Madison Township Assessor Candidate Declares Candidacy
The undersigned announces candidacy for Assessor of Madison township pending Republican nomination. Signatory: W. EF. Keck.
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1890
Page
2
The undersigned announces candidacy for Assessor of Madison township pending Republican nomination. Signatory: W. EF. Keck.
C G Sefrit editor of the Gazette is named special agent by the Census Bureau to collect statistics on recorded indebtedness in this congressional district. He is described as well qualified for the work. Daviess County Democrat.
The notice thanks subscribers who renewed in the last thirty days and asks to extend gratitude to the remaining delinquents. It notes a small matter for patrons and a big one for the publisher.
The district race for Congress is lively and unsettled with strong currents of support and opposition. If current trends persist the contest may collapse before the November elections.
In a county issue Democratic contemporaries urge harmony in the second district while criticizing Republicans as vipers. They preach unity yet denounce opponents, highlighting internal political posturing and rivalries amid strained public discourse.
The Davies County Democrat spots Democratic county office candidates with a dollar-a-whack notice on its corner. The paper suggests many readers may trail the notices this summer as contenders publish their plans.
The Elnora Enterprise welcomes Dr T M Sears to editorial management. The paper expects no loss of past high character and notes the editor pledges to keep influence on the side of God and morality.
Prof H F Hixon of Kansas spoke to large crowds at the Opera House last Saturday afternoon and evening about the money powers of the country. His audiences were mainly farmers, and despite the grip of the addresses many could not attend the meetings.
Adoring friends learn of the poet's decline due to whiskey. Riley and Bill Nye formed a touring comedy duo but Riley's strong drink addiction ended their engagement after Nye canceled dates. Nye is quoted signaling cancellation decisions and concern over Riley's condition.
A narrator recalls excuses given to an audience about Mr. Riley's sudden illness as four doctors work to save him. Riley appears behind the speaker with a maudlin grin. The piece hints he may yet realize the error of his ways and save his name from a deadly foiled fate.
The Daviess County District Medical Society met in the city on Wednesday to discuss professional matters. A prominent member criticized local coverage while the editor was away keeping a saloon out of town. the writer clarifies good will toward the society despite the exchange.
Report claims El Nora saloonist J L Irwin has secured a government license to sell whiskey in Odon under a twenty five dollar shield. The piece urges opposition, warns of retaliation, and criticizes the whiskey trade, predicting community unrest and heated future developments.
E B Legg of Vail Island reports selling Chamberlain Cough Remedy for ten years with no bottle returns in 90 days and twelve dozen sold, all with satisfaction.
The rise of party politics in trustee selections often yields candidates who are not competent. Voters should demand reliable, honest, and well qualified individuals to guard finances for four year terms under the new law. Republicans should elect and hold good, upright officials in this county.
The State Journal notes Republicans will target the new election law in the next campaign. It stresses committees must educate voters about provisions and duties for county chairmen and commissioners, with county clerks and education of the public to maximize turnout and minimize friction.
The Town Board of Odon Indiana files a petition to annex 60 acres and adjoining land to the incorporated town. The notice lists numerous landowners and the Indiana towns railroad company involved, with a hearing set for the March term of 1890 before county commissioners.
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