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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1880
Page
5
County officials plan next week meeting. the Mozarts concert is set for June 15 at Meharry Hall with soprano Jocie Rittenhouse and pianist Constance Heine. Also notes on jail, church festivals, licenses, and local legal actions.
Putnam Circuit Court ended its April Term with judgments and dismissals. Rulings include Life Insurance Co. v. Louisa Sinclair heirs, foreclosure for $2,483.36. Rupe v. Williamson dismissed. Helton v. I and St. L. R. verdict for $80. Wysong v. Webb default $309.60. Ash v. Smythe verdict lien of $4,491 with interest and sale order. and other foreclosures and quiet title actions.
The Tar Star reminds readers it does not endorse correspondent opinions published in these columns. The paper provides space for neighbors to share thoughts so the audience may learn diverse views.
Miss Lucy Myers daughter of Geo W Myers Bath Co Kentucky marries George M Black Esquire in Sharpsburg Methodist Church. Rev Ditzler conducts ceremony with notable attendees and a large dinner at the bride’s father's home. Attendants include Ed Black Lemmie Tipton Sallie Tipton Ida Myers with gifts listed.
A refined gathering was held Thursday evening at the residence of Benwell Tipton Esq to honor the marriage of Cora and Lena Tipton with guests including Mr and Mrs Albert Young Messrs Davis and Purnell and P. R Christie. The note closes with a toast and a blessing for Indiana and Kentucky to remain united.
South End resident George Browning shows rapid improvement and will use crutches soon. Edgar Harris attends the millers convention in Cincinnati next week. Locust Street Church ice cream and strawberry festival last Monday night was a success. Andrew Jackson buys a milch cow. The fire engine freed itself from mud at Decoration Day near the cemetery after effort. Samuel Browning of Kansas visited relatives here this past week. D Morrison of Terre Haute visited his parents this week.
North Greencastle saw D B Ross of the State Temperance Union visit Greencastle Union on Wednesday night urging closer unity among branch groups to fight the enemy of peace and civilization. The temperance picnic on Thursday was well attended with a fine day, baseball games, and a lively indoor social scene.
A tribute to Judge Robert Glidewell who died May 28 at nearly 88. An Indiana settler since 1821 he witnessed Greencastle’s growth from primeval forest. a lawyer and judge, father of twelve, two wives gone before him, a believer in universal salvation.
Prof O T Smith of Danville lectured last Sunday Rev Mr Beard class 73 preached two sermons at College Avenue Church last Sabbath Students given a holiday Monday for decoration Bishop Bowman visited Wednesday Primary Cloud prize declamation contest selected Miss Knight and Messrs Brengle and Hendee New bell arrived Monday weighed 1000 pounds 400 more than the old one
Lena Eaglesfield opens stock in Murphy building with steady trade while Fuller reports strong dry goods sales. Art gallery moves to Carbon. Ben Bruner buys Montez property and participates in slave trade. White's saw mill proves irregular but profitable. yard packed with logs and timber hauled from near Mansfield.
Miss Emma B. dies at home east of town after long consumption. Milford Wright and Murphy families ill. visitors from Illinois and Indianapolis. Whooping cough sweeps area. Grandma Stephens moves to town. Jim Parr reports a seven pound girl. The pig theft remains questioned. Miss Maggie Webster visits from Greencastle. Preachers Hood and Bruner in town. Sunday Schools thriving. Christian church bells new. News of illness, bereavement, quarterly meeting at Canaan. Star newspaper welcome in the community.
Weather and crops in the district show general health with good corn and wheat stands. Weeds threaten corn unless plowing progresses. harvest of wheat expected in about three weeks amid pest concerns. Advice cautions against overoptimism and debt. moral guidance closes with a shopper’s caution from Jessie.
Heavy rains and winds damage wheat and prompt early cutting. Calvin Campbell trades horses on a large scale. Rumor of a new tool house at Malta. Sunday school at McVey schoolhouse praised. Miss Etta Cunningham plays the organ. A Campbell sister visits from Johnson County. Ham Smith’s children remain sick. Mrs. L. L. Campbell is ill. Thomas Shuck buys milch cows to start a dairy. Gooseberry crop fails locally. Terry Grove described as ideal for picnics and games with a central platform near Malta. Dr. Miller of Indianapolis visited H. D. Miller. Flora Ellis’ No 1 school closes next Tuesday. L. L. Campbell feeding hogs for spring market.
Buffalo cattle receipts 2500 head market dull lower by 110 115cc sheep 1600 head market quiet unchanged hogs 5340 receipts market easier Yorkers 445460 best grades sold Indianapolis hogs firm at 420 435 receipts 5000 head wheat firmer No 2 red 110 112 corn 36 36 1 assets include a tramp at Cape Vincent N J seeking lodgings and being directed to a hotel Samuel Scattergood conservative fruit importer in Philadelphia with $250000 fortune lost in Lake mining ventures and hanged himself after losses
Mrs. Amy D Puett and others bought the New Domestic from J F Hill's Headquarters and will buy 100 choice oak trees at the highest market price. B F Bruner Lena Ind seeks pure lead paints oils varnishes and brushes at Jones Drug Store.
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