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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1897
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text mentions Wy fEInZ Mecereet WRG and references to locations Walvis and St. Che. Context unreliable. readable elements show a partial place list and nonsensical sequence, not a clear event or outcome.
The notice describes a local auction of poultry running gear and livestock at an old stand on a street corner. It mentions cash payment for security and items like geese and turkeys. James Sinclair of Burns Cry faced arrest efforts after a Sunday church visit with alcohol, with a writ turned over to a constable but no results reported.
The Washington Democrat notes two telephone boxes on the line to Eaglesville could fail if trouble arises due to no central office at Eaglesville. Phones between the towns are switched off from the main line, and residents fear disruption of music, children, lovers, and business calls.
Real estate agents Bennett Bros advertise broad services including sales trades and loans. The note conveys a relieved feeling and a weak confidence as if promising a guaranteed span of satisfaction.
Investigation reveals many property owners neglected required pavement within the allotted time. Town will issue notices and may charge penalties up to fines or lien on property. late compliance could lead to enforced work and collection.
The Louisville and Nashville Reprosol Company advertises first and third November excursions to Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri, and Florida. Regular routes depart from Cincinnati and Louisville with low fa re special round trips. Tickets available through the General Passenger Agent in Louisville.
The Odon market prices show Wheat at 83e, Corn 1 ae, Marketable Cattle 2 to Be Calves Bh tote, Hogs 3 to, Sheep 23 to 3e, Lambs 33 to de, Chickensake, Potatoes 69 to Tae, Hen Turkeys 7e Tom Turkeys de, Ducks de reese de, Bees ire, Onion Sets 20e per gal, Large Onions Te per bu.
Stockholders of the E. and R. Railroad and managers in Gardiner met in Washington last February. They named directors and officers and discussed work on the road bed to serve the public, including a plan to connect with the Medford Belt line. Names mentioned include Juret class, Rick Micha, and Sherwack among others in attendance.
Scrambled report notes residents visiting, moving, and small town events. Juda Wreesinger and family moved to Tphauks. Mr James Grarren of O fan visited friends Sunday. Desan Menday reports 8 pupils enrolled. Miss Choa Kinneman of Elnora visited town. A newborn boy born to Mr and Mrs R B Williams Friday. Community chatter includes locals and greetings at various sites and socials.
The page lists residents and visitors from Van Buren to Mortland, references a jury on Saturday, and notes social happenings at the Sum nervile family gathering at Joun Sumervile's residence. A sorrowful line mentions a felon on Mrs. Mote Phines' hand and a long cable of life with 120 persons.
Fragmentary OCR text from Indiana appears with names and place markers. The readable portion shows a personal or place reference to Elghert Ind and includes scattered words that resemble a citation or personal record. Further context is unavailable in the legible fragment.
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