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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1890
Page
2
The undersigned announce two candidates for Assessor of Madison township subject to the Republican nomination convention. W. E. Fleer is named. Also authorized to announce 4M Garten as a candidate subject to the Republican nominating convention.
Republicans of Madison township are notified to meet in convention at Qdon on Saturday March 22, 1890 to select township candidates and complete the township committee. F. J. Antorp of Chicago presides. The item also notes the World’s Fair and mentions fair prices for transport and admission.
In Syracuse Rosciusco county Indiana residents imitate Orton by holding religious services in saloons signaling a revival of the temperance crusade. The Indianapolis Journal notes the trend spreading through the state.
In April a township election will choose a treasurer Assessor and three Justices of the Peace and three Constables. One Justice and one Constable must reside in Odon. Terms run four years beginning August 1, 1890.
For years the independent papers have urged business men over lawyers and politicians. No man in public life in the last decade has been slurred smeared or lied about more than Mr Wanninker, a thoroughly representative conscientious and business like figure of the mercantile class appointed to high office.
Local writers suggest Mr. Sinclair John Story Francis Cox Samuel Horstine David Simp king and J L Irwin file articles of Association to form a Seria Comedy company and stage Tribulations in don a promising witty play likely to attract a full house with a willing General Manager candidate expected to join.
The Advertiser disputes rumors of a closed post office at Fer See County, stating a village of about 100 residents remains served and the claim is false. It contrasts with Democratic papers that portrayed the administration unfavorably and calls for fairness from the Davis county Democrat.
A county seat scene sees three Democratic newspapers in heated rivalry, each aiming for readership leadership amid a crowded local political press. The remark notes the competitive tone among the trio of papers and mentions a twelve year old context.
A fragment describes competitors sweating and toiling to stay even with each other while awaiting others to catch up, highlighting a tense moment of pursuit and perseverance.
The Journal prints two reader letters praising the community drive against saloons and gambling shops in Odon Indiana. One letter Credits the women and townspeople for virtue and prosperity, urging continued vigilance and defense of homes. The other commends the town’s restraint and the decision to bar liquor trade, hoping for broader adoption by similar towns.
A letter from Elnora reports a telegram claim that county commissioners granted a saloon license to Jack Irwin in place of James L. Irwin. Citizens fear a trap and note two published notices in the Washington Advertiser and Elnora Enterprise. Witnesses left for Washington, and locals doubt Indiana whiskey law was followed.
On a Sunday, about a dozen entered R. D. Stotts family home and took a seat. Mrs. Stotts was escorted to the table where a basket of gifts awaited her. The 24 guests announced it was her birthday and joined for dinner in a festive scene.
About fifty Madison township Democrats met in a city convention last Saturday and nominated a full slate. George Pownall won the trustee nomination 27 to 12 over John Smiley, EF S Boyd was chosen for Assessor, Geo E Baker Odon House proprietor, B B Johnson and Amos Howard named for Justices, John P York and James Johnson for Constables. The reporters note the ticket looks strong though they expect a small April 7 defeat, as predicted.
The Journal notes the opening of Dearmin & Garten, new druggists and merchants on Main Street, Odon Indiana. Walter T. Dearmin brings four years of drug experience and strong customer service, partnering with Walter C. Garten to offer fresh, quality medicines and general merchandise in a first class shop.
The Daviess County District Medical Society met Monday March 4 with forenoon devoted to general topics. Dr D J Smith presented La Grippe findings and sparked discussion while Dr W L Young spoke on Chronic Endometriosis. Adjournment set for 5 pm to reconvene April 1 with plans on abortion treatment cholera infantum and related discussions led by Drs Lane Culmer Harris and others.
The piece speaks to Journal readers about special and advancing locality news. It highlights a fine region forming around coal and hints at significant developments in the area. The tone remains promotional and community focused.
Henry Montgomery for Recorder and Major Clinton visited Washington recently. A literary event at Hackler school house featured Egypt boys as speakers. Sickne ss forced irregular school closings. Hackler closed Tuesday with a large crowd and varied speeches, with Mr Riggins praised for supporting the school.
Ellice E. Sears died at Odon on Monday February 10 1890 aged 1 year 6 months and 25 days. The verse speaks of a sweet bud transplanted to a fairer clime and resting safely in the Savior’s care with a call to heaven for those who love the Savior. Funeral sentiments note a crown awaiting believers.
The Gazette notes a social movement against saloons taking hold in the northern county area. Plainville and El Noro join Odor in adopting the cry The saloon must go to curb disorder and curb drinking establishments.
Classified farm listings show numerous acres for sale in Odon Elmore and Elnora with timber, black soil and good farming land. Properties include 86 acres 120 acres and 160 acres plus smaller tracts near Bogard Cornellsville and Yanbur en township. Mortgage and loan service offers loans on real estate with no lender charges.
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