in St Vincent's hospital at 45. He left medicine for writing witty paras and led a Bohemian life, with works in Ferre Tau Express, Journal, Errier and Puck. Burial planned in Terre Haute. Also reports an attempted murder suicide in Terre Haute and a Taylor University man winning a prohibition oratorical contest in Greencastle.
Terre Haute Indiana May 20 A case is on trial in the circuit court where an infant by guardian sues a saloon keeper for $2000 alleging the father was killed in the saloon two months before the child's birth.
Warsaw Indiana May 16 Winona park opened to the public with early attractions including the Western Writers Association and the National Photographers Association. In South Bend Indiana May 17 the remains of Israel Frank a junk dealer were found on a railroad track west of the city. His son who had been lost in dense woods reached the city after two days.
In Evansville Indiana on May 20 several cases note smallpox references and mail suspensions in Eureka Spencer County with bridges guarded by men armed with Winchesters. Mrs. Dawson freed in a divorce filing. Andianepali Indiana May 90 Mia Dawson granted an 8 clause divorce.
The 52d annual Indiana State Medical Society session opened in Evansville with 1,400 members from 60 counties reported. Officials chosen include Dr. D. W. Braston as president and Dr. J. B. Berteling as vice president, with officers to be finalized at the closing session. Evansville was selected to host the 1902 meeting.
The Benj ffari son Monument association directors met with Senator Fairbanks presiding. Evans Woollen elected secretary to fill F F Tibbetts vacancy. The group adopted an address urging a suitable memorial to the eminent citizen and hopeful nationwide support. Subscription blanks available from vice presidents or the association office.
Gov Durbin acting with the local YMCA has ordered police to halt all prize fights and boxing events in Anderson Indiana. The move cuts off years of the city as a center for the sport and will disrupt local planning by many involved groups.
Charles Vickers of Frankfort Ind was found dead Sunday morning in the yard behind a saloon at 418 West Washington Street Indianapolis Police say he had a fight Saturday night at 11 in the saloon with John Pine Vickers was thrown out by Vine and two porters and a scuffle heard outside The coroner investigates Pine and the porter are under arrest
Indianapolis hosts the Indiana national guard encampment July 21 to 25 with orders issued. In Sandusky Ohio Henry Eberle and Al Ferguson were sentenced to seven and five years respectively for chicken theft, while Daniel Blade and Frank Wheeler received five years for car burglary.
Charles E. Miller, once a prominent social figure in Frankfaert, Ind, was arrested on safe blowing charges. After posting bond he vanished but has now been traced to Texas and will be sent back. A separate incident in Indianapolis saw Robert Longenfelter shoot Orvis in a saloon after an encounter, and Longenfelter surrendered to police. In Evansville a May 18 game saw Decatur defeat Evansville in a close score, with Torrence Roth Swahn and Rollins noted.
C H Lester of Blutton Baptist church protests the use of the prefix reverend by ministers. The note from Wabash Indiana dated May 17 reports the clash over honorary titles among clergy.
A New York Sun joke notes how pins from women passengers punctured life preserving air filled mattresses on two steamship line ships. Stewards inflated cushions after each voyage to fix dozens of punctures caused by hat pins breast pins and other pins. The line now warns guests not to stick pins in berth cushions to protect the mattresses.
Mrs. Martha M. Johnson of Derby Connecticut writes she is willing to pay any price for Palmer's Lotion after hearing of its wonderful effects. The letter urges sending samples to Solon Palmer at 374 Canal Street New York if local druggists lack the product.
Advertisement offers a free sample of Allen’s Foot-Ease powder from Allen S Olmsted in Leroy New York. Claims relief for chilblains sweating damp swollen aching feet and makes new or tight shoes feel easy. Says corn and bunion cure and available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
Quarrel between Grocer and Butcher reflected in Chicago Daily News page. the grocer claims being sold a jug of water with a little cider while the butcher argues the opposite. The exchange highlights a consumer honesty dispute in a local retail setting.
A private mailing card shows an acceptance of ten cents in stamps, addressed to FP. A. Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago. Details indicate relation to the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway framed as a receipt or notice.
A testimonial from Vanburen Indiana dated February 10, 1900 credits Piso's Cure as the best medicine for throat and lung affections. The note mentions a humorous exchange about Mr Schnerer and places the anecdote in Philadelphia Times circulation.
A collage of brief sayings from 1910s papers notes that busy men miss words, crowds leave the obese friendless, heroism is harder to sustain, and prosperity needs prudent use. Also includes a playful line about Tin sweet and Kisme Gum.
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