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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1896
Page
3
An OCR filled with scattered notices details furniture sales, hardware, and clothing bargains. It advertises trade options, fish and sporting goods, remedies, and watch and stove repairs. Prominent names include Gaither Wick and Stoner's Hardware with promises of cheap papers and varied goods.
An old store notice advertises shoes and apparel at affordable prices. It mentions 2200 shoes availably and promotions, encouraging customers to visit to view the selection and compare prices.
The letter praises the Populists as fine men though deluded and recalls a cordial Mobile & Ohio railroad reception. Mr and Mrs Littleton Bennett return from Alabama and Mississippi expressing satisfaction with the country people and hospitality.
Readers piece together a memory of a leading performer praised for a string of strong roles. The writer notes a standout moment and compares expectations with a later home venue, hinting at shifts in acclaim and audience reception.
Local notice urges investors to consider Geo Moreig representing the Indianapolis Reserve Ford Association for Building and Loan stock. Prospective buyers can borrow any amount and pay monthly dues from 60 to 100 cents. Contact G. M. Kreÿ in Odea Lod.
Eighty acre farm to rent two miles from Odon. Cash rent offered for eighty acres in the marsh. Bennett and other parties advertise the rental terms and contact details.
A jumble of community notes, visits, and casual events describes local life. Mentions of residents, church groups, visits, meetings, and minor incidents hint at a small town's social fabric and everyday activities.
The item lists numerous short mentions: Wo. Millis vacationing in Tus yar Johod, Wrarht in Washington for business, Chas. Jordan visiting friends in Delaware, Bar Yo Mr and Mrs Joe Neiswange in Illinois, Penimore returning from Louisiana stay, Mr and Mrs McConnell returning from Washington, the Christus tree at the Christian chute well attended, Miss Foums Walters of Elliston Indiana visiting Miss May Bankis, Abs Cours Bowie and Eidlinu visiting Mrs Quition, a funeral or sacramental event for Young people Sacumbis night, John Gaker and Johnson Posies visiting, various family notes and small local engagements, repairs and visits in Louisville and surrounding areas.
Miss Jennie Cook of Shosls visited friends this week and Mrs Prac Craft with daughter Nell of Newberry hosted guests. The Rickapps gave a Wednesday night performance at the K VY building. Anna Walters and family left for distant relatives and several locals attended a convention in Oden. Claude as won who act Bisel a Dar died.
Bermuda’s lily bulbs support export to Europe and America while blossoms export is limited to Easter. The crop relies on the island’s soil and climate with four years to large bulbs. slicing and sorting are common, field labor includes enslaved workers, and floods of visitors find the blooms attractive though the scene tires observers.
The veteran actor Jefferson, playing Mitz Vac Winkle in a Chicago theater, dozed off on stage during a long lake scene. The curtain rose on the third act and he slept through twenty years of imagined time, prompting boos and a demand for more snooze. The prompter finally acted to end the interruption.
A fragmentary note references a veto and improvement. It mentions a person near B and OL S Ww with a vague invitation to call and see the speaker. No clear names, dates, or locations are provided.
fragmented OCR text yields unreadable fragment. core facts and entities unavailable. no clear event, person, organization, or place discernible.
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