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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1895
Page
2
A fragment discusses Indiana Sunday law from the Revised Statutes, noting penalties for Sunday work by those over fourteen. It cites fines of one to ten dollars and references protections of Sunday observance and related prohibitions.
An OCR heavy fragment lists names such as Joan Barber and Carr e Mayers with ages and places, plus a long section praising a washer or face washing, and a Kentucky man named Agus Chandler from Rowan County with seventy nine years and many descendants. The text blends biographical notes, weathered newspaper fragments, and stray musings without a clear single event.
A revival at Mill Grove near Hartford City ended abruptly when Aaron Lanning, a farmer, became violent amid religious excitement. He dragged the janitor to the mourners bench, roastsed sinners, and caused a disturbance before being taken home in a dazed condition. Today steps will be taken to send him to the asylum in Richmond.
A garbled local notice reports scattered details about a disturbance or theft near Waienstee obosan ery. The readable fragments reference a pursuit, four doors, and a reaction by residents in Barr Township without clear names or outcomes.
A crafty operator drafts a loan on the Sultan of Turkey for a thousand ducats, sending it via New York to the Rothschilds who relabel it to the Sultan. The chamberlain questions the bearer, and a sly counselor urges payment under house pressure. The speculator ends ten thousand ducats richer through the ruse.
A fragmentary and confused exchange references a “Mea Whackheartous” and “Ofer” with insults about a mother at home. The text mentions a freet window and a startled exclamation as a disruption occurs. The overall line reads like a derailed, nonsensical courtroom or personal dispute transcript.
Dr Phillip Blade, now locat ed in Templecourt after moving from Washington, has built a large local reputation for eye and ear cures. He cites notable successes in George Martin and Coan cases, including restored sight and relief from glaucoma and other ailments, with employees like John Ketchem noting improvement after treatment.
A dispatch describes Young Heltonville in Lawrence County near Bedford plagued by two young men who terrorize residents, raid buildings, parade with weapons, and threaten neighbors. Observations note the men aged twenty two, their brief disappearances, and neighbors fearing further violence. An unrelated murky insert advertises stamps and patterns for mailing and premium lists.
A mock historic advertisement extols The Beautiful Felkies weekly Denver edition with boasts of wealth, gems, and scenery. It promises trial subscriptions, free gold rings, and a cure product, urging readers to write for The Oden Journal and mentioning W. L. Stoy.
A Desmores woman reports rapid relief from a cold after using Cham berlein Cough Remedy nightly. She followed the same dose pattern with success on several occasions and praises the speedy elimination of symptoms. Sold by W L Loythe and Druevich.
Julian Nalph notes in Scribner that editor rooms resemble locked sanctums, aiding the secrecy of publishing. Editors guard details to balance public interest and personal impact, preserving intrigue for readers and the profession alike.
An obscure account mentions police receiving four bloodhounds and two more, as fear and tension rise in the city. Reports speak of dead ends, nervous paths, and a bleak mood amid investigations and the looming moon.
A fragmented report mentions Varhy in the winter and a severe illness treated with a rare remedy. It references a cough relief and a claim of high awards at a world fair, with garbled phrases about a bottle and a patient’s breathing improving after treatment.
Mrs Biady Pherae praises Chamberlein’s Pain Balm for rheumatism and back pain saying it relieves quickly. An ad notes available from Woosten The Drugeist and mentions selling properties in Quon Bennett Bros. Also promotes Little Barly Risers for headaches and advertises Young People’s Bible History issue with 12 engravings from the American Publishing House in Philadelphia.
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