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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1891
Page
2
The Indianapolis Journal recalls the last Legislature rejected raising revenue via a saloon tax and chose to increase the State levy instead. A $500 saloon tax could have cut the levy from 12 to 6 cents, but the tax was not imposed and the levy rose from 12 to 18 cents.
The reform requires real property to be appraised at fair cash value and adds a six cent per hundred dollar state levy. The combined effect will sharply increase taxes and create more heavy taxpayers, shocking farmers and other real estate owners.
Local officials interpret Attorney General Smith’s ruling to mean towns at the constitutional 2 percent debt limit may finance new school buildings through installments within annual school tax income. They argue borrowing beyond the limit may be possible for part of the funds and urge immediate investigation and action by trustees.
A cautious editorial warns citizens against investing in an Indianapolis loan and savings association. It urges support for the local home building association, arguing that money kept at home strengthens local credit, avoids high costs, and protects borrowers from unfair terms.
A local discussion urges elevated voter participation in town elections and wiser choices for town officers. The piece notes past officials largely acted with intelligence and duty, yet calls for continued attention to corporate and municipal business to improve welfare and safeguard the town’s future.
The piece calls on citizens to awake to the duty of voting in town affairs. It stresses selecting good honest judicious men for office and warns of duties more onerous than in the past as future leaders are chosen.
Sarah Rebecca Ledgerwood born January 31 1853 in the county died after medical treatment on March 23 at a local house six miles northeast of town. She married Jacob Ledgerwood March 7 1872 in Martin county joined the U B church in 1890 and leaves her husband four children and many relatives. Remains moved to Scotland Greene county for interment with brief services at J W Neal house led by Rev John Breden.
W L Stoy Drug Store emphasizes lasting customer satisfaction with Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Bucklen's Amnic Salve and Electric Bitters. Guarantees refunds if no results, claiming universal popularity due to merits.
Beginning March 28 the Northern Pacific reinstates two daily passenger trains from St Paul to Minneapolis east and to Helena Butte Spokane Falls Tacoma Seattle and Portland. Westbound departures are 9:30 am and 4:15 am with Pullman First Class Tourist Sleeper and dining cars.
Mr James Lambert of New Brunswick Ill reports severe hip and leg rheumatism and credits Chamberlains Pain Balm with a three day cure. He endorses the remedy and urges others to use it. Sold by W L Stoy.
The undersigned announces a new primary school in the Primary School building at Odon starting Monday April 18 for a 10 week term. Tuition for 1st grade is 1.50, 2nd grade 1.75, and 3rd grade 2.00. Parents urged to send children at opening. signed Jennie Taylor.
A short note highlights The Standard Sewing Machine as the best on the market at Hayes ros, signaling its superior quality and reputation among local shoppers.
M J CARNahan & CO of Loogootee Indiana offer Northern Mixed oats Northern black and white oats Red Rust roof oats Common oats Golden Beauty seed corn and St Charles white seed corn from Nebraska New lower seed Timothy and Blue grass German Millet Orchard grass New York early rose and Burbank potatoes shipped by car loads Will sell cheap Clover seed Time thy seed and Seed oats of the very best quality Apply to G D Abraham Odon Indiana
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