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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1896
Page
2
Two damage suits totaling 15000 allege Dr C C Young and his wife Mrs. Caton smeared Mrs Alice Caton after an alleged indecent proposal at a northern county millinery store. Caton sues for 5000 against each defendant, with Hood named as another party in the case.
Fragmentary OCR lists representative treasurer sheriff coroner surveyor and commissioners with unreadable surrounding text, suggesting a column of county or municipal offices. No names or dates are legible to identify a specific election or jurisdiction.
Voters in Odon will choose from two candidate tickets in the May election for town office including Marshal Clerk Treasurer and three trustees per district. The Citizens Ticket lists Alex Odell A Lane Z Gurten Milo Smiley F J W Toelle Daniel Gantz and the other ticket lists Dan Hayes Day Smiley Milo Stoner Al Diefendorf J M Hayes.
The piece notes a new Methodist parsonage in Washington and mentions upcoming city elections on Tuesday May 5. It also references campaign cigars, annual house cleaning, and McKinley gathering delegates on chilly days amid discussion of the gold and silver question as a major global issue.
A Wirt writer notes a red headed girl remains in sight whenever a white horse appears.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes Governor Bradley has announced a bold bid for vice president and questions remain about Oden's next move. The paper also observes Governor Matthews might delay a bid, implying strategic decisions ahead in national politics.
A number of Daviess county residents will attend the Republican State Convention in Indianapolis. The article notes multiple local attendees and the event’s significance for party solidarity in the state.
In Madison township, observers note a small Democratic presence as residents vote to elect President and Secretary of a convention. The election underscores party organization amid limited turnout.
A compact remark questions when Felitician loses faith in people and whether their confidence wanes in him as well.
The Washington papers report they are trying to settle the money question. The standard will be announced in a short time.
A writer defends freedom of the press arguing readers cannot curb fearless journalism by demanding conformity. Editors face criticism for partisanship, yet stopping a paper for disagreements harms truth and public discourse. Readers must tolerate differences to preserve honest reporting.
A concise note declares Huxzis seeks a postal system aligned with American industry and prosperity. The plan emphasizes an American policy to promote growth and friendly service domestically.
Local Populists and Democrats show little zeal for nominating their ticket. The article notes a lack of heart to participate in the process and a sense of being swept under. The tone reflects apathy within the county's political scene.
Floral myth ties red anemones to Christ’s wounds with blood drops becoming the blossom. The tale links sacred blood to a red bloom and its origin story in Christian legend.
In a coarse scene at a store, certain individuals make pointed comments about others. The text suggests removing such troublemakers to a place among like-minded people, implying they would fit better in a harsher environment.
An old elm near Corydon remains standing, under which Indiana adopted its first constitution in 1819. The same town’s old state capitol also remains intact.
The speaker reflects that since 1892 the nation sown wind has faced three years of whirlwind results. People embraced a change urged by demagogues and are urged to profit from the painful lesson.
David D. Ranta dean of the Indiana University law school lies dying. He is described as one of the state's ablest lawyers and a widely known and highly respected gentleman.
The piece speculates the Democratic party may survive only as a lasting memory after a severe electoral defeat next November, questioning whether any political entity that merely endures can truly live.
In Plainville Saturday night a disorderly crowd of four drunken men disrupted a wild west show. They fired at objects and people, striking Postmaster Allen in the thigh with a pistol ball during the melee.
A quotation contrasts a man with worn shoes and slouch hat as possible local editor with a subscriber in tan shoes, highlighting judgments based on appearance rather than role. The fragment suggests social commentary from an Exchange column on perception.
A clipped reflection on editors influenced by changing emotions. The piece notes how reporters pivot between confident statements and cautious tells of unfolding events. It hints at editorial mood shaping how news is presented.
The source notes Secretary Carlisle seeks increased gold reserves as global demand rises. It highlights a widespread sentiment shared by thousands who feel the same urge for precious metal riches and security.
Parcust Motsinger's banket Shoals has suspended due to hard times, a note carried in the last Referendum edition. The brief item cites economic strain as the cause and records the action by the banket’s leadership.
A rainmaker proposes spraying chemicals from a long range device to induce rainfall on demand, offering showers for six dollars each.
Readers urged to attend talks by Dr. J. P. D. John Dr. W. B. Halstead and former Lt Governor Will Camback. Event promises insightful discussion on current affairs and public policy.
Hareteox, newly married, shows sense in living up to his advertisement regarding the Presidential nomination.
The Know Nothing party formed in 1854 and collapsed by 1856 after two years. Its successor the American Party Alliance or A P A is expected to have a similarly short existence, with observers noting the rise and fall of fringe movements in this era.
The fragment notes a copper cent figure of 800000400 in circulation with an incomplete statement following. It appears to be part of a numeric tax or minting record but lacks additional context or concluding data.
The piece portrays Ohio’s favorite son amid political theater as supporters cheer and a Brad ley poster obstacle blocks a path to St Louis. The tone mirrors a bustling campaign moment emphasizing public devotion and route delays.
The editor urges reporters to file promptly and accurately from the field. He notes delays and secondhand items risk mistakes and calls for fresh, firsthand accounts to keep the newspaper informed of ongoing affairs.
TuasEn in Idaho sits along the Upper Snake river with Hansa Hansen as mayor and Peter Peterson as clerk. The common council includes Peter Hansen, Vane Peterson, Peter Hans Peterson, Hans Peter Peterson, and Peter Hansen Hans Peterson. No formal relationship among these men is stated.
The Bloomington Progress notes that five and eight year old boys and men show off par ties and social sanctions that outshine the efforts of their mothers twenty years ago. A married businesswoman Joan says modern fads are costly and numerous, and only those in a whirl understand the expense.
The E and R announce a special round trip fare for all stations for the Wistrict Meeting at Madison on April 28 29 and 30 1896. Tickets sold for travel on April 28 29 or 26 with return by April 30. Information on rates times trains and connections from ticket agents H H Roseman G P a T A.
A list shows applicants and those who failed for positions at Bolden Satterfield Grammar School. J. S. Hubbard and Charles Bennett are noted for first and second intermediate posts. Walter Breden for second intermediate. Jennie Taylor and Laura Laughlin for primary posts. Declined or failed applicants include Prof. Clark Prof. McDermad Mrs. Lenora Clark N. F. Barkley Florence Pownall and Lulu Scemp.
The enrollment of the Normal is sixty two. Rev Colmer assisted in devotional exer cises Friday morning. Charlie Hayes is now agent for the Waterbury Watch. We wonder why H C Clark seeks an elevated position in the Arithmetic class. J Conrad has a new method for parsing pronouns in the first person. Rev Denny was with us Thursday morning at General Exercise and spoke on the Superiority of Man's Mind. Eddie Bennett was badly overcome the other evening. Myrtle had been arresting her cause in German and some remark was heard about handsome young men attending.
A travelogue describes Japanese street children performing tricks for coins, including headstands and tumbling, with ornate headpieces and red curtains. It also notes Siamese elephant nurses guarding babies, lifting them safely with their trunks.
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