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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1888
Page
2
The account praises constables and supporters, notes scarce Republican ballots in Steele, and reports A M Clark’s defeat in Van Buren, with supporters expressing pride and chagrin.
The article reports Barr township voting Democratic with a slim majority and Harrison Republicans showing strong support. It praises Mr Steen for his victory, notes a growing Harrison boom, and mentions a local incident where H C Correll killed a large snake near the voting place.
In a heated municipal election in Os A Kansas Asa B Branzi succeeds himself in Bogard while Democrats and many of his own party back the combined opposition. The vote drew strong showings in Washington township as a woman contender for mayor drew a large majority. Republicans in Steele Rogard Van Buren appeared as minor factors in the straw poll.
In Veale township Jenny Goopwin failed to transfer a two year majority to his ally Rogers while Willey the Republican secured a solid win. The first battle ends with Republicans entrenched and ahead in the county, though Steele is lost and Weale and Washington gain prominence in the scramble.
The piece ridicules the idea that Grover Cleveland holds occult electoral powers and asserts Americans will judge him by practical political issues in November. It argues the public will weigh him in the balance and find him lacking.
The county election day yielded a Republican majority in most townships with several close finishes. Trustee and constable races favored Republicans by margins ranging from 18 to 89 votes while Democrats carried Steele Barr and Van Buren townships. In Madison, Wm H McCarter defeated Courtney by 67 votes.
The first annual Odon Public Schools commencement occurred March 31 at Stoys Opera House. The program featured Miss Lillie Crooke and Rufus J. Danner as speakers, musical numbers, and a diplomas ceremony led by Principal Mattingly. The event drew praise for decor, student poise, and community support.
Miss Mollie Hawes offers vocal and instrumental instruction including piano organ harmony thorough bass and voice culture. Leave orders at the Parsonage M FE.
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