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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1901
Page
3
Madison Township items report visits from Elnora residents and relatives, moves to Tiling and California, church services by Rev M S Taylor and Rev S L Todd, a Tuesday trustees meeting and a proposal for a long distance telephone franchise, and Alexander’s Auction Sale praised as the best yet. Also noted are home repairs, new arrivals, and a Thanksgiving oyster supper fundraiser by the Don Base Ball club.
W Q Rogers and J P Arvin of Loogootee visited here on Tuesday. Mrs Albert Diefendorf left Monday for Indianapolis. Hon Thomas Brooke of Bedford stopped by Saturday. The M E quarterly meeting is set for October 11 and 12. Twenty one went to Terre Haute to see the races. Rev M S Taylor arrived from Wheatland with his family. Charte Critchlow and Miss Fva Miz were married at Elnora. They will reside there with prominent local families in attendance.
A Victorian superstition claimed ancient lamps burned endlessly and a lamp found in Rosicrucius tomb. Science refutes the idea, showing fire cannot burn in a chamber sealed from air, ending such ancient claims.
The Rev George Harvest of Thames Ditton entered a friend's empty house and in a burst of clumsy humor tripped over a clothes horse. His accidental stumble caused an elderly patient to laugh, a fit of coughing ceased, and she survived to thank him many years later.
A New York paper notes tunnels, earth mounds, and bridges as long lasting human works. It cites the permanence of properly built tunnels and compares it to earth and soil. the piece also includes assorted advertisements for cough cures and salves, with testimonials.
Washington reports zero smallpox cases for the year while post office receipts reached 11531 with expenses 8622 yielding a 2909 profit. Typhoid cases totaled 72 in August and September as local health records noted.
A letter claims a bloodsucking insect the size of a sea creature inhabits the foot web of royal Bengal tigers. The writer cites a zoological collection as proof and describes the insect as a perfect tiger duplicate in shape claws tail and stripes.
A brief item notes Leonard Malone of Filgon Illinois has faced long term poor health and concerns rise about his survival. The report captures a stark health struggle facing Malone and his uncertain prognosis.
Mrs. Joseph T. Myere of this township sues for divorce alleging cruel treatment after a seven month marriage begun May 26, 1898. Attorneys Laughlin and Laughlin represent her.
Subscribers in arrears for Tur Journal are urged to settle immediately to fund improvements. Publisher asks callers or remittance at once. Also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, and a hair tonic recipe with bitter apples and rum, as advertised by R. Webster.
W L Stoy reports that after testing numerous cough medicines the West Virginia Reform School adopts Feleys Handa and Tar exclusively, calling it most effective and harmless.
Community news covers moves and visits including Elisha Stuffle to Linston Mrs Albert Singleton in Indianapolis and Verda Garten returning to Plainville. Mentions Chas Clark’s Washington trip and Ed Allen’s Terre Haute visit plus local church activity and a tale of illness and a cough remedy recommendation.
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