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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1900

Page

3

Bargains On Ladies and Gents Fine Shoes In Town

A brief ad copy announces dandy bargains in shoes for ladies and gents with prices knocked down to suit all shoppers in town.

Local News Briefs From August News Roundup

A busy local notices page reports a Teachers' Institute next week, various visits and illnesses, multiple shop announcements, auctions, and social events. Droughty weather and community updates include a street fair planned for October, a drowning incident near Columbus, and an upcoming Lincoln party meeting.

Lost miners in Kern cave near Bedford found dead note

Report describes two men exploring Kern's cave one and a half miles from Bedford. They reached a large underground chamber three hundred feet square with a high stone ceiling and a swift stream a hundred feet below. A bottle fixed on the wall contained coal oil and a note from Jake Olden Lincoln Ned dated December 25 1896 says he is lost and hungry awaiting death.

Enson Kern Bedford Jake Olden Lincoln Ned Jake

Inman Family Daughter Buried at Old Salem

One of the twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Elza Inman of Martin county was buried last Sunday at Old Salem.

Lev. Mathews Martin County Elza Inman Old Salem

Uncle Billy Cravatt, Civil War Veteran, Dies at 67

William Cravatt died Tuesday at A. R. Stalcup's home after a paralytic stroke. A longtime resident, he served in the Sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, was born in Brown County, and aged 67. Funeral held Wednesday at the Starcup home with Rev. J. C. Mills. burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery. He left no known relatives but was beloved by many friends.

William Cravatt A. R. Stalcup’s Billy Sixth Regiment Indians Volunteers Brown County J. C. Mills Starcup Walnut Hill Cemetery

Rough Riders Lose to Raglesville in Lopsided Game

Odon Base Ball reports rough week as Rough Riders travel to Raglesville and fall 10 to 1. Next day the first nine face Lin ton at Linton where Nain halted play after three innings with Lin ton leading 10 to 0.

Odon Rough Riders Raglesville Linton Nain Plainville Udon Rough Riders

Alexander's Auction Sale Lures Large Crowd in October Auction

W T Alexander's Tenth Combination Auction Sale drew a large crowd as buyers and sellers filled the room. The bid list was the largest yet and attendees learned it pays to buy stock at auctions. The next sale is planned for the early part of October.

W. T. Alexander Asl Istter

August Flower: A Herbal Remedy for Digestion and Liver Problems

Prof Houten endorses Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for dyspepsia deranged liver and constipation. He notes it suits tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches from irregular habits. Sample bottle free at Gantz Bros and sold by dealers in civilized countries.

Prof. Houten Gantz Bros

Local notices and obituaries from Scotland area

Relatives gather for Sunday visit with Ray Wallick and Ol Taylor in Linton. Seth Cunningham and sister Miss Binnie visit. Aden Hubbard returns from Terre Haute State Normal. Obituary for Mary H. Phipps born 1820 died 1900 aged 8y2m23d. Funeral at Mt Olive. Old Settlers event draws large crowd with events, prizes, and baseball doubleheader Odon vs Plainville and Odon vs Trinity Springs. full win details to follow.

Ty Vster Ray Wallick Ol ‘Taylor Linton Seth B. Cunningham Binnie Jennie Boothe Sadie Ball Greene County Aden Hubbard Terre Haute State Normal Clarence Hubbard Edgar Stotts Scotland Ethel Laughlin Mlinois R. B. Laughlin Arthur Jordon Poultry Company

Headed Mechanic Declares Shift to Republican Ticket

A level headed mechanic writes to the New York Sun praising Republican control. He recalls Democratic voting in 1892 and 1896, notes wage declines in 1883, and reports wage gains to 2.75 per day with overtime by 1998, concluding he will vote the Republican ticket to improve conditions for his family.

New York Sun Grover Greveland Bryane Bryanto Decmeretic Satebbors

Palmer's Outspoken Take on Bryan and Imperialism

General Palmer criticizes William Jennings Bryan, arguing Bryanism would fade if Bryan were defeated again. He defends Gold Democracy principles, opposes imperialism, and says McKinley enjoys business support while warning a Bryan victory would trigger economic and political turmoil before eventual repudiation of Bryan.

Indianapolis John M. Palmer Bryan Mr. Bryan

Conn's Comment Denounces Bryanism in Elkhart Truth

Indiana manufacturer Hon Charles G Conn and former Democrats condemn Bryanism and back McKinley. He cites wage rolls from 1898 and recent years, warns against unemployment, notes gold reserves at a record high, and argues for sound monetary policy to sustain national growth amid Boer War and external markets. The piece urges prudent policy to avoid financial panic and promote prosperity.

Elkhart Charlies G. Conn Indiana McKinley Efe Toble United States Busalt England South Africa Orient

Bryan's Promise on Coinage Sparks Democratic Debate

Four years earlier William Jennings Bryan asserted a single money issue would dominate politics. In accepting the Democratic nomination he again urged free silver at 16 to 1 and warned the nation would not entertain other questions until the money question was settled.

Bryan

Altgeld Attack on Roosevelt Sparks Stanton Style Critique

In Toledo last week Altgeld delivered an attack on Gov Roosevelt, prompting a fierce rebuke. The piece labels Altgeld as foolish and venomous, contrasting Roosevelt’s wartime duty with Altgeld’s alleged falsehoods and anarchist ties.

Altgeld Toledo Gov Roosevelt New York United States Bantiago St Altgeld Altselil

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Abraham Teachers’ Institute Joe Callalisa Nellie Bennett Washington Wm. Hix Lyons Nobby Danner’s Dick Correll Spring Street B. D. Smiley Tolliver & Cooper Kecke Billy Baird S. B. Elrod Eaglesville Tom Nugent Tuesdar Elners Danvers Mm. 3. F. Barkley Kluwer Perebing Burns City Oma Woodruff N. F. Barkley’s Gantz San-Mo Dan Gantz’s Eid Z. T. Sweeney Columbus Alonday J. B. Heston Bloomfield Wil Swinds Bogard Ownship S.A. Taylor and Family Beldon Garrett South Spring Scovil Scoville Edith King Ben Hur Court Woodmen H. M. Rees of Sandborn Mise Mary Harman Wm. Abel Seymour Hayes & Co Danners Spring Street Jumber Yard Art Stoner Chas. Crooke B. J. Smiley C. D. Fulkerson Harry H. Croone D. W. Wolfe Indian Springs Ida Sima Rena Bennett Newberry John Dearmin Walter Dearmin of Terry Crooke Col Lew Ketcham Irvin Riggins van Buren Township Bloomington Ezra Mattingly Lincoln Sesgus Club Royal Worcester Lincoln League P. R. Wadsworth Rebecca Montgomery Cornettavills Will Swinds Bogard Township Dannera Aea Hayes Mortuary Alexander Nellie Kutch Whitie James A. Fisher Greensburg Jim Let’s Corner Mary H. Phipps Benjamin Phipps Palls Baptist Church Jesus of Nazareth Mt. Olive Joel Ellis Suecessiul Harvey Evans John Breden A. C. Scott Battar Freeman P Trinity Lewis c Hannon Palmer Ssie Asea Laer Elen ‘Ola CERES O. Kewanee Conn Mon Caras D. V Wolfe Oak Sts Barnett’s Livery Barn Ind Southern Indiana Railway P.M A.M A.M. Greensburg Westport Elizabethtown Elnora Iss P. M Bom Linton Jdor Steensborg Pedford Creensburg Lintoh Moron UNION BIG Four Penna Central Passenger Association Billiage H. H. Roseman A. Snow & CO Matra RC Noe Paris Baten ET Eesoed Natursi Wontaias Mech Arta Renstes Oy Bertey Pote EOP Usla Atlage Pte DAVIS al Nia ENG Ete Tsue FOX Fox Curry Co Mirs Center St New Yow West Sin St Dubuque Tows Taainor Inter Ocean Eincu PAPE Sation OF Allas THE
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