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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1905
Page
1
Judge R W Miers of Bloomington indicates willingness to run for Congress in the Second district as a Democratic candidate. He cites his long service and past electoral success and notes plans to address Seminates concerns while contesting the party’s renomination with Chaney and other opponents.
The community recalls a bunco incident where Shively betrayed Fisher the butcher and a tense misunderstanding led to a country outing. Fisher later learns the truth as a large gathering marks his second half-century birthday with meals, gifts, and warm company.
Special to The Joureale reports Bogard Eloure and Steric township teachers held their first Institute at Philadle on Sept 65. The program included Opening Exercises by Bo Fish State Course Study W. W. Carter Recitations by E Littell and A Wade New Harmony Movement by L Situs CG McMahon L Crestents and Bo bars Music by O Hobur Method of Recitation by H Pattersons L Cove J Westhaler H Morgan and EE S Pershing Revitations M Carter G Witsman Talk by Supt. McHenry Charlie Gwena was in Odeo Tuesday from Elnora.
H. M. Fisher of Franklin, brother of Mrs. E. E. Forsythe, visited Tuesday and invested in a one half interest in a brick business block in Odon.
Fragmented patient pleas show children and adults seeking medicines and remedies. Phrases mention infant distress crying for medicine and requests for remedies like antiseptic and sedatives. The garbled text notes callers asking for medical items and relief for various symptoms.
An apology explains last week’s delay and missing Sept 15 content due to workload. The paper now offers four extra pages of reading including “Aftermath of the Old Reguse” and “A Tale of Louisiana” and notes a feature on “Mac aroal or Duram Wheats.”
The community mourns the death of Rev. Grant Pricvst who died last Saturday September 23. He leaves a wife two sons two daughters and his aged parents plus many friends to grieve. The notice expresses collective sorrow and recalls his peaceful passing and final rites.
Entries in the Horse Show include fre 24s WOL. Stow weet to Secogerates Saturday. John Johnson will move to Indianapolis soon. Miss Edna Leigh of Elnera visited Osion Tuesday. Wallace of Washington visited Jadoo Wednesday. Chas. Mounts returned from a farm trip. Miss Pearl Richardson went to Indianapolis Sunday. Reason Bennett and Oliver Laughin traveled to Scotland Monday. Miss Laura Pilkerton returned home from Kansas Tuesday night.
The Martino County Coal and Oil Company plans deep well drilling near Souls on their land to Trenton rock, with a focus on gas and oil rich prospects. An expert believes the vein and coal mine spur will support production, while nearby residents and visitors attend fairs and events.
From Plainville comes word that the Kipler Coal Company of Linton has leased about 1600 acres of coal land around Plainville and will start prospecting immediately. George Gould predicts a bright future, noting his own prospects as proof of business vitality.
A full assortment of men boys ladies misses and children underwear. Hosiery offered from 10c to 25c per pair.
A promotional notice urges shoppers to visit the Union store for a two day Cloaks Furs Men Women and Children underwear sale on October 6 and 7. It promises the largest best and cheapest high grade cloaks and furs in Odon with bargains on calico and sugar and emphasizes fair exchanges and friendly service.
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