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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1891
Page
6
A terse record lists Howard Crooke versus G T Malford with cashiers Mary Crooke asst cashier noted. The fragment indicates a financial dispute or civil action involving named individuals and roles in a bank or firm. Further details are not provided in readable text.
An item entered at the Odeon Indiana post office for transmission through the mails as a se coty class matter.
The text notes voters may return to Republicans as the homestead law nears its generation mark. Sugar prices drop from 15 pounds to the dollar under the old tariff to 21 pounds under the new, yet the public shows little organized opposition.
The passage notes uncertainty over the identity of the Neothican at an award bearer event in 182 while claiming the candidate’s support has risen by at least 24 percent in recent weeks.
The piece notes improved agricultural prospects for the season, nationwide labor controversies being settled, a generally improving trade situation, and a notably cheerful business outlook.
The Elnora Enterprise advocates incorporating the village along the old canal to keep pace with progress and urges residents to accept the paper’s advice and act.
The report on the convention in Cincinnati describes Mr. Davis of Texas electrifying the gathering after Donnelly's speech. Audience cheers as Davis, once a Confederate, declares support for a unified platform and shakes hands with former Unionists amid a ceremonial display.
The town board is examining proposals for a new school building to be erected this summer. They aim to settle on a plan and award the contract promptly so construction can begin and be finished before the winter school term starts.
Journal notes decision about a new school building and expresses town relief that authorities have settled the plan. Reference to regional context and local pride, with a brief aside about a ranch product note from Ranchero Grande, Texas.
The article records local residents arguing over financing a new school. Backers contend the town can afford it and that the building is badly needed, dismissing claims of unaffordability by comparing it to buying shoes in winter.
A horse driven wagon ran away on Grove street overturning and injuring two Wagg boys. A ladder mishap at the Christian church cut William Hicks. Fletcher Webster broke his arm while playing in the yard. All injured are reported to be recovering.
Miss Ida Flinn, who left home on Thursday afternoon, was not seen for a time and was the subject of a night and day search. She was later found near Friendship church at Henry Malone’s, with no clear motive for her wanderings. Additionally, local notes mention various small items and a testimonial about Chamberlain's Pain Balm from R. J. Whitely of Martindale, N. C.
The town of Odon Indiana adopts penalties for stocks and fowls running at large. The marshal may seize impound and charge owners per head rates for horses cows hogs sheep goats geese and ducks. If unpaid after 24 hours notices posted sale of seized stock occurs for cash with proceeds to owner or escheat to the town. Emergency clause makes the ordinance effective May 1891.
John Theorectin of Evansville Indiana offers a range of shingles at discounted FOB Odon with quantities of 1600 or more. Brands include poplar cedar and cypress in multiple grades with payment references required and promised prompt shipment and satisfaction guaranteed.
An ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs throat and lung troubles with a money back guarantee. It offers a free trial bottle at Garten & Co's Progressive Store and notes La Grange sufferers found it effective for speedy recovery.
W L Fry advertises McCormick binder and mower exhibits at Irwin saloon building in Odon. He urges farmers to view machines, compare terms, and use what he claims is the best machine on the market to cut crops.
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