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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1890
Page
2
The fragment indicates a postal notice stating a one year six month term and a $100 amount. It appears related to mail transmission and second class classification in Odon Indiana. No further context or names are present.
The Daviess county assembly of the Farmer's Mutual Benefit Association met in Washington and elected officers John Arthur Harrison as president T J Alford Reeve as secretary and Thomas R Hicks Veale as treasurer. They adopted resolutions nominating a county ticket and calling for reforms and anti corruption measures.
A notice declares CLPerson as a candidate for the Daviesx county recorder position, pending the Democratic nominating convention decision. The statement emphasizes party backing and the official filing of candidacy.
The Democratic Central Committee of Daviesa County plans a delegate convention on August 2 to nominate candidates for county offices. The notice notes busy races with many hopefuls and promises lively proceedings as the party centers on local races.
An exchange in the Odon Journal and Democrat defends candidate Robert Russell for Washington township trustee. Editors dispute biases and Democratic claims while praising Russell and criticizing opponents and “Anti-Monopolist” rhetoric.
The trial of Harvey Manning trustee of Elmore township for attempting to bribe voters at the April election in Elmore township has been postponed to May 5 due to the absence of the State's witness. It was to be held before squire McCafferty at Washington.
The letter asserts two local officials elected by the F. M. B. A. identify as Republicans while another proclaims he remains a Democrat. The writer urges the paper to acknowledge these affiliations openly, criticizing “old party press” for mislabeling.
The residence of farmer David Riggins in Vanburen township burned last Saturday around noon. Sparks from the kitchen stove flue ignited the roof as strong winds aided the blaze, and the fire was not discovered until the building was already engulfed. Most of the outbuildings were consumed as well.
A salary with expense paid will come handy to any one out of work, especially where prior experience is needed to vet the position. Readers are advised to look in another column headed A Chance to Make Money for the job listing.
Rail line updates show going north and south schedules for ElNora Indiana with trains numbered 32 1 9pm and 3 11 15 aw along the E S and R line east of Bedford Greensburg. Officials suspend tag tax collection tied to Evansville and Richmond railway pledge and division shops at this point. A regular E R train reportedly ran Bedford to Greensburg but the return trip remained unclear. E S Sears of Greensburg comments on the recent railroad deal and its mockery.
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