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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1881
Page
3
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The writer notes how settlers from many states formed a new community in Putnam County Indiana. He recalls pioneer life, ministerial toil, and a vivid anecdote about Miss Susan and Brother Milton amid early frontier customs. The letter describes climate, religion, commerce, and modest growth in a rough frontier town near Spokane Falls with future rail and trade prospects.
The writer describes Spokan Falla, a small town in the northeastern Territory with about five hundred people. It notes rapid growth over the past fifteen months, a coming railroad grading completion from the Columbia River, and an expected spring business boom. A brass band plays from a hotel balcony, signaling town life.
John Hinkle of Madison County Iowa formerly of Putnam County Indiana died from injuries after a January 14 fall on ice. A Mason for 59 years, he was among Bainbridge Lodge No. 47 founders. Born in Virginia in 1819, he moved to Indiana in 1828 and Iowa in 1855. He leaves a wife and six children. Mrs. James Goff is among surviving children. He was a Christian Church member and observed his last two children join the church.
An Indiana man from Veru credits St Jacobs Oil with relief from rheumatism after many ineffective remedies. The column mentions Port Grape Wine valued by doctors for invalids and aged, sold by druggists. Also referenced is Lilys Buchu for urinary ailments.
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