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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1897
Page
2
A garbled city report hints Indianapolis population figures and rising chatter over McRisnes inauguration. It mentions election law pruning, spring planning, and society reentry, with scattered references to March events and national figures amid unclear context.
Yin Woebrogtun Knights of Pyiilan lodge relit the thirasyhind event last night with Uiertry leadership and plans for future gatherings. The Sugar Trust set a four fiat price on a market signal as streets prepared for a local sale at Sails per pound amid rising tensions.
A wedding was held last week at the home of the bride’s parents. The ceremony was conducted by John Smithy, who pronounced them husband and wife in a simple Webb day evening service.
Reports from stricken India describe the plague worsening and causing sorrow while relief work proceeds. The corn relief effort is progressing steadily with many volunteers helping load and cart supplies to the awaiting cars.
Seyter John Sherman long in politics and trusted figures. former Secretary of the Treasury now seeks Chair of the Committee on Foreign Relations. He entered Congress forty-two years ago, following the war general William Tecumseh Sherman. A North Vernon Republican notes bold claims about population and mining camps across several western states.
Report describes Thomas Darley a man from Wan Jia township pursuing Hattie Strate near the Pastor school house when two men named Sing dig intervene as he nears the destination. The incident hints at rival admirers and a possible clash along the Southward route toward the farm dances.
Fragmentary report notes a disturbance at a house where Der ef cout ey fey cun and Shircifts vshiadel allegedly assaulted several individuals. Bruises and cuts reported as trophies of the action. injuries include a severe bruise to the back and chest and a facial wound. Local court proceedings slated in Guthrie today.
Fragments report residents Francis Sims regaining health Nellis Bennett on sick list and Charles Townsly visiting Bedford. Clergy Rev G F Culmer preached at M E Church. Local chatter mentions a fox drive, travels of A M Keck and John Hendrickson, and illnesses including Nellie Burrell and George Williams’ wife. Teachers held year’s final Institute. Willian b. Myers visited from Bazlesville. a barge rumor and a remodeling note appear amid community life and small legalities.
Flora Lamb suffers a messies spell while town gossip questions Cholly Nest and a possible Odon baseball season. Readers discuss weddings, Elonites, Corbett vs Fitzsimmons bets, muddy town nights, and odd lingering ailments from the prior Monday.
Secretary Morton reports annual seed disbursement totaling 4 000 pounds of seed sent to thousands of citizens, costing the Post Office about 100 000 dollars. The 227 640 acres could be planted with the flower and vegetable seeds, while four year averages show 260 000 packets sent this year at about six-tenths of a cent each. Distribution varied by senator and official, from editors to postmasters and county judges in Texas.
A Washington church announces a revival service led by Reverend Chas EO Asbury. The event marks the strongest revival effort in ten years amid renewed spiritual focus for the congregation.
The United States Senate considers a shift involving Charles W. Sirs of Indianapolis and Daniel W. Voorhis of Peru Haute. Voorhis plans to retire from public life, while the pair contribute to the ongoing discussions on leadership roles.
Pinofs Hichants and Sickles, graduates of Indiana State University, are presented as polished gentlemen capable of delivering the best instruction. They promise reliable attendance support at the Normal during spring term.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tense local election scene with mentions of rival candidates, volunteers taking prices, and concerns over control of the contest. Names and places are unclear, but the text hints at a struggle among factions and potential layoffs or job allocations.
The fragmentary text mentions Cubans yield and a person named Anders with unclear context. The line reads like a stray sketch or overheard remark lacking sufficient details for a full event report. Further readable context is needed to produce a proper summary.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Wabash and a male figure described as taking two at a time, with young ladies in fear about not having enough. The passage is vague and lacks concrete events, names, dates, or places for a fuller summary.
Willis, the bridge exciter on the esstendattie EL O& K, spent Sunday in Oden Mera. Leonard Winktenlee returned from Terre Hauce where she visited her sick son Roeland in school. Ralph Tolliver of Elnora had a near train incident last Tuesday when a move failed and he was dragged fifty yards before the engine stopped. I have tested Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and find it effective for croup and colds in children. Worr, Clerk of the Circuit Court Fernandina Fla. notes grip illness widespread. Correll, the marble dealer, visited the city last week. The remedy remains unclear.
Sheriff Lemme arrived in Elnora last Saturday with warrants against several residents. Arch Yage the druggist faced six counts including selling liquor without a license and storing liquor for sale. Ralph Toldver and Will Polliver faced charges for similar offenses. Lafe Whetehan Webster Bevnect and Willem Damon near Kin Ea were charged with rioting.
An old advertisement extols Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary ailments. It claims urine sediment signals disease and promises relief from back pain frequent urination and bladder issues. It urges readers to request a sample and lists a price and address for Dr Kilmer & Co.
Advertisement asserts Scott's Emulsion as the standard treatment for lung trouble and wasting in both children and adults, likening its reliability to quinine in malaria. It urges readers to buy from their druggist in two sizes, 50 cents and one dollar.
Frank Potts died February 16 1897 at Odeon Indiana aged 24. Born in Owensburg Kentucky in 1872 he joined the UB Church and later sought baptism and acceptance with his Savior. He leaves a wife Alice and a child, three brothers and a sister, with funeral rites at Mok Cenreh conducted by Ephraim Allen and burial near Mt Olive.
The city public schools will close February 20 due to a tax levy decrease, shortening the term to 10 days. Principal Prof. J. W. Satterfield will return to the State University to finish his course and graduate. Laura Laughlin and Jensie Taylor may attend the State Normal. J. S. Hubbard, Walter Breden, and W. B. Alyers are undecided about teaching or studying.
Rev H H Allen leads a revival in Elnora while J M Corbin preaches at the M E Church tomorrow morning and at Good Hope in the afternoon. William Lutes injured his thumb at the Spoke Factory with the rim bender. first joint near torn, nail and skin turned forward.
William P st John former president of the Meresrile National Bank and a leading advocate of free silver died at his New York residence after a complication of kidney and stomach troubles. The death occurred last night and ends his long public involvement in national finance and currency debates.
Item notes Mrs C A Picket has been ill for several days and mentions routines around her condition. Brief society mention includes WT Dearmin traveling to Worthington and a late note to Journal. Easygoing social update with names and local links.
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