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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1888
Page
2
The Dixon Journal reflects on pension promises for soldiers and examines the Indiana political scene. It notes Dems and Republicans contending for power in the next legislative session, critiques party newspapers, and mentions Governor elects and cabinet speculation. It cites local voters and party loyalties amid a February or January political climate.
The article recalls three Prohibition votes cast in Daviess County township and invites names for a roll of honor. It highlights General Harrison defeating Grover Cleveland as a historic feat, while noting his ultimate defeat by a rival the Democrats mocked as little Ben Garrison.
The text asserts General Harrison carried his ward and the city of Indianapolis by substantial margins while Cleveland won Marion county and Harrison carried Cleveland’s home county in New York. It notes Ben Harrison’s national wins and references opposition to Warner Miller with partisan rhetoric and noisy quotes from the Indianapolis Sentinel.
John J T Sears 19 suffered a gunshot wound to the chest at his home three miles west of town when a neighbor boy Laverio handled a self evoking revolver. The ball passed near the breastbone. he is under care of Dr Barton Sears with hopes of recovery. The incident serves as a caution to careless boys.
The article argues that Cleveland lost overall not to city faction fighting but due to the tariff issue. It notes Tammany and county Democrats ran separate tickets in New York, yet Brooklyn Democrats backed the Congressional ticket. City gains for Cleveland were offset by higher Republican turnout outside Manhattan.
A Tuesday night Republican ratification rally drew a large crowd despite light attendance due to post election town celebrations. Bonfires, fire balls, music from the band and glee club, and cheers for President elect Harrison marked the event with speeches by Dr Smith and Hon Toward Crooke. Democrats mingled with Republicans as the festivities continued late.
Evansville business interests push a proposed Evansville and Richmond railroad to run 150 miles from Enora to Richmond via Etna and Emora, using the Evansville and Indianapolis route between Emora and Indianapolis. Mackey, president of the Evansville Terre Haute line, seeks $400,000 in subsidies and right of way, aiming to a $9,000 per mile build. The project would connect Greensburg with the C L S L C and offer a shorter Evansville Cincinnati route. Mackey also seeks to extend via Indianapolis, abandoning hopes for other lines.
Mrs Frank A DeGroot of Milbury gave birth to four girl babies this afternoon. Mother and children are all doing well. father is distressed. The smallest weighs about three pounds and the others nearly six pounds each. The physician sees no reason all the children cannot live. The town is abuzz at the surprising event.
Richard Atlen aged seventy four committed death by own action on his farm in Norrison township yesterday afternoon by cutting his throat with a sharp case knife. He tied himself to a peach tree then mangled his throat. He died at nine o'clock last night. Coroner Parks holds an inquest. Temporary insanity declared.
The Chego Times quotes that Indiana Democracy as a strong party under Hendricks now laments its collapse into a disorganized mob after his death. In the late election DaviessCounty shows Hovey ahead of Matson by only three votes, the closest county in the state.
An ad asserts blood quality hinges on digestion and digestion aids blood vitality. It promotes Dr J H McLean’s Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as agents to improve blood properties and vitality, claiming it purifies and enriches the blood.
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