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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1896
Page
3
A sprawling fragment records town life with names, places, and events. Mentions Washington, Indianapolis, Robison, Haigs, Journal, and a Republican convention crowd. Potatoes for sale, local prices, repairs, and cough remedies appear alongside schooling updates and cemetery notices.
Rev J DL Hartsock preached here last Sunday and John Moore of Einera attended. John Bennett has painted 1600 pictures since last February. Rev Wii Moose Je at ingwood meeting Pleasant Hill. Westfield College agent AW Arford at home on 4 Visit Miss Florence Shaffer two weeks in Washington. Mrs Mary Jackson on sick list. Ladies of Good Hope brought provisions and a tea dinner. Real estate broker David Garey offers moving and settling rates to Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina with maps and terms.
Reports say diphtheria is abating despite continued town quarantine and closed schools. Precautions remain strong as several families, including Mr Danners and Mr Uarg, note gradual improvement in affected children. The piece also notes a local fraternal lodge drive and a light weather lesson about heater air exchange.
Richly muddled notes record visits by Miss Peta Storrs and others, school closes at numbers 7 and 10, teaching praised, and a revival led by Rev. Risley. Mentions of funeral for Jas Myers, birthday surprise for Mrs Isaac Gulkerson, and a "Herd Times" party. Also references to sales pitches and local ads.
Fragmentary notice references Vin Bere towne ship and proceedings to address a deed or easement. It mentions a hearing or protest and a trustee or proctor handling matters at an unspecified location. The readable text hints at a legal or property dispute with directed actions and potential consequences.
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