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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1888
Page
2
The April election in Indiana returns a solid Republican majority for the trustee position. Hon Roscoe Conkling remains critically ill at his New York home and is not expected to recover.
Democrats in Inpraxa urge Hon. E. McDonald as successor to the late Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite. The appeal frames McDonald as a manly choice to fill the vacancy and uphold Waite’s legacy.
In Washington Saturday the Democratic sheriff race stood with Seals 04 Graves 26 Todd 14 Hawes i.
A fragment notes that instead of providing a pointer to democracy, the delivered message was distasteful and disappointing to many of the unterrified voters. It underscores faulty guidance and voter dissatisfaction in the final election phase.
In a pointed remark the speaker accuses Democrats of wasting time finding a Sheriff candidate while urging Republicans to seek a rival to their leader for the August primary.
In a heated local campaign analysts note the Democrats may back Bud Seals for sheriff with Jer ry Goodwin as deputy if Seals secures the nomination. The remark signals potential party strategy and team alignment ahead of the election.
Rhode Island produced a decisive political verdict in last week’s state election as Herran won the race by about 2000 votes. The state, small in size but impactful in politics, demonstrated strong party support and engagement.
Indiana Republicans show unity around Harrison praising his ability and devotion to the party. Del is highlighted as the sole candidate with rising popularity and growing support.
A poem fragment laments Topp's withdrawal noting the beam's decline from vitality to death. The lines evoke imagery of fading growth and a somber procession from birth toward oblivion. The speaker treats the event as a sorrowful fate intertwined with fleeting life.
Considerable interest is shown in the forthcoming town election to be held Monday May 7. Voters will elect a marshal clerk treasurer and two town board members. No candidates have announced themselves in the Journal.
Balloting at the Democratic convention in Washington shows Seals and Goodwin have aligned and plan to contest the sheriff position after the November election, signaling a unified front for the new sheriffal firm.
The section notes Tre friends believed he would win the nomination after only a few ballots at the convention. The postponed certainty of Democratic convention results shows their hope was likely forlorn.
The county Republicans gained courage from the April 2 victory and urge a thorough organization and a strong Central Committee backed by a lively ticket to carry the county in November.
The county recorder, treasurer candidate, surveyor nominee and auditor all trace to Barr. A Barr man appears to have inside track for sheriff as well. The wagging question asks which township hogs the persimmons and hints Barr dominance in local politics.
In a tight April election Rhode Island voters favored Republicans over Democrats despite Democratic organization, with Governor Davis seeking reelection. Prohibitionists and a disloyal paper did little to overturn a statewide Republican win, yielding a large majority and setting the stage for a U S Senate seat.
The Odon Normal led by Prof Mattingly with Rev Johnson opened Tuesday morning amid poor weather. Attendance was strong with students from nearby areas. The course began with hymns and scripture, then teachers outlined ten weeks of work and urged diligence. The paper lauds Mattingly and Johnson and predicts success for the Normal.
The State Normal School at Terre Haute was almost totally destroyed by fire Monday morning. Loss is estimated around 3.2 million dollars with no insurance. The school resumed activities Tuesday using the Centenary M E church and other buildings.
A compact history of the French and Indian War from 1754 to 1763, detailing clashes between British colonies and French holdings, key campaigns at Fort Duquesne, Oswego, Lake George, Louisburg, and the capture of Quebec, ending with the 1763 Treaty of Paris and the shift toward American independence.
The lower branch passes high license with Senate approval seen. Democrats mostly oppose. Governor Hill’s stance uncertain but likely to sign, else a blow to whisky interests. Supporters claim high license educates public and curbs strong drink evils while advancing temperance reform.
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