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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1896
Page
3
Readable fragments show a period paper page with shop ads for Harrows Bleaders Mowers Stoves and Tin ware. gasping references to medical cures. local notices about ass“sor election, death, sickness and family visits. theater and dining room activity. school institute and revival services. and routine itineraries of residents and officials amid a diphtheria scare.
The fragmentary text mixes a commercial notice about corn trading and restaurant ads with medical claims for DeWitt's Little Early Risers and Wich Hazel Salve. It mentions building projects, stock issues, and a call for readers to subscribe, alongside warnings about liver and skin conditions and a product for dyspepsia and constipation.
A garbled antique ad fragment promotes land deals in Georgia and South Carolina. It mentions David Garey of West Shoals and a real estate broker, with vague references to estate openings and solicitations for patronage. The text also touts a Minute Cough Cure claiming to ease coughs at the right time.
Advertisement from The Dotainion Company offering a steady position in furniture repair. Enclose references and self addressed stamped envelope. Third Floor Omaha Building Chicago IL. Salary 780 and expenses.
I desire to thank the people of Dun for their kindness to me during the sickness of my wife. Dames Stewart.
Influenza like diphtheria illness reappears in the Washington area with several Danner and Pensinger family members affected after a visit. The outbreak prompts doctor consultations and a funeral, while local officials urge adherence to health laws and quarantine measures to prevent further spread.
Journeys by Samuel Kinneman to Loogootee on business. Pleasant Ridge hosts a protracted meeting with Rev S L Todd from Cornettsville visiting earlier. Martha H Stewart buried Sunday at 10:30 from Cape Culeman Hode cemetery officiated by Rev J D Daiseck. Also a lost mustache above. Walter Pear expected to return soon.
The passage lists multiple local names and brief notes about social, court, and community happenings. Mentions include Joseph Doewer, Pressley, Evker, AL Foon, Mordiv, Maga Mons, and John Henson among others. References to court, a literary meeting, and a fox drive are included with unclear chronology.
The monthly school report lists room by room top ranks and averages. Names such as Carrie Arford Maud Webster Clarice Courtnes Pearl Gadberry and Ira Gadberry appear with scores around the high nineties.
Martha Hilton Stewart was born February 26, 1828, in Odon. She died February 13, 1856, at age 27. She joined the M E Church at age ten and remained faithful until death. She married James W Stewart on January 17, 1856, and they had four children. One son predeceased her. her husband and two daughters survive. Her life was constant and her death triumphant. May God bless the sorrowing ones.
A fragmented note touts FeWitt Witch Hazel Sstve as a remedy for wounds piles itching and burning. It claims quick drying and relief for chapped lips and cold sores within two to three hours though wording is unclear and promotional in tone.
Democrats appear favored to gain the next General Assembly as the Supreme Court overturns the 1895 apportionment act and Indiana will elect under the 1885 Gerry mandate.
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