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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1889
Page
2
The Journal notes Tuesday's election results with a concise statement: The Democrats completely swept the country. The brief summary reflects the decisive party victory reported in the period's broadcast.
Republicans in Indiana celebrate after the Hoosier state did not vote on Thursday, providing a contrast to election activity elsewhere and signaling a calmer political landscape.
A Cochran ton temperance preacher warns that hell will be filled with saloon keepers and the devil will stand atop the heap to club the angels of heaven.
A brief note expresses fatigue over political talk and shares a philosophical comparison about the feeling of being after taking and before taking. The author anticipates a recovery despite weariness.
A level headed writer notes that one third of fools think they can beat the lawyer in court, one half claim to surpass the doctor healing the sick, two thirds think they can outdo the minister in preaching, and all believe they can outpace the editor running the paper.
Readers learn from Tuesday's elections that Ohio swung Democratic as J F R Foraker failed in a fourth consecutive bid for governor. The piece notes an unwritten rule against holding major office a third time, citing Grant as precedent and urging national Republicans to study the result.
The journal rebukes critics who oppose the town’s saloon ban while asserting they have no local stake. It claims subscribers support its efforts and denounces outsiders who borrow from its columns to attack honest townwide efforts.
The passage notes patrons demanding whiskey at five cents and pressing a twelve month credit with no interest. It laments those who would rather see the barkeeper fail than offer fair terms, suggesting such men would prefer the bar fail without ceremony.
A local newspaper weighs the Farmers Mutual Benefit Association's rise, noting opinions split among farmers who resist it as a Grange-like movement. Merchants report some requests, but no concessions yet, while editors urge balanced support that protects public interests and avoids business disruption.
In Elnora, Mr. Irwin announces plans to apply for a liquor license before county commissioners in December to sell in Qodon, prompting the Journal to vow a pointed response once the notice is confirmed. The Davis County Democrat criticizes the Gazette and defends Pap Ellis amid local political tensions.
A Bedford and Switz City narrow gauge mixed train engine derailed and blocked a siding for hours. A log hauler with oxen pulled the engine free, prompting cheers from passengers and railroad workers as the train resumed movement.
Frank Cox of Plainville bought land from C L Pierson to build a grocery store but aimed to use the lot for a liquor business. Cox delayed payment, lost the deal when Pierson refused to sell and returned the funds, calling him a “sadder but wiser man.”
J T Woods and Mary E Dunlap married Thursday night at the M E church in a ceremony led by Rev Miles Woods. The couple, escorted by Mr T N Burrell and Miss Drue Bredenm, received many wedding gifts and shared a large reception supper at the bride’s home.
Notice is hereby given that Howard Crooke has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of William Overton, Deceased. The administrator will offer for sale at public outcry at the late residence in Van Buren township Daviess County Indiana all personal property not taken by the widow including household and kitchen furniture cattle hogs sheep farming implements corn wheat and other articles. Sale begins at 10 o'clock a m with twelve month credit on sums over five dollars to purchasers with note six percent interest and required surety.
An advertisement proclaims a Daney invention securing township rights for an automatic sash holster as a replacement for weights and cards. It invites viewing at the new Post Office windows and promotes a nearby Meat Market run by HL Besuam offering practical butchery and guaranteed satisfaction.
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