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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1888
Page
2
A brief postal communication from Odon Indiana indicates transmission through the mails as second class matter with a stated fee of one dollar one cent. The note is dated Saturday February 11 1888 and concerns mail handling and classification.
The Washington district convention last week selected Mr. Adams as a district member of the state committee. The group praised him as the right man in the right place and expressed support for his role.
Daviess county Democrat editors report their trip to the Washington convention with a critical tone while noting the event faced no objections from the convention itself. The piece suggests Democratic editors often critique Republican gatherings.
Severin of the dealing colarce men of Washington have organized a new land. The colored men of u county seat are evidently alive to their interest, and propose to be prepared to make a grand showing in the interest of the party which has proven itself their best friend.
The piece argues William Reason is partisan in backing Mr. VY Neal who seeks to unseat Mr. White. It claims Mr. QC Neall acts as a mouthpiece for Democratic constituents rather than a broad representative for all the people.
The text argues that if a presidential free trade program becomes law it would favor the South and oust the Democrats for decades. Republicans are depicted as having a special interest backing the policy, while patriots should oppose it by legitimate means.
A comic vignette describes a sneaking figure emerging from a dingy den. The character speaks of a dorsal as a narrow hidebound journalist and questions the honesty of what he says. The creature then collapses back into its hole, leaving no further signal or grunt.
The Republican District Convention at Washington last Thursday was an earnest and enthusiastic body of representatives. Delegates reported a universally satisfactory and harmonious gathering with no uncertain sounds. Democrats in the second Congressional District are warned that Republican plans remain solid and cannot be undermined.
Richmond Telegram notes optimism about opening the Wayne County Fair in tandem with the Evansville and Richmond railroad project. The piece suggests readers would better understand the fair association's status if they knew its condition and standing.
The Telegraph notes reader interest in the Evansville and Richmond railroad project. It urges optimism about the Wayne County Fair Association and hopes the railroad progresses in step with the fair’s success.
A county seat anecdote recounts a fundraiser dialogue for the Hendricks monument fund. A prominent Republican offers to contribute twenty five dollars on credit, citing a promised DS treasury surplus as the source, while the solicitor seeks actual payment.
The Second District Republican Convention met at the Opera House in Washington on Thursday at 2 pm. H. S. Edwards was chosen permanent chairman and Charles G. Serret chief secretary. Delegates named include J. Gardiner and S. N. Chambers to the National Convention, with Billheimer and Taylor as alternates. Thomas H. Adams won a State Central Committee seat. Gardiner endorsed for National Convention at large. The body adjourned after selecting electors and delegates.
The Journal backs George W. Alford of Washington as the Republican candidate for Congress in the Second District. It praises his upright, energetic character and broad appeal across Davies and Martin counties, contrasting him with Major John R. Simpson.
Casper Harper, about 15, son of Mark Harper of Van Buren township, killed himself by discharging a loaded shotgun while checking if it was loaded near Epsom. He bled to death within an hour. burial held at Kilgore cemetery.
Rev E Hawes delivers Washingtons Birthday lecture at the M E church February 21 titled Washington and his times with church choir and juveniles providing music. February 22 the Ladies host a Lady Washington party in the Opera house with Washingtons cabinet and government officers in revolutionary costumes. February 23 program will be announced later.
Geo W. Lyon and his Comedy Company visited Odeon with shows Monday through Wednesday. Audiences grew each night and praised the company as a novelty for the town. Spectators called the performances a joy forever and urged further engagements.
The Republican Central Committee of Daviess County will meet today at the ragette office in Washington for organization and other important business. It is very necessary that all members be present.
A local call seeks two energetic men to run as possible representatives. One should live in Harrison township, the other in Madison. Named prospects include Joel F. F. Danner of Madison township and John F. Ward of Harrison, both highly regarded in their communities.
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