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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1894
Page
2
Text notes Hardy’s swift rise in the past two months as a vigorous campaigner and potential foe if nominated. It mentions a prior incident where youths lost $100 at poker and a desire to recover funds, with stray references to croton oil and a line about candidates being pushed forward.
A short reflective piece discusses how a man's fate hinges on his circumstances. It notes a prisoner’s desire for death yet fear of dying, and recalls Gov. Rusk as a model for youth while questioning his successor J Sterling Morton as an example for aspiring citizens.
Fragmented report mentions Republican and Democratic figures led by Mr Reed and Mr Wilson. Mentions Maine, Virginia, and New York outlets with references to votes, committees, and services. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The piece touts Cramberlain's Dougs Remedy as a prompt effective cough treatment said to prevent pneumonia. It notes a Chatsworth druggist endorsement and compares its grip to a severe cold. The passage also briefly mentions katydid anatomy and a humorous comparison to an operation.
The Elmore teachers held their fourth institute last Saturday with Clarence Fulkerson from Plainville attending. A quarterly meeting occurred Friday to Sunday. Local events include a union campaign, a Red Men’s Camp, and a recorder candidate J W Ritter. Reports mention a coach house set ablaze by boys and community health notes on influenza. Prices and ads note Chamblains Cough Remedy and Ab Lamberlain’s Vough Remedy with local sellers.
A writer recalls James E. Stone, condemned killer of the Wratten family, awaiting execution on February 16 in the prison annex. He remains isolated with two guards, receives spiritual visits, and shows no remorse. Uncertain details linger about postexecution disposition of his body and related procedures.
Local items from Ragiesville and surrounding townships include visits by Dr Young and others, church meetings and a protracted revival ending at Shiloh, obituaries for Miss Phoebe Resler, Uncle Joe Myers birthday, a saloon poker disturbance, and bee keeping tips. Also mentions Washington trips by Fulkerson, Evans, and others, with farms, schools, and banker references.
The notice directs customers to settle accounts with DL. H. Crooke at Abraham & Crookes store due to changes in management at Odon Wood Manufacturing Co.
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