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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1890
Page
2
Odon Exchange Bank established 1809 offers drafts, certificates of deposits, and investments. The bank promotes short term securities, good commercial paper, and favorable rates for pensioners and patrons seeking real estate investments.
A fragmented note describes a party event with references to Pel Peas and Voile. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a celebration or gathering line. No definitive names, dates, or places are legible.
The Peoples party nominates a state ticket at Indianspells Tiesday adopting the plow and harmer as its emblem for the slate. Joan L. Griffiths, the silver termed corter of Tedinna, will speak Saturday afternoon or Tuesday week and at Washington Opera House at night in October.
Citizens in Greentown protest after a dynamite blast rocked a local saloon several days ago. The confrontation underscored ongoing hostility toward a group described as unwanted in the town.
Fragmentary OCR notes identify a W. Torpedi as recorder of trustees county with doubt about the appointment. A George is described as a businessman difficult to hear, suggesting incomplete identification.
A frayed local description compares a new saloon building across the street to a rebel fort with a mortared look. A tall man stepping inside and losing half his brains would still not match the danger of the place as he camps near the bar transom.
A nineteenth century Democratic relic map of Indiana by a Democratic Legislature is hung in the office. Voters, especially Democrats, are invited to call and view the exhibit.
The Worthington Clarion is suspended and printing of the Elrora Enterprise at the Clarion office is halted. Editor Dr. T. M. Sears says the Enterprise will likely be revived shortly.
The Daviess County Democrat scorns Republican candidate T. D. Stimp by labeling him a drummer and likens his profession to a former saloon keeper. The piece suggests public judgment should focus less on past jobs and more on political fitness.
In Madison township Republicans are urged to vote only in their current precincts before October 4 to avoid losing ballots under the new law. The piece notes the existence of two precincts in the township and cautions those who move after December 4 will not be entitled to vote in November.
The text argues for local option as genuine self government where communities may choose saloon tolerance by majority will, while others resist it. It contrasts Republican and Democratic stances, condemns Sentinel critique, and defends local option as American, democratic policy aligned with local consent and limited central power.
James A. McCoy and Miss Nora Jacobs of Oden were married by Kid G W Alford at the M E B parsonage in Washington on Wednesday. They traveled to Indianapolis for the State Fair and will return home to Oden to begin married life.
W J Danner and A C Scott have formed a jewelry business partnership in our town. The firm is described as strong and capable, with Danner retiring from the drug trade and Scott shown as an enterprising citizen. They will open in the Odell building next Weed, with expectations of prosperity and success.
Isaac Webster, 22, son of Ziba Webster, died Thursday night after several days of typhoid fever. Surrounded by family he passed peacefully after a brief illness and was interred at Good Hope cemetery yesterday. The community extends sympathy to the grieving Webster family.
A passenger recalls a nightmare ride in a sleeper car where misery and noise disrupted sleep. Conductor says disturbances are allowed, while multiple travelers clamor and a loud snorer provokes the whole car. The writer condemns rail company greed and chaotic late night behavior.
An old remedy claims to cure pains in kidney regions using a liver regulator. The product is marketed as a universal tonic with multiple health benefits.
Last Saturday in Howard's grove a Farmers' ticket meeting drew a modest crowd amid harvest work. Speakers included Porter Alford Reeves and Sampson Cox with other ticket members. a Whieley's Bitters improvised drink drew mild notice. Local businessman J B Abell promotes home trade and staffing by Sanders Johnson. Indiana F B A and rivals nominated state officials in Indianapolis, naming James M Johnson Isaiah N Miller William Patterson John S Bender Benjamin F Street Edward S Pope John W Shockley.
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