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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1891
Page
2
The passage questions who is strongest to win the Republican nomination for president. It debates if Benjamin Tarrison or another figure holds the best chance with U S voters and settles on evaluating the strongest candidate for the next election.
A man named Petter Smith of Fisher attempted to outrun a passenger train on a horse. His horse stumbled and fell on the rails, fatally injuring Smith and leaving the train to continue, serving as a grim warning to others.
A Sunday rail excursion to Indian Springs attracted a large, orderly crowd from the area. The report notes a few unruly youths who consumed whiskey at the open Sunday saloon near the railroad station, causing discomfort to decent attendees. Fourteen year olds allegedly faced rough treatment to deter misbehavior.
It has come to light that Rev. H L McCoy an itinerant minister of the United Brethren Church stationed at Atfordsville Daviess county was held up on the highway by highwaymen who relieved him of his cash. He was returning home after late services when the assailants halted him one of them stepped into the road at a lonely dark place and dragged the hearse by the bridle.
A minister was robbed as two men halted his buggy. One robber flashed a revolver at the minister, demanded money or life, and took his pocketbook containing about 810 before discarding the purse. The minister fled the scene with his horse.
The article discusses Republican prospects led by Blaine and Tadiana allied figures in Indianapolis. It notes consultation on Blaine’s potential presidential bid and compares the situation to prior party contests, with emphasis on party unity and cabinet effects.
Levi Elis 14 an inhabitant of Bovard township near Curnettsville drowned Sunday while swimming with friends at the pool near the mill site on the Knox county side of White River. Despite pleas for help his companions could not assist him as the icy current and deep water overwhelmed his efforts.
Levi Ellis about 21 years old died after a lake incident while trying to reach shore. He lived with his mother on the farm and was described as industrious. Neighbors attempted rescue but could not reach him in time, leaving his death a shock to the community. A clipped note from the Fr Madson Democrat mentions John Roth's leg and arm injuries from a recent accident and cites Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
Fragmented text describes Yellowstone and surrounding regions with mentions of Minnesota Wisconsin Chicago and Portland routes. The readable portions reference rail lines, lakes, mountains, and travel through Midwestern and Northwestern states.
A dealer in Evansville Indiana advertises reduced prices on poplar and cedar shingles. Extra heavy cedar shingles cost 3.50 per M M feet and orders of 1090 or more are shipped. Purchasers must provide payment reference and a satisfaction guarantee is promised. The offer includes multiple shingle grades and pine varieties with varied per M rates.
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