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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1889
Page
2
The entry outlines subscription payments payable in advance with rates for one year and six months, plus local notices priced per line and required advance payment. It notes electrotype or stereotype cuts must have all metal base mounting and directs communications to C. W. C. Robeckl in Oden Indiana as second class mail matter.
The text states Thomas J. Wabbard received his appointment as postmaster on Wednesday and will file the necessary papers immediately to return to the department.
The fragment describes a series of successes by the United States in the Tuk Samoan commission and claims every point of importance yielded to the German Government.
The article asserts the current Administration will enforce civil service law more rigidly and honestly than the previous administration that stepped down on March 4. It features a skeptical or ironic remark about Mugwuimp confidently relying on this shift.
Hill asserts Democrats stand for temperance good order and honest government in a bold historic stance. The remarks challenge opponents by asserting firm governance and moral goals.
The first issue of the Elnora Enterprise appeared last week. Editor Z T Scott, a young man noted for energy and public enterprise interest, leads the publication and is expected to steer a successful course.
Republican trustees met in Washington on Monday for the county superintendent election. After initial voting Russell Willey Steen backed Wadsworth. McCarter Bagher Manning backed Odell. Mathews backed Cole. Ten more ballots kept the results, and on the twelfth ballot McCarter voted Wadsworth, securing a unanimous election by Auditor Lavelle.
The YMCA held a service at the U B church Tuesday night with a large crowd. Carl Dearmin joined active membership and a committee of John S Hubbard Elmer Bunch and A R Stockton was formed to invite Rev Culmer to speak to the young men on Sunday June 9 at 10 30 am at the M E church.
A. R. Stockton of Mt Clemens Michigan and Mrs Lina Smelser of our city wed at I B Pensinger residence Sunday at six. Rev A A Armen officiated. Guests included Carley Burrell Miss Cora Abraham and others as couple begins married life with best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Mrs. Morris traveled to Elnora Thursday for Worthington to see her fiancé in a neighbor’s house three miles from town. They remained until Friday then rode the train toward Worthington, bought a ticket to Estison, and have not been heard from. Bloomfield News reports C A Mevis and Mrs Linda Morris wed in the Clerk's office Friday by D J Reach. license issued, ceremony performed, and return filed within five minutes amid town chatter about a simple process.
Cash Corner WR Mortland at Scotland greeted friends Saturday. James Fisher quits work due to sore eyes. Elo is doctoring with Dr Young of Qdon. Locals attended a baptism at Scotland Sunday. Toward Crook traveled here this week seeking deeds for the E R A E right of way. Stotts, at Mitchell college, came home Friday for a visit and will return soon.
A marketing notice extols Electric Bitters as a universal cure claiming to purify blood, cure malarial fevers, headaches, constipation, and indigestion. It guarantees satisfaction with a refund and lists Stoy's as the seller.
A historical advertisement claims the tonic strengthens the constitution to resist malarial climates and temperature changes. It asserts Dr. J. H. McLean's Strengthening cordial and Blood Purifier give tone and vitality to the entire body.
An old program lists instrumental music by Edgin, songs by Lizzie Crooke's class, prayers and Bible readings, children's songs and recitations, a temperance piece, and a grand pageant with multiple student names and roles. Event appears to be a Christmas or year end school event with many pupil participants.
The Oden Milling Co. announces lowered prices on all kinds of animal feed, signaling affordability for farmers and rural customers during the current market period.
An advertisement touts a cure for consumption claiming Ddrive a speedy remedy lasting for years. It offers two bottles free to customers who send testimonials to Poole De Illyuss and T. A. Snoces at a New York address. It also promotes Artile Liver and Nidney Pills as effective preventive measures.
People with business to transact can meet on the secured Saturday after each month. Suffering with weak or inflamed eyes or granulated lids can be quickly helped by using Dr. I. HeseLean's Strengthening Eye Salve. 25 cents a bottle.
An old catalog of medical salves and tonics promotes Bucken's Anica Salve for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It also touts Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier for women and a farming implements dealer.
Partial report details a transfer line between Elnora Clon, Evansville, Richmond and Bedford Columbus Richmond Indiana as final rail connections are completed between Evansville and Rich mond line. The project aims to connect Evansville with Terre Haute area as the last track segment is laid.
Historic note on Nichols & Shepard of Battle Creek Michigan introducing the Vibrator threshing machine, replacing the Endless Apron design and expanding production from five units in 1858 to about a thousand yearly. The firm later released another advanced grain threshing machine, remaining in business with unchanged name and leadership.
The estate of the late owner is to be settled with W.H. McCarter as Administrator. The sale lists horses cattle sheep and household furniture among personal goods not taken by heirs. Payments include a nine month credit with six percent interest after maturity and a valuation of safe security. Sale begins at nine o clock.
Received a large supply of road carts and buggies. Offers to sell or trade for f hatt e. Come and see before buying.
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