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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1891
Page
2
Bank notes show establishment in 1890 with Dodon Industrial area toward Crooke. President listed as G. T. Mulford and cashier Jarry Crooke. ASSL appears as a cashier designation.
The article notes farmers will likely vote Republican as they did after the homestead law. It mentions sugar prices rising from 15 pounds per dollar under the old tariff to 21 pounds under the new policy, with the Democratic Party facing little public outcry.
Voters react to rising support for a Republican candidate whose identity is unknown. Analysts note a roughly 24 percent rise in expected majority over the past weeks, signaling growing confidence ahead of the polls.
Farmers enjoy a bright outlook as seasonal prospects peak, labor disputes ease nationwide, and the trade picture improves. The general business mood is notably cheerful with improving conditions expected ahead.
The Jimora Enterprise urges the village along the old canal to incorporate. The call frames incorporation as a means to modernize and keep pace with regional progress and civic development urged by the Enterprise.
The Indianapolis Journal reports a chaotic scene as Mr. Davis of Texas, a six foot figure in a light suit, electrified the crowd with a bizarre shout before declaring himself an ex Confederate and pledging support for every platform plank. An Indiana ex Union veteran Wade Worth pushes toward Davis amid the spectacle.
The Journal notes that consensus favors constructing a school building. Town authorities plan the project, arguing the two percent assessment will fund a suitable facility and residents should be able to pay for it rather than oppose.
A horse drawing a one horse wagon belonging to the Liverymen bolted and overturned the wagon near Grove and Main, injuring two of Wm Wagg’s boys who escaped with cuts. Later a ladder accident at the Christian church cut Wm Hicks, requiring stitches. Fletcher Webster broke an arm while playing on the yard grass. All are recovering well.
Miss Ida Flinn living with J. W. Shaffer on Main street left home Thursday afternoon and has not been seen. A search continued into Friday with fears she may be deranged and wandering. She was later found near Friendship church at Henry Malones, though the cause remains unclear.
Cash Corner reports Mrs. John N. Davis is very sick. W O Wallick bought a binder and will harvest with ease. Lon Vansickle papered A D Bechtel’s house. Someone visited Tom Ledgerwood’s smoke house this week. Eld W H Worral of Cumback Indiana will preach at Mt Olive Saturday night and Sunday. Jim Laughlin of Greene county was visiting here early this week. James Taylor and daughter Nannie went to Sullivan county Sunday on a visit.
The ordinance prohibits stock running at large within the town of Odon Indiana and authorizes the marshal to seize such animals. Owners must pay impounding, feeding and care costs. if unpaid after notices and ten days, property is sold at public auction with proceeds limited to fees and the balance to the owner or escheat to the town. Emergency clause declares immediate effect from publication May 3, 1891.
R Ad Whitely of Martindale reports severe knee inflammation for two days before using Chamberlains Pain Balm. The remedy relieved the pain almost instantly and Whitely, a prominent local figure, endorses it for others with similar afflictions. 50 cent bottles sold by W L Stoy through W M Houston & Co.
The seller lists various shingles with prices per M and per allie from $2.15 to $5.75. Catalog includes poplar, pine, cedar, and Cypress shingles with terms for orders of 1000 or more, F O B depot at Odon Indiana and payment assurance required. Cor 7th and Ingles t Evansville Ind.
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery for coughs chest troubles and consumption promising relief or money back. It urges cough sufferers and La Grippe victims to try a sample bottle.
Beginning March 2 the Northern Pacific will run two daily trains from St Paul to the East via Chicago and to the West via Helena Butte Spokane Falls Tacoma Seattle and Portland With No 3 eastbound from St Paul at 930 am and 415 pm and No 1 westbound from St Paul at 415 pm and 1024 pm both trains offer Pullman First Class Tourist Sleeping Cars and dining service Passengers from St Louis in the forenoon or Chicago in the afternoon will connect with the St Paul morning train next day The Yellowstone Park Route is promoted as the best service for tourists and business travelers across seven states including Wisconsin Minnesota South Dakota Montana Idaho Oregon and Washington
Farmers warned about online scams urging e thinking of purchasing a mil product. The notice cautions buyers to verify seller credentials and avoid instant transfer methods and offers basic guidance for safe shopping online.
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