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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1881
Page
2
An old notice page lists railway timetables East and West with agent names, local business ads for Christie boots and shoes, and a divorce filing for Mrs. Mary E. Allen against Hirsm P. Allen. The clipping notes local visitors, sick children, a lecturing doctor, and a theatre company coming to town.
Many short items report illnesses and recoveries, visits, and travel. Notes include Mrs P B Graham sick, Mrs Jane Gifford ill, Mrs John Riley ill, and Dr J C Ridpath returning from Chautauqua. Socials mention weddings planned, arrivals from Danville and St Louis, and a visit by W J Overstreet from Spencer. Also court week, a painting of the courthouse, and a Sept fair reminder with a City Theatre review excerpt.
Miss Martha Jenkins and Mr. L D Moore wed Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home in this city with Dr H A Gobin officiating. Moore, an Asbury College alumnus, and bride linked to class of ’82. Gifts include silver dish sets and glassware from numerous relatives and friends across several states.
Indianapolis Sentinel notes a wild street tale claiming Captain James J. Smiley had his scalp taken by an Indian Chief in New Mexico. Smiley, seen August 24, returns to Santa Fe in July, clarifies he is in sound mind and body and will run for Circuit Judge in 1873.
Mr Reese Price's daughter ill with malarial fever. The public cistern near Court House yard near completion. Mrs Julia Howe of Clayton visiting her son Will Howe. John L F Steeg stops runaway horse on Winston Street. farmer Grisal seeks damages. Death announced of Mrs Amy Cox 74 mother of Capt Crit Cox and Mrs Edna Carrington. Dr Sam Preston visiting from Terre Haute. Mrs W M Jackson visiting. Union Sunday School picnic planned at Day's Grove Sept 3. invitation to nearby schools. G R Wysong leaves Greencastle for Lafayette to start wholesale confectionery business. Norwich Bulletin notes All the Rage performed well. Weddings discussed. Brattin's jewelry store praised for gifts. Mr G Raysong's departure prompts debt collection by Abe Abram.
Nine starters contested the 2.2 percent trotting race at New Ross with Willis Wood, owned by Capt. J. M. Owens, highlighting a strong field. The colt led through most heats, defeating Highland Mary after a controversial ruling, with Mary and Polly Wishard also posting strong times as the promising five year old grows in his first turf season.
City Council met with full board present. July Treasurer’s report approved. Claims for Patrick Ash James Gillespey and Gr Langsdale referred to committees. Culvert on Tennessee street to be repaired and gutter work on Jackson East Benjamin Berry streets approved. City Engineer to record plats and $81 sale remuneration. Special election on Water Works set for September 20 1821.
After acquiring Neff & Allison stock the Allen brothers announce a cash sales policy for boots and shoes. They pledge a well chosen stock, cheap cash prices, and invite customers to bring cash for better bargains than credit sellers. Several named individuals are listed in association with sewing machine sales and home goods at J. F. Hill's headquarters.
An advertisement block lists a 155 acre farm near Fillmore Indiana with fences and blue grass, plus half under cultivation and stock water. It also covers debt collection for G R Wysong via Abe Abrams, and multiple local promotions for paints, boots, apples, land plaster, and a patent cure for catarrh with contact details and prices.
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