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