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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1891
Page
2
All persons with township business may meet at the official residence in Eaglesville every Saturday except the second Saturday of each month to transact township affairs.
The Normal under the management of Prof Tipton and a lady, along with the primary school run by Miss Jennie Taylor, are progressing very nicely.
A report describes President Harrison moving across the southern and western United States in speechful, patriotic oratory while old hat traditions fade into obscurity.
George W. Correll, postmaster of Smiley Indiana, visited the city on Saturday to discuss his candidacy for County Assessor. He is described as worthy and well qualified and would make a splendid officer if elected.
W Hickey sells his stake in the Elnora Enterprise to partner Dr. T M Sears and retires from newspapers to devote full effort to the sewing machine and organ business.
Enoch Woods pleaded guilty to burglarizing James Holt's store in Martin County. He was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary and is currently serving his term.
The text alleges that in some counties the County Assessors were appointed on April first under a late Legislature act and are receiving pay, though the law actually allows appointment only from the first Monday in June. It questions whether these counties were adjusted by what the Legislature should have done, not what it did.
The county seat races to decide control of city offices. George W. Alford leads the Republican mayoral ticket while Clint Tharp heads the Democratic ticket. Democrats appear energetic, with a preacher candidate drawing early attention.
An elderly note recounts school days in Owltown owth century with names like Tom Elmore, Bill Doolin, Fight Holt and Uncle Bil Hastings. It recalls canal work, a rough era of whiskey and fights, community tales, and old neighbors including the Pad and Longs schoolhouse. The writer reflects on soldiers, Florida migration, and a marriage at LedGERwood residence with wedding feast.
The Philadelphia Record says the M on Morgan dollars does not stand for Mint but for Morgan designer George T. Morgan. The other M is the designer’s initial hidden in the goddess’s waving hair, visible only after close examination, as confirmed by mint officials who have seen it repeatedly.
Product promotion claims health and happiness are achieved by taking Simmon Liver Regulator as a cure. It asserts improved vitality and well being without presenting clinical evidence or official approvals.
A guaranteed safe remedy promising relief for throat lung and chest ailments including consumption inflammation of lungs bronchitis asthma and whooping cough. Pleasant to taste and safe with a purchase price refund option. Trial bottles free at W C Garten’s Drugstore.
The administrator Howard Crooke files final report as administrator of William Overton deceased. A hearing is set for May 14 1891 on the tenth judicial day. Heirs legatees and interested parties must appear and show cause if any why the report should not be proved.
For years the editor of the Burlington Junction Missouri Post suffered cramps and indigestion causing days of idleness. He has used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for a year with prompt relief each time. Sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles by W L Oy.
Fragmentary ad copy cites Shamans Liver Regulator for indigestion and a reference to G Sparks formerly mayor, Ma. The readable snippet hints at a historic or local commerce notice with medical remedy branding.
Starting March 29 Northern Pacific will operate two daily trains between St Paul Minneapolis and westward to Helena Butte Spokane Falls Tacoma Seattle and Portland. Westbound No 1 departs St Paul at 415 pm and No 3 at 1045 pm from Chicago via Wisconsin Central Line with Pullman First Class Tourist Sleeping Cars and Regular Coaches. Passengers from St Louis or Chicago connect with the St Paul morning train the next day. The line promotes first class service Beau beau and convenience and serves seven states Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Oregon Washington. Agents can provide rates maps and timetables or apply to Chase Fee G Poand b. AJ St Paul Minn.
An 19th century advertisement proclaims Bucklen Sarnica Salve as the best cure for cuts, bruises, gores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chafed hands, chilblains, corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box, sold by W. L. Stoy.
Notice of town election in Odon Daviess County Indiana to elect one trustee for first ward one trustee for third ward one clerk one treasurer and one marshal on Monday May 4 1891 with official seal April 1 1891 by clerk JS. tiussarn.
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