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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1879
Page
2
The piece notes a July 5 1879 general strike call by laborers and railroad men across the country. The St Louis Globe-Democrat disputes any summer strike likelihood citing strong employment, rising wages, and wary agitators. It adds details of Gen James Shields death near Ottumwa Iowa on May 1 1879 and his long public career.
In a Monday joint convention with the assessors the County Commissioners approved a tax levy with some town and township rates not yet set. H. Hillis was elected treasurer with a long bond surety list. J. M. Owens and W. Owens won a retail license. road petitions were ordered opened. Robert Glover was named justice of the peace. A Walton Delaware County woman died May 1 from a severe toothache and complications after failed extractions.
Ex congressman Ebon C Ingersoll was buried in Washington on Wednesday. The funeral was led by his brother Bob with a brief, moving oration as many public figures attended. Various local anecdotes followed including a tale of a Newport gentleman and a medical mishap case from Wisconsin.
A Knoxville Chronicle report describes a gentle family horse suddenly turning vicious and injuring John Coward and a negro boy. Doctors feared for his life as wounds from bites and gashes were sustained. The horse was later used again in the fields.
Amanda Reynolds, fifteen, of 228 Market St Paterson, bled after loosening a decayed tooth. Despite hours of treatment by Dr. O N Garnett and Dr Emerson, bleeding persisted, spreading to nose ears and throat. Doctors battled the obstinate hemorrhage as the girl weakened and hovered between life and death.
Detectives Swan and Parker captured two young robbers Ervin Shattuck and George Gondolf, both under nineteen, who entered Mrs Peleg W. Gardiner's house on Westminster Street after midnight to steal. Shattuck and Gondolf used crape masks and chloroform. Gondolf worked as a clerk for Mason Chapin and Co. and provided the bottle. The women were left severely harmed. only a gold watch and a few small items were taken.
A 23 year old Southerner Ernest Morris journeys from Indiana to the Amazon and back selling specimens for $100, undertaking further explorations with a $500 outfit. His letters appeared in the New York World, and he plans more travels to the Japura River. The account contrasts his adventures with bloodthirsty dime novels and warns against reckless youth. Sedalia Missouri reports a five legged mule colt story and Postmaster General Tyner family salaries are noted.
The piece discusses death’s purported painless transition with quotes from Dr. Edward Clark, then critiques Thomas Paine statue worship as hyena-like and anti religious. It cites Bishop Goxe and the Independent, and ends with a note about a Wilker girl who can detect color by touch.
R H Steele and Miss Mary Nelson wed last Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s parents’ residence in Everett. Farmers begin plowing corn while John Unison’s house is repainted by Mr Goddard. Lane the supervisor had men on roads Monday through Wednesday. A party travels to Mr Burton’s tonight. Hol Husher went to Terre Haute to stay with his uncle. The fishing party last Saturday got wet in a light rain.
The Putnam Circuit Court completed its five week April Term on Saturday reporting multiple foreclosures including I A University Trustees vs Bridges and Coffman estate vs Parker Coffman. Criminal cases include Working on Sunday nullified and various larceny burglary verdicts with fines and prison terms.
The Sentinel denial disputes a previous report about Asbury University. It states enrollment now exceeds 100 more than the State University and notes no confirmed faculty changes. Dr. Rogers has not resigned, and Dr. Martini is portrayed as devoted to students and university welfare.
Lecture by Dr. Reuben Andrus noted former university president. Sophomore primary won by Clyde McMillan A E Finney Sue Farrow Tillie Rogers. Juniors have no primary. Faculty investigation into Sunday lecture stamping prompts justice while protecting the innocent. Commencement in one week with anticipated military drill. Prof Bassett welcomed a son. Ridpath spoke at Terre Haute Decoration exercises. cadets praised. Chinda spoke at Covington and Attica. phonograph visit. Miss Beth Bushner leaves term. California Taylor spoke at chapel. J B E C
Farmers near completion of corn planting for a second time. Mr. A N Clark and wife visited town last week. D W Macy sold his carriage to Mike Cahn of Cloverdale. A slander suit is discussed among neighbors. Oats are short with poor prospects for a big harvest. Dr Fisher works on his farm in spare time. A stableman for a New Orleans street railroad company sold horse hair, theft exposed by thinning.
Reverend Hawkins preached at the Presbyterian Church last Sabbath. D A McClure built a dam creating a large pond he seeks fish to stock. A boy was caught stealing at Stoops and Bowen’s store last week. Decoration Day was modest due to rain. Billy Watson returned from Terre Haute. Dry weather worsens crop prospects and Peter Scott, who moved to Kansas, may be losing his mind. Luther returned from northern Indiana. A colt failed a run beside the express train, falling at Deer Creek bridge. Dr Layman reports two black eggs from a Clay County hen, owner a Democrat, attributed to emancipation effects.
Monroe Township figures show 42 horses, 7 mules, 430 cattle, 769 sheep, 3148 hogs and 17537 bushels of various crops. It lists 1740 acres wheat, 7262 corn, 745 rye, 1949 meadow, 12811 pasture, 446 gardens and orchards. Henry T. Flercuer
Assessor reports Washington township totals for livestock crops and taxes. Animals include 2595 horses valued at 18810, 31 mules at 840, 1688 cattle at 27325, 1685 sheep at 3255, 3890 hogs at 5875. crops list wheat 2365 acres 17090 bushels, corn 33885 acres 112509 bushels, oats 2000 acres 8250 bushels. produce 1878 yields show 1450 wheat acres 17090 bushels, 4500 corn acres 112509 bushels, 550 oats acres 8250 bushels, meadow 1465 acres 29300 tons, pasture 8000 acres. Slaughtered animals 1000. personal property taxables $136,590. polls 281 and population data for males and females recorded. Levi Herner.
Local notice promoting Sisters' Liven Pills as a health tonic. Claims to tone the stomach relieve constipation aid liver action and boost vigor. Price 25 cents for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania sellers and company listed.
Advert says Dr Lindsey seized as the day’s top grave robber for looting graves of victims with scrofula consumption rheumatism and other ailments. Testimonials claim Lindsey’s Blood Searcher cured many conditions. ads urge purchase through LEws sc CO Pittsburg Pa with list of supposed beneficiaries.
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