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Greencastle Star

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1879

Page

4

Murder Trial and 1849 Cholera Reflections

A Clayton County boy borrows Mrs. Farmer mule, returns to find Mrs. Farmer dead from axe blows, daughter wounded, house fire attempted, and Julia Johnson accused but acquitted after a sensational defense. The piece recalls 1849 cholera devastation across the U S with vast deaths in St. Louis Cincinnati and Sandusky, plus President Taylor's August day of fasting and prayer proclamation.

Clayton County Julia Johnson Atlanta Miss Farmer Charles Gibson United States St. Louis Cincinnati Drayton Ohio Sandusky Taylor Srd

Railroad Conductor Fights Puny Generation Myth and Bigamy Case in Newport RI

A longtime rail man disputes a forecast of frail future Americans noting that children under twelve traveling on half fare look sturdy. Calvin, a Cincinnati German, pursues a Gentile marriage after a Jewish rite then is rejected. Jacob Clough of Newport faces bigamy charges after a sickly wife arrives with proof he deserted her in England.

Mr. Calvin Cincinnati Jacob Clough Newport R. I England Ile

American Book Exchange Promotes Direct Book Sales in New York

The American Book Exchange at 55 Beekman Street New York offers discounted books by publishing and selling directly to buyers. Prices for Chamber's Cyclopedia and other works are unusually low with 10 percent early order discount and an extra 10 percent for clubs of five or more or orders $10 or more. Free specimen pages and full details are available on request.

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