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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1889
Page
2
The local notice lists advertising rates for space and insertions with charges for different column widths and lengths. It notes that locals cost five cents per line per insertion and must be prepaid and that ads require all metal-based electrotype or stereotype cuts. The notice is signed by C. W. Crooker and mentions Chicago census figures as 900000.
The new postmasters commission has not yet arrived due to a mistake in writing out the bond which was returned for correction.
Editor Seneff notes Harve arrived Saturday to visit relatives east of town and called the Bloomfield News at the office on Monday.
Rev. Mr. Alley of Phillips Wisconsin says he has learned to burn water by separating its gases to produce fuel. He calls it firewater more useful and harm less than spirits frumenti.
A 19th century note recommends burning camphor dissolved in rum in a tin over a lamp to fill a room with smoke. The method is said to drive mosquitoes away and prevent return even if windows stay open all night.
The Indianapolis News reports the railway tunnel at India Springs will finish in ten days with only 100 feet to penetrate. It will stretch 900 feet, claimed to be the longest tunnel in India or Ohio.
The article notes a possible statewide vote on adopting a prohibitory constitutional amendment in New York. One legislature has approved the proposal, and if the next legislature agrees, the matter would go to the people for final action in 1890. There is some belief the public may get a chance to vote.
The Evansville Journal reports President D J Mackey of the Louisville Evansville and St Louis is eying a further expansion by acquiring the Cincinnati Wabash and Michigan road. Principal owner J H Wade holds seven million dollars of stock and may resist sale. The Elkhat line runs from Benton Harbor near Chicago to Indianapolis, linking with Mackey’s southern rail interests. The line is described as in good condition and profitable.
Mr Potts of Potts and Johnson visits Odon to select a site for a spoke and rim factory. Elnor’s proposal also considered. Citizens meet at Stoys Hall to form committees, donate grounds, and raise funds to attract the plant with operation targeted by September 1.
Zetha Stotts recovers enough to be up again. James A. Fisher returns home from teaching in Monicello Alabama. Rev Horrall to preach at Mt Olive tomorrow. Mrs Eliza Smith of Waverly Indiana sister in law of Mrs E E Stotts returns home Saturday. Mt Olive Sunday School reorganized with Laura Bechtel Supt J M Stotts Asst Supt Laura Taylor Sec. George Gunnerman and William Wooley drill for coal for E P Huston Co on R D Stott farm using a diamond drill powered by horses. Dogs kill four sheep for R D Stotts Saturday night.
An old piece extols Electric Bitters as a cure for kidney liver and stomach troubles and credits restoration to health. It mentions local stores in Odon and Elnora and notes new business booms from the Evansville and Richmond railroad, plus a mill and dry goods store developments. The article ends praising Dr J McLean's Blood Purifier.
A Monday night gathering at C L Pierson's in Vanburen township honored Miss May Morgan of Indianapolis and Miss May of Loogootee with escorts Will Woodling Charley Christisen and Miss Sadie Smiley. Local notables A J Smiley Ex-Recorder and Hamon Woodling attended as residents enjoyed piano solos duets and a grand finale of ice cream and cake before departures.
Washington Gazette reports Sam Thompson of the E and I says residents have raised 300 for a grand dinner for workers, with 30 volunteer water carriers helping as ties reach the town edge and tracklaying nears completion. The engine is expected to reach Odon in one day.
Public notice from W H McCarver of Mad. Township states all business can be conducted at Odon on the second Saturday or at his residence on the fourth Saturday each month.
The Executor of Elizabeth FE Duncan's will seeks to sell the decedent's real estate in Daviess County Indiana to pay debts. The petition will be heard on October 1 during the Daviess Circuit Court's term of 1889.
W H McCarren trustee invites bids for a brick school house in district No 2 Madison Tp. Bids open July 13 1889 at Odon. Right to reject any and all bids reserved. Plans and specifications available on request.
E T H railway offers round trip crip tick ets from Elnora to Nashville via Evansville route for July 1 to 15 at 9.35 dollars. Tickets valid returning from Nashville July 16 to Sept 10 on normal trains. No passage before July 16. For details contact the line agent or G J Grayman, Traffic manager.
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