Lillie Beck and others visiting in the city
A stream of social notes lists Miss Lillie Beck of Frankfort visiting friends here, Mrs. Kate Orr of Muncie visiting, and other locals such as Mr. and Mrs. Jones of New York. Commencement plans, census talk, and local events at the University and churches are noted along with marriages and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Beck
Frankfort
Kate Orr
Muncie
Indiana
Pat Manning
Bainbridge
A. N. Grant
Kokomo
Southard
St. Louis
D. W. Jones
New York
Birch
Lou White
Indianolis
Geax
Nory
Stewart Jones
Insane
Jay AH. Neff
Peru
Ind
C. C. Matson
J.J. Smiley
Ellis G. Neff
M. T. Lewman
Cincinnati
Mr. McCoy
Dallas
Texas
Prof
Lee
Della Moody
Ilinois
Dair
Rittenhouse
Arrison
Ohio
Ida Oudy
Debris of Measles Claims Two Young Warren Residents
On June 12 a measles outbreak on Fox Ridge claimed James Russell aged 1 year 8 months and the infant son of W and Josephine Sellers aged 10 months in Warren Township with details dated June 14, 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Township
Josephine Sellers
Fox Ridge
James Russell
Literary entertainment by young ladies at the Presbyterian Church
The institution’s young ladies presented a literary program at the Presbyterian Church on June 16. The audience was large and attentive as performers shared practical, well written pieces with clear articulation. Dr. Fisk spoke at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Fisk
Asbury Junior Class Elects Prize Representatives
Miss Minnie Langdon and Messrs Conrey and Hood were chosen as representatives from the Junior class for the Cloud prize after the contest held Saturday. Harry Insley visited friends this week, Dr Hoss bid farewell at lecture before starting for his western home. The new catalogue lists 356 students for the year and notes a thriving laboratory and active Biblical class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hill
Minnie Langdon
Messrs
Conrey
Hood
Harry Insley
Hoss
Asbury
Sophomore Class Chooses Four Standard Bearers
Monday the Sophomore Class held its contest and selected Messrs Emison Joyce Clippinger and Cook as its standard bearers. The night contest earlier listed Switzer Smith Conrey Coffin Sato Julian and Finney with Conrey Coffin Sato and Finney among the successful contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzer
Smith
Conrey
Coffin
Sato
Julian
Finney
Messrs
Emison
Joyce
Clippinger
Cook
Iomdoeud
County Board Advances Highway Petitions and Appointments
The County Board transacted additional business approving petitions for highway changes and denying one petition. Opened a road petition by J. H. Perkins and referred others to commissioners. Appointed Marshall B. Girten and George Hathaway as Justices of the Peace and named constables for Clinton, Washington, and Greencastle townships. A tax levy was reported and approved by trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Darnall
Messrs
J. H. Herod
Thomas Job
George Owen
E. C. Waln
Sherrill
J. H. Perkins
Marshall B. Girten
Washington Township
George
Dark horse gains steam in party talk at South End mock convention
Town column notes rising interest in a possible dark horse candidate for national and state offices. It cites Thomas Martin, Sheridan of Vermont, Throop of California, Crews of Colorado, Cantwell of Kentucky, and Rogers of D C as supporters. General tone mocks political theatrics and flags regional sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Charley McCoy
South End
Tom Hanna
South Greencastle
Hanna
Thos. Martin
Sheridan
Vermont
Thomas Martin
Throop
California
Congressman Crews
Colorado
Herald
Col. Cantwell
Kentucky
Dark Horse
Rogers
District of Columbia
Gov. Coffin
Temperance Meeting Ends Early After Adjourning
A Wednesday night temperance meeting adjourned about 8:10 pm, leaving attendees disappointed. The union limit prescribes 8 pm in June to August, and the 10 minute session sparked speculation that opposition to paying D B Ross' expenses influenced the adjournment before the rival side arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Temperance Union
D. B. Ross
Union Officials Debate Election After Controversial Action
James Rice Jr. rescued John Frazier from a watery grave at Big Walnut. The Jackson and Liberty street crossing received repairs. Port Harrison moved to Danville to oversee the telegraph office. John O’Brien returned from Lafayette. The North End Club beat the other side in a Tuesday baseball game. P Williams is harvesting. Ed Hibbitt visited Terre Haute last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rice, Jr
John Frazier
Big Walnut
Jackson and
Liberty Streets
Port Harrison
Danville
John O’brien
LaFayette
North End
P. Williams
Ed. Hibbitt
Terre Haute
Eprron Star Reports on Ridpath Greenback Nomination
The paper asks if Professor John Clarke Ridpath has accepted the National Greenback party nomination for Congress in the Fifth District. If confirmed, publish his letter of acceptance to confer a favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprron Star
John Clarke Ridpath
National Greenback Party
Fiar
Putnamville Notes Hint at Local Business Shifts
In Putnamville Mt Meridian notes say G W Hurst & Bro will set up in town with Will Hurst as the new business owner and Thornton Albin as clerk. An Andy King returns from Ohio, and a local accident injures Mr George Sheets who narrowly escaped death when a boulder trap failed. Wheat harvest may arrive early with a large fruit crop foreseen. A town election dispute raises doubts about the town board and school trustees. Sewing girl wanted at Mrs J L Claspill’s Opera House Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Meridian
G. W. Hurst & Bro
Will Hurst
Thornton Albin
Andy King
Ohio
George Sheets
Mr. Sheets
George Garner
J. D. Hepler
George Shoptaugh
Stilesville
Belle Bishop
Our Place
Tina Farrow
Greencastle
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Hester
Illinois
James Hester
Missouri
W. M. Sellers
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company Opinion From Attorney General
Attorney general Wollen issued an opinion on the Ohio Farmers Insurance Company in relation to state insurance laws. The opinion states that if Manson the state auditor is satisfied with the company’s bona fides and that missing reports were a mistake the back tax may be accepted and the company allowed to continue business. If evasion is suspected the auditor should pursue penalties and revoke authority to operate. The document notes the auditor’s discretion based on honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollen
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company
Manson
Sam
Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Company
Millinery bargains at Frank A. Hays Trade Emporium
Fresh arrivals and notable specials at the Trade Emporium include ladies hats and próximos such as cashmeres and silk stocks. Frank A. Hays advertises custom-made Louisville shoes for ladies and children, low prices on dresses and buttons, and a wide range of groceries and china. Jones Drug Store features soaps and lard oils, while Wysong's promotes bargains at the northwest public square. Party and festival ice cream service is available at A. J. Burton's restaurant on East side square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Frank A, Hays’ Trade Emporium
Frank A. Hays
A. J. Burton
East Side Public Square
Also Mentioned on This Page
THY
Biase Bae
Hiwaai
Illespey’s Grove
Ger
Edward Chadwick
Greencastle Iron and Nailorks
Europe
Bret
Gordon W Atson
Smiley
JerBen Durham
Cloverdale Township
William Tastas
Caesar Cicero Donmonty
C. S. Hammond
John W. Cole
Caroline Stewart
James T. Hensley
Francis M. Haverstick
Samuel Asher
Silvia C. Harris
Sex N. W. Ader
Hathaway
Mills
John Hiland
Ader
Sue John Heady
Clinton Township
Green Bay
gayThe Cloverdale Courier
Alice Jenkins
Bay
Ballentine
Mozart Club
James Coverhill
Floyd Township
Lizzie Goulding
Milton
Anna Grady
Moore
Maggie Durham
Tennyson
Ida Peck
Scott
Etta Milligan
Mary McMaurtry
Emma Bicknell
Hortense Holden
Mamie C. Seybold
Lizzie Stevenson
Ids M. Peck
Feamnale College of Indiana
Jackson Tee
N. Maysville
Franklin
Russell
Clinton Seeeenre
Monroe
Floydee
Marion
City
Wee Wee
Madison Ho
Washington, Or
Arren
Putnamville
Jefferson
Cloverdale
Town
Mill Creek
North Greencastle
J. L. Claspill
Opera House
Indianapolis Journal
Wysong’s
Trade Emporium
Nichols, Shepard & Co
Battle Creek
Mich
F. A. Hays
London
Paris Green
Jones’ Drug Store
Wysong's
Public Square
Saratoga
I’. A. Hays
George Wysong
Frank A.hays
A. Hays
Reynolds
Burnett's
George Wysong’s
Northwest Corner Public Square
McGinnis Pro Perse
Fis Court
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