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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1902
Page
2
Local notice lists subscription terms for Indiana publication. States prices for yearly six months and three months. Mentions mailing class and dates but text is garbled with repeated letters and unclear specifics.
A garbled OCR list presents a slate of county offices and candidates including representatives, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, coroner, commissioners for multiple districts, and various names such as Aikman Carnahan and Milton Fitzgerald. The misspelled lines suggest a damaged section detailing election roles and candidates across districts.
Reports from Washington Herald note gravel pits south of Clay City will supply material for new gravel toads. The item sits amid broader notes of cattle deals with Swift & Co shipping 13 carloads of cattle from local markets to Buffalo and Liverpool England valued around £25,000. Also mentioned are a Peruvian tree tomato introduction to California and a local accident near Columbia township with a rope incident.
The Odon camp decorated three graves and held a march to Good Hope church where Rev. Scott and Elder Buchanan spoke briefly. Lodges then marched to their hall and dissolved. Daniel Gantz led the 1. GQ. F and BE. Forsythe the M. W. A. as marshals.
Louis Cusninghawy, Barr Township farmer, drank at Washington Street saloon and argued with Joe Herbert. He was kicked in the head and face, dying four hours later. Herbert, already jailed, is known as the blood, a former inmate for killing a man at Vincennes years ago. Cunningham, well connected, died at his cousin Arnold J. Padgett’s home. His father Michael Cunningham was a prominent local farmer.
A column lists itemized campaign expense bills filed with the county clerk under state law. Names include Aikwan Carmahan auditor candidates Wao M Aikman Robert Wood and others with amounts such as 0 175 3450 75 7200 200 4580 40 15 25 1700 1100 1250 3150.
Lightning struck Thomas Wirt's barn on Bunkum street causing a total loss of the structure and its contents. Two horses hogs corn harness and other stored items were burned. Insurance amounting to 350 dollars partially offsets the damage.
Last Friday evening Ralph Corredrouk, son of Mr and Mrs Selden Corredrouk, drank a small amount of gasoline. His mother rushed him to a physician after he began coughing. he remained stable and recovered with medical care.
Water lilies are easy to grow in a shallow wooden tub or oil barrel tub. Use soil two thirds full, plant roots two inches deep, then fill with water. Place tub in a warm sunny location for best results.
Readers and clergy tout Nave's Topical Bible as a comprehensive Bible study aid praised for its systematic arrangement and broad scriptural light. Endorsements from ministers and lay readers cite usefulness, value, and potential for wide home and office use. A free sample offer for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets is advertised alongside.
Instructs readers on speaking safely and avoiding forehead contact while communicating. Emphasizes proper speech method and mindful usage in public or professional settings.
An aged fragment offers a sales pitch for Chamberlain's Stor seh an Liver Tablets to cure biliousness headache and constipation and promises a cold cure in one day with Browio Quinire Tablets. It mentions a proprietor and local business details amid garbled text.
The Indiana Supreme Court and Appellate Courts ruled on the importance of objections to liquor licenses. John Ludwig sought a license at Oaklandon, remonstrances signed by voters through blanket powers were upheld. Ferguson sought no license. remonstrances by attorneys under blanket power were counted, overturning a Jackson circuit decision. A Christian church sermon by Eld. Chas. H. Buchanan impressed attendees.
A Springville mother, Jessie Pinker Hall, credits Chanterlaing Couch Remedy with preventing severe outcomes after her three children contracted whooping cough. She recalls her baby boy, only three months old, recovering well and her oldest girl loudly seeking cough syrup between fits. The notice also advertises the remedy for sale.
An advertisement claims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve heals all sores bruises and wounds instantly. It features a testimonial from A S Fuller of England who says a gunshot wound in his left leg finally healed after using the salve and warns against counterfeit products.
A garbled ad describes a tonic called Tasteless Chul Tonic made from isop and quinine in a farm setting. It mentions a price of 300 and hints at work for wages, urging readers to work for his price rather than remain idle.
A damaged text fragment advertises Groves Tueteless Chill Tonic with odd claims about a cure and price. It mentions a no cure no pay promise and peculiar wording about a “lolue chewing” and “pre vent shea ilentnoes.”
Mrs John Hawkins surprised by 160 friends and neighbors at a yard party two miles north of Newberry on her fifty third birthday. The gathering featured a large dinner with baskets and tubs of food as the community celebrated in a festive surprise.
A fragmented ad touts Busehee's German Syrup for severe cough and kidney trouble in harsh terms. It claims the remedy heals and stimulates lungs, reduces inflammation, and offers rest while curing the patient. Recommends one bottle and Green's Special Almanac.
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