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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1901
Page
2
Odon is a picturesque eastern Indiana town of about 1800 people on the Indiana Railroad twenty miles northeast of Washington. It features electricity, gas, several manufactories, coal mines within four miles, three churches, a six room brick building, a Normal School, and a strong agricultural surroundings plus a fine class of residents.
The passage urges restoring the old fire bell and forming a fire company. It stresses timely action this year, praises Odon as a fine town in its size, and urges residents to speak well for the town whenever possible. The tone reflects local booster sentiment and civic improvement ideas.
A call to push forward gas drilling amid uncertainty about hidden mineral wealth beneath the earth. The piece urges embracing exploration to uncover potential treasures and opportunities.
The article notes no national holidays in law with states solely setting them. Mississippi and Nevada have none. Spencer county grand jury returned 139 indictments, many for selling votes on election day, targeting colored voters amid cross party efforts to disrupt the floating vote.
A historical note recalls Indiana governing figures, including Mount Matthews Chase Hovey Gray and Porter, all having passed away after retirement, leaving the state with no living ex-governors amid a curious fatal pattern.
At the Kiondike gale of crown mining lands Dawton bought a Goldbottom claim for 1 dollar. He began digging and on the next day struck a rich streak. By week’s end he refused an offer of 40000 pounds for the claim.
Late Governor Mount supported the farmer Institute idea as a proactive farmer. He helped establish institutes across counties and spoke at many gatherings. The Indiana Journal notes a proposed 10 000 annual appropriation, backed by Parks, for a total of 14 000, to benefit institutes and the broader community.
A fragmented report notes a mare figures average possession among Uncle Sen's children and mentions a governor or state figure with some misprint. The text is garbled and offers few clear names or dates.
A tricky intruder with an ax handle and ready razor was thwarted when a real estate agent escaped and was later pursued by Squire Hastings for the sum of eight dollars. The incident, recounted in small-town notes, echoes similar sharp encounters and local oddities.
Montgomery plans a National bank with 25000 capital. Jasper Stout, former Ragleaville resident now in Wheatland, faces possible Texas posting return after army desertion. Cole’s confession in the Lawrence Allen murder prompts Grand Jury review. Jarett Keith distributes 2200 acres valued around 100000 among heirs. Miss Zola Jacobs, linked to postal law violation, posts 100 bond for federal grand jury appearance.
In 1898 and 1691 winter a severe La Grippe outbreak hit Winfield Wisconsin. F L Hewett a local druggist reports two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy broke up the cold and stopped coughing. He claims the medicine wards off pneumonia and is pleasant to take, sold by Webster.
Sunday January 27 at the Parsons home near Antioch Charles W. Keith married Lucrezia Parsons with C H Buchanan officiating minister. The ceremony was followed by a bountiful supper and many valuable presents witnessed by a large circle of friends.
Editor Journal announces a short term offer for elegant silver plated sugar shells sent post paid to any married lady who requests one. Readers are asked to cut out the notice and return it with a stamp to Quaker Valley Mfg Co Chicago.
Advertiser W. Garten seeks to buy four to six week old calves at the highest market price offered locally. Offeror invites responses from sellers and notes readiness to transact promptly.
Major Richardson discusses road improvement in Louisiana, noting material shortages and drainage needs. He estimates hauling cost at 25 cents per ton per mile, with an average 12 mile haul, totaling about 3 dollars per ton. Annual farm output is near 2 million tons, implying a 6 million dollar per year revenue loss unless roads are upgraded. He proposes state parish cooperation and varied surfacing by parish, with earth roads remaining common in many areas. He urges opening natural drains and coast-wide coordination to reduce road delays and costs.
The final course should be a three quarter inch coat of stone and screenings laid thick enough to form a smooth surface and rolled until firm. As a goal test, a small stone piece placed on top will be crashed before being driven into the material.
The good roads movement is one of the most comprehensive reforms now contemplated. It affects thousands of people across every state and holds national significance, per Chicago Record.
Complaint No. 106086 in Indiana's Daviess county names Emily J. Myers against Lucinda Groves and John A. Everett with their heirs and legal representatives. The case will be heard in Washington Daviess County on March 19, 1901.
The executor of Mary A Hobbs deceased will sell the estate's personal property at the late residence in Eaglesville Daviess County Indiana on Saturday February 9 1901. Items include household and kitchen furniture bedding sewing machine books and more. Terms under five dollars cash over five dollars nine months credit with note and approved security at interest after maturity. Auction to start at 10 o'clock a m. Albert M Clark Executor. Wadsworth Williams Aitys.
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