Temperance work and local politics in Parke end
The North End notes recount temperance meetings and social clubs, with mentions of Geo Fitzgibbon known as the masher, changes in local trades, and upcoming depot work. It reports on candidates Wm George Browning, Simpson Matkin, and George Phipps, plus a Leyden English Club and a secret society involving Republicans and Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.D.Q
Temperance Ag
Geo. Fitzgibbon
North End
Wm. Cole
Alsop
Coe
L. C. Cronk
Siesen
Ribbon Club
Ick Chapel
Apeaker
Ordale
Deviou
Charles Martin Oung
Seveee Sa
George Marshal
Parke
John c
George Ca Badger
Mr. Yard School
Eorge Browning
Simpson Matkin
Indianapolis
Eves George Phipps
Chool House
Daniel Enright
Leyond English Club
Nemi
Wm. M. Torr
Bainbridge notes confirm local movements and a death
The Bainbridge column reports Dr. Stone denying plans to move to Indianapolis, Allison Bros. renting the brick block space for three years, and a fire destroying John Thomas' house. It notes local visits by Dave Preston and William Miller, a candidate for township trustee Allen Darnall, and Mrs Kate Taylor with Miss Anna Malona returning from Indianapolis. It also records the death of Miss Anna Boardman at age 21 after a prolonged illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Stone
Indianapolis
Stone
Bainbridge
Dave Preston
Fred Ru Isil
Lee Allen
Green_castle
Rev. Smith
Allison Bros
S. F. Stone
John Thomas
William Miller
Ladoga
Allen Darnall
Kate Taylor
Anna Malona
Anna Boardman
Christian Union Church
Fine Weather and Local Happenings Near Fern
The season shows fine weather for this time of year. A steam shovel is thriving. Hart the stone mason works west of Fern on the IL and St. L railroad. Mrs Mary Alspaugh remains gravely ill with consumption. Plum mer runs the Fern hotel. Andrew Sheean moved to Bru baker farm. B F Bruner reports sickness in his family. John and Isam Wright work for L B Smith. Amos Woodrum returned from Illinois. John Thomas contemplates moving to Nebraska. Dills buys a farm. K Houck sells then buys a farm near Hell's Half Acre. James Houck and wife and John Houck and wife visit Madison corner. Bamont killed hogs last week. John Moore is on the sick list. Wheat looks well. harvest near. Svan is the talk of the town. R B.
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Hart
Fern
St. L
Mary Alspaugh
Plummer
Andrew Sheean
Brubaker
John and
Isam Wright
L. B. Smith
Amos Woodrum
Ilinois
John Thomas, Esq
Nebraska
Dills
Hell’s Half Acre
James Houck
John Houck
Madison Corner
Bamont
John Moore
R. B
Jennie Dustiee
Leonard Jackson
SOKO
Svi
Wees
John Knight
David Wood
Heirs
WRU Cine
Lemuel Wells
Bailey Kendall
W. IK. Watson
OREO
RenGeGy Seca E Cance
Woltsie Eece
Geo. B. Kyle
Thornton Wilson
Charles Kunkler
SMO
Kassnes
West (Heirs
Prihd Trgb
Reuben Young
Catherine Kennett
Thaney Miller
Landirda Wright
Benjamin King
Sarah Riner
Wm. Kramer
Davis Child
Jaspe Latham
Sarah E. Harper
Margaret Luke
Mary and
John Long
Hte
Gotta Loodkabill
Vtec
F. R. Moore
Uss
Reise Edenes
John Mark
Ceesssseee
Henry Pero
O.o.crank
Roanna P. Merrick
Eirza Mullinix
George Mason
Margaret McBeth
Joseph Miligan
Nancy Overton
David McCloud
McCay
Harrison Monnett
Hugh Moore
Thomas May
McCoy Adams
Aebbo
James McCammack
John McDowell
John Mbda
Crete
Hulda Joslynn
Ooa, McCammack
Stephen Furny
Richard Fisher
Daniel Fortune
Eliza Forcum
Sf Z
Elizabeth Frank
J.C. Flemming
Hugh Finley
Albert G. Fields
Geo,Oberchain
O'Neal
John Ong
H.M. Penticost
Wellington Peach
Win. H. Daamoel
E. J. Pennington
Ubigetnl
James A. Edwards
Christian Phaler
Jacob Pettey
Jacob Wetley
Girton & Pikes
Marvel Payne
W. Parker
H. Parker
J. B. Pentecost
W.railsback
Rufus Ragle
Teres
Emily Riddle
Richard Roberts
Wort Tot
Mimi
Mgs Eye Concesscons
Tia Ratclff
David Ratcliff
G. H. Voss
Juno Reigle
Catharine Raltz
Hiram Stanley
Fire destroys two story frame house near Morton
A Tuesday night fire fully consumed the two story frame house owned by John Thomas one mile east of Morton. Neighbors aided, saving lower floor goods. upper floor and outbuildings damaged. Loss over $2,000 with $1,000 insured. Cause believed defective flue. Also notices of sewing machines and obituaries included in local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
Morton
Thomas
Stax
Tragic House Fire Ends in Death at Marion
Emma Cox aged 17 daughter of Jacob Cox of Marion Jr. was fatally burned when her clothes caught fire near the home forenoon Tuesday. Her brother tried to save her by tearing off garments. she died that night after Dr. Ellis and neighbors assisted. Her brother suffered burns to his hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Cox
Jacob Cox
Marion Jr
Joseph
Hedging Seen as Ancient Yet Practical Fencing
The author argues hedging is not new, citing Jesus’s parable of the vineyard. Hedging protects property from livestock and intruders, offers permanence over iron, and enhances roadsides. A well kept hedge also deters trespassers and wildlife, improving safety and beauty.
Hedge versus fence explores fencing economy and use
A writer extols hedges as superior to fences and promises future discussion on the cost effectiveness and utility of hedging versus other fencing methods, noting the topic deserves further treatment in your columns.
Remarkable Story of a Young Woman Robber in Jamestown
The daughter of Marcus A. Perry, a Bradford Dispatch subject, is held for trial in Jamestown New York after attempting a bold robbery. She demanded money and whiskey from Stephen Totter at gunpoint, fired a shot that grazed Totter, and was subdued by the store owner then detained by police. Her father posted bail in Mayville after a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus A. Perry
Jamestown N.Y
Stephen Totter
Potter
Mayville
Putnam County Orders Cancelled by Board March Term 1880
A list of county orders to be cancelled by the Putnam County Board of Commissioners at the March Term 1880 unless claimed by the rightful owner or an authorized receiver. The item enumerates numerous individuals and names, with scattered details and notes about property and legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Putnam County
Greencastle
Indiana
Parnel M. Layton
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