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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1900
Page
2
Odon a picturesque Indiana town of about 1500 people sits on the Southern Indiana Railroad twenty miles northeast of Washington. The community enjoys electric lights, solid homes, three churches, a six room brick school, several manufactur ing plants, coal mines nearby, a Normal School, and rich surrounding farms with a loyal resident population.
A late nineteenth century summary notes Democratic delegates rejecting 16 to 1 as moot, a Republican wartime surplus of 381 million over Democratic peace deficit, Oregon’s Republican majority over 11 000 despite fusion, and cites 9 104 779 voters who backed McKinley in 1896.
Prohibitionists reportedly planned to offer to deliver one million votes to W. J. Bryan if a Prohibition plank appeared in the Democratic platform. The Chicago Record notes the Prohibitionists did not attend the convention, suggesting they may have found other plans.
Prohibitionists continue opposition to President McKinley over the canteen issue. The President faces sustained criticism as reformers push for wider temperance measures and moral governance.
The piece voices belief in moral suasion to curb evil, arguing laws alone cannot end crime. It reflects a stance that enduring reform requires moral habits and restraint, casting doubt on the sufficiency of legal prohibition.
A mix of local notes and wide ranging items appears. Birth notices cite a baby born to Jim Jones's wife with humorous descriptions. Loogootee votes good roads with large majorities. New York electric lamp totals in 1900 are cited for multiple companies. Road tax comparisons depend on gravel versus dirt options. A veteran H E Cox of Epsom is reported en route from the Philippines to China.
A garbled listing shows multiple ticket combinations across parties including McKinley Roosevelt and Bryan Stevenson, with references to Silver Republicans, Social Democratic Debs Harriman, Fusion Populists, Middle of the Road Populists, and Labor and Prohibition tickets. The text reflects a glittering array of candidates and party labels in the United States.
Local report recounts a man captured by Marshal Dan Chambers as Bige Hornbaker of Burns City after abducting six year old Gladys Cale near Clarksburg Indiana. Girl awakened crying, led to chase, returned home, evidence included eye witness and description matching Hornbaker.
A fragment recounts Old Settlers dates Aug 16 17 18 and a line about a young man presenting a ring from Kecks, praising the quality of a gift as above reproach. This reads as a social note or reminiscence with a moral about giving quality presents.
Adults with cold chest bronchitis throat or lung trouble may obtain a free sample bottle from Gantz Bros no more than one per person and no free bottles to children without parental order. The ad touts Boachee's German Syrup as a widely endorsed throat and lung remedy with a long sale history and physician approval.
Public sale ordered by the Daviess Circuit Court in Laughlin and Laughlin partitions. Commissioner J E Laughlin will offer at Laughlin and Laughlin law office in Odon on August 28 1900 several parcels including the SE quarter of the SW quarter of Sec 25 T5N R5W the N half of the NW quarter of the SE quarter Sec 25 the SW quarter of the NE quarter Sec 26 in T5N R5W Lot 1 in Block 3 Harvey Smiley addition to Gdon plus lots 6 and 7 in Block 2 Lat town and lots 1 2 in Block 5 Burns City in Martin County Indiana. Terms: one third cash one third in 9 months and one third in 18 months from sale date with 6 percent notes secured by good freehold security. Sale at 1 p m.
The Southern Indians Railway Co. announces tickets to Indianapolis via Seymour priced at 2.95 dollars. The offer covers travel to Indianapolis with Seymour as a routing stop, showcasing an affordable fare option for passengers planning a trip.
Money to loan on improved farm land at five to six percent. Also notices a rail excursion to Atlantic City Cape May and other Atlantic coast resorts for 15 50 round trip from Hedford. Tickets on sale August 2 with return by August 18.
Oden team posted a 43 to 12 victory over Trainor on Sunday. Lineup included Montgomery Daugherty Wininger York Williams Cassady Helmwe Kavanaugh Laughlin Baker Correll Barnett Freeman Harris Couper McClelland Helm and Strange. Final score 43 12.
The report notes Scott Alford present and umpire Ragsdale’s fair decisions as Montgomery, composed of players from Loogootee Cannelsburg and Montgomery, faced good attendance. Prof A U Falkeraon attended and joined in the fun. The piece suspects Montgomery tried a batter out of order in the ninth, costing three outs, with a suggestion they may avoid Sunday play in the future.
Advert says Dr Kings New Life-Pills quickly ease sick headaches and nervous headaches by improving blood and nerve strength. Easy to take and priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured. Sold by Webster the druggist.
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