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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1888
Page
2
Election results from Oregon show the Republicans leading by about 7900 votes with a legislature of 60 Republicans to 24 Democrats. The piece notes predictions about local leaders and comments on railroad landowners giving free passes, urging others to follow.
Grover Cleveland of New York and Allen G Thurman of Ohio compose the ticket at the National Democratic Convention in St Louis. Friends of Gov Gray sought the second place but failed as votes moved other ways.
The Journal alleges improper signing of a tax receipt by Treasurer Smith and notes recent samples of similar cases nearby. It laments political impact on Treasurer South and urges improved official performance.
A letter from W C Griffith of Indianapolis urges a line to Elnora for the pail road, while Edon people insist the surveyed route west to Odon is preferred to shorten the Evansville eastward connection. They caution neighbors that Edon and Madison township will not push other paths and note Elnora supporters must advocate for their own route.
The piece urges labor, self reliance, and steady effort over indolence, arguing that success comes to those who persevere with virtuous aims. It contrasts easy thinking with action, cites Beaumont and Greely, and emphasizes character, ongoing growth, and trusting a higher power to guide effort.
Miss Rebecca Ledgerwood daughter of Thomas and Orpha Ledgerwood was born December 14 1507 in Madison township and died June 3 1888 at age 80. She joined Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church at sixteen and remained a devoted member. A trained teacher she taught public school at eighteen and continued for three winters. She faced consumption with patience and faith and was ready to die, believing Heaven her happiest thought.
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