19 Nov 1892
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1892
Page
1
The piece depicts Thanksgiving rituals as the governor calls citizens to gratitude and sharing. It contrasts abundance with those in need, urging generosity toward neighbors so all may enjoy pumpkin pies and festive bounty. The tone reflects a communal, hopeful mood.
A Chicago man named Jack Dee gongs travels to New York on Thanksgiving Eve. He misses a dinner and engagement while facing a dwindling funds supply of 5.12, and a parlor car conductor demands fare for a young girl, Miss Raymond. A brief, comic station encounter in Elmira leads to a coin dilemma and awkward courtship as Jack tries to salvage the trip and Miss Raymond’s goodwill.
Across the district candidates Ter and Kaas faced a tight race as voters backed key reforms. Officials reported turnout high with early mail ballots shaping the final margin. Polls had suggested a close contest with strong support for new governance proposals.
In Huntington a grisly scene unfolds as hogs tear into an elderly man’s entrails, leaving mutilated remains near the home. The report notes violence and shock in a small town setting with reference to Sam McKiel a Negro resident and a scene of fear and disbelief.
Novembers meeting of the Teet Workmen's Hall convention proceeds with only a minority of members present. John Devlin reports that most attendees have not yet arrived as Tuesday morning sessions begin.
Fragmentary OCR summarizes a veteran who faced family difficulties and pride. He applied for a pension around 1880 and recently received back pension totaling $3,009, with a home in Hamlin. The text references a wife, war service, and relocation near a river cooper trade area.
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