New Macliery Store Soon In Town
Local notices mention Ofim planning a new macli nery store and ongoing shopping deals. References to prices on boots shoes and watches appear amid a mix of community updates and advertisements.
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1897
Page
3
Local notes and visits brighten small-town life
Mr and Mrs Miller Ward of Dewey Illinois hosted relatives with music at low prices. Jno Edwards and wife of Cornettsville visited Mrs Martha Algers. Miss Alma Helm returned from Greene County after a stay with friends. The Barsh and Herbert millinery moved to Main and Spring. The band boys planned a music and ice cream night at Stoys Opera House. Al o M Winklepleck and Soy and Son reopened their Eaglesville coal mines. Dr T B Rankin and Samuel Duniap visited Washington last Monday. The Southern Indiana corn crop outlook was dimming from a month ago.
Hindostan farm well drilling and local notices
Curt and Lief Mumaw drill a well for W. L. Stoy on the Hindostan farm. A mix of scattered names and phrases notes various people at Greorgetown for an annual ULB conference and mentions the Odon Fieur Exchange changing hands to Stevenson & Son with emphasis on fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt
Lief Mumaw
W. L. Stoy
Bink
Odon Fieur Exchange
Lsnds
Stevenson & Son
Dominion Company seeks trusted Indiana manager
Help wanted advertisement offers monthly compensation of 6500 with expenses for a responsible, established Indiana house. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope to Dominion Company Department Chicago. Also mentions a stock buyer Wesley Malone of Elnora who died and will be buried at Newberry. Rev. L H Alien will conduct funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
The
Dominion Company
Dept
Chicago
Wesley Malone
Elnora
Newberry
Rev. L. H. Alien
Horse Thieves Capture Animal Gang Near Indiana Trail
Lloyd Boner of Martin county and Bud Seals of Barr Township captured a horse and two mules stolen the previous night. The fugitives were traced north of the area toward Indianapolis via Worthington and Bloomfield. James P. Ledgerwood was arrested in Barr on grand larceny charges after the posse recovered the horse and mules at Freedom, Greene County, where the animals had been sold to B. J. Smiley. Ledgerwood’s possible accomplices were said to be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Boner
Old Rindostan
Martin County
Bud Seals
Barr Township
Boner
Jas. Todds Barn
Ttis
Indianapolis
Worthington
Bloomfield
Sears
Freedom
Greene County
B. J.smiley
Sea's
James P. Ledgerwood
Icas
Ledgerwood
People’s Restaurant Serves Candies Cakes Oysters Ice Cream
A local listing highlights People’s Restaurant run by Chas Hubbard in Mer. offering a selection of candies cigars fresh cakes fresh oysters and ice cream in season for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Restaurant
Licenses Granted to Local Medical Practitioners
Meetors A. K. Lace S Q Culmer J W Amlersen G F Culmar Thomas B Rankin Jerome DeMott and WIL Hedrick have received licenses to practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meetors
A. K. Lace
S.Q. Culmer
J. W. Amlersen
G. F. Culmar
Thomas B. Rankin
Jerome DeMott
Wil Hedrick
Leamon Cooper Lumber Ad Offers Free City Delivery
A damaged ad promises a full line of shingles lath and dressed lumber of all kinds with free delivery to any part of the city. The notice mentions Leamon Cooper as the provider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leamon Cooper Mer
Invention for Rainmaking Sparks global curiosity
A distant report recalls a man who claimed to have built a machine to induce rain by massive atmospheric vibrations. The text asks where the inventor and device stand, hinting at widespread interest and skepticism about the invention's progress.
Small Pills Claim to Prevent Serious Liver Stomach Troubles
Claim by J.P. Danner & Son that Win's Little Early Risei are tiny pills with bowel regulating effects and relief from constipation headache and liver stomach issues. Product described as safe and effective in preventing serious ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. F. Danser & Sen
J.P. Danner & Son
Epworth League Hosts Outdoor Literary Meeting at Bennett Home
The Epworth League held a large outdoor literary meeting and social at Reason Bennett's home last night with toasts songs speeches and instrumental selections. A substantial sum was raised for the League. Ed Odell, president, earned praise for his capable leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Reason Bennett
Ed Odell
Administrator Named In Estate Of Edgar S Earle
The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of Edgar S Earle, now believed insolvent. County Superintendent Wallace to host teachers institute in Greanigration township on listed dates at various school houses, including Dorrip, Dogard, Fhiuare, Harrison Glendale, Reeve Altardville, Steete Plainville and others in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar S. Earle
Wallace
Greanigration Township
Dorrip
Montgomers
Dogard
Epsoa
Fhiuare
Etsera
Harrison
Glendale
Il Moalisan
School House
Reeve
Altardville
Steete
Plainville
Vegi Buren
Raglesville
Veal
Pleasant Phil
Washington
Farmers urged to sell wheat oats and clover seed locally
Law now ready to buy your produce at the post office or Smiley's hardware store run by G. D. Abraham. The Cash Grocery advertises lower prices for fruit onions potatoes eggs chickens and hens, promising savings for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiley’s
Local Notices and Social News From Rural Indiana
Community notes report cider sales and weekly schedules while listing residents such as William Haig, J. P. Danner, Brenton Dunlap, and Rev. Allen families. Individuals travel to Washington township, Purdue University, and Brenton Dunlap plans engineering studies. A wagon accident injures Ray Overton. A printer’s note announces new type and local job work capabilities. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a daily emergency item.
The Same Old Sarsaparilla by Dr. J.C. Aver
The speaker asserts Ayers Sarsaparilla remains unchanged in the laboratory despite modern improvements. The plant and formula are the same as used since the past to cure long-standing ailments, emphasizing its status as a sovereign blood purifier and proven by time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Aver
Puriuer
Ayers
Local Social Notes From Odon and Nearby
Farlen Claver hulling in order now. Master Ovid Smiley of Odon Sundayed here. Aunt Margaret Pruitt is on the sick list. Lizzie Freeman of Odon visited this week. Mr and Mrs Aaron Joliffut Odon were here Sunday. James Phillipps of Odon traded for W T ODonald property here. Kenny Taylor went to Illinois Tuesday. Zeta Scotts visited in Odon this week. Mrs S C Guthrie of Odon visited her parents here this week. Mrs Emma Scotts of Ladoga is visiting relatives here. Paris Kack and family of Burns City visited here Sunday. Mr and Mrs W H Wallick and son Ray were at Longoutee Tuesday. G M Critchlow and R D Stotts were at the county seat Thursday. Ovid Ricksecker of Washington visited at R 1 State's Sunday. Nora Marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claver
Ovid Smiley
Odon
S. C. Guthrie
Emma Scotts
Ladoga
Paris Kack
Burns City
Mrj
W. H. Wallick
Ray
Longoutee
G. M. Critchlow
R.D. Stotts
Ovid Ricksecker
Washington
R. 1
Sanday
Nora Marks
RAGLESVILLE Sickness and Visits Reported in Town
Considerable sickness is reported in the area. Kiley Williams of Mitchel visited this week. A R Casey spent last week at The Springs. Qi Myers and family visited near Elnora. Tom Scott became a resident of Rainesville. Several locals head to the State Pair next week. The Methodists held a basket meeting near Shitoh last Sunday. Mr. Johnson of Freelandaville visited. Walter Evans, sick, shows improvement. Mrs. Sallie Casey and Blaster Ray visited Washington. Many attended the Sunday School Convention in Washington. The M E Church festival netted 19.17. R C Wadsworth and sister Let tie visited for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Casey
Bell
Paul
Philadelphia
Ind
TW. Casey
Sallie Casey
Blaster Ray
Washington
M. E. Church
R. C. Wadsworth
Lettie
Bloomfield Smashes Odon Second Nine
The Bloomfield second nine defeated Odon 16 to 2 on Thursday. They will meet Odon again today at Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Bloomfield
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