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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1901
Page
2
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT ODON INDIANA Entered at the Post Office at Odon Indiana as second class mail matter Subscription rates: one year one dollar six months fifty cents three months twenty five cents
On February 23, 1901 the city of Odon is pictured as a thriving Davies county town with 1500 residents. It lies on the southern Indians Railroad about twenty miles northeast of Washington and boasts electric lights, several churches, schools, factories, coal mines nearby, a Normal School, and a fine surrounding agricultural district.
All accounts from the Philippines agree that peace and order are rapidly being established in Panay. Between Nov 22 and Dec 31 35,806 natives took the oath of allegiance to the United States. The report warns defending Aguinaldo will be like watching a hornet's nest from last year.
Following precedent President McKinley will be accompanied by members of the Joint Congressional Committee in the inaugural parade. The committee will also ride with Vice President Roosevelt as Porto Rican troops form a battalion expected to draw major attention.
President McKinley tells senators and representatives that if Cuba forwards its Constitution within weeks he will convene an extra session of the Fifty-seventh Congress to address the matter. He says this follows his refusal to decide the issue himself and notes remaining workload includes regular appropriation bills and several stalled measures.
A damaged clipping notes Indiana replacing hanging with electric chair executions. The law requires death at the penitentiary locations Michigan City or Martineosnty Navy with the electric current instantly ending life.
The Shoals News notes C. J. Dudley turned his Sullivan saloon over to evangelist Elder James Merrill for one hour Tuesday. The saloon hosted religious services with no sales. A gray wolf and five cubs were captured after being chased near Columbus. The House, suspending rules, approved a $5,000,000 appropriation for the 1908 St. Louis Exposition, later sent to the Senate.
Saturday afternoon near Blankenship John Kinneman was thrown from a handcar on the S L line. He kept his body between the rails as the car ran over him. A large gash was cut in the back of his head but he will be all right in a few days after a narrow escape from worse injuries.
Word reached relatives that Edward Kober died February 8 at Caldwell Kansas. He suffered La Grippe first and then typhoid fever the immediate cause. he was ill only four days. Mrs Kober sent two messages here but neither arrived.
County reports show January court cost 1924.15 dollars and March term starting March 18 in Daviess Circuit Court. The January term adjourned Saturday. Lee will case expenses near 1000 dollars exclude attorney fees. A new gas well struck in Barr township near Dilley farm. Edward Dose of Washington and Clara Harrod of Emorsa achovis wed in Washington. County Commissioners met in special session over land assessment for Smother’s Creek ditch. The Daviess grand jury discharged with fifty nine indictments. Trustees in Barr Bogard Harrison and Madison townships face tax issues. school land insufficient to pay 120 days of teachers, warrants possible from June draw as required. Nora Crusnoe in Washington faced paternity charges against Frank Wilson. case called at Squire Street er's court. Wilson did not appear, bond forfeited. The girl, about fifteen, alleges relation with a married man. case moved to circuit court.
The No 10 teachers met Saturday for the last institute of the term with all present. Trustee Mumaw and visiting teachers Ag H Kutch led opening exercises. Morning topics covered Life's Ideals and Literature. afternoon included History and School Hygiene and recitations. Officers were thanked for their efficient work as the institute adjourned sine die.
A Winfield Illinois druggist reports using two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to cure la grippe in 1898 1899. The testimonial claims the remedy breaks up severe colds stops coughing and wards off pneumonia. Sold by Webster.
J A Gaither announces a new furniture and undertaking venture at his old South Spring Street stand in Odon. Sendelt and Neeron advertise as partners inviting customers to inspect stock, compare prices, and enjoy low rates on substantial goods.
Notice to all parties owing money on note or account related to the business sale to call and settle at once.
Rev A C Scott joined Alfred C Helm and Gertrude E Gaither in marriage at his home Sunday evening. Attendants were Isemelm and Elise May Neerewer. A large supper followed hosted by the groom's parents. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Bi Helm, is described as industrious and popular. details on the bride incomplete due to text damage.
Webster druggist offers a money back guarantee for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The product claims to cure stomach biliousness constipation and headache. Price 25 cents with free samples available.
Editorials in The Engineering News oppose federal aid for toll roads and urge state supervised toll road building. A correspondent announces a paving act to be introduced in the upcoming Illinois legislature to raise funds for road projects.
The Illinois university agriculture paper by Fred Crow argues for improving earth roads through systematic grading and drainage upgrades rather than adopting stone highways. It criticizes U.S. agriculture roads guidance and emphasizes social gains for farmers and year round road maintenance.
In Fryeburg and nearby towns the roller method for clearing snowdrifts on 100 miles of roads is praised after 12 years usage. E C Buzzel reports rollers, road width of 11 to 13 feet, and annual costs about 3600, with February and March the heaviest snowfalls.
Mrs. Gallup fears celestial judgment and awkwardness among angels after death. She worries about being laughed at for her rheumatic aches and seeks guidance from Mr. Gallup on how to act in heaven, including breakfast, beds, and fitting in with saints.
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