County Correspondent Hawkeye Weekly Note
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Newspaper
Bloomington Hawkeye
Location
Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1881
Page
2
Splinters From Un Lonville
A damaged 19th century village column reports a stranger’s concert, a magistrate of local notoriety, and a string of incidents. Dr Spencer recovers from a brain fever after a fall on ice. Daniel Barrow dies from ice injuries. A local minister Reverend Barrow departs for new duties. Esquire William Pavel contemplates mercantile plans. The piece notes factory rumors and asks about Bloomington to Salt Creek routes.
Stinesville Dots Chronicle of Local Happenings
Rev BE I Presser of the M E Church South will hold his quarterly meeting at this place on Saturday and Sunday next. Charles Pipzhovec who purchased L W Waldex and John Williams stone quarries was here last week and says he is waiting for spring to commence. Rev G W Perry returns from Quincy after a protracted meeting with additions about thirty. Young Mr Harris of Elliciteville has purchased rest of C H Dana drogue and will open a drug store. Local sickness persists and residents note a need for relief. Dry goods groceries and drugs advertised as cheap. J T Greer BR A Agent read in Hawkeye and mocked. Baynusist church meeting results in Rev J W Sanders of Ebtaville preaching next year. A second lute shop social led by Mr Kilty 40 turned at Mrs Gallage Hight residence two miles east of dhinpegee at 4 A M. Mrs Gallage Hight described as highly esteemed. Notwithstanding Sahm tor apren cen agent remained through her life. Fence to her ashes. RIGHT OWL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. I. Presser
P. E
M. E. Church
South
Charles Pipzhovec
L. W. Waldex
John Williams
G. W. Perry
Quejncy
J. T. Greer
BR. A
J. W.sanders
Ebtaville
Ned
Dhinpegee
Gallage
Harrodsburg Chops and Local Happenings
A noisy Saturday night incident left a man dead after a heavy drink scene. An infant of Mr and Mrs Jacob Chambers was found in a crib. Four girls were baptized at the C P Church and a donation honored the M E Parsonage fund. Bridge work on Salt Creek was planned by Commissioners Walker and Roy. Local inventor George Strain touts the bus washing machine. Preacher Hadlock and Brunner began a revival at the M E Church despite differing denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jacob Chambers
Suit in Justice Cart's Court Ends With Six Dollar Claim
A local lawsuit in Justice Cart's Court involved More Fields as plaintiff and M R Ramnbols and wife as defendants, with the verdict noting about six dollars sued for and the court costs rising to over twenty dollars. A citizen misstepped while seeking a doctor and injury to face is described with comic detail, while a merchant slipped on ice and reacted comically, ending with his spiritual color deemed two inches short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Cart’s Court
Moreelds
M. R. Ramnbols
W.fe
Fields Fuxor
Elletsville Tappenings and Local Murmurs
Dane Rumer notes a wedding within a month. The Ell ettville Reading Club plans a birthday celebration for Lorg Fellow on Feb 25 at Mr Worley’s home. Reeves co Starks case burglarized, safe blown, $121 and $2 stolen along with a silver watch. Suspects thought to be experts. local chatter points to familiar names. SANCHO
New Wheat Milling Method Cracks Germ From Grain
Describes Minneapolis millers switching to steel roller rollers to crack wheat rather than grind it. The process uses multiple long rollers with successive tightness, bolting to separate germ and bran from starchy portions, yielding flour while preserving the germ and preventing black husk from forming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Ilave you tried one of those big cigars at the National House
A short advertorial note touts large cigars at the National House. The copy highlights 1 800 whiffs per cigar and credits F M Faulkner as sole proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National House
F. M. Faulkner
Unblessed Supper as Grace Duty Passes Round Table
Lewey Hagle asks Spencer to say Grace but Spencer passes to Jackson Lentz who gives it to Hendrickson then Dave Wilson then Frank Butler who declines saying he cannot speak and is last man at the table. The meal ends without a blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewey Hagle
Spencer
Grace
Jackson Lentz
Hendrickson
Dave Wilson
Wilson
Frank Butler
Chronicles of the 1880 Campaign as Told by Regulus
A satirical recount of political maneuvering surrounding James Abraham as Republican candidate for Chief Ruler. The Democrats oppose him and unite across states from New York to the South in Rutherford’s realm. Lot casting selects Winfield of the Keystone as Chief Ruler amid partisan theater.
Newspaper Snippets Mix Crime Chaos and Local News
A fragment from the Greencastle Republican notes Wylie Woodburn buying a stake in the Wilnar Press while Flint Tennant starts the Herald at Cloverdale and Lyman Nangle launches the Republican in Green Castle. Monroe County produces several journalists and Dr. Adam Geiger visits from Bedford after selling a local saloon. The piece also lampoons police and the town marshal amid a street brawl and social entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Cloverdale
Lyman Nangle
Ellettsville
Republican
Greencastle
Bloomington
Monroe County
New Store Opens in Stinesville In 1881 Notice
An advertisement announces a new store in Stinesville Indiana offering groceries at low prices. Mrs Jennie Eastrox invites neighbors to call and examine goods, listing the date January 1st 1881 and location Stinesville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Eastrox
Stinesville
Ind
The Sun's Editorial Tone and Pricing in 1881
The Sun outlines its mission to provide concise, informative news with honest comment and independent stance. It emphasizes candor toward parties, resistance to monopolistic rings, and offers subscription rates for daily weekly and Sunday editions including mail post paid options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiverybody
the Sun
Ita U
Wen
Republican Party
Peestage
Sun
Addhieca I. W
It Is Worth 100 Dollars A Year To Farmers
A fragment notes a value of 100 dollars annually for farmers and a remark that 115 dollars is higher yet the best is the cheapest while promising news ahead of others. The lines reflect pricing and a claim of superior value.
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