Local Lemns and Notes From Limedale Circulation
A compact rail of items from Limedale and surrounding towns notes school time near, visits to Terre Haute and Cloverdale, crop forecasts in cider and potato yields, and local socials. Politically active clubs form on both sides, debates planned for Quincy, and community events include birthday parties, excursions, a camp meeting, and a divorce filing. Names include Emma Allen, Lee Cockerly, Katie Weik, Susie Farrow, H. H. Matthias, and J. W. Martin among others. places feature Terre Haute, Cloverdale, Lafayette, Green Castile, and Bloomington with frequent references to Indiana towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Cockerly
Terre Haute
Limedale
Sheridan
Indianapolis
Kiefer
Germany
Sation
D. E. Williamson
Susie Farrow
Cloverdale
James Allen
D. Langdon
Mooresville
Indiana
Ford
Phayler
garMr
H. HH
Matthias
Dearborn County
Gay Matson
Treat
Quincy
garThere
Eliza A. Weidle
John J
Lingell
Lafayette
Burrow
Joseph Cooper
Ges
Jerome Hill
Ringgold Band
Death of six year old child prompts funeral services
A six year old daughter of Isaac Norbert residing six miles west of Cloverdale died Thursday of scarlet fever. Religious services are set for tomorrow at the Presbyterian Church with Rev J E Chapen of Neenah Wisconsin preaching at 10 30 a m. Other items note marriage licenses issued to Frank L Hirt and Catherine Carpenter Abraham F Ford and Sarah E McNorton and local social events and notices including theft and vandalism reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gey
Isaac Norbert
Cloverdale
Presbyterian Church
J. E. Chapen
Neenah
Wisconsin
Frank L. Hirt
Catherine Carpenter
Abraham F. Ford
Sarah E. McNorton
Ladies of the Christian Church
D. E. Williamson
Mel. Burrow
Hiram Wilson
H. Denny
Knights Templar
United States
Chicago
Oscar Werneke
Tar Star
Boots and shoes praised at Christie's store location
The speaker extols boots and shoes as superior to Christie’s, noting solid leather counters and insoles that help them keep shape. They claim the shop offers quality goods without the cheapest grade and ask for the store’s location on the North Side of Washington Street near the National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christie's
Washington Street
the National Bank
Putnam County Fair Offers Complimentary Admission Dates
Announcement notes obligations for a complimentary pass program at the Putnam County Fair spanning September 6 to 10, 1880. For premium lists or further information, contact J. J. Crow, Secretary, Greencastle, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
J. J. Crow
Greencastle
Ind
County Pair Fair Opens With Promises of Premiums and Contests
The 24th annual Put nam County Agricultural Society fair begins Tuesday September 10 1880 and lasts one week. Managers aim to surpass previous shows with energies reflected in a rich premium list including a $50 award for the top five horse show colts and two gold premiums for ladies in calico. Grand equestrian contests will feature twenty young ladies and boys under 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Agricultural Society
A Magnified Vision of Wants in a Political Call
The letter laments weather and campaign tactics. It mocks reform rhetoric and street politics while calling for practical needs like rain, subscriptions, and harvests. It notes the public’s wish for a genuine count and honest effort.
Obituary Notices From Reelsville and Nearby Towns
In Reelsville on August 10 1880 Noah Zane 54 died of cancer of the stomach. In Washington township on August 15 a daughter of I and H Allen aged 3 died. August 6 six miles west of Greencastle Mrs Margaret J Ballou died. In Marion township on August 9 Elizabeth McCoy 8 died of whooping cough. In Greencastle on August 15 John Frakes 78 died. In Washington township on August 2 1880 Mrs Jane Scarbro wife of William Scarbro 41 years 7 months 2 days. Also 14 Mrs Martha M Albright wife of Joseph Albright 20 years 3 months 1 day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reelsville
Noah Zane
Washington Township
I. and
H. Allen
Marion Township
Elizabeth McCoy
Greencastle
John Frakes
Isso
Jane Scarbro
William Scarbro
Martha M. Albright
Joseph Albright
Tiny West Campton infant weighs three pounds at three months
A Boston Globe notice reports W Moulton of West Campton rejoices in a three month old daughter weighing three pounds with an arm the size of a man’s little finger and a hand no larger than a thumb. The newborn weighed one and a half pounds at birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
Change in the West and its Paradoxical Tact
A Boston Transcript cor応respondent recalls Western habits of strict exactness in change. A Salina merchant, returning from New York, is asked to pay 40 dollars and three cents but declines the three cents, declaring Western men do not grasp few cents closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Salina
New York
Work and the value of labor in shaping civilization
An 19th century contemplation extols work as the connecting force between divine influence and human achievement. It argues that civilization, wealth, and virtue arise through labor, condemns laziness, and elevates workers across professions from lawyers to clergy, citing Curran as a humorous aside and closing with local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curran
Chambers Journal
Burrows
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James Daggy
Iaseaitr
Harrier
Par First Nationa Bank Buripine
Peas
Russellville
Tas
Emma Allen
Pana, Ill
P. B. Graham
Dr. Dix
Fillmore
Gay
The
Young Men’s Republican Club
searThe
Pas
F. P. Nelson
Burke
geThos. Abrams
Hibbitt
Katie Weik
pestThe County School Institute
J. W. Martin
Boonville
Mart'n
Kate Cumming
Bloomington
Pardon. Patrick
Carmi
Irs
Mr. Marine
N. E. Indiana
L W. Joyce
College Avenue Church
R. B. Williams
Jasonville
Greene County
Christian Church
Putnamville
Bax Dudley Hutchinson
I. W. Joyce
Joyce
Greencastle Township
A. C. Stevenson
Hammond
Columbia Street
T. A. Lewis
R. S. Tennant
James Phillips
South Greencastle
Cloverdale Courier
Otto
Martin Gillespy
J.H. Robinson
Floyd Township
Robinson
Gar
Wysung
Tue Swan
Margaret J., Ballou
Philadelphia
Tom Abrams
Wysong's
Public Squad
Howe & Vermilion
South Mepot
Luke
Dr. Bartlett
Indianapolis News
Lady Examiner
Hammond’s
Darnall Bros. & Co’s
A. L. Goodbar & Son's
East Side Public Square
Northwest Corner Public Square
LOW & Vermilion’s
A. L. Goodbar & Bon
East Side Square
Phenix
Brooklyn
Continental
London & Glove
Anders
Achington St
G.W. Corwin & of
National Bank
Talburt’s Block
Co. W. Talburt
Guilmeile
Bright
France
Guilmette
Branch
French Pad CO
Toledo
Ohio
Freee Pad Co
U. S
Mer Conrad Cook
Cooks Drug Store
Uae
Lai
Grand Central
Northeast Corner Public Square
John Cawley
Centennial Saloon
J.M. Owens & Bro
Props
West Publi Square
Greencastle Foundry
Mackinneg Company
Culver
South Depot
Ani
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