Postmaster General Key Steps Down in 1880 Transition
Maynard commissioned as Postmaster General replacing Key. Invitation to Brick Chapel Fair September 14–17, 1880 at fair grounds north of the city. For premium lists contact J B Fosher Secretary Carpentersville Indiana. Also notes politics events with Sanders Porter clashes at thirteen points statewide in September and Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Indianapolis September 21–23 1880 with reduced rail and hotel rates and camping tents available.
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Fair Grounds
J.B. Fosher
Carpentersville
Indiana
Sanders
Porter
Greencastle
Landers
Grand Army of the Republic
Indianapolis
Long-lived Indiana pioneer dies in Greencastle at 79
Mrs Hannah Daggy widow of Jacob Daggy died in Greencastle aged 79 years 11 months Born in Virginia September 15 1800 she married in 1816 and moved to Indiana in 1836 They spent 44 years in Greencastle witnessing its growth and bore 14 children eight sons and six daughters ten surviving at her funeral All eight sons and four daughters were present except one They joined the Presbyterian Church in 1837 under Rev James R Daggy’s long life spanned from Washington’s death era to the present funeral details continue.
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Hannah Daggy
Jacob Daggy
Daggy
Shenandoah County
Virginia
Washington
John Adams
United States
Augusta County
Greencastle
German Reformed Church
Presbyterian Church
James R
Longtime parish matriarch Daggy admired for faith and service
J E C recounts Mrs Daggy a devout member of the Church of Christ for about fifty years. Her sons serve as elders in Presbyterian churches in the area. She supported worship, church enterprises, and the new house of worship, died in faith proclaiming I know that my Redeemer liveth.
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J.E.C
Boy Survives Narrow Sewer Descent After Flood
Twelve year old William Hutt was swept from West Chestnut street into a sewer during a downpour. Carried through a catch basin to the long dark tunnel, he rode the current until surfacing near the river where his father Mardin Huff rushed to the scene. The youth kept his head above water and believed he would reach the Wabash shore, which proved correct.
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Wm. Hutt
West Chestnut Street
Second
Chestnut Streets
Mardin Huff
I'm Resigned Nothing Worse Can Happen Now
A young man on his deathbed asks for the village band to play near his window as a final wish. He remains resolute and dies as the music begins, uttering I’m-resigned.
Forty Two Days on Cider Story From Boston Traveller
Mrs Hannah Bent of East Boston endured forty two days without solid food during illness. Her mouth was kept moist with cider while tea coffee milk and water could not be swallowed. A stomach rupture provided relief and she slowly recovered to normal health. Nurse Mrs Cummings recalls only cider entered her mouth. It is believed abstinence from food saved her life.
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Hannah Bent
Boston
Reverend Adams Challenges Doctrine On Eternal Damnation
The Rev. E. P. Adams, convicted by the Buffalo Presbytery of heresy for refusing to accept endless damnation, told the tribunal that the dogmas of election and reprobation were binding though obsolete, ignored, and practically repudiated by the clergy.
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E.P. Adams
Buffalo Presbytery
Foreman machinist sought amid warnings on sobriety
The American Machinist editor cites letters seeking a reliable foreman machinist who is sober, orderly, and capable of directing dirty machine work. A foundry example shows a strong reference overshadowed by a drink problem, illustrating how social habits affect job suitability and longevity in business life.
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Opencil
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A. R. Brattin
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Franz A. Annonp
Westoffice
Greencastle Ind
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Maynard
Bainbridge
Bay View
New California
Java
Darnall Bros. & Co’s
Call and Ce Us
Mrs. Dagey
Mother Daggy
Church of Christ
Jesus
Christ
Terre Haute
Bei
Boston Traveller
N.Y
California
Kerest
Charen
Brantford
Can
P. Barker
Allen’s Drug Store
T. G. Bowman
T. G. Bowman & Co
John Burley
Southard
Langdon’s Book
Wash. St
Ioenad
Berea
Eer
Jones’ Drug Store
CS. Cooe’s
Putnam County
Incastle
Ind
Cook
B.C. Burkett
Cook's
Lang Don'’S Fancy Bazar
South Side Square
the Stock of American Bible Society
Aia
Lda
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