Greencastle News Highlights and Local Appointments
City notes Ben Smith received back pension about 900 dollars. Attorney Matson of Brazil visited Greencastle. Fourth of July attractions touted. Misses Lou Knight and Eva Prather of Fillmore visited. Hon. D. E. Williamson invited to speak at Chrisman. Public water fountain funded for the thirsty. Deputy Sheriff Brandon escorted Louisa Crawley to the Indianaplis reformatory. Miss Cora M. Thurman returned home near New Albany. Christie and Wysong may form boot and shoe partnership in Waggoner building. Mollie Clark mislisted in university diploma. he graduates in Classical. L. L Carpenter to hold Sunday-School Institute July 8-9. W. S. Mulhorn ill with cancer. Dr Gobin visiting Island Park Association. Rev J L Pitner to speak at Harmony Fourth. Mocking birds arrive from Tennessee. Local wagons prepared for parade. Dr A Martin to England for ecumenical council. Prof J N Study elected City Schools Superintendent. Will Howe’s horse fears caused a runaway. minor injury to Mrs Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
gaeMisses Lou Knight
Eva Prather
Fillmore
D. E. Williamson
Chrisman
Iis
Brandon
Louisa Crawley
Indianapolis
Cora M. Thurman
Indiana
T. C. Laughlin
New Albany
Gee
P. R. Christie
G. R. Wysong
Waggoner
West Side Public Square
Mrs Dady’s attempt at vengeance ends with disarmament
Last Monday night Mrs Dady armed with a revolver sought out Mel Burrow on the Public Square after learning of his attentions to Miss Fitzgibbon. The weapon jammed, Burrow and Charley White overpowered her. she was disarmed and surrendered to an officer with plans to answer for carrying a concealed weapon. Local sympathy appears with Mrs Dady despite the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrow
J. D. Stevenson & Son
Neff
Charley White
Mrs. Dady
Readers sought for neighborhood news from Tarstan county
Tak Star invites letters from residents to share neighbor thoughts and news learning from various parts of Tarstan county. The paper emphasizes not endorsing opinions but providing space for correspondence and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tak Star
Hathaway's Mills Local Notes and Miscellany
Local notes report Heber Johnson has been spliced and Miss Mollie Sutherlin is sick. Mrs Lizzie Sutherlin also ill. Wheat is being cut and raspberries ripe. Corn looks well though grub-worms appear in some areas. Apples dropping in several spots. Jack Sutherlin hauls logs to Bainbridge. Debbie Roach at home last Sunday. Belle Scott staying at Milford Sutherlin's. Tue Star praised as best paper in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber Johnson
Mollie Sutherlin
Lizzie Sutherlin
Jack
Roachdale Farm Report and Local News Update
Wheat harvest is light and oats are short in the Roachdale area. A boy weighs eight pounds at a local birth. A Sunday School started recently and a new flour mill is planned with grinding expected by September. The harvest features Miss Helen Garrett as boss, J Siddons as blacksmith, and widespread gloomy outlooks with scarce preaching.
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Roachdale
Smith Wall
Helen Garrett
Ella Brattain
J. Siddons
Nials A.M. Lancaster
Homesrun
Death of Dr Edwin A Matson in Sonora California
Obituary sketches the career of Dr Edwin Ames Matson born August 24 1847 Brookville Franklin County Indiana. He trained with Dr Wilcox studied at University of Virginia practiced in Carbon and Green Castle Indiana later moving to Stockton and Sonora where he died. He was unmarried and buried with Masonic rites. remembered for intellect industry and kindness.
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Sonora
California
Edwin Ames Matson
Dr.Matson
Brookville
Franklin County
John A. Matson
Col
C. C. Matson
Greencastle
Asbury University
Wilcox
University of Virginia
Carbon
Clay County
Izza B. Evans
Matson
Stockton
H.W. M
Wheat Will Be Cut In Shock This Week In This Vicinity
Wheat will be cut and shocked this week in this vicinity with prospects better than expected Mild Rawley is on the sick list Early potatoes a good crop Stella Green died Monday morning and was interred at Long Bauke Kitchen went to Rockville Monday A large crowd will go to Greencastle on the 4th if weather is favorable James Turner who has been sick a long time died Monday afternoon Mr Turner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Misl Rawley
Stella Green
Long
Bauke Kitchen
Rockville
Greencastle
James Turner
Turner
Local News Notes And Vocations In The Region
A neighborly notice highlights a respected M. E. Church member. James Jacks the new merchant works his farm this week cutting wheat. Mr Bladen of Ladoga Indiana visits the city earlier this week. Dr Milligan reports good health in the area. Corn crops show strong growth. Ben Dobson travels to Greencastle on Tuesday. School teachers seek positions for fall and winter. 8. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
James Jacks
Bladen
Ladoga
Ind
Milligan
Dobson
Greencastle
Winte R
Obituary and town notes brisk with new ventures
John McKee died after a long illness on the 23d alt. Mead Bros. introduce new flour milling with a new process. The railroad will connect with Chicago soon and local trains gain more accommodation. Mrs. Cassity fell ill and her daughter reported a mysterious man seen twice near the well at midnight. A planing mill ladder stood by a window but no theft occurred. Joy Gordon plans to open a dry goods store as town life grows livelier with concerts in the South End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKee
Deer Mead Bros
Chicago
Cassity
Joy Gordon
Wheat and corn crops show mixed prospects in Fincastle
Farmers report average wheat yield with heads well filled but thin overall while corn looks healthy though small. Local injuries recur as Greeley Fosher injures a finger, Dr. Stanley reports a large practice, and Miss Laura Young visits Z Grider's. Sunday schools gain attendees and Fosher & Grider say trade is lively. John Fosher visits Iowa and Missouri. gold prospecting noted at Jesse Blake hearthstone with no strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley Fosher
Stanley
Laura Young
Carpentersville
Z. Grider
John Fosher
Iowa
Missouri
Jesse Blake
Fosher & Grider
Hayden Hill Memorial Poem Sketch in Oak Grove
Shelter and pride in Hayden Hill praised as a beloved valley lookout. The speaker recalls sightings of loved ones crossing the summit from Oak Grove and notes the calm of summer evenings and the blinding snow as seasons pass.
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Oak Grove
Harvest and town notes from local column
Barrard harvest is in full blast and health is good in the locality. J. W. Julian will move his store downtown. B. I. Wilson bought a farm near Brick Chapel of Mr. Tatman. Wm. M’Cloud, our druggist, talks of moving to town. W. H. Bartlett visited Indianapolis last week. John S. Booker rides a new top buggy. Henry Wilson uses the yardstick in his father’s store. Richard Cutler died of consumption at Richard Biddle’s residence. There is to be a grand Fourth of July at North Sa- FOR. J. A. Jeffries is now a reader of Tue Svar. James Miller and Co. prepare to start their threshing machine. Harvey Merchant offers washing machines at money-saving prices. Frank Booker proclaims the best wheat field in the country. Tue Svar is always welcome, Tim. Mr. James A. Weatherford of Springfield Ohio says Brown’s Iron Bitters cured his dyspepsia. he praises its digestion aid.
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J. W. Julian
B. I. Wilson
Brick Chapel
Tatman
M’cloud
W. H. Bartlett
Indianapolis
John
Booker
Henry Wilson
Richard Cutler
Richard Biddle
North Sa- For
J.A. Jeffries
James Miller and Co
Harvey Merchant
Frank Booker
Tim
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E. W. Smythe
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Ben Smith
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Brazil
Mollie Clark
Sar
L. L Carpenter
the Christian Church
Carpenter
W.S. Mulhorn
Dr. Gobin
Island Park Association
J.L. Pitner
Harmony
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W. W. Jones
Tennessee
Bay
A. Martin
University
England
Methodist Ecumenical Council
J.N. Study
Anderson, Ind
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Delaware College
Will Howe
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Vivalia
Ben
Wenn
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Allen Brothers
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E. A. Matson
G. W. Corwin’s
G. W. Corwin
East Washington Street
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Fincastle
Iayden Bésiil
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Crystal Mountain
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