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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1901

Page

2

Odon Journal Subscription Rates Listed

The Oden Journal announces subscription terms printed for readers. Rates shown include one year six months and three months options with prices noted for mail delivery in Odon Indiana.

Odon Indiana a Growing Southern Indiana Town

Odon is a small city of about 1500 residents on the Southern Indiana Railroad. Located twenty miles northeast of Washington in Daviess County, it boasts churches, a brick school, factories, coal mines nearby, a Normal School, and an active agricultural area surrounding it.

Odon Washington

Indiana Law Receipt Acknowledged By Journal

The Journal acknowledges receipt of a copy of the new Indiana law through R. T. Burrell, deputy Secretary of State, noting the courtesy extended.

R. T. Burrell

Government by Bosses for Corporations Argument

A critical line argues that American cities drift from government by the people to governance dominated by powerful corporate interests and political bosses. The claim frames a tension between public accountability and corporate influence in urban policy decisions.

Carnegie's Last Speech at Homestead on Labor Stool

Andrew Carnegie described labor capital and business ability as three equal legs of a stool. He warned that removing any leg makes the stool unstable and that only all three together provide balance and strength.

Andrew Carnegie Homestead

Census Office Opposes National Directory Idea

The census office disapproves a proposal to publish a national directory from enumeration facts. It would list names addresses and occupations by locality with index volumes alphabetized, a massive task but would let people locate long-lost schoolmates and track how many share their surname across the country.

Jane United States

Nation builds new army structure of 76 737 men and 145 cavalry regiments

The War Department outlines a reorganized force totaling 76 737 enlisted men with 145 cavalry regiments, 30 infantry regiments, 30 field batteries, 126 coast artillery companies, plus an engineer battalion. It claims one soldier per thousand population and ranks it among the world’s strongest standing armies. Cincinnati Commercial Tribune reports.

War Department Russia India Britain Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Defacing Monuments at Walnut Hill Cemetery

A mean trick has been perpetrated in Walnut Hill Cemetery. Reports identify two men who threw stones at the monument of the late John Haig, leaving the gravestone marked and disturbed. Authorities are expected to enforce the law.

Walnut Hill John Haig AL Remblen Nad Mark

Boys warned after cemetery tombstone vandalism

A substantial resident witnessed boys at the cemetery throwing and defacing stones. The article notes a penalty of 25 to 500 dollars with up to six months in jail and urges parental responsibility or authorities to ensure proper care, serving as a lesson to other youths.

Local items from Elnora and Goshen in General News

Crowded Elnora cemetery plot plan for a burial ground by the Modern Woodmen. Goshen city votes to expel four Mormon elders within 24 hours. News notes recount ship Maine wreck engines, Wheat crop optimism, Cleveland profits, a Muncie Interurban incident, Bloomfield salt-water casing, and a charity event by the Elks in Crawfordsville.

Elnora Goshen

Town Clerks Assume Justice of the Peace Duties

In Edon Elnora Montgomery and Canselburg town clerks gain justice of the peace powers under a new act. They must post a 2000 bond provide seal docket and qualify before the county clerk. They handle town ordinances with appeals and jury trial rights and follow standard JP pleading rules. They may administer oaths take depositions and acknowledge instruments as required.

Edon Elnora Montgomery Canselburg Justice of the Peace

How To Save the Trees in Indiana Orchards

State Geologist Blatchley warns the San Jose scale harms Indiana trees and urges immediate action. He endorses kerosene solution spraying, diluted one part kerosene to four parts water, tested first on a few limbs before full orchard use, noting healthy trees fare better. DeWite's Little Early Risers are advertised as a cure.

Blatchley San Jose Indiana Department of Agriculture Agricultural Department

Grand Hotel Sunday Dinners and Health Ads

An old newspaper notice urges Sunday dinners at the Grand Hotel and includes multiple medical adverts. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with patient testimonial by C W Roberts of North Creek Ark and claims a Banner Salve as the top skin remedy from WL Stoy, warning against substitutes.

C. W. Roberts North Creek Ark W. Lator America WL Stoy

Local endorsements and sale notices for sewing remedies

W. W. McKnight, now at G. D. Abraham, offers reliable service and sewing machines at fair prices. Orders may be left at Abraham Shoe Store. Miss Fontenove Newman of Gray N Y praises Chamberlain's Patti Halm for muscular rheumatism relief, stating it is the only remedy that helps her. Lini ment sold by Z. Webster.

W. W. McKnight G. D. Abraham Ah. McKnight Abraham Shoe Store Fontenove Newman Chamberlain Miss Newman Gray N. Y Z. Webster

Travel to Oklahoma and Southwest via Frisco Line

Seek maps rates and full details from George Ulyatt Washington Ind for trips to Oklahoma South and Southwest. Frisco Line advertised as direct route for Oklahoma Kansas Arkansas Texas points. Also note Dewitt's Witel Lazel Salve claims to cure piles after fifteen years with sale by W. & Story.

Oklahoma South Southwest George Ulyatt Washington Ind Frisco Kansas Arkansas Texas Giorge Uyact TP. C Washington, Ind W. J. Baater North Smok N.C Dewitt W. & Story

Solid Cuvee Silver tableware offered as cheaper sterling substitute

A local ad promotes Solid Cuvee Silver as a durable metal rival to sterling for spoons forks and knives. It claims identical appearance no plating and longer wear at about one sixth the price. Free twenty five year wear warranty offered with no store sales. Queer Valley Mig Co Morgan and Harrison Streets invites requests.

Quaker Valley Mig. Co Morgan and Harrison Sts. P.S

His Method and the Bandaged Man

A well dressed man arrives with a bandaged throat and a sling keeping his arm, limps to the door in distress. He confirms his name Smithkins and questions how he can help while lamenting six months of suffering, noting that such injuries deter life insurance agents. The caller departs, and the bandaged man muses that the tactic discourages salesmen.

Smithkins steHen Peorer Chicago

Appendicitis praised as major surgical issue by Dr Abbe

Dr Abbe, addressing the New York Academy of Medicine, called appendicitis a leading surgical field rivaling typhoid and pneumonia in importance. He noted surgeons perform about 160 operations for diseased appendices yearly and that public misperceptions linger about its history and danger.

Abbe New York Academy of Medicine New York

Woman Fares Out After Conductors Threatened Walkoff

A crowded West Tiroad street car faces a fare dispute when a young woman’s fare is missing. The conductor threatens to eject her, prompting an Irishman to threaten consequences and a bookkeeper to offer to pay. The conductor walks away as the dispute escalates, leaving the fare unsettled.

Columbus Dispatch

Walking Shoes Sought at Three Dollars Size Six D

In a Philadelphia Press blurb a shopper asks for walking shoes. The clerk confirms price at three dollars and notes size six D. The exchange highlights a casual retail moment with a brisk between customer and clerk.

Phadelphia Press

Extimate Dog Sale Bargain in Quirky Exchange

In a brief comic exchange, Jack asks Jim to sell his dog Pu self bos for 850. Jim boasts the dog’s intelligence, insisting he knows as much as Jim, while Jack questions and offers 50 cents as change.

Jack Jim

Clean Sydney Streets and Rooftop Lived Practices

The article describes nightly street cleaning in Sydney and strict fines for littering. It notes kitchens in large houses on upper floors and clothes drying on roofs. It humorously cautions about pets and cage doors. Chicasa News comments on Greek musical instruments resembling those from Turkey and Syria.

Sydney

Show Girl Hurt in Wild West Race at Vincennes

Miss Theresa Russell of Buckskin Bill’s wild west show was badly injured during a novelty race act called The Race for a Bride at Vincennes Monday night. Her foot caught, she fell, and the broncho dragged her around the track before cowboys killed the animal. She lay unconscious with head and body injuries, slowly regaining consciousness after midnight. recovery prognosis is poor.

Theresa Russell Buckskin Bii Vincennes Saga Washington Democrat Miss Russel Miss Russell

Sheriff Sale Notice in Daviess County Indiana

An execution sale to the highest bidder is set for Saturday May 25 1991 at the court in Daviess County Indiana. The property is the undivided one third interest in a described parcel in Udton town with specific boundary measurements. The sale is for the benefit of Henry W Huff against John M Borders. Attorney for plaintiff Padgett Padgett Laughlin.

MOY Bety Idoveisek Am Au’couck P Suse Daviess County Indiwich Wits Smutheast Quarts Udton John M. Borders Henry W. Huff

Court notice in Sharpless v Guthrie in Daviess Circuit Court

Complaint No. 16673 against Paris S Guthrie and Laura A Guthrie and their heirs is filed in the Daviess Circuit Court Washington Indiana with a June 19 hearing date. Clerk Thomas Harris seals the document as of April 10 1001. F T Laughlin attorney for plaintiff.

State of Indiana Daviess County Daviess Circuit Court Jane Term Gal Paris S. Guthrie Laura A. Guthrie Daviess Tisiness County Indiana Washington Ival Thomas Harris F. T. Laughlin

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