Local Notes From City and County Update
Miss Emma Jackson visits Brazil while Old Settlers Picnic unfolds near Stilesville. Dr. Moody and wife tour Kansas City. William Hartwood seeks divorce from Laura Hartwood. The book agent swarms the city as estate matters progress for Jas A Gifford. Ex Governor Hendricks and Baker slated for Fourth of July events. Julia Gilmore of Effingham dies at 40. Miller and Matkins attend funeral. Joe Taylor, once charged, is jailed after arrest in Terre Haute. Senior reception by Dr Ridpath delights college guests with ample feast. Willie Hibbitt dies in Greencastle at age five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. A. Gifford
James Matthews
T. J. Bassett
Messrs
Renick, Curtis & Co
Illinois
Hendricks
Baker
Rex-Joe Taylor
Fry
Joe Grogan
Terre Haute
J. C. Ridpath
Asbury
County Board Actions on Highway Petitions
The petition of Silas A. Trester for a highway was rejected. W Leatherman’s damages by high water were allowed at 30 dollars. J B Henry and others for location of a highway were granted. Viewers were appointed on M M Hurst and F M Leachman et al petitions for highways to report at the next board meeting. Usual county claims allowances were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas A. Trester
W. Leatherman
J. B. Henry
M. M. Hurst
F.M. Leachman
Permits To Marry Company Names Listed
Marriage licenses have been issued to Wm. P. P. Mullikin and Mary H. Winn Jno. W. Clow and Sarah B. Fuqua James F. Shamel and Sarah E. Sears James H. Brown and Lucinda Cable.
Land Transfers Across Floyd Monroe and Washington Townships
A series of 19th century real estate transfers lists buyers and sellers including Wm McAchran, Sarah F Phillips, Eliza C Sands, Adam Ader, Martha A Gough, P R Chastian, Geo Herbert, Eliz Hepler, 8 C Peck, J T Blaydes, J T Farrow, J H Farrow, Herman Hulman, Mary H White, Emma Hepler, Adam Cramer, Sinclair's add Greencastle, and G J Cromwell. Totals range from 22 to 3,000 dollars for parcels in Floyd Jackson Monroe Cloverdale and Washington townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McAchran
Sarah F. Phillips
Floyd
Eliza C. Sands
Adam Ader
Jackson
Martha A. Gough
P. R. Chastian
Geo. Herbert
Eliz. Hepler
Pleasant Garden
C. Peck
J. T. Blaydes
Monroe
J.T. Farrow
J. H. Farrow
Herman Hulman
Mary H. White
Cloverdale
Emma Hepler
Adam Cramer
Sinclair
Greencastle
J. E. Cromwell
G. J. Cromwell
Washington
Turbulent City Council Reels Over Salary Cuts 1881
The meeting erupts as two rival councils clash while James Riley and Ratliff dispute chairmanship. Samuel Catherwood is elected school trustee and Adam Hanna named fire chief amid heated votes and dilatory tactics. Salaries for mayor clerk treasurer and others are set in a tense ordinance, and the Board of Health and minute men are dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Darnall
Riley
Ratliff
Blake
Samuel Catherwood
Adam Hanna
Miller
Council
Indiana
Jackson Streets
Crow
J. W. Cole
Alley
Snider
Cushing
Yeas
Phipps
Nay
Putnam County Horticultural Society Meets Discusses Strawberries
The June Putnam County Horticultural Society gathering in West College Building covered strawberry varieties and planting layouts. Dr. Robinson and J. W. Ragan led talks on the hill system, runners, and soil depth, then focused on Curculio pest control with fallen fruit to be cooked for pig feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Horticultural Society
West College
Johnson
J. W. Ragan
W A. Wokman
Robinson
Mr. Ragan
Orchard enclosure and late-season fruit display at Greencastle nursery
A meeting discussed enclosing the orchard to confine pigs and noted plums and ripening fruit. Strawberries were scarce due to late season, with Captain Jack and Kentucky varieties shown. The Snyder blackberry was highlighted as the main attraction at the July meeting near Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Jack
W. A. Workman
Greencastle
Local Notes on Farms and Families Amid Harvest Talks
Miss Alf Robinson’s school closed this week. Wall Day’s log team fled recently with minor bruises no major harm. A strong raspberry crop expected though blackberries scarce. Pests like cut-worms and grubs damage corn on white ground. Mr Gillum Ridpath visited the old home farm last weekend. Peter K Duncan praises Billy Parker. John Zeiner visits Pennsylvania to see his sick mother. Sunday school at McVey school-house stays active. Farmers replant corn up to the 15th. Festivals rumored at Fillmore. Howard Lisby returns from Kentucky and is the area’s top mower. Wheat yield likely five bushels per acre below last year. Rosioinelere health generally good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf. Robinson
Wall Day
Gillum Ridpath
Old Home Farm
Peter K. Duncan
Billy Parker
John Zeiner
Pennsylvania
McVey
Fillmore
Howard Lisby
Kentucky
Las Seas
B. H
Newspaper edit suppresses truth in council report
A Greencastle Banner edition was suppressed after distribution to remove a truthful paragraph about council proceedings and replace it with a doctored version. The altered report discusses school trustee elections and Board of Health vacancies, highlighting press suppression and alleged manipulation. Col. Wappenstein testified about Mrs Whitaker amid a separate street incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Riley
Darnall
Blake
Board of Health
Snider
Ratliff
Phipps
Greencastle
Srconp
Mortron
Col. Wappenstein
Cincinnati
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Cerwinhewedy
A. Vogeler & Co
Baltimore
Heataway Block
Authwest Corner Public Square
B. F. Barwick
Laura Ammerman
E. Bowen
Talburt
Dadice
Hamburg
Wagon Shop
A. J. Smedley
James Gifford
East Washington St
T.J
Dons
State of Indiana
Putnam County
Floyd Township
James H. Smith
H. Narland
Adam L. Ellis
Pence H. Smith
Harland
James Hitch
Putnam Unty
Adam L
Iana
Alexander P. Shaw
James M. Bradshaw
Uy 21
Miss Emma Jackson
Brazil
Stilesville
Dr. Moody
Kansas City
Bae Mr. Will
Stevenson
William Hartwood
Laura J. Hartwood
Julia Gilmore
Effingham
William Matkin
Willie T
E. A
M. A. Hibbitt
Board of Health and Corps of
Tak Stan
Stark
Malta
Patty
D. F. Will
Lathaway
Jim Daggy
National Bank Building
A. M. Milligan
Rel Bie Bs
Issreun Aer Ynthar
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