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Newspaper

Greencastle Star

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1879

Page

5

Grant visit and political talk dominate Indiana brief

The piece notes a surge of support for Grant in 1880 with competing tickets Field and Potter and Davis and Parker in circulation. It reports Grant’s Indianapolis visit drawing large crowds, a public reception, and a welcome address by General Fred Knefler. It also lists local notices on deaths, visits, shipping, sales, milling, schooling, and upcoming religious services.

General Grant Indianapolis Fred Knefler

Carpentersville Sunday-school Convention Seeks Large Turkey Dinner

The County Sunday-school Convention meets Friday the 12th in Carpentersville with plans for a large turkey dinner. J B Fosher sold six to be eaten at that time. Hon J G Edwards died near here on December 9 and was buried at Pisgah Church with Elder Joe Skeeters officiating. School closed for the convention. Win Young testified in the Buford versus Cline case in Greencastle. George Corwin repurposed Stage's wagon-shop into a dry goods store with a full stock.

J.B. Fosher J. G. Edwards Pisgah Joe Skeeters H. Pickel Putnam County

Lime Dale Sunday School Time Changed and Elocution Offered

The article notes the Sunday school in Lime Dale will now meet at 2:30 p.m. Mr Drury gave readings and declamations Saturday night and prioritizes vocal culture as the teaching method. It mentions a failed debate due to missing negative side and a new officers election with Drury as president and Lena Bodemer as assistant secretary. A library question and festival funds are raised, and Sammie Summers aged about four died last Wednesday night.

Drury Druly Chas. Ford Lena Bodemer Marsh Treas Sallie Bodemer Moriarity Athe Ag Sammie Summers

Hammond and Jacobs Wed in Clinton Township

John A. Hammond and Emma Jacobs were married at the bride's parents home in Clinton Township Putnam County on Thursday November 4 1879 Reverend W officiated in a simple ceremony reflecting local family ties and community life.

John A. Hammond Emma Jacobs Clinton To Putnam County

Christmas Presents and Local Notes from Belle Union and Norwalk

A long column lists wedding gifts and presenters from a Belle Union ceremony, followed by local updates on timber sales, wages, occupations, church activities, and community notices. Also includes Norwalk lore about Henry Workman Ida Richards and a tragic grave scene, plus short items on telegraph and business news, market data, and holiday-themed ads from Langdon’s, Jones’ Drug Store, and Allen’s Drug Store.

Holiday Gifts At Jones Drug Store Display

A reader prompted by Christmas goods visits Jones Drug Store to view a large display of vases toilet sets work boxes baskets writing desks lamps pocket books and albums and a wide range of stationery and brushes NES Drug Store invites customers to compare prices and styles.

Langdon’s Book Store Jones NES’ Drug Store

Fifty Dollars for one Bottle of Medicine

An 1877 Tomah Wisconsin notice extols Dr Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a near miracle for asthma. Testimonial by Wm H Ferris claims two bottles cured his wife after years of illness. Also includes local ads for Burnett's Boots and Wysong's groceries with price pitches and trade offers.

Tomah Wis W. W. Jones BuLt John Ball John J. Smith Louisville

Brattin’s Greencastle Jewelers Showcase Broad Holiday Goods

Brattin’s Greencastle Watchmaker and Jeweler advertises largest stock in Indiana with diamonds, pearls, cameos, gold and plated jewelry, watches, clocks, silverware, and spectacles. The ad notes special holiday bargains and urges visits to purchase. Also promotes Home Cook Book canvassing pamphlet by J. Fred. Waggoner and mentions drug store holiday goods. A buck deer strayed from Robert Z. Lockridge’s premises on Dec 8, 1879, with a reward for information leading to recovery.

Perustal Brattin Greencastle Gale Indiana Braton’s J. Fred. Waggoner Chicago Robert Z. Lockridge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Judge Field Clarkson Potter David Davis Joe P. Parker Grant Sherman Blaine Hayes Bainbridge S. J. Stone Priest Henry & Steele S.J. Taylor’s Frank Garner Frank T.S. Wingate Brazil L. T Lena Hamilton White Harmless Welch M. A. Moore S. E Grimes M. E Williams Bobbie Bond Rockville John Chaddick Carpentersville Lime Dale Clinton Township J P. Coates Bessie Hammond Harvey Hamilton Kate Jacobs Libbie Mathiers Fern Plummer Kansas Harvey Wright and Son B. Smith Reelsville Jim Skelton Jesse Williams Jim Swing Mr. Hirt Christian Chapel Marion Wright Harry Frank Illinois James Gasaway Feen Belle Union Van Bunyan Coatesville Union Valley Church Casle Oak Grove A.J. Hill Andy Ridpath Norwalk Mr. Workman Ida Richards Pine Island Pine Island Cemetery New York Times Little Norway Bell Telephone Company Western Union Company Bell, Gray Edison Blake Western Union United States London Canada Italy Austria France England Spain Portugal Australia Russia Demark Sweden Bell Reading Henry Willer Miller New York Anyother Parker and Palo Pinto Counties Texas Langdon Allen’s Drug Store Jones’ Drug Store Ailen’s Drug Store Burnett's Wysong's Hartford Reynolds Fine Shoes George Bicknell Feorner Columbia Streets Wysong Wysong’s Ist National Bank Building Circuit Court of Innes Sach Township Thirteen North O Range Reeseville Moore Bros Robert &. Rollings Swit Indianapolis, Greencastle and Wabash Turnpike Or Gravel Head Company H. F. Stevenson Ind James T. Denny Atat LLARS Bunkum Germantown Saxony Shetland Mias Lang Bayne’s Block East Washington Street BB. Scotti Fancy Goods Oliday Good James Taylor West Side Square Joseph R. Peebles Grocers Jos. R. Peebles West Fourth Street Pike’s Opera Building Cincinnati Tiny Cigars & Tobaccos East Side Public Square Charles H. Osborn Circuit Court State of William H. Smith Sai Betais Newgent John Bull Smith BULL Cest Louisvilte Phoenix
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