Local Notes From Greencastle Describe Weddings, Wrecks, and Prices
Mrs. A. D. Wood occupies a new residence, Mr. C. C. Anderson wed Miss Eva Williams, a sick relative in town, Mrs. Nancy A. Tucker dies in Shelbyville aged 86 after 71 years in the Methodist Church. A runaway wreck injures a farmer, market prices for hogs, cattle, corn, wheat, hay, poultry, butter, eggs, and lard are listed. Pre-Greencastle Masonic officers are named along with council reports and a jury dispute involving Mr. Allison and a Franklin Street case. A serenade ends with two lovers mistaken for robbers, and local skate era Moore features on the pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Wood
West College
C. C. Anderson
Eva Williams
Evansville
Charles J. Mitchell
Bryan
Ed. Newgent
Colorado
Nancy A. Tucker
Shelbyville
Ind
Methodist Episcopal Church
Smythe
W. H. Smythe
Grand Masonic
Indiana
John Wood
Madison Township
Greencastle
W. A. Y. Bishop
Pt . C. Darnall
Darnall
F. B. Catherwood
C. H
J.C. Jones
G. H. Brown
G. C. Smythe
Tréas
J. H. Crose
D. E. Williamson
H. R. Pitchlynn
C. Phayler
M. T. Conover
C. W. Arnold
Guard
Local Notes and Social News From Greencastle
Uncle Will Mulhorn remains seriously ill. Dr Joyce spent Monday in the city. Miss McLaughlin of Indianapolis visits Miss Maggie Hawkins. New Year greetings and card selling urged. Mrs Jackson and son visit Greencastle guests of Prof Post. Mr Joseph Priest attends State Horticultural Society meeting in Crawfordsville. May Elder Merrill to preach at Fincastle Universalist Church next Sabbath. Swearing-off time noted with a $5 hat forfeit. New Year cards on sale at the office. Rev J A McMahon and family plan to move to Florida. Prof W S Marshall named Vice-President of Missouri Deaf and Dumb Asylum. Readers urged to recruit subscribers at $1 yearly. A tramp injured in a Vandalia train ride near Brazil. Spelling match at Temperance Hall draws meager attendance. John Brandon wins prize. A baby girl arrives for D Randolph of Floyd township. Hot flat-irons to bed warn of danger. one young lady burned. Christmas tree and festival at Mt Pleasant Church tonight proceeds to church fund. Brattin & Blake build amusement patronage at Opera House. An editor's quips note pockets and wealth. Green Castle Lodge installation postponed to January 14 1881 with special election for Worshipful Master. A boy race includes leaping posts and mischief on the way home from school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Hammond
Pey
Swope
Stilesville
Ida Moody
Rey
Clara Pfieffenberger
Alton
Ills
Brick Chapel Fair Grounds
Susie Farrow
Cincinnati
Sey
T. X. Logan
Bes
Bertred
J.T. Darnall
Benton Walker
Anderson
Sax
garMiss May H. Williams
Louisville
Hillis
Ilinois
Grand Central
Partlow
Indianapolis
T. B. Scott
J. A. L. Feemster
Florida
Renick, Curtis & Co
Chas
Lueteke
Ray
Maggie
Hannah McMannis
Bessie Hough
Columbus
J. M. Walker
Kentucky
Bish
Hays
Temple Lodge
No. 47
Bymaster
North Salem
Ballard
Gay Flora
H H. Matthias
Miss McLaughlin
Maggie Hawkins
Bey
J. A. McMahon
W. 8. Marshall
H. Marshall
Missouri Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Mt. Pleasant
Messrs
Brattin & Blake
Opera
Gay
Charley
Ed, Huffman
Washington Township
Greencastle Lodge
A.M
Gar
Will Murphy
Orleans
Ind
James Williams
Bainbridge
Mary Ragan
Jennie Ricketts
Rowland
Biddy Stack
Ft. Mercer
Blue Ribbon
North End
Walnut Creek
Cloverdale
Ash
Timberwheal
Martin Will
Local Notes and Rumors From North End
A patchwork of items from the community includes skating scenes at the pond, plans for a Christmas tree at Pox Ridge Church, and social gossip from Oc, North Greencastle. Robin Hood era quail hearts, stagecoach purchases, and trips to Bainbridge and Indianapolis appear alongside temperance remarks and holiday preparations.
Fincastle school entertainment raises library fund
Sabbath morning report notes Mr J B Fosher's school staged an evening event in Fincastle on the 17th to raise funds for a local library. Net proceeds reached 36 dollars 60 cents. Williams received the cane Turner's necklace Lindy and Harry Gardner drew gold rings. District No Hauling logs to Raccoon and then Indianapolis. Blue Ribbon group advancing with Christmas tree Fat hogs largely sold buyers including Thomas Walsh and Sam Hymer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Fosher
Fincastle
Crit. Williams
Carrie Turner
Lindy Gardner
Harry Gardner
Raccoon
Indianapolis
Thomas Walsh
Sam. Hymer
J. L
Holiday goods sold in Foster Huffman and Butler stores
Christmas shoppers are urged to visit Foster Huffman and Butler stores for fine holiday assortments. Washington township aided by Martin Mullenix in seeking a retail license in the Commissioners Court, about 55 witnesses attended a two and a half day trial, Mullenix failing to secure the license. Mrs Boley sustained a broken arm after a horse spooked near the tracks, Dr Hinton treating her. Charley Harper injured his foot while splitting wood. Another accident involved Ed Huffman’s 10 year old son shooting a pistol with a blank then a live cartridge, the weapon fired and doctors fear poor chances of recovery for the boy. A large club of Tak Svars plans to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Huffman
Butler
Washington Township
Greencastle
Martin Mullenix
Commissioners’ Court
Mullenix
Charley
Ed. Huffman
Evans
Tak Svars
Fincastle Items and Local Notices
Health praised as distressingly good by Dr. Stanley. Elder Johnson of Darlington hosts a protracted meeting this week. Mrs. Landes dies on the 16th after rose cancer battles. Uncle John Fosher returns from the eastern State visit. Merchants visit Indianapolis to buy toys and candies for holidays. Elder Merrill of La Fayette to conduct meetings next week starting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fincastle
Stanley
Elder Johnson
Darlington
Landes
John Fosher
Christmas Tree and Church News in Cloverdale
The M E Church Christmas tree will be successful per committee. Santa will be John Morlan. Stevens and family travel to Ohio for spring. Clergy from Danville and Rev Brown attend services. Colvin and Brown preach. A Christmas turkey dinners planned at Eaglefield and by Bruner. Town notes on illnesses, deaths, go betweens, and local papers. Cloverdale merchants report booming trade and a festive season vibe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E
John’ Morlan
Stevens
Ohio
Danville
M. E
Rev. Brown
Colvin
Brown
Eaglefield
J. B. Cochran
James Jacks
Greencastle
B. F. Bruner
James Turner
M. FE
J.N. Stokes
Wright
Christian Church
Lena
Faith and Christmas News from Fillmore Institute Notes
In Fillmore items the author urges faith for regular writing and mentions Christmas as a major topic. J W Bridges and A E Robinson offer Christmas gifts, the local institute improves with C M Denny and R B Detrick attendance, and James Milligan resigns to study medicine. Lora Ellis returns to teaching. Enele Dick Sinclair receives a gold headed cane for his birthday. ScRn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Meridian
James Milligan
Marion
Flora Ruark and J W Bunten Married at Beech Grove
At Mr A J Ruark’s residence a large gathering witnessed the wedding of Flora E Ruark to J W Bunten with Rev Sherrill pronouncing the ceremony. A bountiful supper followed as friends offered best wishes for a happy life together. Squire Coleman presides at the literary society. An infirmary patient who had a leg and foot amputated last week is in critical condition and may die. R B Detrick contemplates joining a theatrical troupe. Rowe is a boss comedian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Grove
A. J. Ruark
Flora E. Ruark
J. W. Bunten
John Clark
Laura Ruark
Squire J.B. Coleman
Literary Society
U.S
R. B. Detrick
Rowe
Malta Local Notes and Community Updates
Malta sees school in full blast and a new water tank paint job. Drew Alspaugh rents Havins farm for 225 dollars yearly. John Shields, son in law of Squire Cox, is very ill with consumption. The clover-huller visited last week. Whooping cough remains active. Squire Freeman of Fillmore brings books and stationery to Malta for deeds and business. Railroading disputes continue. The Vandalia’s first car from Fillmore to Greencastle occurred 29 years ago next Feb 13. James Smith remains ill with lung fever. Corn in the area worth 45 cents per bushel. Teachers institute thriving. schools satisfied. Citizens attended a pound party at Lawrence’s. Children wish for a spelling match. James Walden keeps using Smiths on his farm. William Jones sold his farm to unknown parties last week. Health largely good. William Robinson studies medicine with Dr. Joe. Vaughts of Winchester visited Malta. The gold-headed cane question dominates local talk. Rep Cuter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Drew Alspaugh
Havins Farm
John Shields
Squire Cox
Squire Freeman
Fillmore
Greencastle
James Smith
Teachers’ Institute
Lawrence
James Walden
Wm. Jones
Wm. Robinson
Joe
Vaught
Winchester
Third Monthly Exam At Jackson School Highlights top students
The December 14, 1880 report from School No. 4 Marion township notes Rome Leachman Alea Farmer and Nannie Jackson with the highest general averages. The item also mentions local ads for maple syrup at Tom Abam and Neff's fine shoes, promising long wear in Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Jackson School
Rome Leachman
Alea Farmer
Nannie Jackson
TOM Abam's
Neff's
Cosgrove & Rowe
Greencastle
Neff
Tom Abram's Cheap Grocery Store Promises Low Prices
Teas coffees sugars and other groceries of best quality at low prices. Best Groceries and provisions all sold at the lowest possible prices at Tom Abram's north side public square tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Abram
NEF
Hartford
Stark
LaFayette
Walker
North Side Public Square
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uess Es
A. P. Stout
Gardner
W. H. Wishard
Stout
Jesus
Royal Arcanum
D. L. Harris
Jas. A. Curtis
W. H. Blankenship
Chas. W. Landes
Gasper Renick
Wm. N. Burk
James Matthews
John G. Dunbar
Major Birch
Rufus Stratton
G. W. Lee
Allen
Mother Marth
South Greencastle
Thomas T. Moore
James Daggy
HaAtTrer
Fist Nationa
Bank Buitoria
Will Mulhorn
Joyce
Dr. Marine
Crawfordsville
T. G. Bowman
St. Louis
Dr. Goldsberry
Jos. Dobell
Merrill
Bax
Brazil
Temperance Hall
John Brandon
Sell. D. Randolph
Floyd Township
T. B
Scott
Pox Ridge Church
Vox Ridgers
North Greencastle
Reelsville
John Leonard
John Dix
Robert Connely
Joplin
Tennant
Landes’ Drug Store
TOM Abram’s. Tf
NEFE
Burnett
Wysong’s
Basrel
Burnett's
Opera House
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