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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1900
Page
2
Odon, a small Indiana city of about 1400 people on the Seathert line, lies twenty miles northeast of Washington in Daviess county. It boasts electric lights, three churches, a brick school, several manufacturers, coal mines nearby, and a Normal School with a thriving agricultural region surrounding it.
The piece cites Democratic platform criticism of governance and reports red shirted Democrats in North Carolina disenfranchising thousands. It also notes a Kansas City Journal remark asserting the Republican party has past, present and future, while Democrats have only a past and would be better off without it.
The user questions why free silver appeared in the Democratic platform and suggests the 1896 Democrats aimed to secure free silver openly, while later efforts allegedly hid it under anti imperialism rhetoric.
The Democratic plea claims the 16 to 7 plank was added in Kau ais City to attract Populists. The text argues that a party deceiving one voter class will extend deception to other groups, eroding voter confidence.
The piece argues Democratic papers defend Teddy Roosevelt while ignoring William J. Bryan’s record. It notes McKinley and Roosevelt advanced, fought, and faced fire, while Bryan signed a commission and never commanded in battle.
The passage rallies for American expansion and influence from Alaska to Hawaii and the Philippines. It frames US growth as liberty and progress through schools commerce and justice, suggesting imperialism as a Democratic platform and a path to peace and regeneration under American systems.
A mix of local incidents and curious items. A heavyball diver rode a bike at the bottom of a river. two Indiana siblings reunited after 52 years in Military Park. Baseball players plan contract terms. railway schedules shift with three daily passenger trains. A Virginia court ruling on notaries and a burglary at Bicknell are noted amid scattered anecdotes.
Two young campers die and a third nearly drowns near High Rock after falling into submerged holes left from past coal mining. Wood unable to swim sinks after Faulkinburg, a strong swimmer, attempts rescue. Willeford and Charley Ruenell also enter the water. Faulkinburg, Wood, and Osborne are connected to local churches and schools. funerals held for Faulkinburg in Ohio and Wood in Bloomington.
Mrs George Lang of New Straitsville Ohio says a severe cough and night awakenings prompted her to try Kings New Discovery. She claims it cured her cough and saved two lives by stopping a frightful attack. The medicine is advertised as effective for lung and chest troubles with guaranteed results and a free trial bottle at Webster's.
A montage of papers from Galveston to Denver proclaim sober independence and endorse William Jennings Bryan in the 1896 presidential race. The editors claim nonpartisan balance and urge readers to weigh Bryan's platform.
The Southern Indiana Kailway Company will offer rail fare to Indianapolis via Seymour for 2.95 dollars. The notice urges buyers to choose Kecks for reliable goods at the right price.
On and after August 7 1900 W R Neeriemer advertises cider making on Wednesdays and Thursdays weekly plus cider jelly and butter. He invites customers to visit and notes reasonable prices.
A local ad touts Buclens Arnica Salve claimed to heal a range of skin and minor injuries from boils to burns. It promises fast relief for pains and aches and sells for 25 cents a box at Webster drugsist.
The will, dated July 28, 1900 and witnessed by James S. Garten and Harry H. Crooke, leaves specific sums to Adella Breden of Davis County, Walter P. Kobr of Kansas, Edgar Kobr, and Peter W. Thomas of Pierce City. The remainder of the property, all personal, goes to Hugh McCoy, the husband.
An urgent request for all debtors to call and settle accounts is issued by Aaron Jolliff. The notice advertises money to loan on improved farm land at 4 to 8 percent, inviting inquiries. Also advertised is Dr Kings New Life Pills with claims of health benefits and a price of 25 cents.
State of Indiana Davisse county. The Daviess circuit court October term 1900. Complaint No 10 488 Hearer HH Serrit versus Michael Wiles et al. Defendants Michael Wiles Moses Sephret Kittie Maria Sephret unknown heirs devisees legatees and legal representatives of the named persons notified of filing of the complaint and that it will stand for hearing at the October Term 1900 at Washington Indiana. Clerk Thorss Haris.
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