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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1880
Page
8
Fire department frets as revelers on Water street hill crash sleighs. Rev G W Switzer suffers a fractured leg after a collision and receives surgical care. Will Beck, nephew of J K Langdon, sustains severe scalp wounds and near amputation of an ear, taken to Langdon residence for treatment.
Friday evening last in Greencastle a large wedding celebration marked the alliance of Josephus Anderson and Mary C Laker. The ceremony at the brides parents home on Bloomington and Seminary streets was performed by Dr P McNatt. The couple plan to reside west of the city and received numerous elegant presents.
The advertisement invites customers to the P. P. Christie Shoe Store on the north side of Was ington Street near the National Bank. It touts hand pegged and hand sided kip boots and claims they are among the best values in the market, with a focus on ladies finding a good fit.
Rev. M. Vernon, pastor at Roberts Park Church Indianapolis will give the University lecture in Meharry Hall tomorrow at 3 15 p m The topic is Modern Doubt shown to be Doubtful.
Charley Forth of Madison, Indiana notes Rowdy Boy won five races across Dayton, Milwaukee, Pontiac, Springfield and here at home. Sleepy em took two wins in Adrian and Detroit. Sorrel Dan earned three wins in Buffalo, Cincinnati and St. Louis, while Lucy captured two in Cleveland and Louisville. Mattie Hunter dominated with ten victories in towns including Ton a Grand Rapids Fort Wayne Rochester Chicago St. Louis Omaha Hartford and Elmira where she defeated the Boy in a lone special.
The court reports final dispositions from the last term across multiple cases. Key items include verdicts of acquittal for Matkins and others on false pretences, default judgments in notes cases, injunctions and remands in Rains v Freeman, several contempt and attachment determinations, a foreclosure by default for Hanemann heirs, multiple plea and fine outcomes for concealed weapons and liquor sales charges, and a divorce granted to Mary A Greenwood for abandonment.
Invitations are issued for the wedding of Miss Ida Allen of this city to Mr. William Overstreet of Spencer. The ceremony will be at the bride’s parents’ residence this city on Wednesday Dec ? at 2 pm. Professor Kerr comments on Asbury University noting rising attendance, grounds and endowment improvements, and urging support from Indiana wealth and the Methodist community.
Monday night Henrys Minstrels drew a good house with a fine programme highlighted by a standout Ah na-wey-o bag solo and impressive cornet and dancing by the troupe. Tuesday night Oliver Doud Byron presented Across the Continent to the largest season audience at the Opera House with strong acting and stage effects.
Fraternal resolution mourning brother Hamilton E Ellis with charter draped for 30 days and condolences to his family. Included are funeral notices from EB W Smythe and assorted local advertisements for goods and services, lost stock, and notices in Greencastle Indiana markets. The record lists multiple names, businesses and a date of 1880.
A times editorial urges women to act quickly in marriage schemes before leap year ends and years pass. It warns of aging and changing fortunes, claiming several suitors are available and that a timely move could win a partner over.
Marriage licenses have been issued to William H. Detro and Annie Brown James Hl, Athey and Mary M. Carr, John J. Elenet and Sarsh E. Erwin, David Arustero g nd Maria Singleton, Josephus Anderson and Mary C. Baker.
In Putnamville on November 23 1880 14 and Maley aged 5 years. In Washington township on November 26 1880 Mrs Caroline Baumunk wife of Peter Baumunk aged 48 years 3 months and 23 days. In Washington township on Navy 28 1840 at the residence of John O’Brien William I Deal aged 15 years 3 months and 10 days.
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