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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1897
Page
2
A fragment mentions Qdon Indiana transmitting via avails as Brrax begins a lecture course. Duncan Smith of Washington Heérala appears as a figure displacing local claims. Reports say Drven regrets his lecture and plans to pull out. Indiana Legislature expected to set terms next week amid political differences.
The Painess County client court will begin its January term next Monday with several civil suits on the docket.
A tract urges wiping out quart shops from the face of the earth, arguing the signature pledge will curb illegal or harmful establishments and bring blessed effect to society.
A playful note recalls Tresy Holiday dull moments and the rare use of a firecracker to jog memories of the celebration. The quip hints at needing small sparks to revive festive spirit during the season.
Proposal aims to reduce the legal rate from six to five percent in all situations not specified by contract. Only contract terms would set the rate otherwise.
Governor elect Mount will take the oath of office on January 11. The oath will be administered by Chief Justice Jordan of the supreme court.
Santorp Patterson travels to Indianapolis to obtain a seat and gain influence. The report cites his past influence at Cannesburg School, while Washington Gazette editor Frank I Sefrir is recommended for postmaster in Washington, Indiana by Cio A M Hardy, seen as a strong Republican pick.
The text reflects talk of appropriating funds for a centennial exposition in Indianapolis in 1936. It notes concerns about the draining of state funds and the burden on the principal of the state debt, with comparisons to expenditures on past centennial celebrations.
Dr. Taltuage on Country Showspapers says newspapers with overflowing ads attract attention and business. He argues newspapers draw capital and labor to an enterprising community, noting no power is stronger in building up a town than a well patronized newspaper.
Tor State University and Fordue Peerversity ask lawmakers for a $154000 grant to support operations and student programs. The letter portrays the institutions as worthy and in need of state aid to improve their economic efficiency and competitive standing.
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear phrasing about peat and present tense. No clear names places organizations dates or events are legible to identify a concrete news item. Further readable content needed for a coherent title and summary.
The state expects a near clean balance sheet in six to seven years as it enforces tax laws with care. This marks the first clear balance since 1537 when canal building fever swept Indiana. Credit, damaged by litigation ending in the Butler compromise, improves as Eastern saving banks seek its bonds.
The article states Hox. Charles W Fairbanks is favored to win the Indiana Senate seat with little serious opposition and the legislature expected to elect him to Washington City.
A lively crowd enjoyed a Christmas night program at Stoy’s Cafe featuring a troupe performing "Little Galdie" with strong audience response. Guests praised the cafe’s entertainers and a planned charity opera with home talent at the forefront is already being considered for a future show.
N. If Jepsen the Washington Jeweler opens a new line of watches clocks jewelry silver and novelties for the holiday season at his Kasonaple Prieves shop. The well known house aims to maintain its reputation for good goods this season with the Magniscient Steck on display in the city.
Gracie, bright Uncle girl of Mr and Mrs Noah Webster, died Sunday night at their West Qden home and was buried Monday afternoon at Walnut Hill. Rev Hi Le Adlen conducted services. Gracie, aged two, will be missed by family and friends. The parents express sympathy in their bereavement. She will be a bright star in a better land.
On Christmas day Roy Crooke and playmates mishandled a heavily headed gun not realizing it was loaded. Roy attempted to fire it causing a discharge that sprayed powder and debris onto his face. Dr. Anderson treated his wounds and Roy and friends learned a loaded gun is dangerous.
The Knights of Pythias elected officers on Musday to serve six months beginning January L. The slate covers key posts and local leadership within the lodge.
The Epworth League audience in Odon praised a flawless program at the 4 E Church concert. Soloists and reciters impressed, with piano by Mrs. Jewell and Mrs. Myers and violin by William Wallace. cornets by Critzer drew applause as attendees recall the best church entertainment in the city.
Local items from Washington and nearby towns list social visits and travels of W B Myers and wife Liz Bennett in Indianapolis editor Wilson Myers in town Nora Abraham’s party Grant Stoy's Bedford trip Rev Denny of Salem conduct at Christian Church protracted meeting planned at Methodist Church Washington train delay three hours Misa Luda Tarsy Lyons visits Mrs Merrell Dr De Motte returns from Orwell May Arford Curt and Louis Arford home for holidays Will H Keifer and Maude Welphenstine wed Washington Oska towa wedding plans.
A local note reflects on Indiana’s pride with praise for its political reformers civil service, writers and artists. It lauds Indianapolis and the state’s development in manufacture and trade, citing figures like Riley and Thompson and referencing the Soldiers' Monument and Modern Art. The piece ends with a quote from the Indianapolis News extolling Indiana to the nation.
An old advertisement touts 50 pounds of coal as winter fuel and promotes Scott's Emulsion to improve digestion and body warmth. It claims the product strengthens resistance to colds and diseases by providing a warm coating of good flesh.
A country newspaper tale notes a father and mother naming their twin girls after struggling for options. He suggests “vate” and “Duplicate” but eventually the mother names boys Pete and Repeat, prompting a humorous payback from the husband in a later twins tale.
Rev Bell recounts taking charge of Washington work on Sep 15 686 and reports five secessions, a junior society of 34 members, and ongoing monthly clergy meetings. He praises charity principles, community effort, and the recent Women’s Edition of the Journal, while thanking Oden people for their zeal and a generous church supper collected about two dollars.
Fragmentary notice reports Wash Reffernan and Yife of Washington involved in an event at Worthington and Indianapolis on a Sunday. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A self styled healer proclaims a reliable cure for consumption bronchial throat and lung diseases general decline wasting and related ailments. He offers to send three bodies to any reader at no charge as proof of efficacy.
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