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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1890

Page

4

Grandfather Watts Keeps Fourth of July Traditions

A reminiscence of Grandfather Watts who walks to Beaver Camp with his flint lock shotgun and powder horn. He recalls summers past, reading the Declaration, delivering a home spun oration, and singing Ball Columbia as grandchildren join in. The memory ends with him marching home, the Fourth carried in spirit.

Grandfather Watts Undir Schisler Beaver Camp

Fourth of July Sham Battle at Springfield Academy

In Springfield Mil itary Academy students staged a Revolutionary War sham battle on Independence Day. Half dressed as American soldiers, half as Hessian troops, with two boys on horseback portraying Generals Greene and Knyphausen. Barry Cartwright drew American, Herbert Freming Hessian, selecting commands after a ticket draw.

Springfield Military Academy Greene Baron Knyphausen Jersey Regiment Barry Cartwright Herbert Freming Barry Herbert A “Bhuel Herbert Mr. Fleming Marty Baron i Knyphausen Academy Green Dinwiddie James Caldwell Watts Springfeld Dr. Watts Gimeral Greene Herbert Fleming

Sham battle sparks feud and heroism in Springfield

Herbert Fleming and Barry Cartwright clash over a Fourth of July mock battle at the Springfield academy. Barry saves Herbert from a runaway horse after Herbert is blamed for favoritism, earning hero status while Herbert experiences remorse and reconciliation. The town remembers James Caldwell and the rebels’ piety amid the chaotic scene.

Through lines of vestibuled Pullman sleeping cars opened

The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Northern Pacific announce a through line of first class vestibuled Pullman sleeping cars starting June 15 1890 linking Chicago Waukee St Paul Helena Mont Seattle and Portland with fastest times to Puget Sound and the North Pacific Coast. Westbound trains depart Union Station at 6:30 p m with connections to St Paul Helena Spokane Tacoma Seattle and Portland. Special Pullman cars for Yellowstone Park to be attached for summer service. Through tickets reservations and schedules available at City Office 207 Clark Street Chicago or Union Station.

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The Demon of the Marsh and Patent Medicines

A facetious era collage cites malaria as a demon terrorizing marshy lands and promotes various tonics and remedies. Advertisements claim Hostetter’s Bitters, Syrup of Figs, Carter’s Liver Pills, Hall’s Catarrh Cure, Glenn’s Soap, Hill’s Hair products, and other items relieve fevers, bilious symptoms, constipation, and aches. Concluding quips mock local professions and social quirks while listing products and prices.

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