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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1896
Page
2
Fragmented text shows officials and offices listed such as Vice-President Secretary of State State Auditor Attorney General and Appellate Judge with a note that the time for family elections is at hand amid unclear details.
The opening of a fall term is reported with partial readability. The text mentions themes of improvement and survey activity across the state, citing the B&O line and various participants, though many phrases are garbled and difficult to parse.
A speech is planned at Lilet Clock where Hore will address attendees. The event unfolds on a Ber month date with locals expected to attend and hear remarks from Hore.
The garbled line references Democratic aims tied to worker support and labor concerns, suggesting a political message about aiding the working class and possibly framing party care as essential. No clear names, dates, or places are recoverable from the fragment.
A fragmented notice hints at a political contest with Bryan and McCain ties, a wind of campaign energy in Louisville, and mentions of funds and party contempt. Names and places are unclear, but the piece depicts a tense public mood around an upcoming election.
A cryptic line speaks of a nation unready for war and people who look for action yet strike at air with no clear foe or plan. The passage hints at doubt, resolve, and an unsettled mood amid uncertain leadership.
An unclear report notes Walter Poinson and others involved in a bicycle bar incident now under investigation in Indianapolis. Details are sparse with few readable names and places.
Ray HU Allen takes up a minor yet notable role as pastor and trusted community figure. He is introduced as a longtime supporter of local families and an expert in helping families navigate community services.
A garbled line discusses a person unable to seize advantage of market fluctuation and asserts the subject is the rightful owner of the situation. The text is unclear and lacks identifiable names or places.
Mapisgn township plans for 120 young men to cast their first presidential vote this year. Of them 3 are Republicans and 2 are Democrats and Populists. Four years ago the workers in factories sold farmer products but now the laborers are idle and goods unsold.
Local political note reports John W Hitter moving to new role in the party with a potential path to victory. The sheriff’s hotel is planned to be run by the same candidate, indicating a consolidation of local influence and leadership.
In Seymour two weeks ago Sitsaron Charston stated his aim to have the dollars of his country circulate worldwide as the flag is honored and respected.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate betting terms comparing Bryan and McKinley bets. Text suggests unequal payouts with McKinley favored and Bryan losses set at higher cost, though the fragment is unclear on full odds and specifics.
Aboard the UB Globe Devaceracs platform the party states belief in seed work and good wages for American citizens. It asserts these goals cannot be made too strong and should benefit the public without limits.
The contrast highlights Bryan traveling nationwide to seek crowds while McKinley draws dense public turnout in Canton from across the United States. The public’s strong enthusiasm for McKinley stands out in every gathering.
The Odon M E Circuit now includes Odon Buras Good Hope and Elnora. The Newberry circuit adds Newberry Prairie Chapel and Scotland. Eaglesville appears on the Loo gotee charge, a local assignment noted in the record.
Residents outside the corporation face difficulty restoring children to county schools for winter term. Trustees refuse to readmit students and to cover tuition, creating hardship for families seeking return to local schooling.
Rev J F Boyd and family left Thursday for Washington County. Charles and George Adams of Finera were here the first of the week. Bert Coyle of near Washington visited James Northeut and family. Miss Lutitia and Sterling Williams started for home in Scott County. Rev J F Bowl of Martinsburgh preached at Pleasant Will base and at Dood Hope.
The text explains how deforming a gold dollar or a silver dollar alters their value. A greatly bent gold dollar remains worth its face value of $1, while deforming a silver dollar reduces its value toward the metal content. It also notes that altered coin shapes diminish value, with silver coins losing more of their worth.
The document names Rev JD ilarisoch fas cen as Conference Evangel, granting him authority for evangelistic work across the South. He will oversee districts and direct mission efforts as the highest office in the conference, with four deserving women noted and a residence assigned at Yeutieastles.
The readable parts show a heated discussion about political owners and campaigns with mentions of Democrats and upholders of truth. The piece references a column and readers seeking a say, but lacks coherent structure or concrete events.
Annie Deaurmin of Nace Street dies Sunday night from meningbrinous group and diphtheria. Ethel Gant, nine, dies Wednesday after contracting phthisic croup. Parents express deep sorrow as both funerals are held locally with services and interment at Walnut Cemetery.
A city couple, Mr and Mrs McArthur, pledge unusual acts based on mayoral election results. If McArthur wins in Gleeted they will perform household chores for a year, including washing and ironing, stove chores, coal, and ash duties, amid election intrigue.
The Hepublicans of Northeas Madison gathered at Farlen last Saturday with a McKintey campaign banner raised outside the venue. Evening speakers included JG Wadsworth addressing supporters as the group organized its second McWhinnie club chapter in the township amid broad local voter involvement.
A Citizen Reader reports strong Populist opposition to John Wadsworth in the county treasurer contest. Ex Reverend Thomas Wardsworth and allied Populists accuse Fusion plans of misusing Wadsworth to force a state ticket shift. They warn of broader downballot impact if the Fusion effort succeeds.
Major McKinley delivers pointed Saturday speeches urging work worth good money and opposing free trade and free silver. He argues that railroad workers gain nothing from smaller cars and defends protecting American factories against foreign goods, praising the American workman against workers abroad.
The M. E. Conference met in Evansville and adjourned. The Vincennes District lists appointments across many towns such as Alfordsville Braceville Farmersburg Grendale Graysville Lyenton Newberry New Lebanon Pleasantville Prairie ton Sullivan Vincennes Washington Wheatlad and more with named preachers and circuits including Chaplains and notable local figures like John Ward and W Po Jarah.
A long mix of rural items, editorials, and community notices covers farming, clubs, politics, and local happenings. It mentions a Glee Club, a Bryan free silver club in Washington, and various local figures and places such as Evansville, Sullivan, Sandborn, Greencisile, and Daviess County with general observations on crop timing, ball games, and public concerns.
A playful ad note suggests relief from cough with one swallow of One Btnite Cough Cure attributed to W. L. Stay. The tone mirrors a vintage patent medicine caption and hints at a local seller.
A dated print advertises medical consultation for chronic female diseases. It invites readers to address leading physicians Dr. Hathaway and Co. at 70 Dearborn Street, Chicago, for private treatment. The notice targets individuals with delicate conditions and offers expert services.
Advertisement from The National Star Building Chicago seeking several faithful men or women to travel for a responsible established house in Indiana. Salary 780 dollars payable 315 weekly plus expenses. Position permanent. Reference. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope.
The undersigned offers for sale at public auction at his residence in Brown Township Martin County Indiana two miles east of Eaglesville on Wednesday September 30 1896 starting at 1000 o clock. Personal property includes Horses three Jules Jacks and Jennetts Carle Sheep and Hogs and other items. Terms: 5.00 cash and under 25.00 on all, 12 months credit without interest. Purchaser gives note with good security bearing 8 percent after maturity. Starlin Sims.
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