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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1897
Page
2
The report notes a new extensive coal field near Switz City Indiana as heavy rains disrupt central states. It mentions Odon's opera house promising top quality in southern Tad TE and hints at schooling prospects for Soléo mice youths.
A fragmented note claims Sasirink and Vera are kept together and valued at a mysterious amount, with garbled phrasing suggesting a shared constraint or arrangement. The readable parts imply a personal association without clear context or dates.
Readable fragments indicate a school house at Phiu Hoao is near completion and will be ready for use by late Saturday. The notice implies an early opening or dedication event once finished.
The Journal reports an official statement that the KF and RR track damaged by March floods will be rebuilt from Bedford to Westport with trains running before the new year and completion to Richmond within a year. Repair machinery has been shipped from Louisville this week.
Public tastes shift from blood and thunder to well crafted stage pieces. The performance features a ruralite drama Old Farmer Hopkins with a capable troupe under Franci Davidson. Lavish scenery and cheering mark the evening on Tuesday October VW.
A string of community birthday celebrations unfolds in the area. Correll hosts a twenty second birthday surprise with over thirty young friends at Harve Correll's home. Julius Chestnut's eighty third birthday is celebrated by 217 relatives and friends at his farm. Mrs Martha J Myers marks forty third birthday with about forty relatives at her city home.
Chocolate caramels priced at three for a few cents draw shoppers in Alaska. The article notes long winter nights and a social scene hinting at courting behavior amid harsh conditions.
A fragmented notice describes a large gathering at Washington and Daviess County with references to peaprbists and a communal event, signaling a local meeting or ceremony amid uncertain wording.
The readable fragments describe a factory setting and potential structural concerns but lack concrete names places dates or events to form a complete news item.
A brief squib notes a local paper criticizing the lack of compensation for public speaking as speakers from poorer backgrounds perform in a mime of uttering and subsistence, highlighting widespread oppression of humanity.
The Baltingore Sun discusses Maryland political dynamics, noting Democratic campaign stakes and the view that defeat could benefit the party, framing the year as pivotal for CVPhe influence and broader party strategy.
The article notes E W McCarty will begin erecting a brick business block beneath, with offices and an opera house on the second story, shortly after Tus Danner & Toole project. The timeline suggests overlapping construction in the same district.
The note discusses Cuba’s value, suggesting two hundred dollars as a baseline and Weyler’s impact on productive districts. It argues Spain could gain from Cuba only if it recovers a quarter of that amount, or risk losses if it withdraws.
The article notes genuine improvement in Oden with people eager to work and businesses and residences rising. It contrasts neighboring towns' loud boasting with Oden's steady development toward a orderly, attractive civic life.
Juper Herron challenges a winter law as unconstitutional prompting John Wadsworth to become treasurer. Wadsworth had sought the office in August but was blocked by Treasurer Aikman under the new statute. Commissioners declared a vacancy and named Albion Horrall. Judge Heren later ruled in Wadsworth's favor.
Mr. A. Ge. Laughlin recalls a near confrontation with Mrs. Armstrong near Farlen on the railroad. The two women argued over past visits and a alleged insult to Laughlin’s family. A scuffle ensued as Armstrong grabbed Laughlin’s hair, they tumbled down a five foot grade, and Laughlin retained the hair pull before they parted.
A jumble of local items notes Mrs. J UH Quillin in Gosport, telecommunication links Eaglesville and Biden, job printing at Jocnnat office, and various town updates. Mentions James Sanders, typhoid illness of James M. Garten, and advertisements for health cures and local business moves.
An emulsion described as a strengthening food and tonic uses Cod Liver Oil emulsified with Hypophosphites of lime and soda to boost potency. The preparation is noted for its flesh forming properties and enhanced effectiveness.
The advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion sustains flesh loss, restores health in infants to adults, enriches the blood of the anemia, stops coughs, soothes throat and lungs, and cures incipient consumption. After 25 years and tens of thousands of cases, purchase from Scott & Bowne Co in New York for $3.00.
Transfers recorded by O Neall Hoffmann show 25 deeds in Dayiess County with total consideration 10630 dollars. Names include Jack Franklin Rachel Merrifield Henry Milleretux Stella Mulland Miller Alexander McCall Sadie Beck James Wilson Chas Spurgeon Mary Spalding Chris Cooney Washington Drary Hiram Sims Warren Hackler Poe Mary Fox Patrick Lundergan Dan Longetux Moses Wilson Rebecca Wilson John Laubetux Martha Doyle Oscar Surper Victor McCarty Susan Faust Willey Wright Herave M Smith and others. Titles cover Lots 31 32 Crookes Add 31 Liverpool and assorted parcels in multiple additions and quarters.
The Spring Street Lumber Company announces a car load of new pine lath shingles flooring finishing lumber and all building lumber in stock. Leamon Cooper manager invites customers to visit and compare prices.
A four act stage production features elaborate scenery including a Long Branch residence and an East River skyline. Gantz Bros Druggists reference suggests a historical period setting with a moral about neglect and pneumonia. The company promises two large sets and performs Tuesday night October 19 at Stoy's Opera House.
A vintage advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a lifesaving remedy to prevent pneumonia grip or severe cold if taken early. It claims cures for coughs colds croup La Crippe hoarse ness difficulty breathing whooping cough incipient consumption asthma or bronchitis with relief in advanced stages.
The South's Great Short Line reaches Gairo Memphis Newtr Mobile Nashville Chattaneegs Hirminghans At lanta and all points the Southeast Connecting at Mobile with steamship lines for South Florida Cuba and other West India points Mexico Central and South America Monthly service to St Louis Mobile with Pullman Sleeping Cars and fast connections Also offers land and timber lands for sale and homestead entries through Alabama Land Development Company Mobile Ala January. General agents listed in Mississippian area
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