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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1892
Page
2
The productive war with Chile ends, and young men who planned to fight for Uncle Sam abroad turn to other pursuits, seeking Sap mers jobs or alternative opportunities at home.
Local Democrats must mobilize quickly as only four weeks remain before the party convention. The message urges readiness and sacrifice for the party’s good, signaling a call to action for Hawes and others.
Flon F. Sholtz of Evansville Indiana will post a bid for state treasurer before the Republican nominating convention. Sholtz formerly supervised the Census for Indiana’s first district and has a commendable record. if nominated he would likely be elected.
County seat leaders face pushback over planned convention that will pick delegates to the nominating event. Democrats in the area complain the scheduling favors county seat candidates, drawing criticism from both local and national observers.
A westbound passenger train on the E R near Bedford struck loose boulders in a nighttime cut, derailing the engine and tipping it into a roadside ditch while cars stayed on track. No injuries reported though the wreck caused major delays and the line remained closed through Wednesday after dark.
The piece questions county superintendents mixing politics and party roles. It argues senior officials should devote time to duties rather than partisan committees and challenges Democrats to demand similar conduct in other counties.
James C. Lavelle ex Auditor sues the Board of Commissioners to recover about 400 dollars. The suit claims the county withheld his last allowance due to an offset from county claims against the ex-Auditor. Lavelle received a judgment for the salary, arguing no property except a 20 dollar watch. Bondsmen are said to be liable for the remaining amount and will be required to settle.
Squire Elias Myers dies after long illness leaving a wife and children. Daniel Sawyer, a longtime resident, dies after weeks of illness at age 17. Rail property values and taxation figures for Daviess county reported, including land totals and per acre averages. Shoals fire causes $82,000 insured loss. Rev A B Cunningham critiques moral issues in town. M E revival near one hundred conversions. Madison township schools inspected. expected enrollment about 35 per school. Wm Conley granted new hearing on rape conviction. trial likely next term.
Announced by W Scott Agent a round trip excursion to St Louis Missouri for the National convention of Labor Organizations to be held February 22 to 26. Tickets good for travel February 20 to 22 and return by February 28 with final sale February 15.
Gartens unveils a new line of men neck wear with modern designs and tailored fits showcasing formal and casual options likely to appeal to style conscious shoppers in the city.
A sequence of editorials accuses The Gazette and Ogden Journal of political manipulation after reporting a cash shortage in ex-Treasurer Joseph F. Smith's account. The Democrat claims bias while The Gazette defends its coverage and timing. The piece also notes Smith's settlement delay and public reaction in Washington alongside a health ad and a real estate trade note.
Forty acres located three miles northwest of Odon with twenty acres cleared and the rest in good timber. For price and terms contact R. L. Bratton at Princeton Indiana.
The Pacific Express runs Chicago to Tacoma and Portland with Pullman and Colonists Sleepers. It departs Grand Central Passenger Station at Fifth Avenue and Harrison Street at 1045 pm daily. Tickets and berths are available from George R K Thompson at Clark Street, Ft. Eddy Depot, or Central Passenger Station in Chicago.
I announce a facility named Santarium equipped with home comforts rest and quietude and constant nurse attendance to improve treatment of chronic diseases. Limited patient numbers require advance admission. For particulars contact Dr T S Galbraith Seymour Indiana.
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