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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1893
Page
3
Week in a small town features visitors including Thomas Walaworeth of Rasher and E. S. Pershing with wife, local talk of a new bank erection, a Bedford excursion, and business calls from Crooke Smiley. Notices mention Jubilant preaching, a new process gasoline ad, and health tonics amid everyday commerce and chat.
An advertisement touts men and boys suits with various price points. Mentions a $15 option and mens’ lines, suggesting a sale of formal wear with multiple price levels.
A terse classified note offers men slippers priced at $1.75 and invites readers to call for purchase. The message emphasizes low prices and a direct sales approach.
Community items report a concert by Joe Simms at the Opera House, updates on Henry Correll’s grave condition, and delegates heading to the U B Sunday School Convention from Otterbein Chapel. Mentions include Fourth of July plans, a snipe hunt, a Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival, and county superintendent candidates with local business notes and fencing company activity.
Ed Humser a two year man well known in the locality with a mania for horse stealing died recently in the finess penitentiary where he had been incarcerated as punishment for his last escapade in thievery.
Notice warns that all accounts with the late firm of Stoner and Winkleplece must be settled by June 1 1803 or be turned over for collection. It invites readers to procure Olen and Dudian journals for one year at 190 taust, with the offer standing until the tench of one. Memorial services are announced at the Christian church with Rev Johnson and a sermon byFld Seaville. The Band boys receive new uniforms from Columbus Ghie amid local praise and shifting views on whiskey and evils.
A brief notice notes a citizen, described as honorable, joining his wife who died earlier, at rest. The service is held at a church with a hymn reference, marking a quiet tribute to the departed.
If you feel weak from La Grippe or Sick Headache, Electric Bitters are promoted as a liver stomach and kidney remedy. One trial is claimed to convince you, with large bottles priced at 50 cents at Pensinger's Drug Store.
Odon plans Decoration Day events with the G A R in charge at the Opera House at 1 PM. After services, attendees go to graves for decoration, followed by a speech by Prof A O Fulkerson at the Christian church. Residents urged to attend, even if from far away.
Mr and Mrs J Winkle Bleck signed articles of agreement not to live together. Last week the wife alleged mistreatment and danger to life, leading to a trial before Squire Gruthvic. Saturday the jury found in favor of the defendant with attorney J D Laughlin for the defense and W H Myers for the plaintiff.
A writer urges ignoring others errors to avoid misery and dejection. The truly great man, while aware of his own faults, can also view neighbors' actions with empathy and restraint rather than harsh judgment.
A described con where a pretend preacher stops at rural farms to wed couples using fake licenses. The farmer is drawn into the ruse and signs a false certificate while accomplices pose as a minister. The scheme also ties in lightning rods and other gadgets to deceive victims.
Local residents visit and travel reports. nominations for road supervisor Deuscher. canvassing by Hop Howard Crenke and PL Windell for Columbing Guards. Sunday School at Olive and Ne school houses. Parish social with many attendees. Keck works at Elnora. James Fisher returns from Stone City. various Burns City residents visit John Hubbard. Tuesday night armed entertainment described in garbled text.
Various newspapers report the Odon Journal’s revival with a bright new eight column folio and improved makeup. The Washington Gazette and Bloomfield Democrat praise the paper under new management for thrift, reading matter, and local value in Daviess county.
A fragment from Milton Prentice’s family page notes a child’s death last Saturday and a funeral Sunday. It mentions Mr Rumfeldt of Indian Springs visiting, C L Vierson and McKinley of Terre Haute, and Dobbs & Co moving into a new store on Qdon Street. Corn planting proceeds late in the season as card tables and saloon culture draw rural crowds into vice and debt, with warnings of ruin from such dives.
An advertisement promotes a selection of fine books from AbePiar ae and others, highlighting new issues, affordable prices, and quality printing. It notes publishers and a catalog offering varied titles and a descriptive page with a price list, inviting readers to order by mail.
New stock available for printing envelopes labels letter heads statements blanks posters and more. Prompt service and affordable rates for all office printing needs.
The International Convention Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor in Montreal Quebec will run July 5 to 9 with round trip first class fare tickets on sale July 1 to September 5. G P and T A McLeish Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised for relief of sores bruises and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price per box at Jensinger.
Myers and O'Donald advertise 80 acres southwest of Odon with fence and buildings at 35 per acre, 16 acres near Olon with coal, 120 and 118 acres northeast of Odon at various prices, plus 69, 55, 18, and 83 acre farms north and northeast of Odon. Also 80 acres 34 miles south west of Odon, 40 acres west of Odon, and 21 acres near Odor with orchard. Houses, barns, and outbuildings offered. Financing and loans available through Fry Building, Udon.
New regulations order relocated privies with lime covering, scattered manure to prevent heating, and thorough cleaning of premises. Rules aim to curb sickness under Indiana statutes. Signed May 16 by town board of health officials including F J W Port Lee and Donan.
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