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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1881
Page
3
The Tar Star explains it does not endorse correspondent opinions but provides space for readers to share neighborhood news. The paper welcomes new correspondence from various parts of the county for publication.
The Greencastle area reports multiple local notes. Died Mrs Gaines paralytic decline on the 10th alt. Wm Fry died from lung congestion after a brief illness. A Mr Gregg built a new meat market. John Allen's wife and Dr Cully show little improvement. Mrs Priest progresses with dressmaking. Farmers store clover hay. wheat harvest nearing. Thomas Stevens owns a self binding machine. Wheat crop fair. Charles Carver and Anna Darnall of Bainbridge visited M T Darnall. Clayton Heady and David Hamrick visited his father. Wm McCloud is very ill. Dr Biddle, formerly of this out west, active in business. Charley Frakes from Annapolis on the Fourth. Wife sick but convalescent. Uncle Richard Biddle's wife home with children. Doctor doing a good business. Brick Chapel visited last week. Trip to Inch round trip discussed. Solar's circulation rising in town.
Commencement events span Friday evening June 17 with Kappa Kappa Gamma anniversary and talent show, followed by Philomathean society program led by Miss Kate Hammond. Baccalaureate Sunday drew a large Greencastle audience for Pres. Alexander Martin’s sermon.
The article details Meharry Hall lectures and church services, then covers Asbury University commencement week. It lists prize contests, senior day events, a portrait presentation for Dr Berry, cadet escorts for Gov Porter, and the 1881 graduation ceremonies with degrees awarded to seventy plus students and a moving valedictory.
Dennis P. Downs has returned from Ireland with tales of freedom talks in the Emerald Isle. Janes A. Jackson bought NOW OFFER. Gi’shan John Crawley builds a new house. Patrick McNally earned $575 after railroad injuries. The town anticipates a Greencastle big time on July 4 with a greased pole contest.
A writer defends woman suffrage against critics, arguing mothers shape sons, religious duty supports voting rights, and civil progress benefits government. The author asserts women should be enfranchised and may choose whether to vote depending on health and family needs. The piece responds to A C F asking for clearer stance.
Wheat cutting plans in Marion Township reported. Two Fillmore festivals drew about two hundred at the M E Church. Gunfire incident nearby targeting Dr. J B Robinson noted. A strong wind and rain toppled a small barn on Drew Alspaugh’s farm and timber. A Malta train rock weighed over three tons. Wm Jones bought A F E Robinson’s drug store stake at Fillmore and is thriving. Beck’s offers unusually low prices on Fine work.
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