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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1893
Page
3
Local notices mention Potts Bros boot and shoe repairs George Abraham visiting Plainville and various store ads. The week features nightly shows, harvest references, church events, and a push for subscriptions while noting weather and community gossip.
The Grand Jury offers no new developments in the Wratten murder case. Stone confesses repeatedly with inconsistent stories while his wife visits in an apparent bid to uncover the truth. Local society notes include Epworth League visits, school events, a birthday gathering for Mrs. Alfred Ragle, and Aunt Minervia’s sixtieth anniversary with about forty attendees.
A long column of school items from Burns and surrounding communities notes moves of teachers and families, church events, future institutes, and student activities. It mentions Rev Coe Osborn, Mrs Ross, Mr Mumma, Curtis born, reorganized school work, and local social gatherings with music, lectures, and sermons.
A satirical item cites a Philadelphia Times remark about women never returning borrowed items. It lists pencils, ink, umbrellas, books, and other small goods as commonly claimed by women, while men are said to reclaim them reluctantly. The tone mocks stereotypes of feminine thrift and possession.
An adpromises Electric Bitters as a cure for bilious, sick headaches and general weakness. It urges readers to try a single bottle at Stensinger's and asserts speedy permanent relief once the remedy is taken. The copy imitates early marketing language with strained spellings and misspellings.
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