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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1891
Page
2
The fragment mentions Howard Crook as president G T Mulford likely a cashier Harry Crooke asst cashier with unclear banking roles.
Ex tisverne. John M. Palmer was Wednesday chosen to the Illinois Senatorship by the combined voters of the Democrats and Moore and Wockrell two of the F. M. A. Representatives.
A witty Exchange quip praises the value of a letter containing cash for a newspaper officer, saying it brings more joy than the ninety nine circulars and compliments sent to exhibitions the editor cannot attend.
A specimen of American Tin was shown at this office on Wednesday by Wi. C. Correll. It is claimed to be superior in quality to tin manufactured in Wales.
The fee and salary law sets salaries for county officers including Clerk 2600 dollars Treasurer 2400 Sheriff 2100 Recorder 1400. The law excludes officers elected before the act and requires each officer to pay their own deputies from these salaries.
The fee and salary law passed by the Indiana Legislature is seen as near the right thing under the circumstances. Like the school book law and election law, it has no kickers but is acknowledged as a step in the right direction.
A letter from March 11, 1891, praises Odell for defeating liquor interests and protecting Oakieno’s town. G F Culmgr expresses admiration and thanks, noting citizen courage amid saloon application downfall. The text reflects broad local pride and national rejoicing at the saloon rejection.
The piece celebrates the defeat of Hasler and Hopper in their saloon bids in Odon, condemns their tactics, and praises Judge Herron and local officials for enforcing laws. It notes bondsmen, support from Greene and Daviess counties, and calls for stern action against violators of the liquor law.
The note explains Easter Sunday can land as early as March 22 when March 21 is a full moon and Easter falls on a Saturday. It lists historic occurrences in 1093 1761 1817 and future ones in 1960 2076 2145, and states Easter never falls after April 25 with examples 3666 1734 1884 and a single future case in 1943.
Crooke Abraham & Co. advertises their Java Coffee as the best in town. The note touts its immense quality and invites customers to try the beverage.
A damaged fragment references a liver remedy or aid and mentions time loss and a sip. The readable text is unclear on exact actions, people, or places.
The late Grand Jury indicted Peter Swartz for selling beer to minor Campton on Sunday. Swartz pleaded not guilty. Campton denied the sale and testimony. Judge Nefton fined Swartz and jailed Campton for contempt, with information filed against Campton for probable perjury. Officers pursue Swartz for bribery as both men face penitentiary risk.
Frank Wuffmen of Burlington Ohio credits two physicians and Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with restoring his health after a near inability to walk. He improved after using a half dollar bottle and urges others with throat lung or chest troubles to try the remedy with a satisfaction guarantee. At W L Stoy s Drugstore trial bottles available free. A remarkable local funeral day saw three adults buried in rapid succession with services at the Udon cemetery.
All persons indebted to me must call and settle before April 15 as my time then expires and I want to collect all fees due to me before that time. JOHN H. KIDWELL Recorder. Watches. Watches. Watches at lowest price possible. Call on Danner.
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