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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1892
Page
2
A county election elected Pete as chair of the Republican county central committee. The township chairmen from several townships select the new leader, who is seen as a strong Republican choice by party insiders.
An annual personal advertisement lists tax delinquents posted abroad in the land now. One copy hangs in front of the Journal building where most print editions are normally displayed. No charge for the ad or room rent. Clearing settlements may provide ample work.
Courtesy of C A Ballonw of Jeffersonville Indiana the annual report from the Indiana Prison South shows 610 inmates in good condition and well run. The convicts include Doctors Druggists Farmers School teachers Grocers Real estate agents and lawyers. The paper notes a printer is among them and calls the scene encouraging.
A coal meeting at the Pera House Tuesday received committee reports and continued work. Members discussed several matters of interest and adjourned to meet again Tuesday night when a permanent organization is to be formed and drilling arrangements are expected to proceed.
A local notice defends Ennora’s incorporation amid criticisms of high costs and debt elsewhere. It argues Odon shows light expenses since no salaries are drawn and only small printing bills exist. The piece urges attendance at the Opera House meeting about coal drilling.
The paper argues Wadsworth cannot both run county schools and engage in politics. It notes his time has been spent on education but suggests he could spare some time to educate voters. It asserts Republican success depends on education.
H A Walker of Ogden Utah touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and reliable for children with guaranteed relief. W L Stoy Druggist offers 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale.
The district announces the term will run 110 days, one day longer than previously planned, extending the current academic schedule for Afadison Township.
The Daviess County Democrat reports ex treasurer Joseph B Smith found short by about four thousand dollars with his deputy claiming it was an accident. The paper notes Smith says he never received the money while questions remain who benefited and urges responsible correspondence.
Burnscity notes winter weather and flu mentions La Grippe. Ledger Reynolds returns from Washington visits. Mrs Joan Williams IX is very ill and not expected to live. Old mother Fesler buried at St Joe. John Baker sold storefront to new merchant at Hulls station. Mrs John Anders buried at Boggs Creek. Keteham Holt active in rabbit trade shipping 439 head. Mr Wm Elis and Mrs Josephine Sipes wed by Rev Couchman at MOR church with couple settling near Montgomery for a long life.
An advertised druggist offers Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a money back guarantee after a fair trial if no benefit is felt. Trial bottles free at W C Garton s Drug Store with large sizes available.
The Wisconsin Central and North Pacific Hines operate Pullman and Tourist Sleepers on the Chicago to Tacoma and Portland line. The Pacific Express departs Grand Central Passenger Station at Fifth Avenue and Harrison Street at 10:45 pm daily. Tickets and berths available through George K. Thompson at 205 Clark Street and FJ Eddy Depot Grand Central Station corner 3rd Avenue and Harrison St, Chicago.
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