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Newspaper

Greencastle Star

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1881

Page

6

Green Castle Irish Land League meeting elects officers

The Greencastle branch of the Irish Land League held a well attended meeting last Sunday with Rhea of Bainbridge delivering an effective address. Officers elected include Presidents Rev Michael Powers and Frank Cannon, Secretary John Mahoney, Treasurer John Caw bey.

Ger Atwater Bloomington Indiana Christian Church Greencastle Irish Land League Rhea Bainbridge League Ireland Michael Powers Frank Cannon John Mahoney John Cawbey

Jail Birds Escape and Sheriff Recaptures Four Prisoners

Sheriff Brandon found the county jail doors open and four inmates missing after a sawed jail lock allowed an escape. Prisoners Richard Dean Frank Harris and Frank Riley faced new charges as the search led deputies through Fern Station Carbon Oakalla and a lime kiln area before the four men were recaptured and jailed again.

Brandon Richard Dean Frank Harris Effingham Frank Riley Robi Jordan Daniel Webster Speed M. T. Lewman Fern Station Fern Johnson Carbon Oakalla Ffing

Illinois burglary suspects arrested after escape

A juvenile and two men were escorted to Illinois to face burglary charges. The boy Jordan admitted helping release the prisoners and claimed Illinois burglars coached him. Authorities expect a difficult path ahead for Jordan.

Hme Ham Dean Harris Ilinois Jordan Illinois

Suit Over Breach of Promise Widens in Indiana Case

The Putnam County breach of promise suit pits 80 year old James Stoops against Elizabeth Haney widow. A Cincinnati editorial questions damages and notes the age gap with focus on whether a jury should award 5000 with 100 already paid.

Putnam County Putnam Circuit Court Haney Elizabeth Haney James Mr. Haney Stoops Indianapolis Journal of Sunday Indiana Ohio Greencastle Board of Commissioners State of City of Wis William H. Burk

Entertained marriage dispute sparks satirical column clash

A sharp, humorous piece debates the Stoops Honey marriage row, mocking a gray-haired suitor’s pledge and the law’s reach. It contrasts Ohio and Indiana views, cites Bardetl and Burdett-Coutts, and ends with a quip about old-time doctors and love’s follies.

Court Proceedings Record Completes Cases Since Last Report

A summary of recent court actions lists judgments by default for sums totaling $121383 and various dismissals, foreclosures, and notes on numerous defendants. Notable items include foreclosures against multiple parties, several criminal indictments quashed, and several cases dismissed with costs paid or to be paid.

Darkey Jesse W. Weik Harrison Allen Patrick Ashpad Iwegey State John Eller John Riley Alexander C. Stevenson Charles L Mary Allison Wm. Eads N. A. & C. Railway Co Lee Atas Etna Life Insurance Co Thomas McCullough Pl'ff Emily Gardner Hiram ‘I’. Miller Margaret A Zermah C. Foudray James Foudray Felix T. McWhirter Patterson McNutt Samuel R. Allee Washington T. Scott John A. Keller Pl'ffs Costa Alexander Stevenson Richard Farrow Philander Wiley Piff Thames Loan and Trust Co Wm. E. Boling Boling Greencastle Lodge No LO. O. F Samuel Fisher Amos Wm. T. Ayres Ed. L. Scarritt Winthrop E. Scarrit Wm. I. Tyler John G. Tennant John Wright Edward Martin Mecferran Serena E William Hall William D Barnes Putnam Lodge No. 45 John C. Walls Walls State Fillmore Dorsett Jacob Harris Elizabeth Scearce Nathan J. Scearce Hendricks Circuit Court Harvey Bryant John 8 Martin Pl’ffs Sar Franklin P. Nelson Win. Bridges Marquis L. Darnall Adm Samuel Darnall Deed William Bridges Guardian Det’ts Bridges Wm. F. Kurtz George Smith Charity Townsend Wm. H John Cawley Indianapolis Greencastle & Wabash Turnpike Gravel Road Co Pl’ip Eagle Lodge No. 16 Knights of Pythias John Gilmore Gilmore, Mulhorn and Goggin

Call and settle debts at Hall and McNary store

Notice to all creditors of Hall and McNary partnership at 5138 Brick Chapel Ind to call and settle immediately as the business must be closed. The ad seeks prompt payment of amounts owed to the firm.

L. L. Louis Bainbridge Putnam Hall & McNary Brick Chapel Ind

For Sale or Trade Ad About Coffee and Cigars

For Sale or Trade. Parties wishing to buy coffee by the sack or cigars by the barrel should call on Tom Abrams in Indiana.

Tom Abrams

Bridges to Close General Merchandise Business at Bainbridge

D C Bridges of Bainbridge Indiana announces closing his general merchandise stock and a two-room block at Town Hall Ban Gain. He cites advice from physicians and friends and plans to travel abroad. Special inducements offered to patrons until closing. Dated February 24, 1881.

D. C. Bridges Bainbridge Ind Greencastle Putnam County Indiana Rubert L. Higert Board of Commissioners Greencatle Jackson Street Putnam Mieten Robert L. Higert

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