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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1881
Page
8
Local ads advertise cheap wall paper and paints at Allen's Drug Store and Christie’s Shoe Store on Washington Street. Community notices report illnesses, travel, and social events including weddings, visits, and church activities in Asbury and nearby towns.
Captain W. M. Blake parts from his carriage when Roman candles are fired near Dr. Smythe’s office. The horse bolts, shafts break, and the buggy crashes into a tree. Blake escapes with minor bruises. the buggy is demolished in the incident.
In Spencer Ind Miss Martha Ridpath is named principal of the local high school for another term. The community notes include John Davenport for an alleged domestic incident and W T Sanisman from Mill Creek township newly committed to the asylum. The lawn festival at Hon D E Williamson’s residence drew strong finances, while Ferrand reports wheat with 12 to 15 grains per mesh.
A church bulletin notes marriage licenses issued to John W. Long and Anna M. Fox, Samuel H. Hogue and Mary E. Bridgewater, with the proverb quoted at the top.
Three men resting at the North Depot were attacked by Charley Graham and his companions Henry Vancleave and Adam Forepaugh Strange after a dispute over 25 cents. Sid Hamilton and Bob, Williams, along with Harry Williams, suffered blows with clubs and stones. Vancleave and Strange were arrested, with fines imposed. Graham fled and remains at large.
Telegrams report the president’s death at 7 10 pm as bells tolled for an hour and a mass meeting in the court house yard organized Fourth of July plans. Leaders like Hans John Hanna and D B Williamson spoke as flags lowered to half mast and homes draped in mourning. The next morning’s news that Garfield was alive brought joy and disbelief. Citizens accept no conspiracy behind the attempted assassination.
Moody and wife return from Kansas City. Callender Dunn dissolve partnership Dunn retires. Geo Blake hosts pleasant gathering at Opera House on the 4th. George S. Frank of Brick Chapel shows wheat samples. Minnie Grubb dies at 15 from brain inflammation. Ex Councilman Steeg improves in health. Mrs Tennant and Miss Williams visiting. Sran offers low price printing with latest types. Prof Bassett family move to Aurora Illinois. Gillum Ridpath to join school staff. Rev G W Bainum new Presbyterian pastor arrives to lead services tomorrow. Putnam County Horticultural Society meets July 11 at 2 pm at W A Workman’s. Forest Hill Cemetery trustees report: receipts 1929.95. disbursements 1570.56. balance 355.39. J M Owens trotter Willis Wood wins 2:49 at Iona and 2:50 at Battle Creek.
A reverend friend reports strong recovery from general debility after using Brown's Iron Bitters. He claims it outperforms other bitters and tonics, avoids teeth staining and headaches, and restored energy. The account is shared alongside local ads for groceries and cures, including Dobyn's Sure Cure for Catarrh.
A notice states that every life policy has a cash value that can be collected even if lapsed for nonpayment. It directs correspondence to B. F. Corwin in Greencastle Indiana at the Williamson and Dagegy office.
State of Indiana puts non residents Alfred Trader Casper S Messick and Charles R Messick on notice to appear at the September term in Greencastle. Complaint No. 2876 filed by James A Edwards Auditor. Defendants must answer or demur or face hearing in their absence. Clerk M D Bridges and Deputy Ly M Rudisill certify the notice.
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