Local notes from Odon and surrounding area
Updates on candidates and election five weeks away, with community chatter about schools, churches, business, and spring plans. Mentions SHER CARL COACH Geo F Topp, new engine at Dunlap and Pershing mill, hotel occupancy, pensions for J W Odell and Daniel Aishe, and local figures like John Baird and C W Crooke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlsap
Pershing’s
Odell Crick
Odenl
Dunlap & Pershing's
Odon
J. W. Odell
Daniel Aishe
The
Shoals Tribune
Charley Crooke
John Vetter
Vincennes
Yanse Perry
Nebraska
Local notes and politics fill the Journal page
The Journal reports on Madison township politics with talk of a Republican majority, trustee candidates in several townships, and county figures. It notes social events, church meetings, weather predictions from a goose bone, a murder of a girl Emma Seneff, and community notices from Odon to Elmore, plus letters from Texas readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Bro. Lee
Madison Township
J. H.redman’s
Florence Pownall
Petersburg
Odon Normal
Carmi Iil
Odon
U. B. Church
Goshorn
Geo. F. Todd
Elmore Township
John Wright
Steele Township
Benjamin A. Sanders
Steele
Emma
Wm. Seneff
Wesley Chapel
Fred. W. Shaffer
Pierson promotes new bargains and ad changes in weekly notice
Wednesday morning brings a new advertisement from Mr. Pierson with fresh bargains and a change in how orders are placed this week. Dat Lutes of Arkansas visits Odon, once a resident twelve years ago, now in Brinkley, Arkansas. He speaks fondly of home and citizens hope for his return.
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Pierson
Dat” Lutes
Arkansas
Lutes
Odon
Brinkley
Memphis
Little Rock
Transfers for week ending February 18 1888
Transfers recorded include Francis M Harned to John Jackson et al two Washington lots for 200 dollars and Mary E Wright to Alexander Harper and wife one Plainville lot for 50 dollars. Other filings list 16 Elnora lots for 1 dollar, 80 acres in Harrison for 22 dollars, and various city lots and acres exchanged for sums ranging from 1 to 1000 dollars.
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Francis M Harned
John Jackson
Washington
Mary E Wright
Elexander Harper
Plainville
Wm C Griffith
Wm A Clark
Elnora
Mary Helphenstine
Mary L McBride
Eliza M Waters
Garrigus Bros
Harrison
Alfred Allen
Fannie Edwards
Reeve
Louisa Kellums
Ada Schuck
Wm H Myers
James A Tomey
Bogard
Emanuel Beltmen
John W Stephens
City
United States
Wmn
Barr
Emery Wilson
Guard
James Garten
van Buren
Sarah Hayes
George Long
Mary Marsh
Cout
Edward C Lambint
For Sale and Rent Notices Ad Listing
FOR SA Mares Harness and wagon to sell Inquire at Jovuxar OFrFIcE 2 FOR RENT A house and two acres of land 0 P ALLEN Odon Indiana
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Jovuxar
Ofrfice
P. Allen
Odon
Indiana
Rex Hat Spring Styles Advertised by C L Pierson
An 1878 ad segment promotes Spring Styles at Rex Hat and notes J M Crooke offering premium prices for butter eggs and chickens. It claims C L Pierson sells for cash and promises 15 to 29 percent savings versus any credit house.
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C. L. Pierson
Butcher Shop Ad Nearby Haig & Son's
Daily beefs pork sausage and lard for sale one door west of Haig and Son's. Williams and awin.
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Haig &Son
S. Wiliams
Awin
Pot of Gold Shoe Offers From C. I. L. Pierson
A quirky ad promises savings on footwear and clothing with a pot of gold motif. Shoppers are urged to examine stock and compare prices, claiming 25 to 30 cents off per shoe pair and $1 to $2 off clothing.
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Pierson
Mason heirs sale in Quinong? Ind proceeds at auction
Household and kitchen furniture offered at very cheap prices by the Mason heirs in Quinong Indiana, running through until March 13, 1888. The notice calls for buyers seeking bargains on various furnishing items at the local sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qdon
Ind
Card to the Ladies Shoes and Clothing Sale Notice
Notice presents C L Pierson advertising shoes and clothing with cash discounts of 15 to 20 percent. W Hi McCarter trustee of Madison township notes monthly meeting dates at Odon and at his residence for business.
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Odon
W. Hi. McCarter
Madison Township
Debt demand notice from H C Correwe
A creditor demands repayment by March 1 and warns that unpaid accounts will be turned over to legal collection. The notice is from H C Correwe.
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H.C. Correwe
Final Settlement Notice in Indiana Estate Case
The Administrator of the Wesley T. Dillon estate has filed the final settlement report in Daviess County Indiana. A hearing is set for April 9 1888. Heirs creditors and interested persons must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved by the court. Franklin B AnForp Administrator.
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Wesley T. Dillon
Daviess County
Indiana
Frankiis B. AnForp
Farm for Sale Near Odon Indiana in Daviess County
A 30 acre farm for sale located three miles northwest of Odon in Daviess County Indiana. Features include a new 12x24 foot box house attached to a log building, a good stable, corn crib and granary, and never failing springs. Price twenty dollars per acre with easy terms. Apply to Howard Crooke Odon Indiana and David V Luther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Daviess County
Indiana
Howard Crooke
Qdon
David v. Luther
Mamaw Executrix Files Final Will Settlement Hearing
Laura A Mamaw executrix of Henry Mamaw seeks court approval of the estate final report in Daviess County Indiana. A hearing is set for April 9 1888 for heirs creditors and interested parties to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura A Mamaw
Henry Mamaw
Daviess County
Indiana
Clerk’s
Aisy
P Rt
Latra A. Mumaw
Bnecatrix
Ready for Business by Dunlap and Peershine
The undersigned announce their new engine and boiler are set and ready for work. Sawing and planing can be completed on short notice with grinding available on Friday. Promptness and satisfaction guaranteed for all jobs.
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Dunlap & Peershine
Wall Paper Stock At Rock Bottom Prices In Odon
W J Danner announces an immense stock of wall paper at rock bottom prices and a full line of drugs medicines paints oils and notions on the north side of Main Street in Odon Indiana.
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Main St
Odon, Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sher
Carl
Geo. F. Topp
William Pensinger
J. M. Crooke
T. D. Slimp
Scotland
John Baird
Odeon
U. B
C. W. Crooke
Udon Normal
Art Stockton
B. J. Smiter
R.g. Lutes
Odell
S. L. Jacobs
West Center Street
F. 8
U. S
Martha Washington TT
J. Dearmin
Thos. Wadsworth
Eaglesville
Indianapolis
William P. Ellis
Washington Township
McCoy
S. L. Jacob
Persimmons
Joseph Kinneman
Morton Club
Robert Williams
Lone Star State
Rep Oak
Texas
Journal
Wm. Hastings and
Old Daviess County
R. M. Bracken
W.L. Stoy’s
Crooke’s
Wall Paper
W. J. Danner
J. M. Crooke’s
Daugherty & Co
Johnson
Daugherty & CQ
Ezra Mattingly
W. J. Johnson
Asso. Prin
Wilder & Stockton Painters
Main & Sycamore Street
W. L Stoy
Just - IN - AT - Stoy’s
Keyston
P.O
Phila
Island
Bavace & Farnum
Eberen
Jnland
Yarm
Gress Lale
Waynes County
Mich
Heress & Ae
Deironbaragee
W. W. Marmaduk
Insurance Agency
Washington, MD
Isurance Business
Carlon
Lavelle & Clark
Washington, Ind
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