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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1880
Page
2
Madison township voters are informed that Newing will appear before the convention as a candidate for Township Assessor.
Indiana proposes seven amendments to its 1816 constitution submitted for ratification. The amendments cover voter qualifications and residence, elimination of race-based suffrage, election timing, removal of the word white, state officer pay linked to population, expansion of courts, and a two percent debt cap on municipalities with wartime exceptions.
The New York Sun predicts a five year flood of British capital into the United States with English firms establishing branches and main houses here. English capitalists, drawn by public finances, will increasingly invest through joint ventures benefiting both nations. Included is note of rising English ownership in the West and a daily mail steamship to England in coming years. A Bangor Maine report tells of Pendleton the sewing machine agent who tied a rope to his body and dangled from a window to test his wife’s concern. she cut the rope, he fell about twenty five feet but escaped serious injury.
A roundup of political developments, bank data, and editorial policy from Tak Star includes details on the Greenback convention, census supervisor correction, Tilden agents activity, upcoming June conventions, and warnings about early charitable bequests rules. Also mentions headlines on the Indianapolis hurricane damage and local newspaper relations.
A twelve year old boy in New York silently informs the foreman of a factory fire. Fire drill calm prevents panic and saves lives. The piece argues for teaching self control alongside fire safety. A Boston vignette contrasts a deaf and blind beggar with a mistaken sign on clothing.
The column notes Leadville’s shift from millionaire to several millionaires as a status marker and describes how true wealth is measured beyond simple figures. It also cites various satirical quips about society, virtue, and the era’s attitudes toward money and success.
Schools closed W I Dawson plans a trip to Iowa. Sugar making at its sweetest. Mrs. Cofer returns to Gentry County Missouri. Wesley Chapel exhibition poorly attended due to weather. John Starr goes to Missouri. Oak Ridge school house spelling well attended. Center Point Company to exhibit again soon. Arnold residence social very enjoyable. No Grant Republicans in this section. Blaine supporters among Republicans and Hendricks among Democrats.
Wheat looks well in this vicinity. Henry Crosse is sick with bilious fever. An infant daughter of Win Boswell died on March 3. District No. 4 school closed March 5. Thomas Harvey is happy usagrs. A pair of loggins missing on the last day of school. The funeral of Mrs William Boswell will be preached at Christian Chapel the fourth Sunday in March by Rev Williams. Supscheer.
Measles rage in the township with no serious cases. Westland school closed leaving one in session elsewhere. I P Paris and George Garner plan Illinois visits. Exoduster tensions affect employment, political fallout noted. Local marriages, prayer meetings, and a warm community letter from Horror Star describe winter, farming, and social events.
On motion of D E Preston the temperance meeting adopted several resolutions. The Union thanks the elitizers for aiding the supper last Friday, the Faculty of Asbery for lifting a bill, and John Nockaway Sr for his interest. Also thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who worked at the hall. Mrs Keating returns from Illinois intending to reside here permanently.
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