Public Schools Open As Putnamville Holds Picnic
The city public schools begin Monday September 8 as residents plan a picnic and tournament at Putnamville. Readers note several local items include Mrs John Cory returning to Terre Haute and an excursion to Michigan City under Graham’s Silver Corner Band.
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papThe Public Schools
Gap
Putnamville
Michigan City
Graham
Silver Corner
Locust Street Church
Granville Moore
Deer Creek
Farmer
Robinson
Accidental Self Inflicted Wound Ends in Death
The incident occurred Sunday morning when William Hazelett, a young man living south of town along the National road, accidentally discharged a revolver taken from under his pillow. The ball struck below the navel and traveled through the abdomen to lodge in the thigh. Doctors Layman and Evans attended him, but the wound proved fatal the following day.
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William Hazelett
National Road
Layman
Evans
Ling CinInterviewer Contests Loom Smell Claim
Ling Cin visits Tue Star office seeking an interviewer after being brought before Chapin by Donnahue for a nuisance accusation. Ling protests that his loom does not stink and questions why locals must inspect it. Chapin replies a fine is due regardless of smell, prompting Ling to discuss costs and a return payment.
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Ling Cin
Tue Star
Ling
Donnahue
Chapin
Mesa Chapin
Donnohue
LingCin protests over debt and wages dispute in immigrant community
The passage recounts LingCin’s indignation at Mees Chapin and Marshall Donnahue over a disputed payment and perceived exploitation. It notes LingCin’s anger at being deprived of funds and the claim that a Chinese worker’s money was taken, with visible personal and ethnic tension evident in the narrative. It also records the death of Mrs. Mary Allen on August 4, 1879, describing her life, marriage to Hon. Russell Allen, and surviving children, highlighting her Christian faith and amiable nature.
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Melican
LingCin
Mees Chapin
Marshall Donnahue
Mary Allen
Russell Allen
Moler
John
Sarah Moler
Nicholas County
Kentucky
Sirs
Allen
Farrow Child Jennie Passes After Brief Illness
Jennie Farrow, daughter of Dr. A C and Rose K Farrow, born April 26, 1860, died August 2, 1879 at age 19 after a two week illness. She joined the M E Church in 1874 and grew in faith during Greencastle revival services in 1876. Her life reflected gentleness, obedience, and artistic promise while at Asbury Preparatory Department. Funeral services were held August 4 at Meharry Hall under P. McNutt.
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Jennie D
A. C
Rose K. Farrow
M.e.church
Greencastle
Willing
Gracie
Clara
Heaven
Grandma
Aunt Lucy
Grandpa Farrow
Jennie Farrow
Asbury
Meharry Hall
P. McNutt
Fifty Years Ago Bas ket Picnic in Grove Between Bainbridge and Carpentersville
Fifty years ago a basket picnic and social reunion is planned for Saturday August 16 1879 to celebrate the semi centennial anniversary of the Poplar Spring Presbyterian Church. All are invited to attend with baskets filled with good things for the table.
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Bainbridge
Carpentersville
Old Poplar Spring Presbyterian Church
Death of Mrs Mary E Wise in Putnam County Indiana
Mrs Mary E Wise died July 31 1879 at her husband’s residence in Floyd township Putnam County Indiana aged 36 after long illness with chronic consumption. She faced death with Christian fortitude and resignation expressing a wish to be absent from the body and present with the Lord. She leaves a husband a daughter and a son and many relatives and friends. Remains interred at Wesley Chapel with Rev Stephen T Dekins conducting burial services before a large audience in a solemn setting.
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Mary E. Wise
Floyd Township
Putnam County
Ind
Wesley Chapel
Stephen T. Dekins
Methodist Protestant Church
Tragic Florida Child Missing Found in Alligator Pond
A Tampa area search for Aaron Strickland's missing infant ends in tragedy as blood, hair, and the child's apron are found near a horse pond two miles from the farm. A dark object floats. two men dive and recover part of the body, with one leg torn from the socket. Grief grips the Strickland family and community.
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Tampa
Fla
Aaron Strickland
Mr. Strickland
Strickland
Lewis Strickland
Thomas
Augusta Sa
Farmland for rent and affordable artistic photographs
A 231 acre farming land rental opportunity offered by E W Lewis and H C Lewis of Greencastle. Pendergast Bros. showcase economical, artistic photographs at the rear of Darnall Bros Grocery Store captivating locals.
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E. W
H. C. Lewis
Greencastle
Pendergast Bros
Darnall Bros
Dressmaking firm opens in Greencastle by Mrs Claspitt and Miss Grissom
In Greencastle a dressmaking establishment operates above Miss Shultz’s Millinery store on the south side of the public square. Mrs J G Claspitt and Miss Grissom announce years of experience and offer prices to suit the times. Also notices bidding for three month old Partridge Cochin chicks for sale at the office. Obituary notices report deaths: Jesse Carpenter and Lyda Carpenter twins aged eight months in Washington township on Aug 3 and 5 1879. Wm D Hazelett aged 20 in Warren township Aug 4. infant son of W A and Ella Williams in Warren township Aug 5. Miss Jennie E Farrow aged 19 in Greencastle township Aug 2 neuralgia of brain. infant son of Hiram Rollins in Washington township Aug 1 influenza.
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Granville Moore
M. E
Sam Chadd
L. O. Robinson
Embury Park
Dayton
Ohio
Rye
Sear
Hale
Bloomington
J.W. Beck
Illinois
Niagara
New Albany Road
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Battle Ground
Geax
Samuel Carrington
Sarah Varvel
Sap
Albert McMahon
Battle Ground Camp
Sey
Donnahue & Lewis
Landes
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L.D. Hays
Greencastle
Attica Ledger
Jefferson Walls
Montgomery County
Mt. Sterling
J. G. Claspitt
Miss Grissom
Washington Tp
Jesse
Lyda Carpenter
Warren Tp
Wm. D. Hazelett
W. A
Ella Williams
Jennie E. Farrow
Washington
Hiram Rollins
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