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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1891
Page
2
The county commissioners court adjourned on Wednesday until July 6. The Seymour Daily Republican for Saturday June ti ran in three colors blue yellow and red commemorating the chief celebration in the city and as a tribute to the order of Kaf Pf which so successfully organized the entertainment.
Unsought boners crowd them selves upon individuals as shown by the Jus :piper editor becoming a member of the Ion School Board. Teachers and others are warned to govern themselves accordingly.
About a year after Thomas Howell opened a Moorville saloon, citizens opposed it and filed ten liquor law violations. Three cases yielded $400 in fines, the fourth led to Howell being fired and jailed for thirty days, illustrating local hostility to saloons in Odon.
Monday night the City Council practically settled the issue in favor of a $250 saloon license. A resolution instructed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance, five members voted yes, five no, Mayor Tharj cast the deciding vote in the affirmative. The Daily Gazette expects the ordinance to pass into law.
Reports claim James Hasler was omitted from a June license bid by the Greene county commissioners as publication duties were forgotten. Walter Ogden reportedly failed to publish the notice, prompting a sharp letter from Bloomfield attorney Slinkard to Ogden. If true, this marks a fourth failed attempt to obtain a saloon license for Hasler in Odon.
The county assessor and deputies should scrutinize those who oppose assessments. Many property owners will protest when their land is overvalued yet ignore undervalued portions. Uniform fairness is hard. officials must ensure all properties are assessed accurately and adjust high assessments downward if needed.
Mrs. Sarah A. Pershing wife of Elijah Pershing died after a three month illness from consumption on Saturday june some time at 8 pm aged 41 years 6 months and 28 days. The funeral was conducted Sunday at 3 pm at Radhesville with burial in Radhesville cemetery. Rev Scott and Rev Couchman officiated. Mary L. Rinsevan Kinneman daughter of Wm and Emeline Kinneman died June 7 aged 15 years 6 months 21 days after a Christian life and conversion. Funeral preached by Rev Scott on Monday at 10 am. She was converted at a meeting at Wesley Chapel by Rev S L Todd.
A pennyworth style ad claims the product guarantees relief for throat and chest ailments including consumption bronchitis and asthma. The piece promotes Dr King's New Discovery as safe pleasant to taste and reliable with free trial bottles at W C Garten Co.
Invitation to the Twenty-sixth Annual Excursion and Reunion of the Louisville Bryant and Stratton Business College. The event cites three large steamers chartered for the occasion to serve patrons, with two trips planned to accommodate attendees.
An early 20th century advertisement invites readers to have their portraits taken at the Odon Cattery. It notes open hours each day except Sundays and mentions viewing and enlargements. Prices are listed by G B Ward at the Corner Spring and Walnut Streets studio.
The Northern Pacific will restart bi directional service linking St Paul and Minneapolis with Helena Butte Spokane Falls Tacoma Seattle and Portland. Westbound departures from St Paul include 93020 m and 415 with Pullman First Class Tourist and Sleeping cars and dining options. connections via Chicago and St Louis with schedules to Spokane Falls Portland and beyond. The Yellowstone Park Route promotes deluxe equipment and first class service across seven states Wisconsin Minnesota Montana Oregon Washington while offering maps and timetables on request.
John Theoretin of Evansville Indiana advertises reduced prices on poplar pine and cedar shingles with detailed price lists per M and per AL. He offers prompt shipment for orders of 1000 or more and requires payment or solid references before delivery. The dealer notes F. O. B. depot at QGdon Ind and guarantees customer satisfaction.
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