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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1894
Page
2
We announce Tiepane ai ELEGTELMS as candidate for Assessor of Madison township, subject to the Hepeliivan township nominating caucus decision. Wilson Myers, editor, notes the election timeline and local notices for Saturday June 16, 189? publication.
The text appears to list a slate of state and county officials and candidates for various offices including Secretary of State William D. Owen, Treasurer Fossilty, Attorney General William A. Ketcham, Clerk of Supreme Court Alexander Hess, Superintendent David M. Geeting, Senator Martin and counties, and other local offices such as Sheriff, Coroner, and Commissioners with names shown in garbled form.
A terse report notes Indiana politics with Republicans making limited progress amid ballot results. It references state figures and party activity but lacks specific names or dates in the readable text.
A garbled report notes a failed Democratic effort collapsing into oblivion. The text implies national consequences if the effort had succeeded, but clarity is limited by the transcription.
An English syndicate has offered STAI Pee the Elon watch works and holders of three fourths of the stock have agreed to accept the offer.
A sinking Golf Reserve threatens funds with daily losses. Officials consider urgent steps to replenish the reserve. the secretary of the Treasury is expected to announce corrective measures and funding actions in the near term.
The source notes Woon’s value falling to a historic low, reflecting concern among younger men. It also hints at Democratic misgivings about overproduction provoking ridicule or worry within their ranks.
A fragment notes that most monitors from states south of the Point joined the Confederate army with only Irby of South Carolina and Blanchard of Louisiana listed as exceptions.
The New York post office operates as the largest in the country handling about 115 million dollars annually. It employs 1,240 carriers and 2.80 clerks with 225 substitute carriers. It also reports sales of 30,600 pounds of stamps in the bays.
Goffin given five years in Ana Benishmert for wreck case as Corrix earns a decade in related civil matter.
Fre Dederats of the House face public opinion as they seek renomination and re election this year. They hear from their constituents and oppose the cuztar trust. Some hope to delete iv even if it requires defeating the bus.
The readable portion shows a heated exchange about threats and actions with claims of evidence. It mentions a blow to a party and asserts that the speaker can substantiate all statements, referencing a prior encounter and denial of bluff.
A prominent senator warned of a bold move in the Senate voting process as he outlined a plan that could mobilize forty three senators to back a designated choice. The comment highlighted a dramatic shift in legislative strategy and raised questions about party cohesion and accountability.
The article reports Breckinridge facing protests from Democratic colleagues over his push to control the general efficiency appropriation bill. As chair of the subcommittee he faced opposition, with Mr. Savers warning he cannot lead the bill. The piece notes potential resignation threats if leadership disagrees.
The piece asserts that the comfort of the poor in Japan stems from a pervasive spirit of politeness. It claims nobles and workers share behavior, making class distinctions hard to discern, and attributes this politeness to a widespread kindness that resolves relations between people.
A comic letter warns of ridiculous wardens of girlhood with lists of supposed effects from dancing chewing gum washing dishes and other activities. The piece mocks superstitious beliefs about body changes and moral warnings.
The National Convention of the Y. P. vu. U. for United Brethren Church youths will meet in Elkhart Indiana from June 21 to 23. Delegates from about 1,200 associations representing forty percent of the members will attend, coming from across the country.
An editor known for living in single blessedness offered to send his paper free for one year to every maiden who mailed her address and a strand of hair before January 1, 1804. He now holds the largest approval in the area and possesses enough hair to stuff a mattress.
County Surveyor Faith awarded multiple contracts for a 74 mile long canal ditch from Plain vide to Prairie creek along the old canal bed. Ditch depth ranges two to six feet with top width sixteen to eighteen feet and bottom width two to six feet. Estimated cost near 25 000 dollars with excavations bid at 94 to 15 cents per yard.
A craftsman in India built a device with a rocket capable of reaching a mile high and carrying ether. It descends with a parachute, releasing ether as a spray that absorbs heat and cools the surrounding air to condense vapor and create a limited shower.
Fishop Castle will dedicate the United Brethren church house two miles north of Shoals on July 8, 1894. All are cordially invited to attend. Rev. W. W. Eastman, Pastor Shoals Mission.
William IP Artiman was sent up for life for brutally murdering his wife and son in Perry County near Tell City in February. After the murders he allegedly severed limbs from the bodies and went to bed, where he was found years later. A plea of insanity saved his life.
A confusing OCR tied to a burglary notes stolen items from Charney McWilbey’s barn, including road cart and wax, plus a horse associated with dli Weathers. Thieves allegedly fled toward Oden, scattered chickens, and briefly headed to Haplesville before regrouping toward town and a train stop near Dr Lane’s location.
Joseph Lami reports John Wilkie was sent to the penitentiary about three years ago from this county for three years for burglary. He served one year before escaping. He lived near Owensburg in 1862, married Rosana Bays, and was working near Craeenshare when Detective Padson located him. He is to serve two more years and lose his family. The marriage license was granted under his assumed name Wilkie and published in the papers.
The Elnora Base Ball Club hosted Odon last Saturday in a lively afternoon contest. Captain Tok reportedly led Odon with a nine and Elnora posted a 14 run tally. The Odon boys travel to Elnora this afternoon for a rematch.
The Department of Agriculture announces that this year will bring the Periodical Cicada in two major broods. Farmers fear not planting corn, though some alarm persists. eggs hatch in two weeks, nymphs live underground for seventeen years, then rise to lay new eggs. The insect’s sting is no deadlier than that of grasshoppers.
J W Bennett states he is not the artist arrested and tried at Bloomfield. He seeks to correct mistaken identity and declares his innocence.
Sunday Dr WB Anderson and FL Menzel encountered Fred Taylor and Ives near the Ford farm two miles from town. Taylor insulted the doctor, then charged with an umbrella. Anderson stabbed him with a pocket knife wounding the cheek tongue and face. Taylor was cared for by Sheriff Leming and later at home in Scanth Washington.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a cure for severe colds and a preventive for pneumonia and croup. It claims relief for whooping cough and presents the product as safe for children. Bottles priced at 49 cents sold by W E Stoy, druggist.
A brief note explains how sandwiches got their name from the Earl of Sandwich a noted 18th century English gambler who ate bread and meat at gaming tables. His habit of carrying meals in a basket inspired the term sandwiches as a kind of portable lunch.
Ads urge immediate purchase of Chamberlain's Celie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as guaranteed protection during summer bowel issues. W. Ol Stay, the Druggist, offers 25 and 59 cent bottles and claims no other remedy matches its effectiveness.
The city of Mt Vernon New York began from discussions in a tailor shop on down Tndson street. A group pooled one dollar a week for seventy six weeks to buy land in the suburbs. Horace Greeley supported a central common but the plan failed and the town never gained a major public square.
Dr M J Dasis a Lewis physician with thirty plus years practice fell ill with diarrhea while en route to Chicago from Des Moines. He used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, two doses cured him. The advertisement urges travelers to carry a bottle offered by W L Stoy Druggist.
Go and Help the Timer Indian Springs opens for the season of 18M. Rates from Oden take effect immediately and run until November 1 1884. Going Saturday and Sunday returning following Monday the fare is 45 cents. Round trip rate sixty cents good for stays up to 60 days from sale date. AL Le Tuy Agent HP Radley General Passenger Agent.
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