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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1897
Page
2
Reported by Bradley as guilty alongside Jackson in a tavern dispute. Scott Jackson cremated after an alleged anal injury. Authorities noted the suspect, identified as x, attended a wake at a local dimensiona tion.
Early misty dawn settlers faced a severe wind storm that damaged sewers and houses in Dogand township while preparations continued for the sixtieth anniversary celebration of the Quavan Veterans. Officials authorized borrowing funds for public works and a kelosthouse project. Reports touch on press activity and political appointments, with focus on storm damage along the Mississippi corridor from Cairo to Memphis where floods and wreckage devastate homes and farms.
Attorney General Ketcham criticizes the new Hqvor law as too operative and warns that anyone assuming it void will be easily caught. The act amends the 1875 law by raising the exempt quantity from one quart to five gallons, with bottled goods restricted except on physician prescriptions. states contemplate a bottled goods department as a remedy.
The Cromwell News editor warns readers to bring more wood, blaming poor print quality on insufficient supplies to heat ink. He asks supporters to provide a load, noting the need for fuel to produce weekly issues.
President McKinley nominates Stae Powell Clayton of Arkansas as envoy to Mexico and Wm M Osborne of Massachusetts as Consul General in London. John K Gowdy of Indiana to Paris, Joseph Hi Brixham of Ohio as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, Perry S Heath of Hawaii to First Assistant Postmaster General.
The party lauded Moeuat as a strong candidate with broad powers to shape the State's executive, praising his conscientious leadership and pledge to give the state an honest administration under Governor Mount, while some questioned his ability to deliver.
A Washington letter notes party tallies in the House with Republicans 103, Democrats 122, Silverites 6, Populists 21, and remarks on closer executive legislative relations under the President. It recaps Senate jokes about relief bills for Bryan and Corbett, and mentions that jokes amused galleries.
The Monday session opened amid a flood of new members as the House reorganized. Veterans like Helman of Indiana and Richard Bland of Missouri return, while Cannon of Illinois assumes a vigilant role. Jerry Simpson of Kansas reclaims his seat as he resumes his term.
A compact collection of local notes: restaurant openings, moved residents, officials in office, and ongoing community updates. Mentions John Berryles new restaurant, Sam Gooddale moving to Worthington, C E O'Dell at Washington, and Henry Wood named Post Master at Logootee among others. Also notes school graduations, county finances, and Cripple Creek cold spell after a major fire.
The Indianapolis Sentinel proclaims its broad coverage and state leadership under McKinley administration. It highlights foreign dispatches and strong circulation while noting local updates such as Oden school board's teacher appointments Satterfield Hubbard Laughlin and others. Subscriptions listed with weekly and annual rates.
The Indiana State Sentinel releases an Easter number featuring fashion pages for ladies and children, millinery displays, and beautification tips. It includes Easter stories poems and blossoms, with book reviews and cultural hints for feminine readers.
A violent storm visited Cyellana a Hire village fifteen miles south of here at 8 am causing thousands of dollars in damage. The opera house was wrecked along with a brick Lanihling and a dwelling. Quarns chimneys fences and orchards were also ruined. Evansville and Wheatland reported minor wind damage to a saloon and a few buildings.
The Washington team seeks top talent to win the Central League pennant amid strengthening moves. A legislative bill requires townships in Site to fund local poor relief, shifting costs from county. Dan Gantz moves family to Wm. Desarmin house on Grove Street. Litt. Bennett relocates to the Gantz dwelling on South Elphora Street. Friends push for Wil Woods’ involvement in the Pear t Bryan tragedy. described as a wise conclusion.
A 19th century advertorial promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary complaints. It claims sediment after 24 hours indicates disease and asserts the remedy relieves back pain frequent urination burning and scalding during urination. Sample bottle pamphlet offered and address for free information given.
A heavy rainstorm last Monday caused widespread damage in Daviess County. Washington saw broken windows, unroofed houses, and debris scattering fear among residents. Farmers faced ruined hay stacks and uprooted barns while a local school closed temporarily yet patrons remained supportive.
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