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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1889
Page
2
The Journal lists advance payment subscription terms, with rates by duration and column space, plus local ad rates and requirements for electrotype or sterotype cuts. It notes mailing in Odon Indiana and a political column on Congress and party fortunes referencing Republicans and Democrats.
The passage suggests Democrats gave Republicans a political boost in Ohio and Iowa at the recent election. It warns that in the national contest, residents should not worry about Ohio and Iowa's impact.
The article discusses new states extending civilization and boosting prosperity while old areas lag. It notes a subscription offer for the Indianapolis Journal and Open Journal and urges readers to join. Plans for a new bank are described as a needed, profitable community investment supported by prominent local businessmen.
The Elnora Enterprise criticizes a previous article on a proposed saloon in Odon. It questions the ownership and management alignment of Irwin and Holstine or J L Irwin or Samuel Holstine, or both, or neither. The piece notes the discovery of components that could assemble two saloons and cites a neighbor as the focal point.
A heated exchange defends Elnora against broad censure while blaming a minority within the town and other places for the issue. The speaker rejects misreading and insists on singling out the corrupt few rather than the good people.
The Ovox Jour NAL serves notice to parties seeking a whiskey retail license in Odon warning of consequences if they pursue saloon business. The JourNAL pledges to lead opposition with an aggressive campaign. The County Commissioners face a knotty issue at the December session.
A traveling man James Richey sent an insulting letter to Sallie Utterback of the Commercial Hotel. He tried to apologize but she struck him with a smoothing iron, crushing his skull and likely fatal. The landlord stopped further harm.
The Odon Public Schools opened November 4 and completed two weeks of classes. Enrollment on day one was 193 total with room totals listed for A through D, rising to 241 planned enrollment this year. The first week average attendance was 46, and 15 students study Book Keeping after school. principal Ezra Mattingly invites visits. The piece ends with a brief note on the Cincinnati Wabash and Michigan Railroad sale by Mackey syndicate scheduled for the 15th.
J A Rogers announces local picture gallery is completed and ready for business starting the 25th inst. Residents of Odon and nearby areas are advised to hold remaining work until the gallery opens.
The Washington Advertiser reports J L Irwin of Elnora and Samuel Holstine seeking licenses to sell spirituous liquor in Odon. The local paper pledges opposition before the December Board of County Commissioners, citing alleged law violations and unfitness.
A Port Jefferson Port Jefferson Ohio notice offers an automatic sash holster replacing weights and cords for butlers. The item is displayed on Post Office windows at the hotel property and is exchangeable for farm or timber land in Daviess county. Inquiries go to T. G. Diekixson, 43-w8 Ordon Twe.
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