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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1879
Page
2
Reports describe a strict Sunday law in Illinois causing train detentions for twelve hours in Flora. Lawmakers debate a dog tax bill taxing females four dollars and males one, with fines for incomplete assessments and a possible death clause for delinquent pups.
The town jokes about a prep visiting a citizen’s home to meet a young lady and missing the mark before heading to the Camilla Urso performance. Fraternity members deny bulldozing claims and urge any counter details. Tickets are selling fast for Will Carleton’s lecture. Langdon’s book store sells them. The community asks if a lock should be placed in the new building to regulate movement.
A brakeman at Johns and Gates saw mill on the L and St L RB line February 8 was caught in the frog while uncoupling from an engine. He was run over, with severe leg injuries and a dislocated shoulder. He was taken to Lena for medical care and was reported doing well at the last update by Dr Vinsant of Carbon.
The Washington Township Teachers Institute met in Reelsville on February 1 1879 with Miss Alice Throop as critic and lessons in Geography Grammar Physiology and Writing. Resolutions urged Legislature to compensate teachers at institutes with 200 per day and praise the institute leaders. Adjourned sine die. Also reports Seymour burglary arrests and a violent cowhide punishment of suspects by masked men.
Frank W. Wood of New Orleans recovered his voice after years of muteness caused by illness and stroke. He spoke again following a train collision near Pittsburgh that refreshed his condition. After a journey to New York and Hartford, he returned home in good spirits and now talks openly, with a wife and two children reported.
James Roy, 25, of Fayetteville Ohio, and his bride arrived in Cincinnati to visit relatives and celebrate a wedding. Three locals fleeced him of 75 dollars by selling fake cheap train tickets, leaving him with only five dollars. Police aided the couple as the incident unfolded.
A Reed City man Joseph L Heath eloped with Miss Thayer in Kalamazoo. Pursued by the lady’s father Heath drew a pistol to shoot him but killed himself instead, the ball passing through his heart. The incident is described as a free love tragedy.
Trhaca New York February 8 1879 Charles H Taylor book keeper and former Cornell student aged twenty six of Ithaca was injured while coasting last night when the sleigh with thirteen people ran into a gutter and threw him against a plank dying this morning. The other passengers were injured though not severely. Sleep is essential for health and a crying baby robs sleep. Dr. Pulls Baby Syrup advertised at 25 cents per bottle.
Reports recount a mob attack near Sey mour jail where one man is found dying near North Vernon unable to identify attackers. Samuel Cross, a Terry township teacher, died after choking injuries from last week. deputies move to jail burglars Roderick and Bush in Jeffersonville. Lofty questions arise over Evansville Orphan’s Benefit Lottery as value misleads investors. A Winchester area family feud ends with James Lipsham’s death from a knife wound inflicted by his brother George over a needle dispute.
Lafe Thornton opened sugar camps Thursday and D. L. Thornton followed the next Saturday. Funds for finishing the east and west railroad are nearly secured. Indianapolis visitors Jas Mc Murray and wife and Crawfordsville visitors Harrison Darnall and wife stay with local families. Mrs. Alice Merrick dies. funeral attended by the good templars. Revival meetings begin with expectations of good work. Elder Burgess to lecture at Ader's Hall in reply to Ingersoll. Several local residents noted for travel, illness, or purchases. Miller and community notices about rail discussions and local events fill the week.
For the month ending February 7 the pupils Jel Huff Nettia Henkel Sammie MagHam Marion Campbell and Charles Cunningham are named on the Roll of Honor for punctual perfect attendance. A word of explanation regarding the Roll of Honor is due.
A school masterly note from Gronda Green praises punctual attendance while acknowledging absent or imperfect pupils. She thanks patrons for their sympathy and urges better mutual understanding between teachers and patrons to support education this year.
The higher department presents a list of pupils not absent or tardy for the month ending January 31, 1879. The named students include Hila Osbourne, Laura Torr, Lena Bodemer, Sallie Bodemer, John A. Michael, Frank Walls, Wa. Marsh, Harry Turner, Addie Steeg, Mattie Steeg, Maggie Summers, Lizzie Staley, A. L. Torr, Ida Torr, Maggie Walls, A. L. Marsh, A. J. Burton, and the teacher.
The gravel road company plans a toll house at Brick Chapel amid calls for road repairs. Will McNary serves as President of the local good templars. N Garrett is ill. Bob O'Hair expects seventy five bushels of corn per acre next season and is working toward that goal. JKEMES
The Presiding Elder Rev Colvin and Bro Collins will begin a protracted meeting at the M E Church on Saturday night. The Sunday School is growing and many local families show renewed interest in church activities. Parke county notes mention Tar Svar becoming a local favorite.
A series of transfers shows Jane Biddle selling land to Hiram Miller for 800 dollars and multiple parcels changing hands including 60 acres in Monroe township for 2850 and 35 acres in Mill Creek township for 1600. Other deals include Lot 112 O P for 6500 to Louis Wolk and 20 acres in Marion township for 700 to Mary J Edson.
The obituary notes Christ Fosher of Virginia origin, born Oct 8 1818, died Dec 22 1878 near Winterset Madison County Iowa after injuries from a wagon fall. A longtime industrious citizen and Masonic member, he helped settle the county and left a widow and few relatives including son Samuel and a deceased son James.
The vicinity's literary circle met at Mr. Hester's house in Putnamville last week. A pleasant time and large attendance were reported. The group's literature appears to blend into songs at times, offering a treated occasion for attendees.
Weekly jumble of local updates including meetings at Mrs. Lewis's house, Peter Scott in Kansas, and residents moving or leasing farms. Mentions of a sugar-making season, sugar-related farm work, and a postponed grand jury visit. Reports of a steel trap incident and Charley’s school progress are omitted. Also notes a coming fox sighting and a snowy reminder to bring sleighs and coasters.
In Fillmore a revival at M. KE. Church led by Rev. Green of Coatsville and W. J. Robinson has added about a dozen members with prospects for more. A two day court session featured a traveling cancer doctor scam, where a youth failed to honor a $160 note after paying $40. the verdict favored the defendant. VERETAS.
John Lee of I. & S. R.1Q and Maj Byrner of Cincinnati mingled with locals. Solomon Ader becomes owner of the adjacent farm. Dr Rigdon leads a church service. corn digging begins. Samuel Rodgers farm changes hands. Owens family transitions ongoing. Local visitors, bird-study notes, and a Cana an Church pro tracted meeting mark community life. Reports mention a burglarious attempt, a planned hardware store in Coatsville, and political activity in the Democratic party.
Market reports from Indiana Chicago and Cincinnati show hogs and cattle receipts and steady prices amid mixed demand. A Greencastle meeting of the Nationals adopts resolutions praising Poindexter Osborn and Major while condemning ten deserters who joined the opposing camp.
A column extols Hop Bitters as the best family medicine to regulate bowels purify the blood relieve costiveness and biliousness aid digestion and stimulate the system with truth and soberness claimed.
An 1878 testimonial touts Cannon’s Bittees Laravatter medicine for stomach liver and general debility with rapid digestion and improved health after a bottle. It claims family use for bilious complaints and recommends the product to all with bilious diseases. Also promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal skin remedy sold at Allen’s Drug Store with a money back guarantee.
A promotional notice describes catarrh cases cured by Dr Sykes Sure Cure. It cites H V Taylor of Chicago Gas Co at 76 Dearborn and a Mrs Peterson of Elkhart Ind with cancerous holes in the mouth repaired and restored senses. Claims date cures around 1875 1877 and sale details in Indianapolis.
An ad touts London Hair Restorer as a revolutionary hair color and dressing that restores natural color, adds luster, and is free from impurities. It claims a pleasant perfume, lasting effect, and markets through a Philadelphia address and druggists at 75 cents per bottle.
Mrs. General Sherman praises Durang's Rheumatic Remedy as a cure for rheumatism. The ad claims it works quickly and offers a circular from Druggist BR K Helpenstine in Washington DC. Also advertised are Landes & Co Drugstore and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for skin ailments.
An old advertisement touts Saiians Liver Pits as a universal remedy for liver complaints and assorted ailments. It claims large earnings for doctors and reports a testimonial about expelling 400 worms from a child. Sold by R. Be Sellers in Pittsburgh with a 3 cent price and request for orders.
An advertisement touts Dr. Swayne's All Healing Ointment as a pleasant, sure cure for moisture and intense itching around the rectum and private areas. It claims relief from dis eases like haemorrhoids and skin eruptions and offers mail purchase with cents per box and no advice charge.
The advertisement extols Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a life restoring remedy for cold cough throat and chest or lung trouble. It claims past patients include youth and elderly and lists trial bottles at 25 cents and larger sizes at 1 or six for 5 dollars. Prepared by Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia and sold by druggists.
A Philadelphia ad touts Dr Swayne s Tar and Sarsaparilla Pills as a mild purgative for biliousness dyspepsia and headaches. It claims strong liver action and full availability by mail for 25 cents with delivery from Noorth Sixth Street.
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