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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1890
Page
2
Republicans in Daviess county mobilize for the upcoming campaign while Bedford voters reject a proposal to levy a two percent tax to fund a branch of the O. M. A. railroad from Mitchell to that town.
Aikman Carnahan serves as chairman and Josiah G. Allen as secretary of the Republican County Committee for Davivas County. The text notes these selections as solid choices and praises their work.
The text explains holding a U S bill to the light reveals two silk threads, a red and a blue one, indicating authenticity. It claims genuine notes carry these marks and asserts counterfeit notes lack them, noting no paper mill would produce such paper and that this is the government’s protection for currency.
The publication is an eight by ten inch pamphlet with one hundred pages and sturdy covers. Though titled a floral guide it also details vegetables and small fruits with extensive lists and descriptions.
In counties across Indiana, Republican mass conventions elected committeemen and delegates. The Indianapolis Journal notes large attendance, spirited proceedings, and strong enthusiasm for President Harrison's administration, with broad endorsement and claims of not demoralized party strength.
An eye witness details the E and R railroad from Elnora to Seymour, describing extensive washouts, cave-ins, and slides along the line. The report explains the track is unusable, with tunnels flooded and embankments collapsed, requiring about thirty days of repair work before traffic could resume, likely in spring or summer.
D J Mackey a railroad king spends under 50 a year on clothes and works sixteen hours daily. He built a fortune from nothing in 35 years and remains plain despite presiding over multiple lines. He mingles with workers and urged strikers to address him as Dave. He walked every mile of his system and toured the E R before its completion. Alongside Bill Heilman he aided Evansville, shaping progress while safeguarding his city and own interests. The note lists property owners in an annexation petition dated January 25 1890 by trustees Samuel Dexner and W R Neertemer of Oden Indiana.
Eyewitness reports a piece of George Berry’s lower jaw, blood and teeth intact, shown to curious bystanders after a fatal B and T yard incident. The Evansville Tribune questions the Coroner’s action and condemns the display as barbaric and uncivilized.
A notice urges subscribers with expired dues to settle accounts. It explains renewal is easier than catching up and highlights that collecting the small outstanding sums would benefit the service.
In the Davies Circuit Court at Washington Indiana the executor Joseph Laughlin presents a partial settlement of the estate of Susannah Howard. The(account and vouchers) will be examined on April 14, 1900, before the court, requiring heirs creditors and legal representatives to appear and show cause. Clerk J J Lacy seals the notice January 6, 1890.
A first cost heating stove sale is available now from Cromwell and Toelle. The ad promises a good deal on a reliable stove, inviting buyers to act quickly.
The notice outlines a 10 week term starting in April 1890 with tuition fees of 150 for Chart Class, 175 for 1st grade, and 22.25 for 3rd grade. It promises satisfaction and urges prompt arrangements by W D Bory.
The Town Board of Odeon in Daviess County Indiana seeks annexation by petition to the county commissioners. The description covers 60 acres more or less beginning at the Northwest corner of the current corporation and extending north and east to include a contiguous tract described as part of section 20 township 5 north range 5 west. The document notes the March term of 1890 for presentation and action.
The Bloomington Courier states it prints puff pieces for meetings societies and persons to fill space between bond coupon cuts and notes that readers can see their puff after printing by borrowing a newspaper.
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