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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1879
Page
2
The week’s notes compare Democratic prospects for 1880 with Z. Chandler’s rumored bid, while a new state whistle ordinance spurs legal pushback. The Spencer court blocks continued whistle use within city limits, and Green Castle faces issues with road crossings as lines approach. The Cloverdale Item has become the Courier, and readers are reminded editorials reflect correspondents’ opinions.
Henry Snider sues for damages over creek bank washout and road removal. Viewers named G B Hillis and Elisha Cowgill. Stockwell bond approved. Liquor licenses granted to Maloney Cawley Higgert Murphy Boyle. County officers reports received. Precincts redefined in Monroe Russell and Greencastle with ward inspectors named. 1379 tax levy set for county bridges infirmary and county funds. Assessor fees listed for numerous townships and individuals. Also reports a drowning at Bellaire Boggs Island, a fatal pistol incident in Marshall Texas, and assorted crime anecdotes plus Edward Stokes in Montana mining.
In Gainesville two years after Whitecotton vanished a drifter James Bryant admitted to killing him on the Lawrenceville road. Bryant’s tale led deputies to a skull, bones, and a hat with a pistol hole. Bryant died May 24, and investigators pursue multiple suspects in a case tied to the region.
A mother in the seven teenth district threads a pocket pistol’s accident as a boy perishes from a bullet. A drunken bully in Wahoo meets a violent end after terrifying women. A Cincinnati maker’s widow hides funds, and a son finds $30,000 in bonds. Moody converts a Baltimore rabbi to Christianity.
Indiana brief cites Worthington enforcement leading to a communion service celebrated with cider due to lack of wine. Reports from multiple towns cover a farmer killed by lightning near Mulberry, a 16 year old girl’s suicide near Clarksburg, a storm strike injuring fishermen, a fatal shooting of Henry C. Clark near Little York while escaping arrest, and a man in Lawrenceburg dying after an alcohol spree. Sheriff King ties two Waynetown burglars to a two year old murder near Tim O Connell.
Reports from New Arpanxy and South Beye detail a concealed death after railway mishap, public school salary cuts harming female teachers, a Mishawaka man found dead after years of derangement, a Lafayette robbery at Wabash depot, and broader labor upheaval with strikes feared yet wage gains reported. also coverage of a bulldog attack case, an 1879 Ridpath address on union and slavery, and suffrage sentiment in Florida.
A Des Moines Register report quotes Governor Gear stating he will personally ensure a released offender has a livelihood. A Iowa woman praised his decisive response to a pardon request for her son, noting his willingness to supervise the man’s future employment directly.
Real estate transfers show Mary J. Pollard to Levi Sears for Lots 7 8 12 and 1s I Garden for 250 dollars. Several deeds record transfers in Sunsell and Jefferson townships including 4013 acres for 700 dollars and 186 acres for 7118 50. Other transfers include gift deeds and multiple lots in R R Ent Peck s Ent and Sinnclair s Sub for 972 dollars and 600 to 1460 dollars in Franklin Cloverdale and Carpentersville townships.
In Delphos Ohio on June 16 a wedding between John Neemier and Lizzie Green was halted when the bride refused to marry, answering No to the priest's question. Groomsmen H Heitz and Joe Landick and bridesmaids Mary Landick and Clara Heibe were present. The groom's father, described as wealthy, had arranged a grand reception for the night, which is now canceled. The bride offered no reason for the refusal.
A violent clash at McIntosh Liberty County near a Atlantic and Gulf Railroad station involved negro excursionists from Bryan County and local black residents. Captain John Randall led a militia unit in a charge, killing one man with a sword. Liberty County forces retreated to trains as gunfire erupted, killing four and wounding many. The fighting concluded once the train escaped and track was torn up. All involved were black.
Sunday lecture by Dr. Wiley noted. Psi Phi Delta Kappa Epsilon hosts banquet at Grand Central next Tuesday. Junior oratory results list Mick first and DePauw and Taylor among top four. Senior and Sophomore class reports, cadet drill invite, campus move, Prep science emphasis, and reportorial changes outlined. Dr. Holmes visits. DePauw trustee resignation denied. Senior reception at Prof Ridath’s residence with 125 guests and a commemorative cake marked I A U 79. John Martin visits parents.
An old advertisement-style blurb touts Hop Bitters as a miracle cure for unknown ailments and general misery. It promises quick relief from illness and a return to perfect health after the first dose, urging afflicted readers to obtain Hop Bittern.
Mrs Kate Glazebrook of Chicago visits her parents Mr and Mrs Bridges. Putnamville to hold a picnic and tournament on the 4th. Farmers have about finished planting their corn the third time. B F Parks will go to the Hot Springs soon.
Rev Stephen Taylor DeKing former pastor of Myrtle Street Congregational Church Brooklyn preached to a large crowd at the Methodist Church on Saturday evening on The Home of the Saints He plans to stay until September then join the M P conference He will also preach at Canaan at 1030 am June 14 on The Ground of Truth C
A Sunday School was organized at No 1 in Vivalia with a meet at 9 30. Mrs John Wilson returned home from Terre Haute where she was with her mother on her deathbed. Mrs Eli Brattin is sick. George Singleton recovered from a fever. Dr Taylor attended the Western Indiana Medical Society in Greencastle. Milligan Brattin shingled his storehouse this week. Mr McCraig introduces The Footprints of Time into the community.
Business and health are seen as good. Mr Turner was in town briefly after a long illness. Bill White, the miller, has a new head Sawyer. Wheat looks well, corn yields poor in some fields due to insects. Squire Kitchen digs a well. John Hedge’s house remodel completed. Weekend revels noted. Charley Kitchen and Mr Logan caught two mockingbirds. Tiss Sue Evans plans to move her millinery here. Azzie Kitchen returns from Dankville. Uncle Peter Stokes and wife visited Tuesday. Sunday School held at both churches weekly morning Christian and afternoon M E Church services.
Hasty reports good corn and wheat prospects across a 200 mile stretch with heavy barley clover harvests. Cotton looks fine after recent rain, new potatoes and beans available, cabbage soon. Prices high for crockery spark demand for local potter shop. times still dull with scarce money.
The Sunday School will meet next Sunday at 1 30 pm for commencement attendance. Teachers are Mr Talbott for Men s class Miss Talbott for Infant class and Mr Allen for Ladies class. Miss Bertha Allen returned from Danville. Miss Amelia Bodemer visits Jasper. A petrified stump is for sale from local quarrymen. Three wagon loads of children party at Mr Burton s. wagons were raided. The engineer keeps whistle on and people enjoy it. Mary Berrigan fell from a horse displacing her shoulder. New Albany engine exploded near depot. no injuries. Mrs Graybill and son from Indianapolis visit Mr Kessler s. Farmers plowing corn. Eveketr.
Corn weather good and crops growing as Kate Taylor cools, and Elder Thompson visited last Monday. Indianapolis resident Mr Ellis among friends, Nelson Ward and David Ward in town, Parke county buyers, W. W. Davis from Brazil selling stone pumps. Builders and measles noted, sermon dates set, Fourth of July Good Templars picnic planned, New Smith at M E Church, Greencastle and New Maysville baseball game score 24-23. Mrs Lawrence preaches in Norwich streets denouncing clergy.
Health promo for Letters' Liver Pins claiming to tone the stomach relieve constipation and indigestion. Markets 25 cents in Pittsburgh by Re. Bellers & Co. Proprietors.
A local sensational item touts Da. Lixpssy as the day’s most successful grave robber using a “Blood Searcher” to claim cures for scrofula rheumatism and other ailments. Letters from Ohio readers praise the product and its sales in Pittsburgh.
An 1860s style promotional notice touts Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a cure all for cold cough throat and lung troubles. It claims life restoration in consumptive youth and aging patients and markets trial bottles 25 cents large size one dollar or six bottles five dollars sold by druggists.
An advertisement asserts Dr King s New Discovery cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat lung ailments. It claims hundreds of permanent cures and offers a trial bottle for ten cents at Allens Drug Store and a regular bottle for one dollar dated to September 21 1879.
Misors and Cuanx-Gentlemen report twelve years of curing chronic diseases in the city. A Cleveland man used three bottles and says it improved health. He recommends the compound to patients and believes it will aid the afflicted, with Druggists carrying it.
An advertisement promises free guidance to men suffering from ar rora nervous weakness early decay and loss of manhood. It claims a remedy discovered by a South American missionary and urges readers to send a self addressed envelope to Rev. Joseph T. Inman Station D New York City for details.
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