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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1888
Page
3
In brief notes the town reports changing March weather, illness in households including Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Cunningham, and upcoming religious and political events. Campaign talk for sheriff and township conventions fill the civic agenda while schools plan openings and new local commerce appears with the Morton Club and other establishments.
The blast of a Saturday blizzard disrupts daily life with residents like Tilden Howard and India Ketcham listed among the sickest. Settling matters include a land sale at which James Ledgerwood and Abe Cunningham each purchased 80 acres, with A G Gainey of Bedford the salesman. Detailing police notices, transactions show multiple property transfers across Elmore Washington and Montgomery townships, including 49 and 614 acre plots.
A group of Basin young ladies organized a grand Oyster Supper for the bashful beaux at John W. Barrell's residence. The event featured oysters cakes and related fare, with the young people enjoying the evening and being escorted home by late hours as mothers waited.
Property transfers listed from Washington Elmore Barr and adjacent areas. Buyers include Patrick O Kane Sarah A Wallace John H MeAtee McAtee Carter Downey Dixon Ketcham Smiley Marlow Baker Bennett Jones Sefrit and others with parcels ranging from 1 to 220 acres and prices up to 3900 dollars.
A reader notes a reconsideration of a political candidacy under pressure from friends and confirms continued intent to seek the nomination at the Democratic convention in Daviess County.
The notice claims savings of up to two percent by buying from C. L. Pierse Tesel's for cash, asserting lower prices than any credit seller could offer.
The message touts savings on shoes and clothing with odd numbers and garbled text. It pressures readers to act quickly, promising discounts and urging examination of items.
A fragmented ad style notice promotes bargains on duets and shoes with promises of savings. It mentions stock, old stock, and cash discounts as a lure to buyers. The text is garbled but aims to entice purchases with discounts and a call to try the offer.
D. P. Lonvisour named as authorized agent at Edmora to collect desimeticncies receive subscriptions and a contract for advertising. Any business entrusted to him will receive prompt attention.
Fragmentary text references fines and accounts tied to a person named H C Coren. Unable to extract a clear event, date, or location from the legible words.
The administrator Wesley T. Dillon files the final settlement in the clerk’s office of Davie County Indiana. A hearing is set for the first day of April 188SS to address heirs creditors and interested parties. The filing and pendency of the final report will be examined and parties may appear to show cause why the report should not be approved.
Three miles northwest of Odon in Daviess County farm for sale. Cultivatable acres with two reliable springs, a new box house 24 by 20 feet, a stable and outbuildings. Price two dollars per acre. Terms easy. Apply to Howard Crooke, Odon, Indiana. DAVID v. LUTHER.
Brief notice announces readiness to take on work with new engine ready for business. Sawing and planing available on short notice and grinding completed on Friday. Promptness and satisfaction guaranteed by Dexiap and Persuine.
Wall Paper. W. J. Danner advertises an immense stock of wall paper at rock bottom prices and a full line of drugs medicines paints oils and notions on North Side Main St Odon Indiana.
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