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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1891
Page
2
Lieut Gevera J. Chase associated with Odon is noted in a September 4 entry. The record lists field notes and a timeline of the officer as part of local war memorial records.
J J Stong Oneall and Geo W Alford assisted at a settlers meeting in Ogden Indiana in September 1891.
Many residents followed the Journal's guidance and cut down weeds and grass around their properties. The notice suggests others should also adopt the example and prepare ahead.
All the Old Settlers and others with ancient relics are urged to bring them to the Old Settler Meeting for exhibition. The event invites local residents to display historical items and celebrate regional heritage.
The proposition to operate an excursion from here to Evansville on Wednesday failed, disappointing several citizens. A number had been preparing to join the trip and were left ready to travel.
The Journal enters its third year and prompts readers to renew subscriptions now. The notice urges timely payment, noting no better moment than the present to settle dues.
A critic condemns a plan to introduce saloon-like institutions in our town. The speaker argues such a move shows loss of shame and would degrade human reverence in the community.
A call circulates to turn out cows to trample weeds while critics oppose the plan. The writer suggests a petition to release keys so men can rise early to cut weeds with a scythe before breakfast.
Fragmentary verse urges mowing weeds and grass to ease foot traffic and protect skirts. It advises a man to cut them down or pull up stakes while noting disdain for unnamed “pesky dudes” and wives milking cows amid rough rural chores.
Arrangements by the Old Settlers Association with the E. and R railroad provide reduced rates on all trains for the three days of the meeting. A Bedford to E. and R train and a Washington to E. and I line train will run on the meeting’s second day. Passengers may ride freight trains with passenger coaches attached if possible per general agent IT. P. Radley.
The passage exults in a thriving nation under Benjamin Harrison with high farm profits, abundant crops, and widespread contentment. Wheat prices cover land costs, corn dominates Indiana, hay, fruit, and cattle flourish, and farm fortunes and commerce glow as the government at Washington remains stable.
A letter denounces three carloads of Eastbound passengers from Elnora last Friday for widespread intoxication. The writer cites beer odor and profane language, noting some travelers were from nearby Odon and its surroundings. The piece condemns the influence of local establishments on the town’s behavior.
Attendees at Plainville Harvest Home enjoyed grove speeches by Elder Brown and Rev Hartsock with the Odon band providing music and a fine livestock display. Rain affected forenoon events but afternoon crowds stayed peaceful while critics denounced saloon influence and disorder on village streets.
Teachers in Daviess county adopt positions at their institute urging township commencements with essays before certificates, oppose the exemption license law, demand a 24 month license after four years, and seek higher wages to lengthen school terms.
Washington Gazette reports two farm fires between eight and ten Friday night. Lorenzo Evans lost wheat, a valuable horse, and machinery in a destroyed barn insured for 3000, while his neighbor Washington Cosby saved stock but uncertain grain loss. Fire suspected to be arson. calls for farmer organization. A Glendale barn was struck by lightning during Saturday’s storm, burning to the ground with owner name and loss unavailable.
Reports say E and R railway officials led by president D J Mackey traveled east on a special train, sparking talk of new passenger service between Westport and Greensburg and a possible link with the Vernon Greensburg and Rushville line. Officials aim to turn the line toward profit and connect with major networks.
Excursion tickets at half rates will be sold by the Queen & Crescent Route on August 24 September 15 and 29 from Cincinnati and Lexington to Kentucky Tennessee Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Florida points. Also at one and a third for the round trip to Arkansas and Texas. Previous excursion rates canceled. For premium list and details of the Big Daviess County Fair write James C Lavalon, Sec Washington Indiana.
The Yellowstone Park Line and Northern Pacific route describe daily express trains with Pullman service from St Paul to Tacoma and Portland via Helena and Butte. Connections link St Louis and Chicago eastward with St Paul morning trains, offering through sleepers and vestibuled cars to Chicago. The notice promotes a new Alaska map and regional attractions from Minnesota to California.
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