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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1892
Page
2
Odon Exchange Bank established 1800 with Howard Crooke as president and Harry Crooke as cashier. It offers collections across the U S, drafts on major European cities, certificates of deposits, pensioner privileges, and assistance with investments. Short term loans, good commercial paper, and long term real estate loans at low rates.
The Republican County Committee of Daviess County Indiana sets township meetings on Saturday April 9, 1892 at 2 o clock pm to elect delegates and alternates to State Congressional Judicial and County conventions. Delegates allocated by precincts, meetings scheduled across Elmore Elva and others with statewide and county candidate nomination to follow at the Opera House Washington on April 21, 1892. Secretaries urged to report delegates and alternates to the county Republican press.
The article notes that G. D. Abraham announced he will not seek another term. No other candidates or details are provided in the fragment.
E. S. Pershing, a well known teacher of Vanburen township, is receiving favorable mention in connection with the County Assessor's office on the Republican ticket.
Washington plans street cars and a new union depot as the E. and I. railroad meets the Co. and M. line. The tone suggests Washington has little opposition or trouble in this development.
In Daviess county, ex-commissioner Frank Zinkans is now in the county jail. The Democrat is urged to have him removed from the rolls and to move on, as the paper notes his prior prominence.
Town authorities urge all residents to vote in the upcoming May election, warning that a lack of turnout could force the election to occur by default.
Two Daviess county residents Frank Zinkins former county commissioner and Grandison Cosby faced contempt charges after attempting to fix a jury for a major circuit court case. They were jailed for two months and fined 500 dollars each.
In a shocking Saturday afternoon crime in Cadels Row near the O M Depot Adam Neidig, a German miner, shot and killed his wife Barbara in front of their 14 year old daughter. He then shot himself after fleeing to a nearby hay loft, dying two hours later at Holthouse's morgue. Neidig, 50, was said to have a history of hard work and heavy drinking, with suspicions of alleged infidelity cited as motive.
The article condemns town youths and some men for repeatedly clinging to switch moving trains at the depot last Sunday. It notes numerous violations beyond twenty five cases and warns that harsh lessons may be needed to prevent injury or death, urging action to stop the dangerous behavior.
The piece warns that continuing the current reckless business will cause sorrow for Odon households and lead to mangled loss of a boy, as parents may regret not keeping him safe while it was still time.
The Odon Indiana School Board invites sealed proposals by April 15 1892 for furnishing materials and constructing a town school building. Bids seen at Olone Exchange Bank with Hi IL Crooke secretary. Each bid must include two or more sureties with addresses. The right to reject all bids reserved. Mayes Bros dissolves firm and seeks settlement of accounts.
An advertisement promotes Plymouth Rock Pants Co offering well fitting pants at low prices. J C Chaynory acts as the agency agent.
Complete line of Hats Bonnets Ribbon Laces and millinery supplies advertised by Mrs G E Baker. Also mentions railroad services including Wisconsin Central North Pacific and Pacific Express trains with departure details from Grand Central Station and ticket agents George K Thompson and Ft Eddy Depot in Chicago.
Notice to all persons with business in Madison township to meet at Odon every Saturday to transact township affairs. Trustee W. Shapper of Madison also directs Van Buren township matters to be conducted at his Eaglesville residence each Saturday except the second Saturday of each month.
The Northern Pacific Railroad highlights Montana and Washington as growing centers with expanding cities and rail mileage. It offers through sleeping cars from Chicago to western states, stopover rights for land exploration at Spokane and westward points, plus dining cars and scenic tours. District agents provide folders titled Golden Montana Eastern Washington and Washington, plus maps and time cards.
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