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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1895
Page
3
Readable fragments describe various local mentions from a historical page. References to people, places, ads, and postings appear with scattered snippets about events, weather, and public notices in a period-appropriate tone.
Personal notes show J A Cole of Burns City visiting in our city on Monday Dean Clarke from the county seat visited friends Tuesday W B Myers from Cornellsville called Thursday Ed Slinkard and wife from Newberry visited relatives Friday Prosecutor Sears of Espera city was in town Wednesday Harry Crooke returned from a business trip to Iowa and Wisconsin Dr Dearmin and Ivis Diefendorf came back from Indianapolis Friday Several locals attended church services and visits with relatives in town over the week including a trip to Westport and Greenville country areas.
The item lists residents and visitors in Haglesville and nearby areas. It mentions Miss Esa Senef Adiss ALary Alarcan and Adiss ALary Alarcan visiting, Fre'ds and Miss Dora Hir fie at a midweek gathering, and Joe Parham visiting friends and relatives this week. It notes Carl Short of Springville keeping calm and a few locals lingering around Cash Corner.
A house near Epso sustained a fire causing extensive damage. Fire crews arrived after a defective engine stall hindered immediate response. The residence was largely burned but some furniture and belongings were saved. The cause is under investigation with no injuries reported.
A large crowd held a surprise party at Mr. Penrod's Exat Race street home in Odon to honor Miss Lela Penrod turning sixteen and Earl Penrod turning eighteen. Friends met at Miss Laura Laughlin's then gathered at the Penrod residence for hours of games and refreshments.
Fragmentary OCR notes report the ex governor dying suddenly in Bisxigg. The garbled text also mentions legal and political references, with unclear dates and names.
A lengthy feature discusses camels in the Australian colonies and their role in gold fields and transport. It notes ships and caravans from India, growth of camel numbers, and the impact on exploration and water supply, with references to stations, depots, and the colonial economy.
The Nicholson Bill aims to regulate liquor sales by prohibiting comforts in licensed rooms and banning after hours viewing. minors face fines and proprietors face penalties. Licensing requires a single license per person or firm, with passage by ward or town majority and public petition support.
State police announce a bold sham marketing tactic claiming a new cure with free trial bottles at a local address. The notice urges residents to visit a listed draw site for more details and emphasizes guaranteed results.
Mr Jod Miller of Irving writes that after years of severe kidney pain back troubles and a bad liver he found relief with electric Bitters. He says the remedy cures kidney and liver trouble often giving instant relief. Price 4 02 for a large bottle at Pensgrover's Drug Store.
Fragmentary text mentions people and items with scattered phrases. No coherent event or names provide a clear news item or outcome to summarize.
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