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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1890

Page

2

Postal entry notes for Odon Indiana second class

A brief postal record shows the mailing entry for Odon Indiana with a one year term and a one dollar fee. The note indicates submission through the mails as second class matter.

Garren Named Candidate for Madison Township Assessor

The undersigned announce Z M Garren as a candidate for Madison township Assessor. The candidacy is subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention. W. E. Kee is also referenced as authorization in the notice.

Undersi Ison Thenship Z M Garren Madison Township

Cats Dogs Rule Richmond As Vets Fail Relief

The Richmond Telegram notes cats and dogs dominate city life while doctors concede they cannot provide relief for pets. The Prosecuting attorney may press charges against a defunct aquarium shop for whiskey sales last Saturday before women halted operations. The shop allegedly sold liquor on Washington's Birthday, a legal holiday, violating law.

Richmond Aquari Washington

Remonstrance Circulates Against Saloon in Elnora

A remonstrance circulates in Elnora opposing the renewal of J L Irwin's saloon license and signals similar action against another local saloon. Citizens show resolve to improve conditions, with strong warning that Irwin may soon face consequences, including personal risk.

Elnora J. L.irwin Mc Irwin

Journal War On Whiskey In Odin Prompts Subscriptions

The notice declares ongoing vigilance against whiskey in Odin and in Daviess county for 1890. It invites readers to subscribe to the Journal to stay informed on political and local movements and to support continued circulation amid wartime efforts.

Daviess County

Elnora Democratic Convention Noted For Sobriety

The Elnora Enterprise reports the Democratic convention held there two weeks earlier was unusually sober. Explanations varied but the town had a reputation for keeping drink out of sight with speculation that liquor left town to fuel a nearby shop. The Journal notes the opinion may reflect a broader view of the event.

Elnora Odon

Power of the press in shaping politics argued

The Indianapolis Journal argues that the press, strong and widespread, guides public opinion and education more effectively than posters or placards. It praises Republican journalism as key to Indiana’s political future and notes a forthcoming election with no declared candidates yet. It lampoons aspirants and urges them to declare, offering to publish their qualifications for a fee.

Indianapolis Journal Scott Madison Township Madison

Gospel Truth Editorial Urges Local Patronage and School Ties

The Elnora Enterprise urges supporting local business and near-town institutions. It promotes strong ties with Odon, notes plans for rail communication to the neighboring town by the time the normal opens, and endorses recommending the local school.

Odon

Birthday Dinner for Galinda Clark in What Cheer

A large gathering at H C Correll’s Main Street home celebrated Galinda Clark’s 59th birthday. Mrs Clark is John Y Clark’s wife and Correll’s sister in law. relatives from the county attended, with wishes for a safe return and a pleasant continuation of their journey.

H.C. Correll Main Street Correll Galinda Clark Clark John Y. Clark What Cheer

John Hays Veteran Soldier Dies After Illness

John Hays born December 12 1835 in Coshocton County Ohio died February 23 1890 at his West and Elnora streets home after a lingering illness. He served in Co B 27th Indiana Vol Infantry, buried at Good Hope cemetery after funeral at M E church with GAR and Sons of Veterans honors. He married a daughter of Jesse Trueblood and left four children.

John Hays West Elnora Coshocton County Ohio Co. B J W Thornburg Department of Indians Jesse Trueblood M. E Woods Good Hope GAR Post Sons of Veterans M Edharch

Odon Voters Rally Against Whiskey Influence

A local broadside defends anti whiskey action in Odon with threats to deter grog shops. It blames Mr. Irwin and Simpkins for attempts to force license schemes. The piece asserts community resolve, warning outsiders and praising local fathers and women defenders.

Qdon Oon Odon J. L. Irwin Simpkins Ejnora Irwin Pathes

Marsh Items and Local Notices From Town Journal

Flooding and mud persist with rain. Uncle Johnny Stamble died at H. W Cunningham farm on the 25th and was buried at Elmira Cemetery. The community offers sympathy to his wife and daughter. C B Kendall's 19 month old child coughed up popcorn bits from the windpipe after about 15 days. Li Eb Sears acted and helped expel them. The child later recovered after a period of illness. Rev GM Oneal and Rev Io G Ledman hold a revival at the Mod church. A SUBSCRIBER.

Johnny H. W Cunningham Elmura Rey Denson Cleveland B Kendall Sears Alsuust GM Oneal Io G Ledman Mod

Wheat Wanted by Opron MiLurne Co

The Opron MiLurne Company advertises to buy wheat at the highest market prize, inviting sellers to contact their offices for quotations and arrangements.

Opron MiLurne Co

Merit Wins For King's Remedies And Bitters

Citizens are assured that Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Dr King's New Life Pills Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters are reliable and widely popular remedies. The vendor W L Stoy guarantees satisfaction with a full refund if results are not satisfactory.

Dr. King Bucklen W. L Stoy Gyist

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Co. E Gdell W. E. Kee Gospel Truth Elnora Enterprise Gore Quartshop Mr. Simpkins G. D. Abraham General Merchandise S.wood &Co John Theo Manneunrer SASIT George and George OF the Millinery Bazaar Austin Shaw. &Co Nursen Rochester, NY Ery Kruse & Murphy Mfg. Co West 26Th St. N. Y. City Exry’s Washington, Indiana Laura Harris Albion Horrall Proprietors
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