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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1881
Page
6
It urges buying good shoes for children over adults as the best economy. Christie's Shoe Store on the north side of Washington street offers the best custom made shoes in the country. Take children along for better fit and durability. Located just east of the National Bank.
A match game at the college campus saw Asbury defeat Carbon by a final score of 26 to 22 in an innings heavy contest. The Asburians and Southenders were slated to play again this afternoon. Local obituaries note deaths in May with ages ranging from 7 to 31 years.
The southern county reports are not flattering for a good wheat crop. Miss Lora Morrison of Bloomington Indiana visits her father Dr H H Morrison.
The Indiana Asbury University catalogue shows 412 students for the just completed year with 40 Seniors in the College Department and 43 Freshmen. Alumni total 759. University property valued at 150000 dollars with a 179000 dollar endowment and an 8000 volume library. All departments prosper with future growth expected.
Transfers show James W. Bower and James H. Hillis selling parcels to Ratliff & Grubb. Sam B. Etcheson sells to Michael L. Craver. Auditor P. C. sells Lot 11 to Jennie Keightley. George W. Hughes sells 40 acres to Wm. G. Branham. R. L. Bridges sells 19.25 acres to Angeline Stanley. Prices range from 1.35 to 1 000 dollars.
A collage of shop notices and curiosities including Neff and Allison shoe goods, parlor miracles from New Hampshire, a lost gold sleeve button reward, new parasols at C W Talbert and B F Barwick, floral designs at Wilson's Greenhouse, lawn bargains from Frank Hays, millinery stock at F A Hays, Hawkins new goods, parasols and accessories at FRANK A HAYS, London Purple pest control at Jones' Drug Store.
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