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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1897
Page
2
The Daviess county commission contemplates granting a license but opposition by residents delays action. In southern Indiana disputes arise over Hyper business and county papers condemn the proceedings while urging swift resolution to curb drunkenness and unrest.
Readable data show acreage and livestock tallies for Madison Township including crops wheat corn oats potatoes and forages with counts of horses mules cows pigs hogs sheep lambs and wool figures alongside some missing units and typos. Key entries include acres of wheat 1 e68 and acres of corn 5276 and sheep 1375 with 1545 hogs died and 18 horses died.
Charles A Ballou former clerk for two years at the State Board of Charities died Monday morning after Bright's disease. He had earlier worked twelve years at Jeffersonville prison and kept records of inmate cruelties. He lived with his mother at the local home and was a popular Mason. Funeral services were led by Rev Lashbrook and he was buried at Waldner Pall.
Fragmentary text mentions fighting strength, villages, and a possible reference to a siege or mobilization. No clear names or locations are readable to identify parties or dates.
A district appointment names the top officer from Princeton as deputy collector of duties. The change elevates a local figure to supervisory duties, with location and authority noted by the crowd and officials.
An odd note describes a hidden Faerie passage discovered by an unnamed writer. The text hints at a mysterious figure named Miro Prva and a peculiar device or event tied to a secret locale. The fragment suggests a whimsical quest rather than a concrete report.
American citizens face pre vording with feaxd as Congress did grasd work and qtdek work in this respect. The fragment hints at a hurried action or propaganda effort tied to a secretive group.
A historic note reports Bryan issuing a pronunciamento petition urging Democrats to abandon the gold standard and accept silver as the monetary principle, signaling a major party debate. The text records the proposal and its push within the party milieu.
Readable text notes Habdlites Pavelveadia in Lane with business failure as the smallest month in September. It asserts trade is higher now than last year and mentions various vague facts about growth and vintage concerns.
Tipton Advocate reports Senator Fairbanks writes to friends that Republicans aim to push the Phill through as fast as possible. He claims Republicans seek to ruin the country with a broad war plan and delays stem from Democratic opposition in the Senate.
Ten trustees meet in Washington and elect a county superintendent for two years. All members attend except Mr Farbes Esmere. The incumbent, Wo A Wallace, receives approval with one dissenting vote. Wallace is noted as an Engynmic worker who has spread similar material through the county.
The passage notes how four months into Lincoln's first Congress, amid ongoing state crises and wartime strain, Washington pursued tariff reform under President McKinley, with the House approving and the Senate digesting the measure before Lincoln deems assembling Congress timely.
A crowded column notes travel, illness, sales, and town life. Mentions Jon Webster in Indianapolis, measles cases of Aaron Jouifs child and Nellie Bennett, a strawberry sale in Daviess County, and visitors to Elnora and nearby towns. Also reports church events, remodeling, painting jobs, and upcoming YPCA convention.
Exhibitors from Mobile and other agents offer tickets and return rates for daily trains to Nashville for the exposition. Details on passes and fare information available through Mobile & Otis Ticket Agents.
The Washington Gazette notes that fishing in local streams has been very poor this season despite abundant fish. It suggests fish are unresponsive to any persuasion and humorously claims they must have learned a polar fur two.
Rev J D Hartsock and his son of Greencastle visited last week and over Sunday on business. Hartsock delivered an extraordinary good sermon at the M E Church Sunday morning that pleased and uplifted listeners. He is achieving great success as an evangelist.
The poorest girls are those not taught to work and rich parents often neglect labor training. Every daughter should be taught to earn her own living, as fortunes change and both rich and poor require this skill to avoid dependency. The writer urges protecting daughters from neglect.
Summer weather is presented as ideal for addressing throat and bronchial issues. The ad urges healing the throat and strengthening the body, promoting Scott's Emulsion for sale by druggists at 2.20. It warns against chest weakness and thinness and emphasizes continued use through the season.
An advertisement touts Cacarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure for numerous ailments linked to constipation. It promises money refunds if not effective and offers 25 cent boxes with free samples and booklet.
Mrs Julia Crooke reports fresh stock at Main Street Millinery Store with new sailor hats up-to-date trims and gauze ribbons offered at nearly half usual prices. She invites customers to inspect and choose from a wide trimmed hat collection.
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