16 Apr 1881
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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1881
Page
1
Readers are reminded the Star does not endorse correspondent opinions. The paper provides space for neighbors to share thoughts and news and invites new correspondence from various parts of the county.
Wheat looks like a failure. Ed Mundait, south of Alma, died last Monday of old age. James Brown quits the boot and shoe business to railroad. Sabbath school officers listed. James Stokes moves to the city. Families move to Morton and Greencastle. Miss Priest may teach spring school at Lena. Local weight trivia and school closure near Lena. Church services and farming remarks fill the week. Elder Burgess leaves for Minnesota. Sheep killer case debated by Greencastle legal talent. Susayn Jann's Boy closes.
Married near Shelbyville Kentucky on April 5 Mr Millard B Perry and Miss Gertrude Shadd were wed at the bride’s home. Elder John F Johnson pronounced the ceremony before guests traveled to the groom’s mother's residence for a feast. May their path be blessed with love and peace Constant READER.
Vivatia notes discouraging wheat prospects and a likely bad apple crop. Mrs. M Brattain sick yet recovering. Brattain & Son report busy business as C M Irwin attends a meeting near Prairston. Mrs. Sallie Loyd visits the area. No. 3 school closed Thursday with Marion Wright teaching. A large local dinner supported by district patrons precedes a student declamation program. Dolph Woods gave closing remarks. Logan.
The column notes convalescing sick, molasses made from sugar trees, and a seasonal delay in oats sowing. It records moves and changes including Vandament to Bloomington, Mrs. George Raper’s telegraph office, and H. Mann as a citizen planning a new residence. The piece quips on farming life and springtime livestock and crops.
Japanese students Kawamura and Sato from Indiana Asbury University spent Sunday in Cincinnati. They spoke at Walnut Hills Church and St Paul Church, addressed a large audience, and noted strong support for Christian missions. Their visit highlighted mission work and influence with future engagements anticipated.
The Boston education system is described with four levels from primary to technology and universities. Details cover Germ an methods in early schooling, separate gender facilities, practical trades training, and the sequence from primary to Harvard. Harvard’s governance, optional recitations, and strict exams are noted, along with Asbury-style comparisons and a female secretary in the faculty.
James Blaydes, formerly of this place, reports safe arrival in Tennessee and purchase of a 65 acre farm at 19 dollars per acre. He notes cows entering at night and family updates including health improvements and moves. Local residents and transactions are mentioned alongside school events and agricultural news.
A scattered collection of short items notes and quotes including a flying visit to Whitesville a mare named by Bill Catherwood spring goods and low prices a Bratton watch claim and a humorous remark about Mrs Joshua Whitcomb paroxysm plus a New York Times citation indicating a collage of reader remarks and local chatter.
Local listings show Gents and boys fine French Calf and Morocco shoes at Burnetts. Goodwin Armstrongs latest styles. horse and cattle food Thorleys promoted with 10 cents per pound for cholera-damaged hogs. Allen's Drug Store carries it. Corwins offers carpets lace ties dress goods. KHARNETTS features Reynolds Fine Shoes. real estate ad promotes a 19 acre Putnam County property with brick residence and outbuildings, by R L Higgert Greencastle Ind. tf47
L. L. Louis of Bainbridge advertises the largest and cheapest stock of harness saddles collars and horse clothing in Putnam County. He offers harness oils plasterers hair and related goods with neat repairs and prompt service to farmers and buyers. Call before purchasing elsewhere.
White Pekin ducks offered for sale at one dollar per setting. Leave orders at Turstan office. 2m45 John Sweeney.
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