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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1896
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text appears to list names and roles in a local political ticket including sheriff and representatives. Many garbled words obscure proper nouns and locations. no coherent event date or outcome is discernible.
The item lists figures on a US wool product and Bedford stone quarries resuming work. It notes Washinetoys City election set for next Tuesday and township trustees not elected until November 1893. It references tariffs, Democratic speeches defending the bond sale, and Cumback's May 21 lecture on The Model Husband.
The article notes tame spring political contentions in England with little enthusiasm. It states twenty five percent of the population has their lives impaired by inflation and unrest.
A Detroit resident Mary Black aged 62 has been arrested forty times for drunkenness. The piece cites political party coverage and notes tensions among fusion groups in Vavness County with reference to local figures Peppersauce and Molaskes.
The amount of gold in actual circulation in England is estimated at 110,000,000 pounds sterling, approximately 865 tons.
Tw farmers report the sheep shearing season underway with wool yields expected to be about 25 percent smaller than last year. The drop reflects market conditions and farm economics impacting output.
Fragmentary note suggests a topic about Marx trains and a monthly payment or allowance of 300 srs. Missing clear context or complete names and dates.
In a bustling survey of current affairs a governor race, political shifts, and social anecdotes anchor this column. Mentions Major Doxy seeking the governorship, Dr. J. P. D. John as lecturer, and national topics from silver coinage debates to foreign justice. It notes cultural curiosities and a range of local events.
Our neighbor city Emora shows pride as a local lodge earns recognition for energy and steady progress. The community congratulates the group on its achievement and ongoing service.
The Republican State Convention takes place in Indianapolis next month and its proceedings are expected to impact national politics significantly.
Jupar Miers of Bloomington and Ym Moss of Bloomington are neck and neck in the race for the Democratic nomination to Congress. The contest is seen as a close, high stakes fight with both candidates pushing for party support.
The article notes standard silver dollars in 1878 and suggests the metric system may become U S weights after 1900 with a bill to legalize it after July 1896. It cites the Philadelphia Times warning that National Democracy support for a 16 to 1 policy could lead to a decisive defeat in a contested election.
H. H. Llurses, believed murderer with twenty seven victims, was baptized and received into the Catholic Church in Philadelphia on Thursday morning between 10 and 11 o'clock. Rev. P. J. Dailey performed the ceremony.
The New York Mail and Express speculates that the Democratic presidential nomination may be treated as unclaimed baggage. It argues the valuable asset would be the legacy once associated with Andrew Jackson.
Grand Instructor En ion B. Hunt spoke at the dedication of Enora's K.P. Building. He displayed exceptional mastery of language and delivery, offering a speech worthy of more than passing notice.
General Weyler states Spain seeks no war with the United States and would fight only if the U S steps in the wrong direction. He questions why Spaniards should battle the Cubans if they are eager to fight. Inter Ocean commentary notes the tension.
A Ruthrie book agent tried to peddle an encyclopedia to a farmer who proudly refused. He warned he would not allow such a burned item in his house or let any daughter ride it, threatening to discipline her.
Twilith anniversary of the I O O F Lodge was observed at Elnora last Sunday. Rev A C Scott delivered a strong sermon at the M E Church and praised the order highly. After services the Elnora lodge was photographed. It was a time long to be remembered.
A young printer in a country newspaper office falls for the clergyman's daughter who does not return his affection. At the next church service the minister proclaims the text My daughter is grievously tormented with a devil.
Dr J P VD John will lecture next Tuesday night at the Opera House on Did God Slake Man or did Man Make God. The talk mirrors a recent appearance before bishops and delegates at the General Conference of the Methodist Church in Cleveland Ohio.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, organized in 1864, celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in Philadelphia. It began as a 224 mile line in 1852 with 590,000 passengers and 70,000 tons of freight and under two million dollars income. Now it covers 9,000 miles, carrying 85 million passengers and 160 million tons of freight, with a gross income over 133 million dollars and $166 million paid to shareholders.
A young man around twenty two visited the Call Lester of Elwood office seeking Doxy. He recalled meeting a man named Doxey who dressed him, fed him, and provided clothing and shoes when he was ragged and hungry. The account highlights an act of charity from a street encounter.
An advertisement-style summary praising Cuba and the fight for independence. It notes Cuba’s fertile soil, sugar and tobacco wealth, and yearly sugar and banana exports. It details Spanish repression, the 1868 insurrection, the 1878 compromise, and the ongoing struggle led by Cuban forces with Weyler as commander, plus a call to American readers.
An 8Sarsaparilla advertisement touts a scientifically prepared blend as a spring blood purifier. It promotes trial size bottles priced at 50e from Gantz & Webster and urges readers to try Foley's product.
Jury commissioners Jos Wilson and M Burke selected the May term panel. Listed jurors include George Wade Elmore James Hull Reeve W D Kelso Reeve L H Stucky Washington Geo F Todd Elmore John B Hayes Washington Thomas Dunley Bogard Simon P Winklepleck Madison Geo 8 Tirown Reeve A T Conley Harrison James Dison Barr W A Lester Harrison.
Evansville speaker Dr W R Halstead opened the course with a lecture titled Fun on a Backyard Farm. An intelligent audience filled the Opera House as Halstead, noted for eloquence, spoke on the subject and its appeal to listeners.
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