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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1889
Page
2
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The Supreme Court has decided the Chinese exclusion law is constitutional. If you want to keep the saloon out of Odon, make arrangements to help pay some of the expenses which will be incurred in fighting the case.
D. J. Mackay serves as president of the Louisville Evansville and St. Louis Railroad Company. A portion of the system remains unbuilt but is scheduled to begin construction at the start of the next month.
The excerpt lists various executive roles linked to states and occupations, naming a Fifer in California a Waterman in Arkansas an Egal in Colorado a Cooper and a Green executive in New Jersey. A Fowl cackles over North Carolina and a Beaver works for Pennsylvania.
The E. and R. line from Elnora to Odon will likely extend the Evansville north passenger runs to Elnora. The passenger train now remaining in this city would establish its headquarters at Elnora.
A written remonstrance against the saloon is being circulated for signatures. Officials predict almost all town voters will sign, with likely five exceptions, and urge every resident to sign to keep the saloon out.
Two years ago Philadelphia had 5772 licensed saloons and now 1205 remain under a new temperance law. The figure is presented to persuade Pennsylvanians that a policy other than Prohibitioniste's approach is preferable.
Comrades of J W Thornburg Post 474 assemble at nine in the Post Room to decorate graves in surrounding cemeteries. They reassemble at two at the hall for a memorial service at Odon cemetery followed by a memorial address. Flowers due by eight.
The embossement case against E R Stropes Greene county defaulting treasurer has been decided. After twenty four hours the jury returned a verdict of guilt and fixed punishment at one year in prison with hard labor and a fine of one dollar.
A narrator seeks to cut expenses during hard times by stopping a costly annual subscription. He considers various luxuries but ultimately targets the paper, noting a one dollar yearly cost as a simple way to endure the panic and retrenchment.
A public call urges residents to purge Sabbath desecration and profanity from the community. Officials warn that ongoing indecency and rude conduct impede growth and urge respect for Sunday rest, polite behavior, and courtesy in speech and action.
Mr Mark Templeton of Dugger s Station visits seeking work and a new home. Neighbors discuss John Story s character while noting gambling rumors. The Dugger saloon license issue shifts to Odon as Dixon plans transfer. Officials will investigate early next week to determine if Dixon can be blocked.
A rainstorm clears as residents relocate: Sam Mowery to Sweet Martin, the squire takes up farming, James Fisher moves into a new home, and dogs kill some sheep for W. H. Wallick. J. M. Stotts sells 2 mineral leases on forty acres to Indiana and Chicago Coal for forty years at ten dollars per acre instead of the royalty option.
Campbellite preacher C. A. Mevis and Mrs. Morris had planned a wedding in Odon area after weeks of preaching nearby. Mevis failed to appear due to money issues, then moved from Elnora to Bloomfield to marry, with reports of currency delays. Additional notes mention tunnel and road completion timelines tied to Bedford tax funds.
Rev Woods preaches a memorial sermon at the M E Church tomorrow morning and Rev Armen gives a memorial address at the U B Church tomorrow night. Citizens are urged to devote the day to honoring the dead who saved the country.
W. L. Stoy Drug Store reports a trade surge from customers receiving free Dr King s New Discovery trial bottles. The medicine claims to cure coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung diseases with a free trial bottle offered and a large size priced at 1. The ad also suggests buying farming implements from Cromwell and Toolle.
A letter from F A Srocem claims a positive cure for consumption and promises two bottles free to readers who mail their address. The missive mentions sick headaches and references Dr J H McLean and kidney pills, describing a persistent health campaign aimed at curing and preventing illnesses.
Notice that W H McCarter is appointed administrator of the Daniel L McCarter estate in Daviess County Indiana. The administrator will offer for sale at public auction at the deceased's late Madison Township residence all personal property not taken by the widow including horses cattle sheep hogs wagon buggy grain growing crops and household furniture.
Terms of sale specify cash for sums up to 35 dollars, over 1 dollar a credit of nine months with a note at six percent interest after maturity. Sale begins at nine o'clock with good security and saving valuation. W E McCantrn, Administrator. J D Laventiy, Attorney.
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