Udon Residents Uphold Stance Against Saloon
The people of Udon have taken the correct stand on the saloon question, and if they maintain this position a Balgon cannot come here.
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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1889
Page
2
Liquor License Bid Fails Sent to Illinois Move
John Story failed to post the bond needed for a liquor license in odor and has left to reside in Illinois, abandoning the effort.
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John Story
Illinois
Dixon to Apply for Liquor License in Odon
N G Dixon plans to apply in September to sell liquor in his own name in Odon. The note suggests Dixon would be told he cannot obtain licenses if he visits Odon.
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N.G Dixon
Odon
Templeton Says He Heard of John W. Story Gambling
In a brief interview Mr Templeton discussed John W Story. He stated he had heard of gambling allegations but avoided asserting proof and asked if concrete evidence could be provided.
Trustee Bugher Travels Home After Meeting
Asan B. Bugher trustee of Bogard township, bedridden with paralysis, visited Washington Monday for a township trustees meeting and then returned home. He offered resignation if a Republican successor was appointed, but Commissioners declined. Odon area sees rising property transfers and growing population.
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Washington Advertiser
Asan B. Bugher
Bogard Township
Ife
Odon
Protest over saloon location in Seymour village
The Opex Jiounnat protests the proposed Isaloon site in the small town. Officials promise to weigh local opinion and ration concerns, noting fears of rising disorder and alcohol impact in a tight-knit community.
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Seymour
Opex Jiounnat
Isaloon
Remonstrance Rejection in Odon Sheds Light on Saloon Debate
In Odon a group resisted signing the remonstrance against the saloon with fourteen names found. The paper withholds most names due to flimsy excuses while noting four non signers drinkers and four Harrison supporters in the group. Readership bias among signers is also hinted at.
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Odon
Ben Harrison
Abs 1086
Odon Normal closes after ten week term
A large county crowd celebrated the closing of the Odon Normal with a Friday farewell, a Thursday reunion, and a grand picnic. Ninety three scholars enrolled, the largest in the county, and Prof Mattingly praised the term as the most successful yet with plans for next spring.
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Normal
Odon Normal
Mattingly
Daily Gazette
Odon
Ezra Mattingly
Edgin, Armen and
Crooke
Death Dealing Business Blocked by Community Opposition
The Commissioners Court closed its session with John Story failing to present his license petition. Some claim opposition kept him away others say he could not raise a bond. The piece praises community resolve and urges continued vigilance against the venture, noting possible attempts at next session.
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Commissioners Court
John Story
Commissioner’s Court
Local Notes and Wedding Report from Indiana Town
A rainfall outlook dominates the page. Mr. A. E. Stutts returns to Michell. Miss Eva Correll of Odon visits this week. E. P. Huston & Co. of Evansville holds a mineral lease on most local land. M. P. Hubbard passes a Civil Service exam in Indianapolis. Mr. William Bechtel and Miss Laure M. Phipps wed at the bride’s home with a large reception. The couple, joined by Frank Norman and others, spend the afternoon touring the area and receiving many gifts. the cake is praised highly.
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Eva Correll
Odon
E.P. Huston & Co
Evansville
M.p.hubbard
Civil Service
Indianapolis
William Bechtel
Laure M. Phipps
Esq. Taylor
Frank Norman
Clara Taylor
Thomas Phipps
Ola Laughlin
Alva
Mayb
Loogootee Plans Big July Fourth Fair at Fair Grounds
Loogootee aims for the season s biggest picnic on July 4 at the Fair Grounds with 10 cent adult admission. Proceeds fund premiums for foot races sack races mule races running horse races and prizes to the two best bands. several bands compete for the top prize and a large crowd is expected.
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Loogootee
High Waters From White River Deluge Grows
Daily Gazette reports water rising on White River with fields of corn and wheat under water. East and West forks surge toward dangerous levels near Daviess county confluence. Driftwood blocks bridges as experts warn of continued rise before a rapid recession. Families relying on this year’s crop face severe loss.
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Daily Gazette
White River
East Fork
West Fork
Daviess County
I. & TL. Trestles Damaged Limiting Northbound Trains
Trestles north of New berry are in poor condition and trains cannot travel further north. Sections of track are flooded with about eighteen inches of water, hindering service beyond the affected points.
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Newberry
Appointment of Administrator for Estate Reported
An administrator has been appointed for an estate in a county according to official notice. The fragmented text references Dr. HeseLean's Volcanic Oil and medical remedies, but the main readable fact is the appointment of a probate administrator by a county authority.
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Es ‘Ch
Ian Hemedial
HeseLean
Ender Sipmai
Adisa
Saloon Question Stressed in Local Sermon at M C A
Rev ee delivered a Sunday sermon at the M B E church urging Odon residents to oppose a saloon. He warned that permitting a saloon would bring harm to the town and its families, urging residents to act to prevent it.
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Rev. Ee
M.C. A
M. BE
Odon
Administrators Sale Notice in Madison Township
Notice from the Administrator of the Estate of Me Adishat announces a sale at the late residence in Madison township Travis county for all personal property including horses cattle hogs sheep wagons plows and farming machinery plus growing crops and kitchen furniture. Cash for sums up to five dollars. over five dollars on nine months credit with interest and surety. Signed Jonsif Aniswover Administrator. H Croore Attorney.
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Dee Madison Township
Traviess Enn
Jonsif
H. Croore
Washington
Local Notices and Advertisements from Adidictional Locals
Public notice lists monthly second Saturday and fourth at residence for business with H McCarter. Also includes medical ads for McLean's Eye Salve 25 cents, strengthening cordial and blood purifier claiming to restore strength and relieve back weakness.
Rail line progress links Evansville to Oden area
Work continues on the Bedford to Richmond route connecting Evansville and Richmond with Columbus and Indianapolis corridors. The project nears completion as the final rail segment between Elnora and Oden is laid, enabling daily transfers between Elnora and Oden.
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Evansville & Richmond
QDON
Bedford
Columbins
Richmond
Oden
Elnora
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