Local Notes From City and County
Col A J Neff travels to Kansas on a prospecting tour while Russellville fair attendance is light. P W McNary recovers from a recent illness. Weddings show growing demand with good prospects ahead. S A Hays adds an extension to his store and improves the property near Joel Ridge. Joel Ridge of Ladoga will preach at Somersett Church one week from tomorrow. Dr Eugene Hawkins has moved from Saline City to Belle Union. J H Osborn of Crawfordsville visits J A Allison and family. Osborn now Associate Principal at Wabash College Preparatory Apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Neff
Kansas
Russellville
P. W. McNary
A. Hays
Maga Joel Ridge
Ladoga
Somersett Church
Eugene Hawkins
Saline City
Belle Union
Ger J.h.osborn
Crawfordsville
J. A. Allison and
Mr. Osborn
Wabash College Preparatory
Localities Suffer Corn Crop Failures and Sawmill Moves
The corn crop is nearly a total loss as grass burns out and farmers feed stock. Bill White relocates his Mansfield sawmill here to cut lumber for the railroad. Several residents including Charley Kitchen J W Eaglefield Ed Mason and others are convalescing visiting or traveling. Business remains dull in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill White
Mansfield
Charley Kitchen
J. W. Eaglefield
Hedges
Illinois
James Brown
Michigan City
Nannie Butt
Give it Up. Colored voters critique political representation
A 1831 letter to the Tas Sian editor questions Republican neglect of Black Americans in public funds and offices. The writer notes no Black appointees or Central Committee members despite voting strength, urging inclusion in decisions on policing and public spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencaste, Inc
Tas Sian
Central Committee
Town Man declares candidacy for office amid race politics
An unidentified speaker argues that pursuing any office prompts claims of incompetence. He concedes racial education gaps exist but asserts capable local men can represent their race in party leadership.
Drought and Local Happenings Fill a Quiet Week
The column notes sickness and drought in the area as D W Macy and H P Dorrett visited the capital Monday. John Leer from Mt Meridian and James Stanton of Cloverdale appeared on legal business last week. John Kellar sold his farm and plans to move to Kansas. Dr Fisher’s sale drew a large crowd last Saturday and he heads west September 1. Joanna Scott returns home improved. Robert McCammack Jr becomes a local citizen. The Alice Grimes funeral drew many attendees. Jim Bourne of Coatsville visited town Monday. Egaiire Hurst greets a newborn baby boy. all well. ABNER
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Macy
H. P. Dorrett
Harvey Larkin
John Leer
Mt. Meridian
James Stanton
Cloverdale
John Kellar
Kansas
Fisher
Hawkins
Saline City
Joanna Scott
Robert McCammack, Jr
Alice Grimes
Prince of Good Fellows
Jim Bourne
Coatsville
Henderson Layne
Egaiire Hurst
Abner
Dusty weather saps health as Russellville fair draws crowds
Extremely dry hot conditions affect Raccoon area with fever cases among Samuel Hymer Horace Stephens while Stevie Ridlin convalesces. Farmers cut corn some upland crop poor. T A Owen shows fine horses at the Russellville fair drawing many locals despite dust. Gronaivs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raccoon
Samuel Hymer
Horace Stephens
Stevie Ridlin
T. A. Owen
Russellville
Altho
Gronaivs
Horticulture meeting reviews plum variety and fruit crops
The West College teachers institute hosts the horticultural society in Philo hall. President Johnson opens at 2 with prayer by Rev. Fisk. Members hear about an undefined Chickasaw plum, view seven pear kinds, grapes, early potatoes, and plum jelly. The event ends with a successful discussion and plan for future demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
West College
Horticultural Society
East College
Philo Hall
Johnson
W. Fisk
M. A. Moore
Banner
C. Grooms
Tar Svar
Col. W. Bosson
J. H. Robinson
Apuilla Pickett
North Carolina
R.S. Ragan
T. C. Grooms
J. B. Johnson
T. E. Talbott
W. Mason
A Sea Voyage Diary from 1881 Aboard the Ethiopia
Special Correspondence recounts July 30 to Aug 12 voyage from New York to Glasgow aboard the Anchor Line steamer Ethiopia. From sea sickness and deck life to sighting Ireland and Scotland, the writer notes passengers, cargo, ship speed, courses, and reflections on landfall and weather with references to figures and places along the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Glasgow
Pier 20
North River
Ethiopia
Scotland
Bennett
Mr. B
Highlands
Alps
Grand Old Metropolis
Richmond
Tompkins
Fort Hamilton
Rodman
Cheuce
Neptune
Indiana
Daily Sentinel
Will Allen
Dr. Tanner
Uncle Tom
Atlantic
Cary
Furnessia
Hoosier State
Oregon
Michigan
Tennessee
Ohio
Rhode Island
England
Bank failure linked to Glasgow director and crooky dealings
A Glasgow bank failed amid director misconduct and large personal debts, with one director fleeing on a steamer to Spain. The exiled financier, once an East India merchant who profited greatly from cotton at Bombay, reportedly spent substantial sums on a seaside resort and planned to deed it to his wife. The writer notes travel details and mentions the U.S. president’s improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Spain
East India
Bombay
Suimmer
Putnamville Weather Hopes Dry Spell Amid Local Notes
The town expects drier weather soon after a wet spell. Reports say corn is safe from frost, wells dry and stock sparse, and pastures patched. Local gossip covers a maverick beekeeper, beard pranks, travels, farm sales, and store cash plans with several residents visiting or returning home.
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Crawineeuedy
Sy. Jacobs
A. Vogeler & CO
Baltimore
Lema
Tur Svan
Emeral
Ireland
Rathlin Isle
Robert Bruce
Dernaverty Castle
Macauley
Bruce
McDonald
Lepley
Duke of Argyle
James A. Flemming
Geo. Standering
Finsberry Street
London
B.C
Respy
D. C
Brrcers
P.S
D.C. RB
Putnamville
Vennor
Mr. Watson
Mr. Clearwater
Hamaker
Brazil
Showers
Bloomington
John Hendrix
Anna Acuff
Ellettsville
William Breeden
Sullivan County
Moses
W. B. Raper
Pawnee City
Neb
Mr. Harrah
W. J. Bowen
Greencastle
St. HL
Bowen
A. Moupy
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