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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1879
Page
2
After a failed regular session Indiana lawmakers left many bills unfinished and the governor called a special session. A new libel law imposes up to 1000 dollars in fines and a year in jail for publishing defamatory material. Indianapolis reports quote De La Matyr on leadership and party dynamics within the Greenback movement.
Burglars broke into the homes of Mr Truett and Mrs Washburn Saturday night, stealing silverware and jewelry before fleeing. no arrests or clues yet. A fall by County Officials traveling in a spring wagon near Deer Creek caused injuries to Mrs Elliott and Mr Ballard, with Elliott gravely hurt but Ballard able to assist. Dr A C Stevenson spoke at Starkville Grange on grasses, while London livestock broker Charles Hicks & Co visited the city.
The document lists top pupils across wards and departments for five months ending February 7, 1878, naming names by grade and year including Anna O Brian Susie Kelly Hattie Joslin Mary Foxworthy and many others with rank ranges from high 90s down to the 80s. It covers primary to high school with entries for First Ward Second Ward and Fourth and Fifth year pupils, detailing A and B grades and intermediately levels across grammar and secondary departments.
The Darnall Bros. & Co advertise a wide stock of groceries and related items. They claim to carry the finest coffees teas cigars tobacco sugar and syrup with prices that defy competition and invite customers to call for more details.
Mr Hicks aims to corner cattle trade in Putnam County by arranging railroad connections to Baltimore for direct shipment to London. He believes English embargo on American cattle will be lifted soon, and that lines to England could bypass middlemen, lowering costs for producers and increasing direct sales via London agents.
John Earp builds a new house while wild ducks crowd the creek. Mrs. Albright remains on the sick list and Miss Stack visits relatives in Terre Haute. Tom Gardner’s Jackson Street house is being reshingled as George Couch mulls a move west. Miss Conners returns from Virginia, John Murphy may farm this summer. A time card on the J and St L is slated for Saturday. Mrs. Lovelle is dangerously ill. Mrs. Dixon of Indianapolis visits her sister Mrs. Foxworthy this week. Mike Murphy undertakes a Columbia Street addition termed a condition. Doc Patterson’s little girl injures her collarbone in an accident caused by a swing incident.
Asbury items describe Dr Wiley's Sunday afternoon lecture and Prof Tarbell's upcoming University talk. Notes detail classes, recitations, a Sophomore elocution contest, a freshmen football challenge, and plans for a new clock and tax funding. Also covered are accidents, obituaries, and odd local curiosities from Quitman to Battle Creek.
A series of deadly accidents and fires across Indiana include a wood thief’s blast damage to a cook stove, a drowning child in Plymouth, and multiple burnings from clothing catching fire near Columbus. A teen’s self inflicted gun accident near Anderson, a child burned at Morgan county home, and a violent boiler explosion at Wiley’s saw-mill near Greenfield are described with grim detail.
Several local items include J B Fosher selling his Russell township farm to James A Guilliams, the Pierce Hillis saw mill steam chest explosion with no injuries, and plans to buy firearms. Other notes mention Prof James DeWolf entertainments at Blakesburg, farming changes, convalescence, and moves among residents.
Numerous property transfers listed with buyers, sellers, lots, townships, and prices including Thompson Brown to Matilda Brown Lot 5 E Cloverdale for 2300 and Woodford Burk to D F Burk 320 acres in Clinton tp for 11520. Agricultural receipts show hogs 2480 head shipments 679. cattle 348 head and sheep 120 head. Chicago Drovers Journal notes mixed market changes and price ranges across livestock and grain.
An old advertisement promises a $500 reward for any case Hop Bitters cannot cure or help. It claims to cure stomach bowels blood liver nerves kidneys and urinary organs and invites readers to test the claim. The note references Truths or Proverbs in another column.
Sugar making is about played. Arch Allen returns from St Louis after buying horses for shipment west. Miss Martin and Misa Gillen of Ladoga visit Oliver Cassity. Mrs Garver travels to Ohio to see relatives. Town is full of tramps. Turner ships Poland China hogs to Evansville. Jake Young moves to Tim Lane house. Mr Pool moves to W Scott's. Phoebe Allee moves to John Allen property. Trial Hubbard & Fry vs Allison & Bro reported. Mrs Rachel Bridges is ill. Old Mr Raglin plans to move this spring. Dr Garver considers Ritter grocery purchase. Mr Priest of Minnesota visiting Robert Priest. Milton Darnall buys father's Jackson township farm. Jordan Grider seen on Franklin streets. Good Templars exhibit a success with a crowded house.
Mr R Radebaugh will cap his second term of vocal lessons with a grand concert on the night of March 22. He leads a class of about 75 pupils and aims for a grand success, while Putnamville residents show a fondness for music.
Proceedings record numerous cases including James Johnson Jr. vs Moses Lewman for replevin. John Gilmore vs Wm Ecxels on note dismissed. Farrow vs Prichard and Martin dismissed with costs. McGinnis guardian vs Michael and Rice default judgment for 264.04. Batman vs Sadler ejectment judgment for possession and 20 damages. recognizance forfeited in State v Murphy. Allen guardian vs Grider foreclosure and note with judgments totaling 1683.95. Pallom vs Weathers note and attachment with default judgment and sale order. several other notes, cognovits and judgments including 5500 for supplemental execution. divorce Washburn vs Washburn. partition awards and multiple dismissed or default judgments. various guardians, executors, and trustees involved. overall docket of civil and probate actions with sums and foreclosures.
Judgment ordered against Henry Earp on note with vendors lien enforced for 375 dollars 75 cents. Foreclosure action against James Gibbs and Susan Gibbs with foreclosure and decree against both for 487 dollars 17 cents.
Mud dries as farmers plan work. White's saw mill runs. Vogan operates the flouring mill and satisfies customers. Dr Godfrey moves to Charley Grey house. Bro Collins leads a protracted M E Church meeting and improves areas around the church. Mrs Stephens moves to Ohio. Stokes weighs fruit damaged rumors spark concern for next year’s apples. Residents remain loyal to The Star.
The report covers a public debate acceptance by the Literary Society against Allen school-houseites, a request to publish a letter about a victory over Junction, attendance at Mt Olive church, travel notes for H C Steeg to Indianapolis, residents moving, school remaining in session, construction contracts, social visits, Ada Steeg and Ada’s Greencastle trip, Landes sugar camp popularity, John Michael’s notorious turkey, Elmer Goddard social, Mt Olive meeting ending for low attendance, and Ep.
The Rev Mr Fyffe of Bainbridge conducts a revival at Putnamville Presbyterian church with favorable prospects. A singing class led by Mr Radebaugh near Putnamville plans a concert in about three weeks. Several area schools close with exhibitions and contests. Bethel church offers its premises for two local school entertainments in about two weeks. A trip to Greencastle was made despite mud and fires. A few sickness cases remain, mostly among the elderly. FARMER.
Miss Clara Busby led the flag display under calcium lights as the event opened. John Brandon starred in a temperance drama with Dick Brandon Clara Busby and others. Heinsching brothers supplied music while twelve girls sang a closing song. Liszie Brandon gave the valedictory. the audience praised the performance and Miss Skelton’s society.
A dated advertisement lists various social failings and health issues. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets for stomach, liver, and general weakness, Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy for catarrh, and Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s health, urging better living, room conditions, and nursing to aid recovery.
R H Watts president reports a public debate at Allen school house on Wednesday night March 19 challenging the society to meet their challenge. The topic is Resolved That the signs of the times indicate a downfall of the Republic with the affirmative side to argue.
Report of the pupils in School District No 1 Warren township for the month ending February 28 shows names such as Maurice Crawley James Crawley Arthur Evens Rosa Gose Mattie Crawley Nellie Williams John Crawley Perry Breeden Ella Crawley Wester Evens Charley Crawley Charley Evens Ollie Evens Freddie Evens Stella Crawley and others with percentages next to each name. The piece also includes an ad note about Hop Bitters promoted by Panther Sweets Teacher.
Laraverre Ixps January 17 1878 We were handed a bottle of this medicine with request to try it I began use for a disordered stomach liver and debility and found rapid improvement My digestion liver and general health improved after one bottle and I recommend it for bilious diseases J R Thompson ly3
For sale by all Druggist Backlen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. At Al ens Drug Store. to sept 2179
George Payne moved into a new house and Isaac Squires occupied Payne’s former home. Squires and Hastings swapped houses while Jones relocates from Portland Mills. Shause plans to move and Lena residents may fill Mr. Smith’s corner house. A “last day” school event at Miss Davis’ school featured a community dinner. Pike’s school ends the 13th and Seward’s on the 15th. Miss Orfel Lancaster is recovering with Dr. Taylor’s care. Roads have been bad for two weeks. Mrs. Crawford of St. Louis is visiting her sister Mrs. Grubb.
Over 1,000,000 bottles sold praised as the most pleasant remedy for coughs throat and hoarseness. Doctors endorse it and testimonials cite cures for children and severe coughs. Available in 26c 50c and 100c bottles with circulars from Pittsburg Pennsylvania.
An advertisement promises a free recipe to treat nervous weakness early decay and loss of manhood. It claims the remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America and instructs readers to send a self addressed envelope to Rev. Joseph T. Inman in New York City.
The No. 8 school closed last Saturday after a winter term led by Misa Frank Skelton with a successful exhibition the prior Friday. Doors opened at 7 o clock with Maggie Torr delivering Welcome and various Torrs and Busbys performing. Performances included multiple declamations, two dialogues, and a five act temperance drama, with calcium lights causing audience coughing but no notable issues.
Wife of the great soldier reports frequent use of Durang's Rheumatic Remedy for friends with rheumatism and says it works like magic. The circular is available from R K Helpenstine, Druggist in Washington DC, with Stewart & Barjt% of Indianapolis listed as sellers.
An 1840s style patent medicine note touts Clifford's Febrifuge as a palatable tonic antiperiodic that cures fever and ague without poisonous effects. It claims it enters the circulation to destroy malarial poison, avoiding after sensations and deafness, with J. C. Richardson in St. Louis and Conrad Cook as dealer.
Promotes London Hair Color Restorer as a solution for baldness gray or dry hair, claiming it grows hair and restores color without stickiness. Describes it as fragrant, clean, and luxurious with a 75 cent bottle price and 4 bottle deal. Main U.S. depot listed at 380 North Sixth Street. Also mentions Shiloh’s Consumption Cure with local endorsement.
Itching piles described with moisture intense nocturnal itching and possible serious results if untreated. The advertisement claims Swayne s All Healing Ointment provides a pleasant cure for itching scald head ring worm barbar s itch and other skin eruptions and offers mail order with prices 50 cents per box or three boxes 1 25 to Dr Swayne Son Philadelphia.
An advertisement urges universal use of Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry for cold cough and lung ailments. It cites restored health in various ages and lists trial bottle price 25 cents and large bottle 1 dollar or six for 5 dollars, prepared by Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia and sold by druggists.
For over 50 years Sxutess Liver Pitta is touted as a standard remedy for Liver and stomach complaints including costiveness sick headache and dizziness. Testimonials claim savings on doctors bills and a worm destroyer Expelled 400 worms from a two years old child. Sold by druggists price 2 ets RB Seller Co Pittsburg Pa. Send for circulars. 12m7
An 19th century advertisement touts Swayne's Tar and Sarsaparilla Pills as a plant based purgative. It claims mild operation without gripping, stimulates liver function, cleanses stomach and bowels, and cures headaches, dyspepsia, fevers, languor, back pain, chills, and female irregularities. Pills available by mail for 25 cents per box or five boxes for a dollar from Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia.
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