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Newspaper
Columbus Democrat
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1877
Page
2
Friday June 2 1877 reports Assorrt the historian dead and ongoing war talk. It notes anti reformers aim to oust Schurz and Turkish forces in Constantinople. D. D. Pratt former U S Senator dies and other political chatter fills the page.
Mr J N Marsh of the North Vernon Sun wed Miss Mary M Gooding on the 12th inst Our congratulations to the happy pair The Sun shines for them and their life path be lit with its golden streaks A millers convention will meet in Indianapolis on the 28th inst to organize for mutual protection The hundredth anniversary of the American flag was celebrated on June 14 1877 Long may it wave
A quirky legal inquiry questions whether a case may be decided by a state court rather than by the U S Supreme Court without a prior lower court ruling. The note hints at waiving a standard advisory fee and asserts the answer may be yes.
The report details Turkish forces under Suleiman Pasha advancing in Montenegro to join Albanian divisions. Montenegrins retreat to Os trok Pass as 70,000 Turks press. Concurrently, Mehemet Ali resumes offensives with critical Montenegrin positions at Duga Pasa. Reports span Russian actions in Siberia, incursions into the Black Sea, and Armenian front lines near Ishakeeba and Zewen with Russian troop movements and fortifications.
The Montenegrin council decided not to oppose risk reassessment after losses at Kristas, noting relief efforts have little impact amid stronger Montenegrin artillery. If Turkish forces retreat, Nicsics may fall to a Turkish storm. Montenegrin block on the Duga pass could trap the Turks. A lull is anticipated.
Washington reports a presidential proclamation reopening government land sales in Arkansas and other southern states. Lands total several thousand acres with a $125 per acre government minimum. unsold lands may be privately entered at that rate. Separate proclamations will follow for other states once lists are prepared. Bids on official envelopes were opened from D. M. Boyd New York, George A. H. Co. New York, and Morgan Envelope Co. Springfield MA.
Ex Supreme Court jurist John Pettit died in Lafayette from a paralytic stroke on Sunday the 16th. Born in 1807 in Jefferson County New York, he moved to Lafayette Indiana in 1831 and served in the Indiana House 1843 to 1847 and Senate 1853 to 1855. He helped shape the state constitution, served twice as circuit judge, and was Kansas Chief Justice appointed by Buchanan in 1857. He joined the 1864 Chicago Convention and was recently alternated from the Supreme Bench amid a ticket row. He was known as a sound lawyer.
Clark county wheat is injured by the fly. A Fort Wayne woman inherits over 100000 dollars. Knox county expects a wheat crop worth 600000. Rainfall near Terre Haute measured two and a half inches in just over two hours. Professor Johnson held a musical institute at Rushville. Clark county fossils surpass similar regions. Studebaker works in South Bend behind three hundred carriage orders. A boy's body was recovered from a river near Bridgeport. A missing person case involves Beth W. Tuley of New Albany. Fourth of July events in Cedarville include Scottish sports. A Bloomington special term will try Lee Jones and two Tollivers for murder. Bent Jones earlier received a life sentence. Hanover College notes recount lectures by Humphrey, Cumback and others. the commencement class of 77 featured several notable speakers and the essayists, with Lafe Pence earning praise for his oration. An alumni dinner followed the exercises.
Taylorsville town notes report Ter re Haute visitor Pat S Taggart spent Sabbath in town. A telegraph battery at R W business rooms. The post office burglarized for 50 cents on the night of the 17th inst. Wm Neil of Ripley County and Ted were visiting. Had Neil lost a valuable mare last Thursday. A lost cow described as white with red sides called Cherry. Lizzie Treon returns from Scottsburg expressing pleasure. Cal Mosier aged citizen near Georgetown Brown County was bitten by a rat recently. Joshua Millhouse and Armstrong, Friends near Butlerville Jennings County, visited Dr. Richards on the 19th inst. J W Simington received a new clock from Lyman Brown New York as premium for faithful service with four boys. Hannover Letter notes John P Moffat of Elizabeth town spoke on Higher Education. Lafayette Pence of Columbus delivered I oration Masks and Goggles. praised by peers.
Mavon Cuaunx Pennsylvania June 18 reports a mixed mood as the board of pardons acts on Molly Maguires cases. Fears linger of a jail escape attempt while double guards guard the town. News reaches prisoners from Harrisburg. conspiracies against Secretary Schurz are alleged by reform opponents. Ben Wade stands as crucial for Ohio Republicans to win, with success tied to his role.
A speech notes favoring a single standard for monetary value, endorsing gold and rejection of silver for all purposes, and a universal resumption of specie payments to creditors in the same medium. It references Edinburg Courier and Columbus Democrat editor changes, and mocks Hayes fearing Butler as a political figure.
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