Intuition of Fith and college news from The Star
The Star reports on upcoming events and notes from Wyandotte, Meharry ball, and campus life. Miss Bridges returns to college. Cadets anticipate spring events and campus views. Club meetings, lectures, temperance talk by W L Hood, and faculty absences are mentioned along with missionary appointments in Kiukiang China and revival successes in Jonestown Indiana. Greek Poxy
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McNutt
Philo
Plato
Adelphians
The
Indians Journal
W. L. Hood
Baker
Tlc Carter
O Alahoma College
Tennessee
Kiukiang
Chine
Charles Bacon
Joneston
Ind
M. F. Lemon
Carpentersville
Ghostly disturbances spark fear in North Greencastle area
Local notices describe a mysterious haunting stirring superstition and calls for buckshot to "cure" the ghost. The item mentions Beevas, light bricks, and escalating doses as a supposed treatment amid other town updates.
South Greencastle notes on local politics and business
Frank Albin resigns from the mill and Hays and Browning dissolve their partnership leaving the old stand in use. The South End notes rail at the shoe strings remedy for rink footing and comments on marriages and local candidates including Marshal Browning and George Phipps from the 3rd Ward. The piece mentions Judge Bach and Charley Grogan with a call to vote for the independent ticket.
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Frank Albin
Hays & Browning
Jhue
Greencastle
Oung Democrat
Richard
Asbury
Elder
George Phipps
Browning & Butler
Washington
South End
Judge Bach
Charley Grogan
Party at Wes Miller's last night and local notes
There was a party at Wes Millers last night. An infant child of Nelson Gifford was seriously injured by a failing rum bed but is now recovering. Eugene Throop has been sick but convalescent. A surprise party in the North End drew many young folks. Wheat to be plowed up next spring. The fox drive last Saturday drew about 500 people. one fox was caught. A wild dog rumored nearby caused excitement. William Jones cursed his barn this week. A fine sermon at Malta last Sunday night by Greathouse. He plans to preach again next Wednesday night. Health is good in the neighborhood. every other family reads The Star.
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Ivoni Carr
North End
Michael Sullivan
Fern
Smali
Coun ‘Cilman
J. J. Stevenson
Geo. Fitzgibbon
Burton
David Welch
Smythe
Maggie Atkins
Bedford Thos
Murphy
Nelson
Gifford’s
Eugene Throop
Win. Jones
Grand Fox Drive At Floyd Township Draws Crowd
A Saturday fox drive in Floyd Township drew a large crowd of ladies and gentlemen. Three foxes started in the ring with one caught. Some participants were drinking, causing mixed impressions of the event. Notes mention arrivals, illnesses, and local happenings including W. Wright purchasing half of Fillmore mills and plans to move.
Weather and town notes from Greencastle district
A compilation of local updates listing varying weather conditions and road use. The notices mention residents visiting Greencastle Crawfordsville Terre Haute and Cloverdale, moves to Groveland and town, school events, a guardian angle Grimes, a protracted meeting at Carbon, a mill relocation, a Teachers Institute, and a flouring mill showing strong output.
Fincastle Smelling Committee Emerges in Local Turmoil
In the village of Fincastle quiet citizens are contrasted with a malcontent group described as a smelling committee seeking to exploit upheaval. Prosecutor Martia leads an investigation into disturbances born from envy and malice among local residents.
Inquiry into Prather Drugstore Sales Ends Without Evidence
A court of inquiry at Granger Hall examined 51 witnesses against druggist Mr Prather to verify alleged sales under the law. No substantial evidence emerged, the prosecutor suspending further actions amid local unrest and whispers of old scores and bias.
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Prather
Colored Exodus Debate in Indiana Reflects Prejudice and Policy
An 1880 issue argues against demonizing the colored exodus to Indiana. The writer calls to end prejudice, notes economic harms from discrimination, and invites all good people to relocate, but states to exclude black voters during campaigns. He urges a nonpartisan approach to race relations for mutual welfare.
Sparks and elevators in Indiana road plans and Perry’s veteran survivor
The Indianapolis Decatur and Springfield line touts spark arrester success with no cinders, aims to cooperate with the Wabash while remaining local, and contemplates a $50 elevator to handle heavy business. The Heath Mass church fundraiser sparks a joke about buttons versus coins. John Rice, Perry’s History survivor and Lake Erie fighter, dies at 88 in Shelby Ohio.
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Indianapolis
Decatur
Springfield
Deecatur
Gould
Springfela
H.K. Tlammond
Hammonn
Hammond
Heath
Mass
John Rice
Perry
Lake Erie
Shelby, O
Murder at the State Capital shocks Indianapolis
Police investigate a brutal killing of John G. Grown, a wealthy farmer, found with a crushed skull near the Belt Road. Suspects include his wife Mrs. Brown and her lover Joseph Wade, with motive tied to illicit relations and property. Wade is arrested. Mrs. Brown seeks protection before confessing.
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Brown
Belt Road
Campbell
Case
Irvington
Waste
California marksman Dr Ruth tops Carver in rifle feats
Dr John Ruth showcased extraordinary rifle skill at Shell Mound Park Berkeley before about one hundred spectators. His demonstrations included shooting glass balls held by attendants, shooting without a sight, and a cigar from the attendant's mouth. Mrs Ruth performed with steady aim and shattered glass balls, drawing loud applause. Ruth plans a tour of the United States with his wife before possible Europe or Australia travel in the fall.
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Carver
California
Temple of Fame
John Ruth
Shell Mound Park
Berkeley
Doc
Ruth
Ruthven
Wey
Ile
Dr. Ruth
East
Europe
Australia
Putnam Circuit Court Sees Judge Turman Succeeding Sick Judge Eckels
On the first day Judge Turman presided with Judge Eckels on bench due to illness. Several cases disposed including State v Ader for selling without a license. Whitfield Collins v Pickens on note. Malinda McCullough v Matkins et al for U A. various on notes, judgments and costs. State v Jenkins two cases. guilty verdicts and fines in A B cases. State v Cornelius Jenks noted. John Williamson trial scheduled Monday after all night session with verdict of guilty in A B and a $50 fine.
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Turman
Eckels
State
John W. Ader
Nannie FE
Cox
Albert Black
Whitfield Collins
James Pickens
Malinda McCullough
Andre E
Matkins
U. A
Harrison B
Tincher
Iran McCammack
Hiram McCammack
Harrison Ho
Asa ‘Hl Heath
Samuel Haymer
Jesse Vollower
Matham Passili
Vaeho Asher
Hiram G Dyer
David So Ward
William Iralavd
George Hartman
Frances, Meckler
Ann le Cockerly
Eleaner Devoreva
Newton Clift
Jane Clift
James K. Jenkins
Sipulaton
Cornelius Jenkins
Cornelius Jenks
Selime
John Williamson
Woman crafts own home furnishings in Chicago tenement
Mrs. Christene Olen son of Chicago is praised for furnishing nearly every item in her house by hand. The Times describes her parlor with an ornate organ, a secretaire, carved bedstead, and picture frames all made by her, reflecting a skill learned from her father and her tenement life.
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Chicago
Christene Olenson
The
Times
Clenson
Many People Have Fifty Dollars Says New York Graphic
The New York Graphic discusses global savings patterns noting large deposits in France England and Ireland and widespread holding of small sums by working people. It argues that tens of millions could command fifty dollars and that global working-class savings are substantial.
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New York Graphic
Belgium
France
England
Postal Savings Bank
Scotland
Ireland
Germany
Great Britain
Forgiveness Over Vengeance Remains the Higher Path
A moral exhortation urges letting go of resentment when wrongs are real. It counsels imagining the grave of the foe to recognize the futility of hatred and to forgive as an act worthy of an immortal soul.
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Wes. Miller
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Busby
Wright
van Walters
Fox Drive
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Fillmore Mills
Co, B. Y
Bainbridge
Taylor
Elia Sears
Crawfordsville
Tunston
Charley Thornton
Henry
Cloverdale
Farmer
Groveland
W. Rice
John Allison
Braxton Ellis
Lucinda McKie
Daniel Darnall
R. F. West
Ella Finley
Missouri
Lena
Miss Prater
Terre Haute
Mres Godfrey
Charleye Catbirth
Guardian
Grimes
Carbon
Bill White
George Gates
Teachers’ Institute Nex
M. B. Wright
Fincastle
Martia
Granger Hall
Utte
Jeffersonville
Ladiana
Indiana
Sen
Thel
D.&s8
Inpianapolis
Lad
Patout
Samuel Shank
Shank
Charles Tiall
el Rai
John G. Grown
Brookville Road
Grown
Ben
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Wade
Charg
Kregles
Chamere
Jake Guise
Mr. Wade
Smith's
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Robert Brown
San Francisco Chronicle
Putnam Circuit Court
Cleveland Voie
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