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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1891
Page
2
Colon Exchange under Howard Crooke president and T Mitford cashier offers US and foreign exchange, drafts on European cities, deposit certificates, pensioner privileges, and investment assistance. Short term loans and discounting of good commercial paper described. Advertises $100,006.00 long term real estate loans at low rates.
The interview quotes ex Governor Gray denying plans for a second place on the Democratic National ticket. The piece notes Rev Wadsworth of Beglesville pursuing the People's Party gubernatorial nomination, while Tom disputes it. It adds a weathered crop review from Indianapolis showing plentiful fruit berries oats wheat rye and clover in prosperity across the state.
George E. Seneff, a prominent local man, courted Emma J. Winklepleck and married her rival’s daughter after abandoning her. He was found guilty of fathering her unborn child, posted bond, then fled on a train toward unknown parts, leaving the horsereturned by bystanders.
The Old Settlers Meet program nears completion with a grand procession by secret societies in regalia led by the G A R and Sons of Veterans. Howard Crooke will give a welcome speech, and Eminent speakers are promised across three days featuring Old Settler and Agricultural themes.
The writer argues against using the old Jones site for a new school. They urge a centrally located site, note grading and drainage issues, a grassy yard with shade, a steep access problem, higher construction costs on the old site, and that most patrons favor a different size.
A historical schedule lists sermons, alternates, and papers across Monday to Wednesday. Key speakers include W P Barnhill, C E Odell, J F Ragsdale, F A Lester, J B Smith, and M S Heavenridge. Topics cover church governance, membership, revival work, and evangelist profitability with multiple discussions and general sessions.
The article promotes the Northern Pacific Railway travel route from St Paul to Portland via Tacoma and Seattle. It lists major regions and cities from the Yellowstone area through Washington and Oregon, notes daily express trains with Pullman service, and describes connections from St Louis and Chicago. It advertises a Yellowstone Park season from June 1 to October 1 and provides contact details for district agents and maps, including Alaska maps.
The county assembly of the F M B A met at the Opera House in session on Tuesday and Wednesday but no deliberations could be published as the proceedings were kept hidden from outsiders. Delegates appeared representative and well mannered, left as scheduled Wednesday afternoon.
Wm H Myers of Eaglesville travels to Washington Monday to arrange printing for the soldiers reunion set for August in Eaglesville. The Journal notes its own printing capabilities and offers to print notices the size of a dollar bill or larger.
Special low prices announced for shingles including poplar pine and cedar varieties. Extra heavy cedar and cypress options offered with guarantees of 30 to 40 years. Orders for 1000 units or more invited with payment or references required. Shipments promised promptly from Evansville Indiana by John Theorectin at corner 7th and Ingles.
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