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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1897
Page
3
Readable fragments describe lectures at Wiley hall and a jeweler visit plus local notices. Mentions improvements at Smiley's store eye exam free, Thanksgiving sermon, and lectures by E Wiley. Also references sick individuals, school activities, and household events with many names and places.
The item notes price reductions at a grocery store and local trades in progress. It reports on Medoha McCarty’s new building project, a farmer James Garten recovering from typhoid, and public health warnings about eye care and remedies. A community supper at Cornettsville schoolhouse is announced for November 24th to fund literacy programs.
Notice announces a thoroughbred Jersey bull on a farm just east of town and invites interested parties to contact Sem K Malone for details. Also mentions late resolutions by the W M A and an article on The Reason Why to be published next week.
A ticket to hear Hon J E Wiley Prof W W Parsons and Lion Frank B Posey is offered for 75 cents. Tickets available for sale at the Journal office.
Friends gathered at Miss Sadie Sears home Wednesday evening for a pleasant birthday surprise. Everyone enjoyed music and merriment after which they departed wishing her many more such birthdays.
Fragmentary ad copy claims a cold relief through a Folklen's Honey and Tar product. It mentions sore throat and lungs and promises rapid relief and healing of the affected area. The text includes garbled brand names and dubious guarantees.
Amos Ragle and others appear in Burns City and nearby towns with social events, visits, and a mining accident. Pie socials, a missionary convention, sickness reports, a boy’s race, and a voting contest for a handsome lady are described along with a missing details about a prize of patrol gloves.
A local town article forwarded for publication lacks a byline. Editors adhere to policy requiring signatory authors. Without a name the piece cannot run in print.
Announcements call for an isslocn and temperance meeulip at the United Brethren church on a day night with speeches and songs. W A Hilbuen the scientific option will be at B Donisy hardware store on Tuesday Nov 25 one day only. Call to see ham lets better to buy spectacles than Strabgers. Miners at Washington have clashed with operators Cable and Kauffman since last May and have issued circulars to boycott the company after failed settlements.
William Alford sued Brice Johnson for 10 000 damages alleging injury to his wife. The case was settled after Johnson paid 190, and Alford withdrew the complaint.
An ad touts Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a preventative and treatment for colic and diarrhea. It asserts satisfaction and safety, promoting the product for household use and noting it is for sale by WL Sues.
Five year old daughter of J Vo Schenck of Cladda Ind Ter thra vened with croup. Father lacked doctor so he used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and reports immediate relief. Article promotes keeping remedy in home to avoid doctor trips and expense. W L Stev sells remedy at 25 and 50 cent sizes.
An ad touts Cascareta Cunds Cuthartic as a guaranteed cure for constipation biliousness fever and related ailments with a money back offer. It promises 3 boxes for ten cents and advertises a free sample and booklet.
Longstanding car shortages led to a snatch and grab at the Eaglesville switch. Thomas Scott drew a revolver when a coal theft attempt escalated into a dispute between Cooperative Coal Company and others. Superintendent Thorpson and agent Daugherty settled by distributing two cars, with Scott fined $500.
The wife of Benjamin Franklin, living four miles southwest of Qodaon, was bitten on her ankle by a spider that hid in her stocking. The black spider produced severe poisoning with looming danger, treated by Dr. Anderson who gave antidotes, and she remains under medical care.
A four year old child near Colquitt Georgia scalded by a boiling pot. Parents sought help from Colquitt merchant Mr Bush who sent Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. The child’s pain eased after a few applications and recovered fully. Sold by W. L. S.67.
A concise notice reports legal action filed by party named Dikbart against a group or entity, seeking restoration or damages. The fragment references a lawsuit or civil complaint with local court filing details. No further specifics are legible for full context.
The article lists market prices for wheat corn and other produce up to press time and reports a lodge supper on Thursday night benefiting eaters with over one hundred attendees. It also notes James R. Steene and two commissioners visiting Davie ss County for inspection as his term nears expiration.
An old classified style notice offers a free gold watch and a $20 prize drawing. It markets a semi weekly journal for readers and students, claiming broad availability in U.S. schools and urging address submissions to You Advocate Pub in Nashville Tennessee.
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