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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1881
Page
7
Marriage licenses have been issued to Albert E. Crow and Laura K. Carver, Mike Carroll and Hannah O'Brien, and William H. Serrin and Rosa A. White as listed in the latest notice.
In Warren to., infant son of James and Nora Garner aged 2 months and 2 days died at home of Tim Murphy on Feb 20 1881. Mrs Anna O Hara aged 88 from Greencastle resided 24 years after emigrating from Newry Ireland. In Clinton township on Feb 19 1881 Arvel Harland son of Simpson and Rebecca died of diphtheria with a poem bound note of mourning.
Tax Stan notes do not endorse reader opinions but provide space for neighborhood views. Miss Ivonia Carr of Cloverdale visits here this week with Patrick Maher of Taylor's Station also visiting. William Murphy suffers from chills. Mrs.
In the city, on a Wednesday morning last, Rev Michael Powers presided at a ceremony for Michael Carroll and Hannah O’Brien. A small circle of close friends and relatives attended. The bride received numerous gifts including a bedroom set, Marseilles spread, towels, knives and forks, glassware, bed quilt, dishes, table linen, silver spoons, bed linens, salts, and more from family and friends such as Mrs Bridget Murphy and Mr Tom Murphy, Mr and Mrs Robert Graham, Mrs Kate Dalton, and others.
An 1881 anniversary at the Harris Lister home marks 63 years of marriage for Mr. Simpson Harris and Miss Isabel Lister. Fifty guests visited for a dinner of dishes supplied by attendees. the couple's history notes 1812 15 war service, a 1818 Greensboro North Carolina marriage, and time in Putnam County with stories of slavery era.
Putnamville reports Rev Mr Woods holding a protracted meeting at Bethel church east of town. Charles Woods of Waverly visited his brother here last week. Ed McClure and Lon Boyd visited Dansville. Mattie Williams hosted an exhibition at the close of her school on Saturday night as the crowd gathered. Little Ed Woods moved to Waverly to visit his uncle. John Sutherlin claimed to catch a live rabbit at a fair and square foot race and offered proof. George Hurst hires a lady to cut wood. Town folks eat ground hog and pancakes. Mrs Marley and daughter Nellie returned from Bloomington. Susie Farrow of Greencastle visits her sister Mrs Bishop. Henny Dethtaugh drives the Adams Express wagon from Bowen’s store to the depot. Deer Creek shown dressed in Sunday clothes, doing damage. James Garner is dangerously sick. James Stone rumored to be home after four years. Rev Mr Rogers reproved unruly youths at service. A batch of hens left their strike. pancakes and glasses noted. Mr Smith Wingate of Carbon visits sister Mrs Heiser. A town saying about a John Mule and dry corn ends with Khaw interpreted as no better where I stay. George Hurst loses a shepherd dog. two dollars offered for info. The pup has returned. A girl suing Jimmy has a bleeding heart and plans to take evidence to Brazil. Jimmy claims the matter is settled. K B Glaze Brook, traveler for Tilde & Co., was in town Monday. Ant.
An elderly couple nearing a century in age, with a long pioneer life behind them, shared memories with a younger Dr Purcel. The group reflected on ups and downs, health remarkable for their years, and a bright afternoon that faded into a peaceful home welcome.
Raccoon Items notes major damage to a county bridge abutments while urging the Board of County Commissioners to repair. Also reports measles in Parkersburg area with deaths of two children, and a farmer planning a new grist mill. Mentions local agent Wales recovering from illness.
Fincastle Hoosier reports a crowded Blakesburg Church minstrel with admission ten cents and children free. Net proceeds exceed ten dollars for church use. R L Bridges appointed administrator of Jesse Blake estate as Fosher McGaughey and Dr Stanley visit Greencastle to review heirs and papers. Fosher’s school progresses with plans for an exhibition on the last day.
The fragment lists births and illnesses, a death of Ida Als paugh aged 19 months with meningitis, family news of the Wells estate, Mr Hendricks near Ladoga, timber work and wood chopping, a girl born to Mrs making, and calls about rabbits and a sugar division next week. It notes the trustee happy its a girl and various convalescences.
The community notes several farm transfers as Drew Alspaugh buys the old Oneal farm and Mrs Mary J Oneal purchases H D Miller's property. Other items mention Supt Stockwell visiting the school, plans to move, and local debates on compulsory education.
A reader urges the post office head to replace casual boy clerks with bright capable girl clerks, especially during crowded times, arguing it tests his faith and improves service for a long-waiting public.
The Mt. Meridian flouring mill is leased by Wm Hurst and Samuel Brown who plan first rate flour production. E M Denny teaches a growing class of farmers’ children while the Mt. Meridian literary society stays lively with Orator Lon g Smedley and Demosthenes like JT Ver milion hosting at Half Way House. Dr J B Grimes recovers from illness as epzr ends fragment.
Preparations for maple sugar and molasses. Willie Becklehiemer is very ill with fever but improving. W. M. Sutherlin has a boy at his house. School No. 5 in Russell closes Feb 25. teacher was W. M. Sutherlin. Jas Bridges' son bought dogs from Thomas Sutherlin. Heber Johnson's dog damages Thomas Sutherlin's orchard. L. A. Hazelett traded farms with James Forgey and moved southeast of Russellville. James takes place in our IGG. Jas Raglan received timber from J. T. and C. L. Clodfelter. Amos Day, an orphan, cared for by Nelson Wood near Morton. Spelling bee held at School No. 5 last Tuesday. PRENSER.
Health good in this vicinity. Mr. Thomas Stulty has gone to Rockville. Frank Epperson and Frank Gill bought more heading and stave timber. John Bridges is hauling lumber and brick to build a fine house this summer. Dock Call will move to his farm near Maysville soon. Wheat prospect remains good with sizable acreage sown. The Hoosier Minstrels entertained a crowded house last Saturday. Mr. Greeley Fosher and Miss Carrie Turner visited Hendricks County. Mr. Brown will repair his mill-dam at Blakesburg when material is available. Mr. J. B. Fosher will present a literary entertainment at the close of his school.
Mrs Kate Payne and Mr Combes' children suffered diphtheria while Miss Lydia Stiles and Mrs Alice Wright recovered from the disease. Mrs Wm Stiles remains very ill. The community notes school at Number 9 has resumed and Meat's children face scarlet fever.
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