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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1890

Page

2

Ex President Cleveland Ill With Presidential Fever

The article notes Grover Cleveland is down sick and near death with Presidential fever. It also mentions Greene county circuit court term where seven women seek divorce from their husbands and two men seek to be separated from their wives. An issue of the Advertiser lists Hon. C. Dobbins of Shoals bidding for the Senate nomination on the F. M. B. A. ticket.

Grover Cleveland Greene County Circuit Court Advertiser Hon. C. &. Dobbins Shoals Dobbins

Steve Belding Takes Editorial Lead At Advertiser

Steve Belding ex postmaster and former Jamess County Democrat editor now runs the Advertiser’s editorials. The paper notes his experience will boost influence and popularity. It mocks the Democrat for coining new words after Webster’s dictionary expiry and teases upcoming slang rich in court and jail implications.

Steve Belding Washington Jamess County Daviess County Ed Shumate Squire Biederman Tappen Squire McCafferty

Resident seeks liquor license in Odon Indiana 1890 notice

A male voter in Indiana gives notice he will apply to the County Commissioners at their June term 1890 for a license to sell and retail spirituous and malt liquor in a small quantity to be drunk on premises described as a frame building on land in the town of Odon formerly Clarksburg. James Hasler.

Odon Dssler Corporation of Oden Indiana Board of County Commissioners Clarksbury Saide Clarksburg County of Daviess James Hasler Greene County Board of Commissioners Hasler Frank Cox Plainville

Anti Monopolist Defends Journal Against Accusations

The Anti Monopolist rejects claims of bias and asserts it serves farmers without an ax to grind. It defends free voting in a contentious political dispute and characterizes the Journal as a friend to farmers despite attacks from Bro Barlow and critics. Railroad notes follow with ElNora IND timetables and a report that engineer Clint Slayback halted without reporting a regular train.

Bro. Odell Bro. Barlow Thei Clint Slayback E. A R

Ananoth er Saloon Controversy Roils Plainville Town

Town residents react to James Hasler seeking a liquor license, denouncing the plan as a threat to morality and safety. The piece rails at Hasler’s motives, cites a post office lot, and warns of social decay, while surrounding notes mention railway updates, a new Evansville line, and local teacher licensing results.

Farmers Reply to Anti Monopolist Editor

The speaker, a farmer and newspaper manager, defends farming livelihood and criticizes Bro Barlow for groundless ideas about the Journal. He asserts decades of work on the farm, management of his paper, and the farm as the source of his sustenance, contrasting practical farming with Barlow's theory.

Barlow Anti-Monopolist Bro Barlow

Barr township men arrested in midnight beating case

The Daily Gazette reports the arrest of Wm. M. Seals Christopher Seals John McGrath Patrick McGrath Charles Gough and Dave Brewer farmers from Barr township accused of beating a gray headed old man four weeks ago at midnight. The case may go to trial in about two weeks with W R Gardiner and A J Padgett defending the defendants and C M Mears John H Spencer prosecuting aided by J W Ogden. The outcome is expected to be hotly contested and highly newsworthy.

Daily Gazette Wm. M. Seals Christopher Seals John McGrath Patrick McGrath Charles Gough Dave Brewer Barr Township W.r.gardiner A. J. Padgett C. M. Mears John H. Spencer Herron J. W. Ogden

Saloon Controversy Sparks Community Alarm

The piece urges citizens to oppose a saloon and fortify against perceived threats. It argues a character test for a local figure and calls for James Hasler to be informed he is not welcome, urging prompt action within two weeks to protect the town’s values and safety.

James Hasler

Old Settlers Form Leadership For Annual Celebration

The Old Settlers organization met last Saturday to plan the upcoming celebration. E. H. Evans of Eaglesville was named President with Hon Howard Crooke as Vice-President. Dr. J. Dearmin remains General Superintendent and E. S. Pearshing serves as secretary and treasurer. No date yet set to avoid conflicts with neighboring fairs. The group promises the largest Old Settlers event yet.

Old Settlers’ Organization E. H. Evans Eaglesville Howard Crooke Dr. J. Dearmin

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