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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1899
Page
1
A clothing store mishap in Jasper Balzer’s New Lancaster room caused a stove fire. A mother wrapped her child in flames to save them and died from the burns. Grand jury oversight noted in the day’s proceedings as part of broader state actions.
Fragmentary text references a secretary of state figure, a poisoning probe, a prison sentence and names such as Ro bert Museci and Ind han oo. It mentions dates, locations and procedural terms but lacks coherent narrative details. Overall the item appears as a garbled public notice or archival clipping with limited readable facts.
A kitchen fire injures an elderly woman who cannot escape. Neighbors and bystanders offer little help as the victim succumbs to burns. The incident underscores local fire safety concerns and calls for improved household precautions.
Jesse Whismian aged 16 was shot in the face and neck by Jas Morris. One bullet struck the right eye, initially causing blindness but the eye was saved. The injured youth resides in the southern part of the county.
In Enwoon Indiana the legacy of Thaddeus Jones, a figure tied to Mexican and Civil War feats, persists as locals recall his service and era. Details are fragmentary but emphasize his role as a civic pillar and veteran.
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