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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1889
Page
2
The Journal lists subscription terms and advertising rates with advance payment rules. It notes Thomas B. Reed as Maine Republican speaker and outlines Congress a 51st session with Republicans 169 in the House and Democrats 163, Senate majority 7.
Gov Hovey spoke in Indianapolis this week urging a pension for every soldier and sailor who rendered substantial service to the Union. Amen.
Ctarrison presents a statesmanlike message urging service pensions strict anti trust legislation tariff reform to remove injustices and a strong push to secure full rights for African Americans in the South.
The text argues for high license and local option laws in Indiana. It asserts home rule as essential to American government and condemns surrendering local self government to saloon interests. It appeals to the people as Tylers, not saloon keepers, to claim their right to decide locally. Give us local option.
A caboose and a flatcar jumped the track on a trestle beyond Kertz on the E and R line. Several workmen were on board and escaped with minor injuries. Roadmaster Bothwell lost a tooth and was cut under the chin. D Stillinger was hurt worst but expected to recover. No cause is known. The rest of the train continued into the city.
Invitations drew a large audience to Stoy's Hall in Odon on December 5 1839 for a medical banquet. Dr John Dearmin was named President with Dr M P Tolliver as Vice President, Dr J F Starris Secretary, and Dr D J Smith Treasurer as the Daviess County District Medical Society was organized to meet monthly thereafter.
Special to the Journal Wasatnetos reports an upcoming Friday hearing on J. L. Irwin of Elnora seeking a saloon license in Odon. The county Board of Commissioners will hear both sides after Irwin submitted bond and notice with a leading attorney pressing the request amid intense local interest.
A prominent Einora citizen attempts to deceive editors about saloon opposition. The editor meets the prank at the depot and learns Mr Irwin secured a license, prompting denouncement as mean and harmful to Mr Irwin and the town’s integrity.
A New Years May 1 listing notes a Roger Bros set including 1 table castor silver plated 1 butter dish 1 Set napkin rings 1 Silver thimble sold as a collection item in a period catalog.
Theodore Child argues that porcelain and ceramics demonstrate a universal principle of vitrification. He compares glass, rock crystal, and diamond to show how higher heat yields more luster, guiding a material-based ranking from terra cotta to hard porcelain. He cites connoisseurs preferring translucent Chinese porcelains and blue porcelain praised by poets.
The undersigned announces capability to manufacture lumber into dooring ceiling siding and many shapes at bottom prices. High cash prices paid for good rough lumber. Pine ceiling shingles and lath kept on hand for sale. Custom work a specialty. Mill at south end Spring street Odon Ind. W R Nreriember.
120 acre farm north east of Odon Indiana with 80 acres grass and clover 20 acres growing crop and rest timber. Enclosed fields two coal veins two orchards a two story five room dwelling and outbuildings. Water well and healthy location with church and school huts on site. Terms one half down remainder long time lenders stock kept on shares. Apply to J M Wixsways Odon Indiana.
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