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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1889
Page
2
The journal lists subscription terms payable in advance and advertising rates per inch with minimums. It notes political updates, including a Senate decision on a district attorney nomination and references to Harrison and voters in Virginia, plus weather and cyclone impacts in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Mrs Jay Got nn died at her New York City home on Fifth Avenue at 89. m. January 13 after a long illness. She could only reply with a brief yes or the. Mrs Gould's mother, age 80 and very feeble, is still living and was not notified of the death.
Last week’s Martin County Tribune marks the final Shoals print edition as the office moves to Loogostee this week. Henry Wool of Loogostee buys half-interest in the Tribune property and the paper will be published from Loogostee under Woods and Masten. Success to you gentlemen.
Master Mechanic F P Boatman of the O M received a telegram Friday from Chief Engineer C C Chandler announcing the new Washington shops are completed and ready for occupancy. Boatman will begin preparations to remove machinery from the old shops.
A decades old rift among the Odon Band resurfaces as four taps are found behind a blacksmith shop sill, reminiscent of vanished bandwagon taps. Lon Caughey tears the sill while locals reminisce, hoping old discord stays buried as the feud cools and humor returns.
A comment targets an observer who claims the Journal can correct all moral errors, arguing the critic misreads obituaries and church affiliations. The writer challenges the observer to define the alperence and invites further religious discussion, implying the journal’s authority is questioned.
A weekly transfers list shows numerous property moves in Harrison, Bogard, Washington and Veale townships, including lots and acres sold to individuals and couples with prices from $1 to $900. An odd local verse recalls the Bloomfield band day, recounting taps stolen from a wagon and recovered from an old shop floor.
Fragmentary copy notes the Silver Toned Quartet Minstrel Company based in the city with manager Dan still involved. Details are unclear but suggest internal changes and performances at local venues.
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