Populists in District Sit In Divided Stance
Fragmentary note reports the Populists of a district appearing split and unsure within a divided political scene. The text hints at internal discord influencing local posture and potential strategy.
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1897
Page
2
Fragmentary note reports the Populists of a district appearing split and unsure within a divided political scene. The text hints at internal discord influencing local posture and potential strategy.
Mary Parsons sues her son John W. Parsons for 21500 damages claiming a land deed from 27 years ago in Van Buren township for 20 dollars and a lifelong support agreement. She states he fulfilled it for years but has depended on others in the last six years and argues the deeded property is worth about 2000. Attorneys: Orden & Inman.
Readable parts describe watchers awaiting a quail lay, with implied timing and local interest. Details are fragmented but convey an anticipatory scene about wildlife behavior and community attention.
M. W. Stoner a longtime resident and former town treasurer died October 25 after a two week illness from typhoid fever and paralysis. Born July 1 1852 near Musson Stark County Ohio he moved to the city in 150 and ran a hardware business. He leaves a wife Mary Culler a son and three brothers with services held at the U B Church officiated by Revs A W Alford and J A Bell. The funeral drew a large crowd and was buried at Walnut Hill cemetery.
A terse report notes 775 convicts in custody at a reform facility in Southern Indiana, highlighting the Jensen County area and the Jefferson County site as part of a broader penal reform effort.
A Breekion paper notes a long standing dispute over potato supply and a new brine method labeled S4. The article references Toe as a central figure and marks a shifting policy stance affecting food storage and trade.
The report notes Woashineron built fifty piles of gravel roads this fall while questioning if Daviess constructed even a mile. It also suggests Governor Mount is likely to run for the United States Senate in two years.
A noted farmer from the township has shown interest in a sensational lawsuit concerning Avery racy proceedings. Details to follow.
A call for repairs to the Odon to Walnut Hill cemetery road prior to upcoming bad weather emphasizes road safety and access for residents and visitors.
A New York man faces a sentence of up to two and a half years in the penitentiary for a reported umbrella stabbing incident. Flo remains safe in and out of the authorities’ reach.
Superintendent Watl Ince aims to tour local schools before winter lowers temperatures. He intends to travel with efficient scheduling to inspect facilities and meet educators in the coming weeks.
A fragmentary piece contrasts boys and girls with humorous misstatements about creation and gender roles. It imagines girls as future ladies and women as more admired, noting Boys cause trouble and praising a father described as briefly like a girl.
Chicago mayor Carter Harrison announces his run for the Democratic presidential nomination. Henry Ward and the Tammany Tiger back him.
With the death of Milo W. Stoner Daviess county loses one of its best reliable citizens. Upright and liberal in all his dealings he died beloved by those he did business with and respected by all who knew him.
An American with interests in Cuba cites the situation and says Spain is hopelessly defeated. The Spaniards and the Spanish Ministry know it, he adds, and the present ministry is merely buying time to soften the impact of Cuba’s inevitable surrender.
Resolution in memory of M W Stoner adopted by the U B Sunday School of Odon Indiana notes his roles as church trustee Y P C U member and Sabbath School teacher. It expresses faith in Providence sympathy for his family and Calls members to emulate his devoted Christian life.
The text outlines exemptions for jury duty including age 21 to 60 is required unless exempt by death illegibility felony conviction and inability to read or write English. It also lists professions and roles such as minister physician lawyer educator dentist clerk postmaster coroner and court officer as exempt. It notes individuals with bad reputation or lacking visible means of support may avoid service.
A fragmentary local page mentions shopping downtown for autumn hats, farmers trading weekly, several residents visiting Washington, and a blizzard affecting Dakota and Iowa. It notes railroad work on the E and R and a fox hunt, with oblique references to local deaths and marriages and various doctors and real estate dealings.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad offers excursions on the first and third Tuesdays of November and December to Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Georgia and Florida. Tickets from Cincinnati Louisville Evansville and St Louis are about one fare round trip good for 21 days with free stopovers. Inquire local agents or write C. FP At Louisville Ky General Passenger Agent.
A reader letter praises a tonic drink's pleasant taste and beneficial effects. Laura Gettinon, manager, thanks patrons for support and expresses well wishes for continued success.
Mobile and Ohio Railroad promotes its routes from Memphis to Florida with connections to Cuba and Central America. It touts Pullman Palace Sleeping cars and fast trains between St. Louis and Mobile. Also markets 450,000 acres of farm land in the south for sale with easy terms and homestead options. For rates and tickets contact agents in St. Louis and local offices.
Advertisement seeks an active gentleman to travel for an established house in Indians. Monthly 345.00 plus expenses. Steady work with references. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Company, Dept. Chicago.
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