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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1891
Page
2
The document reports a county seat within six miles noting four hundred talécants and a court reuse. It states the jail is Wilpet togs and the county has not sent any penitentists to the penitentials for several years with no sale within its limits.
Church leaders gathered to discuss reforms and the workings of their denominations. Speakers highlighted opposition to divisions and noted weekly events by visiting clergy and lay societies within the church.
A local editor miswrote a line about a neighbour's plants and misprint sparked anger. The husband armed himself and rushed toward the printing office, but the printer escaped by jumping from a second story window.
Capt J W Moore owner of the Hlamersley mill on First creek complains of a group of boys and girls who fished at the mill and damaged windows with other shameful conduct. The captain says the piece is not fit for publication in its current form.
The remarks advise keeping a safe distance from the boys mentioned and urge other girls to watch their daughters closely, reflecting a cautious social stance attributed to Mr Moore.
A weary editor, unable to think on temperance tariffs or crop prospects, falls asleep on his deck and is visited by odd dreamlike scenes. The narrative hints at unreadable fragments as the thoughts roam in strange troops.
The town discussed preference patterns at a local meeting with residents split on whether funds should extend streets and sidewalks or focus on other public needs. The record notes more residents favored stopping the current project and maintaining existing roads, while a smaller group pressed for new paving and improved access.
The report notes voter turnout and candidate results in several districts with trustee and treasurer posts listed. In a separate item a farmer from below the city details a boy who is losing his sight after a past incident, with a Cincinnati doctor warning of probable permanent blindness.
A retailer named Pensinger’s advertises Simmon’s Liver Regulator and a range of tonics claiming to restore clarity and health, urging customers to visit for relief.
A short essay extends Ella Wheeler Wilcox on training girls to become successful wives. It argues homes center society, urging early character formation, promise keeping, kindness, sacrifice for others, and lifelong self improvement to endure any circumstance.
In the matter of the estate of Daniel F. McCarter deceased the court notes W McCarter as administrator presents his account for examination and that heirs creditors and other parties may appear on a designated date to show cause or contest the settlement. Clerk Joseph J. Lauy records the action in Washington.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses publishing a newspaper with no home staff and every man contributing. It mentions someone ordering provision or work in York, a reception or supper, and advancing a business interest. The details are unclear and the main point is a disputed publication and public notice.
Specimen cases from New Cassel and nearby towns describe neuralgia rheumatism and severe stomach and liver distress cured or eased by Electric Bitters and Beecham’s remedies. Testimonies mention rapid relief from Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and Arnica Salve. W.L. Stoy sells these products.
John Theoretin offers reduced prices on a range of shingles including poplar pine cedar and cypress types. Prices per thousand feet listed with quantities available from 1000 units, payment in advance or solid references required, ship from Evansville Indiana with prompt delivery and guaranteed satisfaction.
The Northern Pacific outlines daily Pullman and tourist sleeper service from Chicago to Seattle via Helena and Spearfish Falls with connections to St Paul and St Louis. The article praises the Yellowstone Park Route, lists routes through Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and surrounding states, and invites travel agents to provide rates and schedules.
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