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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1896
Page
3
In our new quarters for Soypess and Business we announce offerings from Gow Wistoy’s bugstore for School Buys and School Supplies, a full line of capes at Hayes & McWilliams, and watches repaired with a one year written guarantee by Keck. Community items include Rev J A Uell moving to Washington, Mrs GF Cubmer ill, John W Burress becoming a new subscriber, and Senator Turpie slated to speak in October.
Sunday gatherings and visits across towns. store expansions and new drugstore opens. travel specials and season closings. political polling claims and upcoming events. real estate for sale and a major railroad collision report. community ads include goods for sale, school enrollments, and local business promotions.
J J Young offers to deliver first class Eaglesville Coal to Odon and vicinity for five cents per bushel. W R Neemmer notes the hydraulic oiler mid run scheduling on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Advertisement from Screven County Georgia markets a patent medicine named Abolera and Diarrhea Remedy claiming long term relief after years of stomach issues. It states one dose provides relief when other remedies fail and lists W. J. Stey as the seller.
The Odes School Board invites sealed bids for brick walk construction on the north side of Raw street facing the school grounds and from the street to the building. Plans are at M W Stoner’s Hardware store. Bids opened Saturday September 28 at 402. M2 Bean reserves right to reject all bids. A W Stoner Secretary.
Thomas A Costa and Anna L Warner, Wri F McUrary to Lottie Mo Swardaan, Thomas J Canelty to FsteHa Bosmen, Theodore Glimburg to Lettie William sn.
Surviving partner of the mercantile firm in Odon Indiana announces settlement of the partnership. Davess Circuit Court in Indiana handles claims. Creditors must file verified statements with the undersigned at Odon Indiana.
Mary M Whitney of Oden files for divorce from her husband William alleging they wed June 2 1805 and lived together two months before his arrest on bigamy charges, conviction and prison term. She also asks to restore her maiden name Mary M Frets.
Sullivan wins 5 to 2 over Bloomfield on Thursday. Van Slyke did not umpire as Bloomfield faced controversy in the seventh inning when a call interfered at the plate. Whittridge struck out 21 in a game that featured a late Sullivan rally.
Schools will open Monday morning as diphtheria attacks have subsided, easing public health concerns. Officials urge continued vaccination and vigilance while operations resume.
Local sellers Danner and Tocile advertise Winter Wraps Underwear Flannels and Shoes with price defiance against competition Hayes and McWilliams featured. Notices mention diphtheria cases in Eaglesville Mrs Olivers and Ler Hetleelild, while a Shoals referendum reference and quirky lines appear in the fragmented OCR text.
Earnest Crossan remains at large while the mine he financed with others’ money proves to be a paying venture, turning a profit for backers despite his absence.
Sullivan manager regrets bringing his team to Udton as Frank Helms and strong support power Odon to a near errorless win. Alf Helms Stuffle Blair Riggins starred in fielding and batting while Crowder Queisser Shannon Chrisman Boles Bisi Correll and F Helms contributed for Odon with a 12 to 2 finish over Sullivan on Wednesday afternoon.
The Howard Tailoring Co presents a clothing system called the Burgeous System. It claims to use an Exact Duplicate Form for precise tailoring. Frank L. Bosion acts as the agent for the sole proprietor company.
Over a dozen cases entered in the last week including Gordia Milholland versus Geo Milholland divorce, Mark Rothford versus Sarah Rothford divorce, Harriet Sharp versus Wm Sherp divorce, Eliza Frolkie versus Michael Frolkie divorce, Wallice L Jackson versus Janes F Parks and others, plus a mandamus action by Henry C Brown et al relating to Washington High School attendance for a colored student and a note on a foreclosure and banking cases. The list includes notes, foreclosures, and various civil actions with parties such as Washington Naval Bank, Pete State ex rel, and others.
Farmers sow wheat as court visits occur in Shoals and Terre Haute. Ledgerwood family reunites at the Gillpepper schoolhouse in Martin County with over 100 attendees and dinner. Marshites vs Passen game ends early after Farlen substitutes Barkley as pitcher amid visitors' abrupt exit.
In spring the text mentions DeWitts Little Early Risers purporting to cleanse the liver and purify the blood. It also references Keck the Jeweler and George W Myers of Shnore township with mentions of speeches by Myers and his son Allie on money.
People owing Mrs Mollie Dearmin are directed to Lsig's store to settle their accounts as read.
Mrs Lottie Baron suffered a severe paralytic stroke Thursday afternoon. The left side of her body is affected. Leave orders with Frank J. Boston for ready made and custom vercoats with high quality.
Iaxs the good word along the line. W. So Stay The well known expert opticon is doing a good business in Oden. WA Hilburn at Abraham's hardware store, Monday, For Courteous Treatment and Honest Dealings, the readers of the Udon Journal should go to Hayes & AlcWiliaws.
The Farlen Sehinley club states Chas Henson is president O M Warlick vice president and Rufus McCarter secretary They announce delivery of cash grocery goods to any part of the city free of charge while out of town.
Auction notice offers a £2000 farm near Washington for trade for a farm near Odon. Boot options include $500 or $100. Must be a good farm. Interested parties should call this office.
A brief item notes fears of nightly coughing spells and a tickling throat sensation, claimed to be relieved immediately by a dose of One Minute Cough Cure. The stand in the source uses sensational language typical of old advertisements.
Miss Maud Richards and Mrs D F Bacon resume residence at Rosamond Hi after visiting W L Stays. AL Hulet of the locality writes to the Shoals Referendum with a note stating the silverites are of the no Watson, no Bryan kind about here.
Wm H Myers of West Point Mississippi, long reported dead, has spent several days with friends and relatives in Bogard township visiting a cash grocery store area. He is seen around Fresh Cakes Crackers Cheese Sausage and bread at See Cash Grocery Store.
The Journal commends W. Myers for taking charge of the Elnora Tribune and improving the paper. Residents are urged to support the Tribune as Myers, formerly of Edon, leads the local publication toward success.
Cash Grocery Store advertises White Fish kits priced at 35 cents per 8 pound kit. The notice expresses appreciation for neighbors during a bereavement, signed by Daniel Gantz and Mary E. Gantz.
The superintendent of public instruction has received examination papers from about a thousand teachers applying for state diplomas issued by the teachers' reading circle. Officials indicate a large percentage of applicants are expected to pass.
The new pastor H H Allen will relocate and preach on October 4. Rev Allen is described as an intelligent scholarly gentleman who wins friends and serves the church and humanity. He comes from an interesting family.
The report notes Mr Streter staged a railroad collision at Corydon with a giant tent and massive engines about to crash. A large crowd gathered as the Courier Journal described the scene and the awe inspiring wreck, though full details could not be published.
Demorcat's Magazine for November outlines the novel ascent proposal by Professor Andree to reach the North Pole next spring using a balloon. The issue provides pictures and words detailing the expedition equipment and expected achievements.
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