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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1892
Page
2
The Republicans of Indiana's Second Congressional District plan a convention in Deberate May 80 at 2 PM in Hjertuington for nominating a Republican candidate to Congress. J C Battier serves as District Chairman.
A future U S president will be highlighted at a Minneapolis event two weeks from next Tuesday with an unusual title and lineup described as a notable gala or game in local reporting.
Council members at Wallington move to raise the whisky license fee to 825000 as part of preparatory steps. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
The season sees many candidates giving in to pressure from supporters and peers, resigning as election time approaches. Most will bow to pressure in November and retire to private life.
The article notes the paper observed a number of its readers and commends Daviess county for bringing criminals to justice. It also acknowledges White Cepa and expresses a desire to do better in reporting.
In Trewle the local Christian church faces internal turmoil over organ use after a new church and organ installation. Daniel Somr of Richwood Ohio, an anti organ advocate, visits to stir opposition. Trustees lock the church doors and Somr preaches at the Opera House presenting denunciatory resolutions against organ supporters.
A Monday night church meeting to elect officers was hindered by a locked door as a dissenting faction entered and debated Elder Somer while no officers were chosen. The incident unsettles the congregation and alarms members who seek an amicable settlement.
Rufus McCarter attends Odou Normal. R J Laughlin and son from Scotland visited relatives last Sunday. Wm Pruett moved to a new house Tuesday. Wm Sumerville and wife from near Scotland visited this week. A London registered letter arrived at Euclid Post Office. R D Stotts toured Odon Normal on Tuesday and called it a success.
A Barr township resident reports Hopkins, jailed a year for shooting McCracken, is critically ill with consumption and not expected to live. governors parole efforts may release him temporarily. Lavelle, former Daviess County auditor, is in hard labor at the prison, assigned to the cool house and may receive time off for good behavior. potential transfer to a clerkship under a contractor is mentioned.
Advertises Simmons Liver Regulator as a cure all for headache constipation indigestion and biliousness with claims of restoring health and providing relief.
Rand McNally & Co announces a new atlas of the United States and world with census statistics, state and county maps, descriptive histories, and a 25 000 post office index. It aims as a standard home reference for a decade and seeks agents nationwide.
Trustees announce weekly Saturday hours for township business with residents. F W Shaffer serves Madison township and A M Clark serves Van Buren township with residence meetings in Eaglesville, excluding the second Saturday each month.
The Christian Sunday School will give the church tomorrow 212 otlock DJ SMITH Bapt. The church will meet for social services immediately after Sunday School. The public is cordially invited to attend all three services.
Mr Wm Wetslake of near Avoecn Nebraska was thrown from a sulky and badly injured. After doctors failed to help, he used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and recovered in two weeks. A Dr LaGrange from Avoes Neb endorses it for sprains burns cuts and skin injuries.
Sealed bids are invited for the Scherd Building project in Odon Indiana with separate bids for brick work stonework plastering roofing painting and decorative work. Plans and specifications available at the contractor CE Upett office with bid details. Electric Bitters advertisement appears amid the notice.
The Northern Pacific Railroad lists daily through trains from St Paul to Spokane Seattle Tacoma and Portland via Helena Butte and other routes. Through Pullman sleeping cars from Chicago embark nightly with superior dining and vestibule sleepers to attract travelers including tourists and settlers across Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia.
An 1860s style advertisement touts the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and more. It promises complete satisfaction or money refunded with a price of five cents per bottle.
The Everett Piano claims superior craftsmanship described as Forssic by George Bros. The article highlights the instrument’s build quality and the maker’s reputation, signaling a notable claim in the local piano market.
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