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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1881
Page
9
Mercury plunged to zero as Greencastle residents heard village events. Horace White named Deputy County Treasurer. several local visits and sickbeds noted. Market prices list coal wheat oats and livestock while entertainment reports cover the Briscoe trial and a Greencastle theatre show.
A runaway team of Mr. Joe Andersons horses hit a tree near Mr. Stoners residence killing a horse and demolishing a sleigh carrying Mr. Phillip Albaugh and wife. The impact threw them 15 to 20 feet. Mrs Albaugh and her husband suffered serious injuries and he remains bedridden.
Mrs. Rachael Bridges, aged 68, longtime Putnam County resident, passed away Monday evening at her Monroe township home. She left nine children and sixty descendants. Funeral held at Brick Chapel with Rev. W. W. Curry officiating. she belonged to the Universalist Church.
A biblical verse precedes a list of marriage licenses granted to Harmon J. Hurst and Alice Hill, Harvey A. Richards and Eilen Hogan, Richard A. Young and Katie C. Merrill, Samuel Akers and Mattie A. Warner, Oliver L. Spry and Sarah C. Sutherlin, and James M. Brothers and Martha A. Lander.
On Monday last a list of gentlemen was drawn to serve as petit jurors for the upcoming Putnam Circuit Court term beginning the second Monday of February. Included are Sampson Jones Jefferson township Thomas Zane Washington township Elijah C Waln Floyd township Jonathan Stoner Madison Worthington B Williams Warren John Murphy Greencastle William R Lewis Monroe John T Garwood Cloverdale Robert Glover Franklin James Lafollett Russell Thomas Heady Clinton Gilbert Sinclair Marion.
Grandmother Hannah Ford, aged 91 years 5 months 22 days, died of paralysis at J. H. Randolph Jr. residence in Floyd township on January 4 1881. She was respected by many relatives and friends and funeral services were held Wednesday in Fillmore with Rev. Thomas Fyffe presiding.
The Perhaps Club held a stylish Basque themed event at Spurgin's gallery on New rove. The gathering was well attended and enjoyed, featuring a striking supper and numerous named attendees in elaborate costumes including Miss Leonora Lewman, Miss Leoma Conover, Miss Julia Steeg, Miss Addie Steeg, and many others in roles such as butterfly, queen, sailor girl, equestrian, and a variety of allegorical figures.
Public notices record Sheriff of Putnam County conveying Lot 138 to Emily Steay for 1096 dollars and Lots 11 12 to Joseph Wells for 294, plus parcels to James Edwards and others. Transactions include land sales in Greencastle Mill Creek Jackson Madison and Jefferson townships with values from 400 to 3600 dollars.
A compact note notes a product labeled Nice Strained Honey with 16 percent alcohol by volume found at TOM ABRAM'S. Limited detail available.
The item lists officers of the 1,G & W Gravel Road Co with A C Stevenson and J T Denny among directors and secretary. A Fillmore residence fire was contained by citizens. New Year calls entertainments draw mixed turnout. A sleigh accident east of town injures a horse. no rider harmed. Dr E W Fisk closes a ten day meeting at Poland Clay County. Local print shop ads offer low prices on letter heads and printing. The Bijou Opera Company at the Gaiety Theatre presents The Spectre Knight and Charity Begins at Home with strong reviews. A Masonic pin found in the city is offered for return. Public notices advertise groceries at TOM ABRAMS and rental of a small house near the square. Advertisements from Drexsey & Co promote low prices on fabrics and clothing.
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