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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1896
Page
3
Fragmented clipping lists sales and notices from D G Abrahn and Danner Poel with bargains on sugar spectacles and jewelry. Names like Nora Abraham Hugh Ferrell and Worthington appear amid stray town updates, shop promotions, and calls for farm rentals and subscriptions.
Date for Oden Republican rally set for October 27 with preparations to attend. Numerous local shop notices list goods and prices from Oden Jewelry Store and Casa Grocery Store. Fragments mention Dr Mitchell sewer work on Spring Street and a visit by Francis Suns in Woodruff, with many other names, places, and promotions interspersed.
Former owner of the Pensinger building invites customers to visit for lunches bread candies school supplies drugs and more. Thanks patrons for past trade and hopes to merit more business than ever.
The following new suits were filed in the last week in Daviess County Circuit Court: Wil Beck versus Anna T Mears. receiver DM Tanygston versus J Richardson. mechanics lien filed by WR Meredith and administration of the estate of WR Meredith deceased versus Warren Hart and others. James If Sullivan versus J Richardson et al mechanics lien. Henry Van Smeltzer versus S Jo Richardson et al mechanics lien.
Several residents attended a rally in Ragleville on Wednesday while many from here traveled to Scotland on Thursday to hear Hon WOR Gardiner. Wavyman Sinclair and his wife of Bloomfield visited this week, and Joseph Williams and wife of Martin County, Nora Margs, are noted among attendees.
Simon J Wallice to Mary T Herr George P Gilles to Nita B Tales Julia A Chattin to Mary Shepnerd appears in a brief listings section noting personal name pairings without further details.
During Hon A M dTfords speech at Heitonville, Jacob Chairs and Peter Llenson fought. Clark's skull was crushed and he bled heavily. a doctor was needed to stop the bleeding. Police discussion between the two men preceded the clash.
Ribble Sears received medical treatment in Bedford on Saturday for erysipelas. Mrs N E Ridgeway and Flossie Allen, Mrs Allen’s mother and sister respectively, were noted in attendance. Mr and Mrs H H Allen’s young daughter arrived in the city on Wednesday.
Section bess, Wm Laughlin and hands worked on the road bed of the E& R in town this week, making progress on maintenance and surface preparation.
The court requires heirs and creditors of Luev A Towns Coursetober term PsA to appear and show cause why final account and related matters should not be approved. Hearing set for the ninth day of October in the Washington, Indiana court. Present any claims or interest to participate. Clerk Tom. Stimp.
The paper retracts a misstatement about Mr Joel Danner of Elnera saying he did not use certain language. Danner denies the wording, and the editors declare the rumor false. The correction upholds justice and fairness to Danner and readers.
The Republican rally in Oden is set for Tuesday October 27. Senator Perry Newby and other prominent speakers will address the crowd followed by a grand parade of bands glee clubs and cavalry after dinner.
Joseph Ketcham, a longtime Elmore Township resident and respected elder, died Wednesday night after a three week paralysis battle. He was about sixty eight, born and raised in the county, with a lifetime tied to the area.
Scott Jackson, under death sentence for Pearl Bryan murder, awaits the Supreme Court ruling on his new trial appeal. He is losing his appetite and sleep, while his accomplice Alonzo Walling eats and sleeps well.
Harry Crooke and Won Dearmin arrive with a pretty herd of Jersey cows sourced from Southern Indiana this week, showcasing new stock for the region.
Optician W A Hilburn will be at Abrahama’s Hardware Store next Wednesday and Thursday to fit spectacles to customer specifications. Call for an appointment.
The Odon McKinley Club will meet at Croske's hall next Tuesday night to arrange a Republican rally here on the 27th. All members are expected. Short speeches will be given and the glee club will provide music. Alex Odell President, Will Ko Penrod Secretary.
A fragmented report describes Altgeld a millionaire pushing standard gold contracts, Senator Stewart a silver bullion producer advocating 50 cent and 100 cent bullion payments, and Archur Se Wall urging a fifty cent dollar with one hundred cent contracts, all arguing monetary reforms in Maine.
The assessor has compiled an official wealth list for Dilviess County and its towns. Figures include Barr 1 810 123 Bogard 65 0355 Eimoore 85 Yarrison 445 014 Maatson Hi 86 Reeve BD 745 and other lines from county records.
Voters heard James E Blythe of Iowa in Eaglesville, praised for his oratory and fairness. Iron Rollin Warner spoke in Oden and Elnora on successive nights, drawing crowded halls. A local ad offers a free mail course from The American Business College announcing forty week completion and diploma privileges.
Hion J M Huff and W R Gardiner of Washinton visited Thursday night on their way home from Scotland where a large rally occurred in the afternoon. About two thousand people attended. Green county supports McKinley and protectionist policy.
The American Business College of Omaha Nebraska advertises a mail course free of tuition claiming rare chance to gain business skills. The notice presents ABC as a leading national business college and promises success for enrollees.
The Elnoraclee club thanks Oden and Rainesville for their courteous treatment and excellent meals during Easter events. Einora Glee Club members express appreciation for the warm hospitality and fine dining.
A notice urges readers to investigate the American Business College in Quinuin Nebraska offering a complete mail course in Dookkeeping and modern business methods free. The ad claims strong faith in the program and encourages local residents to profit by enrolling.
The piece argues that the value of money depends on coinage and trade power. It compares gold, silver, and base dollars, and asks readers what they would trade for money, urging consideration of future worth and monthly election timing. It cites Lumber Trade Journal as the source.
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