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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1901
Page
2
The column surveys diverse items from budgets to public works and social issues. It covers gas franchise efforts in Leogcotes, local taxation debates, hazing incidents, court actions, rail freight losses, and opinions on road maintenance and supervision.
Small city notes its population, rail link, utilities, churches, schools, coal mines nearby, and local industry. A curious column adds remarks on Grover Cleveland and a double of President McKinley in Washington, recounting Dr. L H Bugbee's likeness and public interest.
The article argues a nation with vast territories must obsess over road detail. Precision instruments and expert administration ensure smooth traffic, emphasizing constant oversight and organized resources to prevent defects and keep roads in prime condition.
Westchester county New York is poised to gain about sixty miles of macadam boulevards stretching the county. The roads will serve coaching parties and automobiles as many residents back the good roads movement. A large taxpayer delegation will press Albany for a general good roads bill funding new state highways.
Road building with hard stone needs a steam roller for speed while horse rollers suit softer varieties. For general use a roller weighing from to 12 tons covers most tasks.
A Baltimore American quote argues if Congress funds highway construction or improvements across states, people would recognize the utility and relative affordability of such thoroughfares.
The wmisney of British manufactur ing was nursed by engineers from Hol tand, who superintended the erection of wind and water mill.
The January term juries are listed with names such as Jessa Sum Washington Seth Myers Bogard Henry Theele Washington John Ward Harrison and others for Grand and Petit Jury duty. Also ads note low prices on iron bedsteads cupboards and tables at Gaithers and money to loan on improved farm land at 3 to 8 percent. A Chicago woman praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy via Prof Roxa Tyler saying it cured her severe cold and saved a doctor bill with sales by Z Webster.
Old established Stafford Press Co seeks men and women to appoint agents to travel and do local work. $900 yearly salary plus expenses and extra commissions. Pleasant permanent positions with advancement. Write at once to Stafford Press Co New Haven Conn Dept EF.
Notice is given that Euclid H. Evans as Administrator of the estate of William Singleton deceased filed his final account in the Daviess Circuit Court. The account will be examined on the day to be fixed in January 1901, and heirs creditors and others must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Theates Harris. Washington Indiana December 19, 1900. Wadsworth Williams, Attorneys.
George W. Hughes, new proprietor of the Grand Hotel, hosted a three hour complimentary dinner for 123 business men from Adon and area. Ministers attended as did several out of town guests including Miss Nellie Bennett and O. G. Coen. Hughes aims to elevate the hotel to top Southern Indiana standards.
In the matter of the estate of Jane Chestnut deceased in Daviess Circuit Court January Term 1901 notice is given that the administrator has presented his final settlement with account and vouchers and the court will hear objections on January 8 1901. Heirs and interested parties must appear to show cause if any why the settlement should not be approved and to prove heirship or claim to any portion of the estate.
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