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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1897
Page
3
Read the newspaper notice about the Vizcennes Fair next week and local items from Oaks, Read the sda in this issue. Schools in Elnora and Madison begin October 11. Local residents visited, traveled, and shopped. Dan ner & Toelle advertise goods. Masons work on Danner & Teelle building next Monday. Postage stamp color to green and community news across multiple towns.
A Canadian supplier touts lower prices for winter wheat and grain with guaranteed quality. Claiming top market rates and cheaper options, the firm promotes its products as superior and priced competitively.
A fragmented note hints at a coupon deal for a photo session with a promise to present the coupon next week. It mentions getting a picture and a potential presentation event.
County Superintendent Alf. Wal lace and family were guests of Mfr. and Mrs. Alex Odell Wednesday night. Dr. A. H. Faith was appointed to the pension board last Wednesday to replace Dr. M. P. Tolliver. The Hayes family reunion at Old Settlers Grove featured a large dinner. A serious family quarrel occurred in east Odon last Tuesday drawing multiple participants.
A local notice announces a new millinery shop owned by Mrs. Lizzie Windman offering an updated stock of fall and winter hats. The second fragment mentions a county board order to renovate schoolhouses and appliances before semester starts, but details are unclear.
Excerpt notes sale of Whupshire yearling bucks and a local train schedule for El nera. Mentions a Buffalo Bell show and a general call to buyers. Also advertises One Minute Cough Cure by J. F. Danner & Bon.
An essayist suggests N H Motsinger is being groomed for the Populist vice presidency while nationwide Referendum columns show Tom Watson and the speaker paired in coverage. The piece reflects partisan chatter and recurring pairing of Watson with opponents.
G. D. Abraham of Shoals Referendsas advertises buying wheat, oats, or clover seed and directs contacts at the post office or Smiley's hardware store. The excerpt critiques Bryan supporters and rails at political rhetoric while listing everyday oddities and household purchases.
A public claim by Laney’s brother in law Short questions a purported confession in Hinshaw murder cases, detailing a deal with Laney and an attorney. Amid local business ads, rumors say the B&O railroad may run a Raalesville Loogotee Orion division, a potential regional boom with substantial likelihood.
Vendor Gants Bros Droggists urge families to use Foley's Colic Cure for all bowel complaints, presenting it as a remedy option for infants and adults. The ad emphasizes accessibility and trust in the product and pharmacy.
Barsh and Herbert invite ladies to inspect a new fall line at their millinery shop corner Main and Spring Streets Brick Front. They advertise trimmed pattern hats sailors and walking hats with prices lower than ever before mentioned.
An ad from W S Johnson of Odon Indiana promotes a fall sale running Sept 27 to Oct 15 offering one dozen cabinet pictures for 1 25 cash. A local note recalls boys plotting to ambush Edgar Daugherty on the railroad east of town. he learned of the plan and prepared by throwing eggs, the rest not explained.
The Spring Street Lumber Company reports arrival of a carload of pine lath shingles flooring finishing lumber and all building lumber. Prices available by calling Leamon Cooper manager.
A list of license transfers appears with names such as Medford Waoosds to Corda Bredon John L Wilson to Anna P York James F Cox to Cora B Arford John W Pultman to Eva L Abner Willan Courtney to Nora O Todd Michael Lundercun to Anna Michaels Prank J Michels to Rose B Warden Millard O Gheoves to Nellie Reneyv John TE Vardan to Mary EO Edmonson William F Mather to Alive Dan Harry M shanks to uice Milman John Marsh to Mertie Sturgeon.
Scurge of dyspepsia constipation headaches and loss of appetite claimed to be cured by DeWitt's Little Early Risers. The ad asserts the small pills are great regulators and promotes J. F. Danner & Son as sellers.
A Tuesday night outing at Elors drew a crowd of young people who jokingly hitched horses and moved them. Believing the team had escaped, the youths chased them for about three miles before realizing the horses were still hitched. They returned home in mixed mood.
An 1895 advertisement from Gantz Bros Druggist promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a universal remedy for fancy complaints nervous exhaustion and female weakness. The ad cites a customer Lam subject to cramps and colic who uses Foley's Cure with claims of superiority.
The trustees and commissioners set levy per £160 valuation for Washington Veale Reeve Madison Steele Bogard Odon Elmora and the town, detailing poll taxes and per‑£160 rates. State and county tax is 0.70 and the poll is 1.50.
The familiar DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, known as The Bicyclest’s Best Friend, is hailed for emergencies and claims to cure cuts bruises salt rheum eczema and other skin affections. Sold by J. F. Denner & Son.
Farler fodder notes and wheat plowing. R D Stotts and family visited Harvey Smiley in Odon. Trustee Tritchlow attended county business. Mt Quve bell frame replaced. John Uubbard and Alex Odell attended institute at No 7. John and Duster Williams painted Johan Hubbard’s house. First teacher institute of the year held at No 7 with Grant Callahan president and Aliss Zeta Stotta secretary. Superintendent Wallace and Trustee Critchlow attended. program well carried out.
Small pills promise relief from constipation headache and liver and stomach troubles. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are described as very effective despite their tiny size. Sold by J F Danner & Son.
A witty riff notes readers who take copies without paying while printers rely on generosity, abuse, and occasional barter. It dramaticizes the notion of journalism as a public service funded by freebies and social quips. An advertisement for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve follows.
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