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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1891
Page
2
Next Friday the Journal will publish a large Christmas edition printed Thursday night and delivered to subscribers Friday morning. The paper will be doubled in size with a sample copy left for new readers and a call for arrears and renewals. Names of supporters will appear in the New Year edition.
The note highlights sugar sold at twenty pounds for one dollar and tin cups at ten cents each, amid remarks about the Democratic party and lingering rivalries. Strong entities include Democratic party and tin cups.
Thomas Gates once charged with embezzling four thousand dollars is declared not guilty and returns home. The Daily Democrat notes Roger Stills, a Democratic figure, remains furious after a confrontation over House leadership. He faces possible resignation as political tension spills into party dynamics.
The noted Evangelist Fey. Sixel Williams has closed his work and departed Washington after achieving much good. Those who ignored his admonitions are said to return to sin and danger.
The piece reports Mrs. Ingalls fleeing matrimonial strife by rail to Terre Haute to join her husband. Her father arranged the trip on Tuesday, and the narrative suggests she will reunite with him, signifying a turn from conflict to domestic reunion.
On North Spring Street the Baird family marked their thirty year marriage with a home celebration. Mr Baird Wilspo arrived from work to a surprise feast, joined by friends and neighbors, including Rev Gr F L Ouiller and family. The gathering honored the couple and wished them many happy returns.
Archie Cunningham a well known farmer living three miles southwest of town was thrown from a horse at Spring and Race streets as he returned from a town errand. He hit his head and shoulders and was carried home by friends. Dr Lane attended him and he was able to go home Sunday morning though internal head injuries caused ongoing concern.
The Saengerfest presents a grand concert and operetta at the Opera House on Wednesday night December 23. The program features 12 numbers, ten never before heard in town, followed by the operetta The Jolly Farmers. Admission is 25 cents with 15 cents for children under 12, and reserved seats are available at Stoy's without extra charge.
The article laments repeated delays in coal drilling plans urging decisive local leadership. It details community figures and educators discussing topics, cites public speakers and resolutions, and notes a speaker list with Riggins and Gaotee while praising coal development as vital for town growth.
The fragmented text references warantee deeds and financial prosperity tied to valuable black diamonds. It urges action alongside words and persistence until the earth is penetrated to a warmer degree, implying a metaphorical or speculative plan.
A long night and pleasant season weather mark the day as locals report wheat looks fair. Walter Wade travels to Montgomery on a hunting trip. Mr Em Wadsworth wed Sunday to Little Stuff. Iscob Young, a good neighbor near Rechievals, dies and is buried in Nauzleewille cemetery. Pershing and his brother David visit Whehibaten. Our school advances under K S Pershing Jr. Flowers visits, Vira Sims suffers typhoid fever three weeks, now convalescent. Coal banks remain busy with coal movement toward Epscie, Durne htvy Seothirid and Oidon.
Teachers met at Center Leool house on the Ptth for monthly Institute. Attache president led, roll called, and readings quoted by Hawthorne and Emerson. Miss Bertha Ragle presented Theory and Practice while Fulkerson and others discussed the course of study. Rh H Gootee read a paper on Literature. Williams and others discussed it. Afternoon readings were led by J W Trachlood and John Doevle on Language. B L Riggins absent for Central Government. Next institute set for January 1802 at Bragle s ville school with plans for Teaching Theory, Physiology, Al chol ic Chinks, and Literature discussions.
The article advertises Northern Pacific routes from Wisconsin and Chicago to Montana and Pacific Coast points with round trip tickets, stopovers, and three or six day trip options. It touts elegant dining service and first class sleeping cars via the Wisconsin Central Line and CM&St P R, plus the Wonderland book with maps and illustrations.
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