Republican convention plans and railroad notes
The Republican State Central Committee fixed February 25, 1880 for the state convention. A. B. Southard will likely succeed J. S. Day as superintendent of the Louisville New Albany and Chicago railroad next month. Blaine and Harrison are the leading presidential boomers in the region with hints of a Blaine favored Indianapolis convention. The issue includes the President’s message and Treasury report, urging silver coinage halt, greenbacks retirement, and tea and coffee duties. The paper seeks correspondents to boost subscriptions and outlines railroad lease news and Edison’s Christmas Eve electric display plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Southard
Peru Road
Detroit and
Eel River
J. S. Day
Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railroad
Blaine
Maine
Ben Harrison
Indiana
Indianapolis
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Wall Street
Three Democratic hopefuls named for Congress from this district
The Democrat notes Col C C Matson Hon Ed Wenderson and Hon N J Carr as contenders. It quotes the Columbus Democrat predicting Carr will face strong opposition and that Hendricks may accept second on the Seymour ticket, while Wendricks declines further comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
C. C. Matson
Ed. Wenderson
N. J. Carr
Columbus Democrat
N. T. Carr
St.Louis Times
Hendricks
Seymour
National Democratic Committee
Wendricks
Exodus of colored workers from North Carolina slows depart
The exodus of colored people from North Carolina appears to be ending as many who moved north express regret and plan to return. Six began hitching home on foot last Tuesday while others await funds for fare or courage to depart. A Saturday gathering at the South depot condemned the emigration program and those responsible for bringing them north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
South
South Depot
de Boss
de Emgrashun
Taneaste
Local notes on schooling and town trades
F S Hatton held a spelling at his school the other night. A Harris of this township is reported to be seeking the Sheriff's office next year. Our trustee supplies old school houses with pew spats. Our mill changed hands with Finney and Smith as proprietors. Mr Breecen moved to Coatesville to run the mill there. Levi Buis has moved to Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.S. Hatton
Harris
Sheriff's Office
Iour
Finney & Smith
Breecen
Coatesville
Levi Buis
Linois
City gas lighting costs and profits from lamps and meters
The analysis estimates city gas lighting economics for 100 street lamps and 150 house burners. It projects gas costs, revenues at $2 per 1,000 feet, and profits totaling about 4,228 with 7 percent return on 60,542. Considerations include meter fees and customer advances to ensure payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cts
Cincinnati
Mixed Civil Proceedings and Statutory Actions in Greencastle District
A list of local cases shows appeals dismissed with costs to the railway company, indictments quashed in a fraud case, civil action dismissals, license sale appeals dropped at costs, a default judgment of 17341 against defendant Sandy with continued action against Gilman, and a monetary order awarding Mary Cashaw sr. $150 with costs in a damage matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vhe F
WAS
Ballard
State Vs
Matkins Et
James
Nutt
Wm. Skelton
City of
Greencastle
Conrad Cook
Pl Fis
John Mann
Hawood Fawcett
J. F. Gilman
Jas
Sandy
Gilman
Mary Cashaw, Sr
David Cashaw
Pif
Orde
Lime Dale Society Debates Signs of Times and Local Notices
The Lime Dale Literary Society discusses a debate on whether signs of the times indicate government downfall. Officers are elected, with John A. Michael as president and Ed Marsh as vice president. The group plans a public entertainment to raise lamps for their hall while reports note exodusters seeking work and local tobacco use among students. Mr. Drury announces a free elocutionary performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Torr
A. J. Burton
Col. Gee
Stup
R. H. Walls
J.A. Michael
Frank Beall
Col. Robinson
Joseph Crow
Mr. Wright
Elisha Cowgill
Lime Dale Literary Society
Demosthonian
John A. Michael
Marsh
Ed. Druley
Mattie Steeg
Charles Steel
Treas
Yes. Miller
Chas. Ferrand
Sallie Bodemer
Wes. Miller
Maggie Walls
Drury
Society
The Star for 1880 announces price and premiums
The Star announces a one dollar annual subscription for 1880 and promises a more entertaining local family newspaper. It outlines premium prizes for agents securing largest subscriber clubs, including a cook stove, cultivator, eight day clock, an Oliver ch light plow, a solid gold cameo ring, and a double shovel plow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STAR
SSTAR
J. D. Stevenson & Son
George Bicknell
F. A. Arnold
Greencsatle
Ind
Property Transfers and Land Deals Noted in Greencastle Area
Prepared for the Star shows Moses T. Lewman transferring land in Greencastle township to Chas H. Maulsby for 1 241 22 dollars. Benj J. Spooner sells 120 acres in Washington township to Star Insurance Co for 5 982 54 dollars. Geo D Blakey sells lot 4 bike 6 central survey Greencastle for 31 000. Oliver B Gorham sells 12 6-100 acres in Marion to Alice Gorham for 300 dollars. Jesse Eggers and wife transfer property to Isabel Brina in Jackson ee see ye a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses T. Lewman
Chas. H. Maulsby
Greencastle
Benj.j. Spooner
Star Insurance Co
Washington Tp
Geo. D. Blakey
Eben R. Jurgon
Central Survey
Oliver B. Gorham
Alice Gorham
Marion
Jesse Eggers
Isabel Brina
Jackson Ee
Weather Turns Wet After Pleasant Monday
The day started with ideal weather but turned damp. Mrs. Maggie J. Parrow hosted a birthday dinner for about 49 or 50 neighbors who joined in a fine meal. Sylvester O Hall allegedly clashed with his dog. details from Riley Brown. Around 3 pm guests dispersed, wishing Mrs. Parrow many more celebrations. Cadbarley Fair plans show yearling steer and long-wool sheep displays. Harvey Allison bought a fine short-horn bull and expects competition at the next fair. Ben Wysong owns extra shoats for spring market. the singing school advances. Charley Johnston helps with music. John Honck, Riley Brown’s twin, sick with sore throat but not dangerous. One of Bob Orffai’s North Carolina hands left a field fire while harvesting corn. Joe Allen’s $350 fiddle reportedly damaged last Saturday. Charley Johnston can provide particulars. Gres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie J. Parrow
Sylvester O'Hali
Sylvester
Riley Brown
Farrow
Cadbarley
Brick Chapel
Frank Hall
Harvey Allison
Ben Wysong
Ben
Charley Johnston
John Honck
Bob Orffai
North Carolina
Joe Allen
Gres
Fern Station Items Hint at Local Notices and Goings On
News notes from Fern Station describe Sunday preaching at the Christian Chapel, school taught by Miss Miller, and local trades and movements. Mentions include John Moss of Oakatta closing rock contracts for the I and St. L road, Lemuel Johns handling slaves for Alfred Hirt, Harvey Wright buying a bottom farm, Flem McCray leaving for Greencastle, and Jim Stokes working for W M Taylor near Penn Station. Also references Benzine incident at Madison township court and local visits from Milton Jones and Amos Plummer of Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Chapel
Greencastle
Jim Stokes
W.M. Taylor
Penn Station
Samuel Bruner
Madison Township
Bruner
Milton Jones
Amos Plummer
Kansas
Oakalla
Gardner and Martin in a dispute over a brick used in fight
George Gardner and George Martin clashed resulting in Martin striking Gardner with a brick twice causing a severe head wound. The matter was settled before Squire Colliver with both paying about eight dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gardner
George Martin
Martin
Squire Colliver
D. C. Bridges
New York
C. Black
Indianapolis
Elder Brazelton
J. Taylor
Cloverdale
Henry & Steele
S.J. Taylor
Kendall
Iowa
Bridges & Tucker
Arch Allen
B.D. Springgate and Son
Kansas
D. K. Preston
Greencastle
Tubin
Indian County notes pilot a series of misfortunes and escapes
A compendium of local reports details a man fatally injured by a stallion near Hacesstown, another who swallowed scissors near Lawrencenune, and a dramatic Raleigh of a Faulkners home robbery thwarted by Mrs. P with shotguns. It also recounts a strange 15 year old tale of Gray and his family, plus a church debate in Fillmore and a migration of Black residents facing political coercion.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. R. Brattin
Greencastle Jeweler
Brattin
Faease A. Anxoun
Tau
Tus Srag
Postoffice
Greencastle Ind
Carolina
Tar Stan
Republican State Central Committee
Association of the
Toe Star
Kansas Vity
Decatur
Tavrspayr
Edison
Teleephone
Phonograph
Menro Park
N.J
Barera
Department of Trade
John Sherman
Fee
Bay View
New California
Java
Darnall Bros
Co’s
Cail
Ohio
Kentucky
Illinois
Missouri
Nebraska
Mississippi
The
Tue Star
Times
Journal
Washington
Warner
Sherman
Democratic Party
Frank Hurd
Tie Star
G. McMerrick
McMerrick
Greencastl
Perry
Williams
Putnam County
South Carolina
Massa Langsdale
Washington City
Exodus Society
Windom
Wareine
Dean Str
Wist
Crag Company
Joan McLear
Globes, &c
Wn, Williams
Belie Union
Patnarm Circuit
Lewis & Newgent
Fern
Bainbridge
Tndiana News
J.d.stevenson
Lawrencenune, Inc
Brower Ludlow
Hishome
Manchester Pike
Jncf
Faulkner
Bay F
Paulkners
Greege
Sullivan and
Owen
Gredate
Gray
Hine
Green
Sullivan Counties
Knights of the Golden Circle
Grey
J.d.stevenson & Son
Mpty Goods
Fillmore
Christian Church
Parnum County
Langsdale
Afr. Langsdale
Tadhana
Shanksgivez
Ternene
Tabernacle of Instruction
Kiic
Welch
Lena
Joel
Tabernacle
Kain
Harrison
Danville
David
Ross
Dess
Doss
Jamall QO
Umphrey
William H
Wiliam
William
West Milton
George
Thomas
Charley's
Beck
Alonzo
Asbury
Lon
Richard
Vivatia
Wim, Dills
George Grubb
Clement Kanaur
Robert Phillipps
Hiram Little
Boe
C. W. Talsurt
Frank A. Mays
Jones’ Drug Store
Bunkum
Germantown
Saxony
Shetland
Our Millinery Department
Lang
Trimmer
Bayne’s
East Washington Street
Fancy Goods
Messie
Seabury & Johnson
Platt St
Benson
John Neff
Dave Stevenson
Miss Henry
Mr. Kitchen
M. E
Claude White
Albert White
Mansfield
Munhall
Robt. Kidd
Bishop Bowman
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