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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1891
Page
2
Howard Crooke president and Mary Crook assistant cashier lead the Odon Exchange Bank in Mutford. The bank handles collections across all points in LA and abroad, issues drafts to Europe, offers certificates of deposits, provides pensioner privileges, and assists customers with investments. Short time loans are a specialty with $100,000 available for long term real estate lending at low rates.
A notice records a time period of one year six months for mail transmission at the Oden Indiana Post Office as second class matter.
The deadlock in the Illinois Legislature over a United States Senator election persists with little prospect of a breakthrough, leaving the outcome unresolved.
Spaius recommends ex Ohio Governor Foster as the fman to replace Secretary of the Treasury Windom. The choice aims to secure experience in federal finance and leadership.
The Commissioner's Court meets one week from next Monday. The agenda includes action on beard related matters and hopper operations as main items for discussion and potential approval.
A plank walk fails to aid residents who must wade through a muddy street to reach it, underscoring ongoing needs for proper crossing infrastructure.
Report states would be keeper Hhopper hails from Salem in Washington county and may stay after next week before returning home again to sail him back.
Gov. Hovey warns the legislature has one week to pass key measures and a mountain of work remains unfinished with no extra called session planned.
Senate committee amends and reports a fee and salary bill listing Daviess county officers and their proposed pay. Clerk 2400 dollars Auditor 2700 Recorder 1700 Treasurer 2200 Shen 240 dollars.
Town authorities push to connect new plank walks with streets and alley crossings soon after installation to improve pedestrian flow and safety.
The Indiana Senate passed a bill Wednesday. It makes imprisonment from ten to thirty days part of the penalty for selling liquor without a license. It also provides a penalty of 35 to 50 dollars for hunting on enclosed lands without the owner’s written consent.
A fragment notes George Washington's birthday, misdates age and references generals Sheridan, Sherman, and Thomas as the last prominent Civil War leaders now gone. The piece reflects on their memory in the hearts of the nation.
Tuesday's Daily Democrat says it is almost unanimously conceded that Mr. Cleveland's chances for re nomination in 1892 are ruined. Two days earlier the paper praised him but warned of a fall from grace. It mentions saloon keeper Hoseapple of Barns City considering selling, with John D. Hopper ready to buy and move beer here if a license is granted, which is deemed unlikely in Daviess county.
The note suggests taking a dose of Simmon’s Liver Revitalator after excessive eating or drinking to recover quickly. It emphasizes a quick remedy rather than medical guidance.
For rent after March court two good business houses on the east side of Spring Street in Olson. Built for saloons but with additions could suit other uses. Interested parties please call or address James Hasler in Greene County or John L Hopper. The latter’s residence is unknown.
In December the Washington press promised an official list of allowances to be published the following week but omitted election expenses. The later list arrived only partly published, prompting renewed inquiries two weeks ago without response from the paper.
A Greene County attorney Slinkard is hired by James Hasler to aid his whiskey license bid. Hasler, also of Greene County, plans to reinforce with local counsel, but the adviser urges him to stay in Greene County and operate his saloon, despite disapproval of his business.
Dr L A Walker died at his home in Palestine Texas after a career as a leading physician. A former resident of the township before 1877 he studied medicine locally and later practiced and served as surgeon for the International and Great Northern Railroad. He leaves a second wife and one child.
The obituary tribute pours in from leaders and citizens worldwide as General William Tecumseh Sherman dies. Legislatures and dignitaries praise his courage, patriotism, and decisive leadership during the Civil War, with plans for a public memorial and lasting remembrance.
An old advertisement for a family medicine product named Simmons Liver Regulator promoted by Rev. Jas M Rollins based in Fairfield Virginia.
A fragmentary obituary style notice references John Sivile, J. W. Tieoburg Post GAR, and John Patchcock amid a memorial tone. The text hints at a family mourning, a local community setting, and a call to remember or mourn a lost figure, with names and a wartime veterans group implied.
Sheriff Charles Colbert announces a public sale in Washington Indiana to satisfy a decree in Joseph Hofesta vs Isaac J Kesler et al. The sale covers rents and profits for seven years and, if needed, the fee simple of the 80 acre west half of the NW quarter of section 27 township 5 north range 6 west. Sale between 10 am and 4 pm at the Court House door. February 21 1891. Gardiner Taylor Gardiner Mears attorneys.
Gazetteer presents a wordy brain teaser about counting eras in a basket with 34 and 5 per move and one egg per zero. The answer given is 91 eggs in the basket and the prompt asks what other number works with the same figures.
For sale 160 acres near town in Indiana. Price 20 dollars per acre down payment with balance in payments. Seller Sanders Johnson located in Oden Indiana. Contact information not fully readable.
Plainfield resident Mrs Michael Curtain told how a month of illness left her with a lasting cough and weak lungs. A druggist recommended Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, she used ten bottles and recovered, returning to full health and housework. Free trial bottles advertised at W L Stoys Drug Store with large bottles priced 50c and 1.00.
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