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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1881
Page
6
Local items report visits and travels of residents Lizzie Brattin Emma Jackson James A Curtis David Rudisill and others with shipments of horses turkey and goods. Community updates include lectures timepieces bank directors divorce docket and local shops offering boots and shoes.
Last Monday evening in transit to Pittsburg two pickpockets boarded the LC and L train at Indianapolis and while Mr J W Cole was busy with luggage they relieved him of a pocketbook containing about 120 and a ticket to Cincinnati along with papers. The thieves jumped the train before leaving Indianapolis and no trace was found.
A Bainbridge dispatch reports that Mrs Lane and her two daughters fell severely ill from suspected poison in the coffee at breakfast. A physician declared it poisoning after inspecting the coffee pot contents, with one child recovering and the others still sick. no suspects yet identified.
A lively spelling bee under the Blue Ribber Association drew 60 to 70 participants of all ages and sexes at Brown's Hall on Saturday night. Officials included Charley Anderson and Will Cockerly. Dr Pitehlynn served as permanent chairman. Admission was 10 cents plus subscriptions. prizes were liberal and medals awarded amid enthusiastic applause as the event concluded with a near-even split of honors between genders.
The prizes were earned by Cap M B Rueisill, Miss Jenette Walls and Miss M B Taylor, in that order, in a school event outline.
Frank G Gilmore of Greencastle and Miss Anne Dair of Harrison Ohio wed in a private ceremony performed by Rev Dr Marine. The bride wore mulberry satin. the groom in black. Gifts included a jewel casket from Harrison brothers and a Beta Boys chair. A reception followed at the groom’s parents’ home.
Putnam County Medical Society records the death of Dr H E Ellis on November 17 1840. The resolution honors his service as a faithful member and adviser, offers sympathy to his family, and requests copies of the resolution be sent to relatives and city papers. Also an employment ad seeks a general housemaid for Allen Brothers dry goods store.
Mra Lydia Watts and several other women including Mrs. Frank Howell Mrs. John R. Rendad Mrs. W. Collier Mrs. Louise J. Matkin Mrs. Jane P. Coates and Miss Bettie Smith the Imported Williams all bought at Hill's headquarters.
The Weekly Journal a large 10 page Republican paper offers general news miscellany farm notes market reports and household information. Published by MO C New and Son in Indianapolis and priced affordably for all readers including farmers.
The piece John Smith's March is popular for organ or piano use with dealers selling thousands. It offers a 35 cent postcard price and is published by Wm. L. Thompson & Co. East Liverpool Ohio. An ad for D. M. Ferry & Co. Detroit promotes fresh seeds and a free annual offer. Tom Abram's cheap grocery store advertises teas coffees sugars and low grocery prices.
JoAn Fosuer administrator advises sale of all personal property of Susan E Landes at the Tate residence in Russell township Putnam County Indiana on Tuesday February 1881. Items include horses cattle hogs corn wagon furniture beds and bedding and other articles. Terms cash for three dollars or less nine months credit for larger sums with note and security at eight percent interest after maturity.
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