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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1880
Page
1
The notice invites ladies to request samples of a fashionable line with first and second choices. It notes a growing demand and nationwide dealings, promising substitutions if items are sold out and expressing satisfaction from customers across the United States.
Mr. Weaver and his sons near Pigeon Creek face dire outcomes after being buried in a mountain snow drift during a late storm. One son died soon after admission to Denver Hospital, the other remains near death despite medical care. Distress deepens as parents mourn and friends offer support. Also noted is a theft scheme in Northampton where eight clerks looped robberies via staged sales, and a Springfield incident where Mrs. Pearson attempted suicide, later ending her life after her child tried to stop her.
The Little Duke and Planquette operetta The Chimes of Normandy delighted audiences at Highland House with a gifted troupe of child performers. The graceful young actors and singers brought fresh humor and charm, delivering a remarkable, pretty performance praised by the Cincinnati Gazette.
John Haberstraub of Pan Handle section dies after dragging a hand car from the tracks to avert a collision with an oncoming extra passenger train. Michael Fitzgerald survives by jumping. Haberstraub is severely injured with multiple fractures and a crushed chest and skull.
Lucius Stockhein aged twenty six, declared insane near Chester Illinois, murdered three members of the Ryan household and a child later beheading the girl. He attacked Dr Gordon’s servant and a hired man before guards restrained him and took him to Jacksonville Asylum.
Frank Barber of Chicago is described as a humble imitator of notorious financial violators. He appropriated five dollars entrusted by a dying beggar to his widow.
The New York court case centers on Theophilus Youngs whose wife rejected a returned claimant claiming kinship. Their daughter identified the man as her father by a scar, ending weeks of testimony and raising questions over a $60,000 inheritance.
An enthusiastic crowd at the High and Belvedere witnessed a charming afternoon performance by child actors in The Little Duke. The young cast impressed with spontaneous delivery and playful spirit, living up to St Louis success and drawing warm applause from a fair audience.
The marriage of Miss Ida Allen of this city to Mr. Wm. Overstreet of Spencer Indiana was held at the bride’s home at 2 p m on Wednesday. Dr Marine officiated before a large guest list with May Williams Laura Beckwith Hettie Alverson and others in attendance. After a lavish repast the couple departed for Spencer aboard the Vandalia Line at 4 20 p m.
A bridal gift catalog lists numerous silverware pieces, furniture, and decorative items from families in Enovia New York, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Paris Illinois, and other locales. Included are silver pickle castors, cake baskets, napkin rings, a walnut book case, parlor lamp, brass engravings, and a family Bible among items attributed to both the bride and groom’s families.
Markets close dull as wheat slips and Chicago falls 2e while eastern markets show slight gains. Corn remains steady with mixed grades in fair demand. hogs rise 5 to 10 cents with receipts around 21 000 head. cattle hold firm with exports strong and diverse price ranges. sheep remain scarce with good stock sold near 3 70 to 4 25.
A Maryland father escorting his daughter to elope to her suitor in Virginia found her wed on a bridge after a mistaken license. A Connecticut couple faced a similar misstep with a woods ceremony by lantern light. California betting on Garfield versus Hancock unsettled as electoral outcomes spurred lawsuits and bet cancellations.
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