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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1897
Page
3
A Babel of town news covers merchants, barber shops, lectures, and schooling. Vendors, barbers, and bankers figure in daily life while Grantsburg ministers visit and students pursue courses. The electric light project advances with Cedar poles and skilled workers guiding progress.
Constable Blake arrested a town youth for drunkeness and brought him before Squire Hastings. He was fined $2.60 with costs totaling $14.09. The offense occurred two years prior, noted as a repeat offense in local records. Berry of Apenees Mn testified about a medicinal salve claim for piles. J. P. Danner & Co were involved in the report.
The fragment shows Sambo praising Huiyes and McWilliams as holding the best shoes. It marks a customer message emphasizing quality and satisfaction with the footwear.
A vintage advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar for sore throats and lung relief with a memorable line about relief that “hits the spot.” Gantz Bros. Druggists promote the remedy and real estate sales and loans in a period ad style.
Abe complains about scam and touts a unique item from Slaves & Me Williams. The fragment hints at a conspiratorial exchange and a claim of exclusive availability.
Alf Helms turned twenty one and became his own lawyer in the sense of adulthood. He arrived home to a joyful surprise gathering with parents and relatives who hosted a hearty dinner to mark the milestone and celebrate his special day.
The Salem town in Indiana and Washington County are described as exclusively white with about 2,300 residents. The article recalls historical violence against Black residents around fifty years ago, after which few remained, noting Salem has had no significant Black presence for years.
Farlen residents report coal reserves growing as schools progress well. John Phipps returns from Greene and Lawrence counties after a several week visit. Arbor Day observances noted. Mr Detty Phiars of Stone City visiting relatives. James P Taylor and wife in Loogeotee Tuesday. Thomas Ledgerwood and family depart Tuesday for Pond Creek Oklahoma to start anew. Nora Marks.
Prices paid up to press time show Wheat 25¢ Corn 25¢, Marketable Cattle 2 to 3e, Calves 34c, Marketable Hogs 3 to 4c, Sheep 24 to 33c, Lambs 34 to 38c, Chickens high, Potatoes 60¢ to 60c, Turkeys 5c, Ducks, Geese, Onions and Large Onions listed with various cents per unit. This market tally reflects early trading for livestock, produce, and poultry.
Town leaders plan a major lecture series with four nationally renowned speakers. Tickets cost one dollar for the full course, or thirty five cents per lecture, aiming to draw wide attendance. First talk on November 10 features Ton. 4. TL. Sweeney with the theme The Golden Age of Mankind.
Will Chirk plans to move his family to Burns City soon. Albert Wadsworth is sick with fever. A phone line is being installed at Dr. Young’s residence this week. A wedding is expected in the vicinity soon. Will K. Penrod and A. R. Casey hunted Tuesday. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Sterling Kinneman last Sunday. A. M. Clark and pupils of School No 1 held a pre social on Wednesday night. A coal firm of about 25 miners leases the John Young cast mine and sells coal. I Webster Liggins and H T Casey worshipped at Lovellpete. County Superintendent Wallace visited township schools this week. The pupils welcome Mr. Wallace’s smile. The M E S held their quarterly meeting last weekend. Elder Heavenridge preached Saturday and Sunday. Rev. B B Allen Sunday night. Mr Bonsib of Vincennes lectured Monday night on Prohibition and collected 27 cents.
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