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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1889
Page
2
The Journal outlines advertising rates and terms for subscriptions and ads paid in advance. It reports upcoming meetings of the Southern Indiana Editorial Association in New Albany and a Washington county commission session, urging integrity and a return to higher standards.
A log house is being weatherboarded beside the railroad in the south part of the town. It will blend with nearby homes and be visible from car windows, though some locals note other rough box houses in the area. The piece says Odon lacks those stilts and clapboard structures.
In a letter to the editor residents debate depot placement. They claim most prefer a western site, citing public interest and local investment in the road. They urge fair consideration of labor and money spent, and suggest a western location would please the community.
Washington Gazette notes Odon residents have long resisted saloons and now two parties plan to apply for liquor licenses at the same site. The Board of County Commissioners will hear representations, with locals urging action to keep homes free from drinking influences.
The document presents the first monthly report from Odon Public Schools for the month ending November 20 1880. It lists rooms A to D with teachers Clara Taylor John B Crook Ezra Mattingly and Sallie Critchlow detailing enrollment attendance percentages visits and corporal punishment cases. The summary notes total school enrollment 200 plus and an overall attendance figure of 192.45.
Eight years after its first issue the Open Journal reflects on its survival and progress. The paper credits local growth and patronage, notes a move to new quarters behind the Past Oven on South Spring Street, and invites both old and new readers to subscribe.
Odon’s Green Print Drug Store under Mr. Stoy displays a major upgrade with expanded space, new steel shelves, blackened ceilings, white counters, and rich showcases. The article praises the store as one of the area’s finest equipped shops and invites readers to visit before holiday purchases.
A Binora resident reports strong local opposition to Mr Irwin efforts to place a saloon in town. The piece defends the town against such plans, rejects any pro saloon interpretation, and praises neighbors opposing the business while denouncing Mr Irwin and any sympathizers.
A reader lists a holiday gift collection comprising 1 Roger Bros knife and fork set 1 table caster silver plated 1 butter dish 1 set of napkin rings and 1 silver thimble.
All persons having business with me may see me on the fourth Saturday of each month at my residence. W. fl. McCarren. Tr. Mul.
A notice offers a hotel property in Port Jefferson Shelby county Ohio for exchange for farm or timber January in Davies county. Indicated are timber of all kinds and building materials furnished on short notice with cash payment options. Custom sewing a specialty by Poris Johnson.
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