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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1890
Page
2
The piece reports on subscription prices for the Odeon Journal and Indianap i a Journal, local election precints under a new law, and a town journal head dress update. It notes the Democrat’s year in review misses a key event, mentions saloon trouble, and urges readers to report missed deliveries to the office.
The article outlines a new state election law set to begin on the first Monday in June, urging citizens to study its provisions during the summer of 1890. It emphasizes the sacred right of suffrage and the duty of every American voter to understand the rules that govern this right.
Mud Pike correspondence in Elnora Enterprise argues the Enterprise is the county’s best paper of its size. The writer acknowledges other papers are present but praises the Enterprise for quality and merit.
In Loogootee on December 26 1889 the Farmers Alliance and Farmers Mutual Benefit Association issued a cordial invitation to merchants from Loogootee and neighboring towns to present sealed proposals on any mercantile business deals to be forwarded to the Secretary. Proposals must be received by the Sunday of January 1890. Also notice of Republican meeting in Madison Township set for January 11 at J D Laughlin's office to select county central committeemen delegates and alternates for the District Convention in Washington on January 23 1890.
News from Greensburg Standard recounts the untimely death of Rev George L Guthrie a local M E minister age about 70 in Newberry while working on a church arch ceiling. He fell face and shoulder first striking the floor and died shortly after his collapse. Funeral services were led by Rev Miles Woods of the Odon circuit.
The community records an unprecedentedly mild winter with almost no frost. Grass is lush, flowers and fruit buds appear early, and fields look springlike. Farm work continues normally, onions and late crops grow, and locals fear for next year’s fruit despite the warm spell. The old timer warns this may not recur for years.
Two men, C. L. Hughes and Stewart Herbert, formed a society for buying dressing and shipping poultry. They bought a Walnut Street lot between Spring and Oak, contracted construction, and planned to resume work once buildings are ready and the railroad can haul their products.
A critical essay links most Indiana murders to whiskey and saloons. It attacks lax enforcement, urges purging violators and revoke licenses, arguing lawfulness alone cannot curb bloodshed and urging citizens to act.
John T. Sears and Maud Lane united in marriage at the groom's parents residence on Sunday morning. Sears is the son of B S Sears. Lane is the daughter of Dr. A K Lane, a prominent local physician. The Journal offers best wishes. the wedding cake was excellent.
By mutual agreement I withdraw my interest in the firm of GD Abraham & Co due to other business. I ask all who owe the firm to settle their accounts at once. I will be at home Saturdays and, if absent, please settle with G D Abraham BD Smiley or Jamez Yayes. Happy New Year. I remain yours Reapt T D Sursp.
A family surprise supper at Uncle Joe Sommers on North Spring Street drew relatives neighbors and friends to a warm memorable evening. Mrs Sommers returned from Evanaville with her granddaughter and the Journal household joined the festive gathering sharing bountiful fare and friendly chatter in a homely scene.
Notice states that G D Abraham Co in Odon nd dissolves by mutual consent with T D Slimp retiring. All old firm accounts payable to T D Slimp. Remaining partners G D Abraham and B D Smiley continue at the same location under the same name G D Arana & Co.
The readable fragment lists names of ticket holders including Wyatt McKaren and Wm Kirk for a New Year drawing by Danner Co. The garbled OCR suggests further names and notes but details are unreadable.
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