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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1879
Page
2
The report catalogs a blend of sensational crimes and legal shifts. It notes rope making accuracy, a mob destroying liquor, saloon disputes, a fatal train accident, and counterfeiting scale. It also covers U S political moves on coinage reform and constitutional amendments proposed by the Illinois legislature, plus wealth growth of a Shanghai consul and legislative debates on suffrage and judiciary structure.
The legislature likely will ratify the constitutional amendments at the spring 1880 elections to avoid a costly special vote. No enabling act is expected, and the fall 1880 enforcement will not require new laws. A murder trial in Bloomington ended with guilty verdicts for H. J. Feltus and J. C. Wentworth, sentenced to two years, with a request for a new trial granted.
A circular letter from the commissioner of pensions outlines eligibility for arrears under the act of January 25 1879. It states claimants with pre 1879 pensions need no claim agent and details the required magistrate verified form and witnesses.
A Monday shooting in Bay St Louis left Dr Rhodes mortally wounded after an argument with Dr Latham who fired from his yard. The town marshal sought Latham but he vanished, leaving a murder investigation in progress.
Bodie Colorado has expanded rapidly in six months. The number of buildings rose from 500–600 to 3,000–4,000 and the population grew from about 1,400 to 7,000. A single street over a mile long is lined with business houses on both sides.
A 17 year old miller’s son dies after clothes are caught in a fly wheel at Dep uty Indiana. In Medora a girl age 11 commits suicide in an outhouse using a revolver. At Clifford Bartholomew county a prayer meeting ends in disagreement over baptism. In Rushville someone poisons fourteen cows. Terre Haute reports a school fire at the Fourth ward with 400 students and $4,000 damage. Warsaw marries Calvan Cogwell and Mamie Harmon after elopement and legal hurdles. St Agnes Society hosts a masked ball defended by Rev. E Bradley. A Connecticut bank receiver scheme nets $55,680 after four years.
The school reports several students on the Roll of Honor and lists four students not absent or tardy for a month. John Stephens, a respected citizen, died February 5 near town, leaving a wife, three children, and an aged mother. Funeral at M E Church February 7 with burial at Vinzant graveyard.
The Crescent Literary group met at Mr. Hester's this week. Mr. Peter Scott travels to Kansas seeking a new home. Mr. David Bolton of Clay County visited recently. Haymaker and her two sons went to Clay County after the death of Mr. Kelley, Mrs. Haymaker’s brother. W. J. Bowen and other workmen labor on Stoops & Bower’s dwelling. Mrs. Mary Walden, Mrs. Bowen, Mrs. Latcet with Webster Hester and Riley Hamaker raised funds and installed two new stores at the Presbyterian Church. Rumor places Will Witty planning to buy a lot in the burnt district for a store. Rev. C. Kennedy, a prominent preacher, was in town. thirteen years ago he ran a toy steam mill locally. Young Welker from Illinois has come to stay. he’s known as the township’s cheerful songster Uncle Tom.
Local note highlights Mrs. Talbutt bringing in a select Short Horn herd from Missouri led by Princess Bull Earl of Dardenne 23 021 and names Princesses Vellums Lady Chesterfords Young Marys and Mary Anns An emphasis on milk and beef qualities and a call for workers by Henry Steeg amid hard times.
No. 6 roll of honor lists Ardilla Tague Derwood Carter Geo Fritts Marion Burkett Lizzie Fosher Ella Peffley Effie Burkett Emma McGaughey Edna Burkett Mary Brown Olivia Burkett Samuel Brown. Attendance very good and pupils making progress. Parents invited to visit the school. U. J.
The Good Templorers meet every Tuesday night with officers W H McCray president F Hall vice president Flem McCray Jr secretary and Perry Brown treasurer. The literary society meets on Saturday night. Both mills running.
In Curiaco on February 5 hogs totaled 26 000 receipts with shipments of 6000. prices ranged from 3.55 to 3.75 for light to heavy quality and 3.30 to 3.65 for mixed. Cattle receipts 3600 with 2100 shipped. market slightly higher with shipping at 4 to 5.50 and fair demand for butchers grades. Sheep receipts 2200 with 700 shipped. market steady with sales around 5.14 to 5.75.
Indianapolis market reports 5 000 hogs 1 050 shipments steady demand with prices from 2.50 to 3.85 and cattle receipts 259 with steady market and strong Monday quotation. Cincinnati notes hogs stronger with generally inferior quality and receipts 2 781 head with no shipments.
A lecture by Elder Burgess in reply to Ingersoll's Some Mistakes of Moses is set for Saturday night at Ader's Hall with committee Oscar Lane Edwin Lane and Chas Thornton and likely at the same venue Burgess will preach at the Christian Church Sunday both morning and evening. The railroad meeting at Ader's Hall drew a large attendance and may see $15 000 raised with work starting by March 1. Local society notes include revival meetings in Carpentersville news of new arrivals and health reports among residents.
Vivana notes Dave Squires losses an infant son Elijah White’s wife improving health Brattin store house unfinished R M Garrett to switch from shoes to sugar briefly Those who value Eli Brattin’s shingles will see him shaving them off soon Vivalia loses two young men Will Lancaster and W Henry Lancaster go to Illinois Miss Davis’ school progresses six weeks Wm R King owns a Canadian pony his wife recovered C M Irwin spoke to Poplar Ridge on religion George Singleton near losing a prized horse A public room for Sunday School and lectures urged Vivalia lacks a church a new church field is urged
The article notes anxiety over the late pension act of Congress and unclear eligibility. It promises a full legal explanation elsewhere. Superintendent Stockwell is praised for diligent school visits and urging early education. Groundbreakers Stoops & Bowen rebuild after a fire and buy a Holloway site. A Cloverdale pastorpreaches at Putnamville while another revival occurs in Manhattan. A young minister’s firm hand invites caution as he shakes hands with members, especially young sisters. Farmers report potato shortages and debate fruit yields with late apples and pears still claimed sound.
The Home Cook Book is praised as a practical first choice for young housekeepers. It offers simple clear directions and reliable receipts from top household advisers, covering both everyday dishes and elegant entertainments, all endorsed by experienced cooks.
A Nevada attorney raises a novel legal issue arguing that forcing a prisoner to display his arm and marks to prove identity violates protection against self incrimination. The defendant seeks a new trial on grounds the compelled disclosure amounts to testimony against himself in a capital case.
The ad proclaims Hop Bitters as pure perfect and harmless for regulating bowels purifying blood curing costiveness and biliousness aiding digestion and stimulating the system. It references another column for truths and is dated 2142.
Local notice touts Safe Complete cures for intermittent diseases by Clifford's Febrifuge. Claims to eradicate dumb chills fever ague and bilious disorders, disinfect, cleanse and purify blood, restore energy, and provide lasting vitality. Sold by Conrad Cook, distributor in St. Louis.
A reader from Lazavetts Iup January 17 1878 reports using Cannon's Bitters for stomach trouble liver disease and general debility with rapid digestion improvement active liver and better health after a bottle. The letter endorses the medicine for bilious diseases.
An old advertisement promises a multipurpose salve for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box and lists Allen's Drug Store as the seller. The note extends until September 21 79.
The beat salve for cats ter chapped hands chiblains corns and skin eruptions is sold for 25 cents per box with money refunded. For sale at Allen's Drug Store.
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