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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1889
Page
3
A collage of updates from Odon and nearby areas covers new moves, business boosts, revival meetings, school activities, and housing projects. Residents like Crooke, Alford, and Crooke properties are mentioned amid plans for new enterprises, rentals, and a building boom in East Odon.
Loogootee endured its regular annual fire last week with a hotel consumed in flames. The event marked a costly loss, prompting hope for better luck in next year’s display.
The Building and Loan Association sold funds Monday night at a 293 percent premium. This high rate raises questions about whether stockholders made a sound investment.
Mrs Frank Irwin dies after years of poor health and a recent brain fever attack. She passed away yesterday morning after giving birth the previous Saturday night. The remains will be taken to Keckville for interment.
Odon in Madison township considers booming the town to boost trade spurred by a new railroad. Property owners anticipate benefits from improved movement and rising values as the region’s richest county area shows promise for growth.
A Young Men's Christian Association was organized Saturday night March 2 at the UL B church with Rev A A Armen presiding over the constitution adoption. Twenty eight persons joined and officers elected Turner Woods President A P Chinn Vice President Sam Dunlap Treasurer Chas W Crooke Recording Secretary John S Hubbard Executive and General Secretary. Tuesday night was set as the regular meeting time. Six names were proposed for membership at the latest meeting.
Despite heavy rain the No 10 school drew patrons and visitors. At noon three tables displayed abundant food and more remained for later. Laura Taylor read an essay on Work a Condition of Success and Nannie Taylor won the writing improvement prize. Speeches followed before attendees returned home satisfied.
An old tale promotes Dr J H McLean's Licer and Kidney Balm as a remedy for common ailments blamed on unknown disorders. The advertisement urges readers to try the tonic for kidney related issues and general health concerns.
Fragmentary notice claims a cure for a named disease and urges readers to be informed. The text is garbled and reads as a dubious medical claim with unclear sources or authorities cited.
Advertisements seek salesmen for permanent year round positions with guaranteed weekly pay. No experience required. good character and willingness to work needed. Outfit provided. Also offers free stamps for marking items with personal name from H. P. Maynard in Cincinnati.
All persons having business to transact with me can see me at Odon the second Saturday in each month. the fourth at my residence. W. H. McCarter. Tr. Mad. Tp. A disordered condition of the stomach, or malaria in the system will produce sick headache. you can remove this trouble by taking Dr. J. H. McLean's Little Liver and Kidney Pillets. 25 cents per vial.
A Solsberry Indiana dealer invites readers to write for special organ offers. The message promises payment for responses and urges sending pictures for copying or enlargement while the sender is at home.
Advertises Dr. J. H. McLean's Liniment for burns cuts sprains and bruises as a family remedy with 25 cent Eye Salve to subdue eye inflammation and soothe nerves. Mentions exposure to cold winds rain light or malaria. Includes price and suggests strengthening eyesight.
Real estate listing offering 109 farms 100 lots and 20 houses for sale in Daviess County. Easy payments one third down and long balance. Loans from 320000 available. Contact Sanders Johnson Box 222 Oden Indiana.
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