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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1901
Page
2
The Odeon Journal published in Odon Indiana describes the town with about 1500 inhabitants, its location in Daviess County, and local features. Aimed at residents, the note highlights community life and regional pride in a period newspaper style.
The Indiana Legislature reports half of the session elapsed with only nine bills enacted. The record notes SEL bills introduced and a Philippine Commission experiment farm to be set two hundred miles from Manila to test crops from the county for eastern cultivation.
The Springfield Republican urges Pettigrew's confirmation opponent Gen. Fred D. Grant be blocked, criticizing him for limited action in Luzon after the insurrection’s main body was crushed.
A Chicago contractor's proposals to Havana authorities have been accepted to uncover and remove the wreck of the battleship in the harbor. A cofferdam will be built and water pumped out for the first time to enable a detailed examination. The cause of the loss, whether external explosion or other factor, remains a key point in the war's history.
A discussion from the Indianapolis News notes a proposed bill by Mr. Scott of Montgomery County to have corporate school presidents, with township trustees, appoint county superintendents. The reform aims to curb corrupt methods in superintendent elections and improve selection by favoring competent candidates.
In Crawfordsville circuit court four men admitted guilt for selling votes and were disfranchised for 12 years. Two others stood trial and one was disfranchised for 20 years while the fate of the remaining participant was not specified.
The item describes revival meetings led by a preacher named Rev Mr Spicer with fervent participants, shaking sensations, and crowded gatherings. Willis O Tyler, a black Indiana University student, wins the state oratorical contest at Indianapolis with white classmates hosting him at the Denison hotel. A rural reflection praises a farmer’s care for his horse, contrasting with neglectful owners. Carl Smiley recovers from a forehead gunshot, regaining use of his limbs. An Orange New Jersey pigeon ownership case ends with the bird choosing its rightful owner, cited as a practical legal example.
The March Designer issue showcases a range of adult and juvenile garments including a men’s shirt waist. It explains shirt waist making for cheap, with dressmaking and millinery tips. Other features cover a March flower garden, women in telegraphy, fur health and beauty, and short stories for adults and youths.
A party of thirteen Daviess county residents are in Arkansas helping MEASLES control at Montgomery reducing local school attendance. Washington township schools will run 121 days this year down from 156 last year. Frank Wilson bought Wilson coal mines from Signor Hastings receivers for Wilson Mercantile Co. Charles Hill of Washington jailed for brass theft. grand jury indicted him and he pled guilty to petit larceny and was sent to the Jeffersonville reformatory for one to three years. Robert Satchaw of Plainville moved to Washington on grand jury request after drinking whiskey. he was jailed then released when his wife’s illness worsened. Austin Allen, Crabb school teacher, fought two black pupils. he sought a poker after a scuffle and punished both boys. the derky and the shovel figures appear. Allen filed charges against the boys.
A. Diefendorf states for 60 days starting February 1 he will sell strictly for cash and offer reductions to collect. He asks all who are in his debt to call and settle, noting this does not apply to others who owe him.
In 1893 and 1899 F L Hewetts of Winfield Illinois suffered a severe La Grippe attack. He used two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy which cured the cold and stopped coughing. The remedy is praised as a reliable breaker of severe colds and pneumonia threats and is easy to take. Sold by Webster.
Ladies have you seen Solid Cucree Silver tableware the new metal replacing sterling for spoons knives forks and more. It is the same metal through and through with wear resistant plating that looks like sterling and is harder and longer lasting. It costs about one sixth as much. Sent for free offer at once from Quiker Valley Miz. Co Chicago address included.
Pat Webster refunds your money if not satisfied after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver subsets. They cure stomach disorders biliary issues constipation and headache. Price 25 cents. Samples free.
A new acetylene plant and lighting system were placed in operation by the Indiana Light Power Company at Odon. The facility, tied to the local gas and power network, marks a modernization step for the town amid ongoing electric service improvements.
Guidance to treat the grip at home by remaining quiet and using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy to support quick recovery.
The New York Tribune editorial urges a statewide road program under the Higbie Armstrong plan. Oneida County proposes $500000 state aid matched by counties, aiming to boost improvements across major routes, with cost estimates and comparisons to neighboring states. The piece argues for rapid, substantial investment to build a skeletal network within a generation while detailing the law of the road and farm transport implications.
A fragment notes how the subject avoids activity on Sunday, delaying meals and resting until midweek. The piece adds a suggestion to maintain normal habits on Sunday to prevent fatigue, citing behavior attributed to a preacher and a local source.
Local ad offers loans on improved land at eight percent interest. The caller signs off as H.rry H Crooke and invites interested parties to call for details.
The Daviess Circuit Court Indiana Daviess county January Term 1 v4 Hlabuard Skis Roberts. Notice is hereby given to Silas Roberts and heirs and next of kin of each above named that a published complaint against them as above entitled will be held in the Daviess Circuit Court at Washington Indiana on the first day of April 1. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this February. Clerk.
The State of Indiana alleges in the Dav iess Circuit Court that Phineas Cox Rachel Cox Peter Hon Adaline Long and others and unknown heirs and next of kin must answer a complaint filed in the Dav iess Circuit Court to be heard in Washington Indiana on April 1 1901. Clerk Thomas Harris and attorneys Heffernan and Mattingly sign.
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