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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1897
Page
2
Phrase appears to describe a pair seeking eight seats for themselves to witness McKinley's inauguration, implying a political or ceremonial access request tied to the event and location Brynx. The readable fragment hints at planning for the inauguration day seating.
New York dispatch reports the Republicans win a majority of electoral votes, carrying Kentucky and California. The result tightens the race as party gains shape the national outcome.
A New Jersey woman disclosed she had kept her marriage secret for sixteen years. She and her husband urged secrecy to two friends, while political figures like Ryan and McKinley commented on money and national wealth in separate remarks.
The Lafayente Journal argues no executive since Lincoln has faced heavier duties than McKinley. It suggests he must own national accountability or risk a partisan failure overshadowing his record, while hoping he leaves office with the same broad goodwill he currently enjoys.
Acting Secretary Curtis informs Senate that U S Treasury vaults are inadequate for the enormous bond holdings. One vault typically stores 500 million in bonds, 50 million in bearer coupon bonds, with only wrought iron protection. He recommends repairs with three inch steel walls and a three inch outer door plus a five inch inner door to bolster burglar resistance.
The Oden Normal advertises an accessible spring teacher training program led by Profs AM Stickles and D Le Wichards, graduates of Indiana State University. It promises scientific instruction, modern methods, and opportunities for aspiring teachers, highlighting a welcoming town with strong community and educational aims.
The great floods cause record damage across several states with cloudbursts and heavy rains. White River and its forks swell, bridges wash away, homes flooded, and residents rescued by boat. Railroads damaged, mail halted, and widespread loss of stock, grain, and property. Local notes report builders, travelers, and ministers observing the disaster and ongoing recovery efforts.
The flood halted all trains on major lines including the Big Four and Indianapolis routes. Embankments and bridges washed away, streets flooded to the Cherokee Strip, and White River backwater paralyzed communities like Elinora and Trainer. Wheat inundated, many houses flooded, and rescues under peril as residents evacuated and bridges washed out.
Advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a tonic for underweight or pale children. It claims the product is liked by kids and will not cause overfatness, while strengthening digestion and supporting growth and prosperity.
The cabinet appointed by President McKinley includes Vice President Garrett Hobart of New Jersey and eight secretaries: State John Sherman of Ohio Treasury Lyman J. Gage of Illinois War Russell A. Alger of Michigan Navy John D. Long of Massachusetts Interior Cornelius Bliss of New York Agriculture James Wilson of Iowa Postmaster General James A. Gary of Maryland and Attorney General Joseph McKenna of California.
Marriage licenses list Chas W Freed to Teletha Eubanks and Alex Shirclit to Mary A Fields. A birth is recorded to Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Salyards. A diphtheria death of a child of Sol Ketcham near Friendship. Property move of Joseph Norman due to Main street floods. Protracted church meetings at Bustian Church yield 12 new converts. A clerk elopes with employer funds. Arena editor Boo Flower arrested for embezzling 827000. historian John Clark Ridpath to edit the Arena.
A home remedy advertisement explains kidney symptoms such as frequent urination back pain and urine issues. It touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the best cure for kidney liver and bladder distress and offers sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
A certified copy of a court decree directs a public sale to satisfy a sum of 105 18 with interest and costs. On Saturday March 20 1807 at courthouse door in Davie County Indiana the rents and profits of Lots 5 and 6 in Dearmin's Second Addition Town of Iden will be exposed to highest bidder for seven years term. If needed the fee simple is to be offered at the same time and place.
The Indiana governor, a farmer, extols tillers of the soil as nation’s wealth producers. He says farmers supply food, fuel, grain, livestock and transport needs while stressing a shared duty to country and party through a solid financial system and unity.
Dr Slocum promises three bottles of his new remedies mailed free to any reader of The ODON JOURNAL. He claims the preparations cure consumption and all bronchial throat and lung diseases as well as general decline wasting and weakness.
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