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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1890

Page

2

Madison Township Assessor Candidate Declares Candidacy

The undersigned announces candidacy for Assessor of Madison township pending Republican nomination. Signatory: W. EF. Keck.

Madison Township

Census Bureau appoints Sefrit as special agent

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.

C. G. Sefrit Gazette Census Bureau Sefrit Daviess Gouty Democrat

Renewal gratitude from publisher to delinquent subscribers

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.

Pot bubbling in district congressional race

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.

Harmony Versus Vipers In County Political Clash

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.

Repubicans

Davies County paper eyes Democratic candidates at a dollar

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.

Davies County Democrat

New Editor T M Sears Joins Elnora Enterprise

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.

T. M. Sears Elnora Enterprise

Prof H F Hixon Draws Farmers To Money Powers Lectures

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.

H. F. Hixon Kansas Lear

Downfall of Hoosier Poet J Whitcomb Riley

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.

J. Whitcomb Riley Riley Bill Nye Jias Mr. Nye Cincinnati Enquirer Nye Ane

Hoosier Poet Faces Self Made Monster Over His Name

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.

Mr. Riley Riley

Doctors In Session In Daviess County

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.

Daviess County Dkaviess County District Medical Society

Quart Shop Rumor Sparks Local Debate in Odon

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.

J. L. Irwin Elnora Irwin Odon

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Sold Ten Years Says Druggist

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.

Chamberlain E. B. Legg Vail

Selecting Township Trustees The Need for Qualified Candidates

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.

Indiana

Next Campaign Focus on New Election Law Education

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.

State Journal

Odon Town Annexation Petition Published in 1890

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.

Odon Daviess County Indiana Board of Commissioners Corporation Ent Corporation Said ~Wetion 29 Territoy Zimry V. Garten Jamesy Nedmen Fluward Crooke Wiliam Gardner Harry Martin Chas F. Dawson Stephen H. Brittiun William TH. Wallick George W, Correll Emil Walty John Smiley Cyrus Ketcham Rachel Ketcham Emily Ketcham Mary Ketcham Mary Udell George D Abraham Winfield Booth Samuel Dunlap Martha Stewart William Hubbard John S. Hubbard Haris Et Callahan James A. Burrell Lovell Vier John Altercock Zimiy Mc Garten Siddt Melton Evaneville & Richmond Reilroxe Company David F Hubbard

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