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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
2
Fragmentary text describes a small city on the Southern Indians Railroad, twenty miles northeast of a county seat in Davies county. It mentions electric lights, yard business, churches, a fine brick building, coal mines nearby, a Normal School, and rural agricultural surroundings.
A brief reader note invites readers to share opinions about the paper whether positive or negative. It asks supporters to tell others and critics to report back with feedback for improvement.
Fragmented readable text shows Aguinaldo planning another campaign push carried in a Kansas City platform. It notes Democrats drift toward a broad party line with emphasis on principles and codes, while criticizing a disciplined organization that could curb unrest and dismiss rival Daris influence.
The Kentucky Democratic Party debates whether pursuing a Republican majority is a costly experiment. Party leaders weigh strategic risks and potential political rewards as they move through the legislative cycle.
Debate notes claim Republican laws limited scope for harm while praising voters for readying to replace government with Democrats. Authors argue a new platform managers and candidate could be gained as easily as a new contract, implying Republican confidence may falter in the forthcoming election.
At state conventions strong initsal enthusiasm is shown for the Republican ticket. Candidates form solid evidence they are convinced that twinning year will bring success.
Fragmentary note recalls a farming vessel event three years past involving a ship named Ree Ear Set and a threshing or cargo setting. No clear dates, places, or organizations are readable.
The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern records show No 1 Royal Blue Limited arriving on time 28 days and late one day 1 hour and 53 minutes. No 2 Washington and New York Express on schedule 28 days, late one day 20 minutes and another 1 hour 40 minutes. A new three cent piece, nickel, size of a bronze cent with a 1/4 inch hole, is authorized but not yet circulating. Southern Indiana track crews push toward Terre Haute with a reel laid in Vigo county and about one mile of track per day, awaiting embargo lift to finish steel into Terre Haute.
Mondy night the School board appointed the teachers for our schools for the term 1990 1901. Principal W M Abel and Assistant Principal Edward Bennett lead the staff. New hires include Ward Callahan and Carrie Arford. Ed die O Dell and Prof. Brooks have unclear status due to applications. Wm M Alal is Indiana University trained and praised for last year. Bennett is an Odon native with IU studies and a long teaching tenure. Homer Ward and Grant Callahan are set for 6th 7th and 4th 5th grades respectively.
The town elected 188 voters, about half of the town, with Amos Starcup excepted. Trustee 1st Ward Wilson Myers prevailed by 27, Trustee 2nd Ward Daniel Gantz by 58, Trustee 3rd Ward A A Lane by 23. Treasurer B D Smiley won by 23, Clerk Alfred Helm by 68, Marshal Harrison Browning by 40.
John G Breden and Alethia O Cummings wed at Rev W E Russell's residence at 7th and I streets Sunday evening. The ceremony drew intimate family and friends with both families well known in the community. The couple reside in Bedford Blair and start life with broad social circles and strong family ties. Consumption Gure-Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup touted as a top cough remedy by Gantz Bros.
The Southern Indians Railway Co. announces ticket sales to Indianapo is Seymour for 2.95 dollars.
We have money to loan on improved farm land at four to eight percent. Give us a call. Your's Truly. Agents on salary of 15.00 per week plus expenses the greatest agent seller ever produced. Hustlers wanted. Reference. Address with stamp Americas Mig Cu Terre Haute Ind.
An advertisement touts Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as a guaranteed cure for La Grippe within 24 to 71 hours. It promises relief for the persistent cough that follows and lists prices at 25 and 50 cents. Gante Broe.
Notice states the undersigned has been appointed and duly qualified as Administrator of the estate. No further details are provided in the fragment.
An advertisement extols American Poultry Mixture as a universal cure for cholera and roup in fowls. It claims rapid infection spread if untreated, guarantees recovery, offers $50 for any uncured case, and markets a sample box for $1 with a refund promise. Manufacturers credit endorsement by large breeders worldwide.
Rider W R Covert will preach at Shiloh church May 13 at 10 30 a m and 7 3 p m Morning subject Origin of Sin and Satan evening subject Modern Spiritualism a Delusion In same issue an employment notice seeks farm hands and iris for house work with wages and address Mrs R Houghton 406 N Main Bloomington Ill Employment Bureau Bloomington Ill
The report lists numbers for Harrison, Madigan, Steeve, Steele, Van Buren, Veal, Washington, Elnora, Montgomery, Odon and Washington City with totals around 9976 to 10006. It shows 284 males and 252 females in Madison township and 145 males and 145 females in Odon. It notes 107 colored pupils confined in Veal and Washington townships and the city of Washington.
One cent per mile fare offer by the Southern Indiana Railway runs May 14, 15, 16 with good return validity through May 19, 1999. Contact Southern Indiana agents or H. H. Roseman G. P. & T. A. Bedford Indiana. The Journal advertises prominent job printing services in town.
Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption coughs and colds has given away over ten million trial bottles. The medicine claims to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Call on Ketch the druggist for a free trial bottle with guarantee or price refunded.
Aaron Joli owes gold ant interest to Calla han and John K. McVerter and the firm is renamed A. Jolliff & Co. All debtors must call and settle at once by cash or note. Keck the Jeweler repair department reports a rush this week with high quality work. The ad also promotes painting and paperbagging by W. L. Stays at the eld stand, and vintage local notices offer eggs, top price and cold cure products including Vase Warner’s White Wine Tar Syrup at 25c and 50c.
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