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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1889
Page
2
The Journal informs subscribers in arrears to pay Mr. Stoy the retiring publisher and urges continuing patrons to remit to the present publisher starting with this issue. Unexpired subscriptions will be honored by the current management, and readers are requested to respond promptly with a dollar to support the new venture.
The Agricultural Fair, called a Harvest Jubilee, promotes abundant crops and improved livestock. The Indiana State Fair runs September 23 to 28 with enhanced premiums, better rail access, and strong exhibitor and visitor accommodations centered in the capital city.
Bedford celebrates the first S. & BR. line train arriving Sunday with 158 locals aboard. Officials D. J. Mackey W. D. Ewing Tindell Allen Dunn attended as track crews finished Sand Creek and Bartholomew county spans. Crowds cheered as the train crossed bridges and entered Richmond toward future Evansville and Richmond railroad goals.
A crowded town gathers for the first train as it passes through scenes of Evansville and Richmond railroad history. Chief figures include General Manager D W Ewing and Master Mechanic Torrence aboard the private car, with a stop in Indian Springs and a return to Bedford before continuing toward Odon.
The notice proclaims the Odon flouring mill as the best in Indiana with new machinery and clean products. It emphasizes experienced operators, fair dealing, and open minutes. Also advertised is Dr J H McLean's strengthening cordial and blood purifier as a disease remedy. A Floral Hall display at the Washington Fair promises an unprecedented exhibit in Indiana.
An appeal warns against cheap speculative machines and urging buyers to choose the Singer Manufacturing Company. It touts long study, support after sale, and genuine Singer parts, claiming 8,0000 000 sold and stressing reliability for old and new settlers.
Rev Inman preached a sermon at Pleasant Valley. W R Mortland of Scotland builds a residence for John Hubbard. R D Stotts weighed stock on the new scales. Gill Laughlin’s brick kiln is finished and will burn Monday. Jim and Dan had a mix of mischief and fun returning from exams. Dan reportedly came out ahead. A warm ice cream party near last week was not financially successful. Charley Benton and family of Lawrence county visited and returned home.
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