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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1891
Page
2
The bank announces establishment by Odor Ind Jioward Crook as president with Harry Crooke as cashier. It offers currency exchange nationwide, drafts on Europe, deposit certificates, pensioner privileges, and guidance on securities. Short term loans and discounts on commercial paper are advertised, with long term real estate financing available.
Odon Indiana loan firm advertises general loan and investment business with negotiable paper. It offers short term and six month notes at 7 percent and longer terms at eight percent with rates in general. Manager MULEFORD invites potential borrowers to inquire at the office.
Natiet announces weekly sessions at Odeon to discuss business attire and governance. Trustee Padison will meet all Varro town residents every Saturday for business transactions and related matters, excluding holidays.
The article highlights Hi Ronemous as the most conspicuous visitor at the Washington fair this week and notes he met many people. It also mentions a sheriff's sale of real estate in the eastern part of the township, printed to inform residents of northern Daviess County. No charge for the work.
A reader notes receipt of a complimentary ticket for the Loogoo tee fair next week but cannot attend. They urge neighbors in Daviess and Martin counties to attend and help divert crowds to the Loogooter fair.
The Bjnors Enterprise continues an ad for C L Pierson claiming a closing out sale of general merchandise in Odor though Pierson moved to Terre Haute last spring. The notice is likely a fake and residents are urged to discontinue the advertisement to protect Pierson and the town.
Local newspapers in the county report sharp reactions to the tax levy by county commissioners. Citizens argue the measure lacks justification and ground, sounding alarms about fiscal policy and governance.
Critics accuse Democratic papers of bias as the new levy funds address county debts. The writer warns Democrats to stop shouting about taxes until funds are tested and spent judiciously, urging measured public discourse.
Circuit Court will begin Monday. Grand Jury members include Jeremiah Raney Ivory Sefrit George Osha James Daugherty James Edwards Emory Ragedale. Petit Jury lists Charles Wildridge Peter Fagan William Brummett Michael J. Bennett Alfred Nillson William Shimp David Rankin William Nikirk Abner Smiles James Grannen Andred Boyder.
A letter urges readers to patronize home businesses for printing and other goods to support local traders. It argues sending work elsewhere undermines local merchants and warns against inconsistent sourcing while praising local printers for fair prices.
A brief tremor rattled VEvelock causing fright among citizens. People feared a prophecy or cyclone, while windows and dishes rattled and plaster fell from walls. The quake lasted only a few seconds with no structural damage reported.
Mr and Mrs Loren Trescott keepers of Gov Lighthouse at Sand Beach Michigan describe a four year old daughter falling ill last April with measles and cough then fever. After home and Detroit doctors failed she grew worse until emaciated. A cure came after using Dr King’s New Discovery with two and a half bottles and a free trial offered at W C Garten’s drugstore.
FG LUTES appeals to individuals who owe for furniture to come forward and settle their accounts. He states he needs the funds to keep the business running.
Capt W A Abett a long time member of Messrs Percival and Latton Real Estate and Insurance Brokers Des Moines Iowa hails Chamberlains Cough Remedy as unequaled for colds or croup stating he has used it eight years and approves its food qualities. Dc bottles available from W L Stoy.
A vocal reader decries the Odon Journal as a Republican paper failing to fairly reflect politics in Daviess county. The piece rails against inconsistent treatment, political ads, and neglected official notices, calling out nails on the building and bare columns as proof of bias.
The Northern Pacific offers two folders Golden Montana and Faithful Washington with climate, topography, agriculture, mining, land laws, and railroad routes. It highlights direct lines to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Oregon Washington with two daily trains at Helena Butte Spokane Tacoma Seattle and Portland. Through sleeping cars from Chicago to Montana and Pacific Coast points, including connections with Wisconsin Central and Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul routes. The Yellowstone Park route is promoted as a first class travel option. District Agent Chase Fre, GP and TA, St Paul, Minn, assists with maps timetables and rates.
The business room of George M. Riggin's is vacant and available to rent. Interested parties should call Harry Martin, who has authority to arrange rentals.
Sanders Johnson purchased the Hubbard Beal Estate in the northeast part of town and plans to erect a neat cottage on the site next Spring.
Advertises excursion tickets to prominent Southern points sold by Ticket Agents on the Q and C Route from Grand Central Depot Cincinnati with round trip fares for 30 days. Includes request for topographical maps and farms for sale lists, mentions Mr Thompson of Des Moines cured by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
A health claim states recovery from consumption and other diseases through a remedy sold by a New York sender from Jamesburg, need for prescription, and asserted blessings. The text warns there is no sure cure and targets consumptives seeking treatment.
In Purcell a man reports buying Chamberlain's Pain Balm for his wife who suffered paralysis in the face. After use her pain subsided and her mouth returned to normal. The ad claims relief for rheumatic pain lame back sprains swelling and lameness at 25 cents per bottle.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers sal rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and asks 2 cents per box sold by W U Garfen & Co.
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