Post office bill advances new stamp envelope and cards
Congress passed a at latest session a post office appropriation bill authorizing public use stamp printed letter sheets with sealable design and a double postal card option with two cent stamps or two one cent stamps. The Indiana Legislature enacts broad interest law reforms and the Davis apportionment bill defines 12 congressional districts with county lists.
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Congress
Senate
House
Posey
Gibson
Vanderburgh
Warrick
Pike
Spencer
Perry
Sullivan
Greene
Knox
Daviess
Monroe
Lawrence
Orange
Pubois
Jackson
Jennings
Washington
Scott, Clark
Floyd
Harrison
Crawford
Union
Decatur Franklin
Ripley
Deaborn
Jefferson
Ohio
Switzerland
Putnam
Hendricks
dChagop
Owen
Brown
Lomen
Delaware
Randolph
Henry
Wayne
Rush
Fayette Coun
Marion
Hancock
Bthelley
Warren
Fountain
Montgomery
Vermilion
Parke
Vigo
Chay
Laporte,St.Joseph Eee
Marshall and
Kosciusko Pant
Darnall Bros. Co Groceries Advertise Low Prices
Local grocers Darnall Bros. & Co. claim to stock the best coffees teas cigars tobacco sugar and syrup and promote prices that defy competition. They urge readers to call and see their wide selection and low costs compared with rivals.
Indiana News Highlights From Danville and Beyond
Local notes report Daniel Kern’s 14 year prison discharge for a Marion county wife murder. A Teutopolis man claims relation to a woman found dead. Sugar Creek family poisoned by a plant misuse. a nine foot apple tree in Crawfordsville top yields. an accident leaves Alfred Wishier badly injured. Mrs Harlan dies from lamp oil explosion. Indiana legislature logs thirty six laws, thirteen voided for late signoff, cost to state $125k to $150k.
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Daniel Kern
Marion
Indiana
Opera House
Cincinnati
Pinafore Delightful Show Draws Green Castle Crowd
H M S Pinafore impressed Greencastle audiences at Hannaman's Spera House on Saturday night. The Fifth Avenue Pinafore Troupe presented with special scenery and props and a consistently strong cast, leaving locals praising the performance as memorable for all ages and relations.
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Greencastle
Hannaman
Spera
Fifth Avenue
Jurors Drawn for 1879 Grand and Petty Panels
The Dillon County court drew grand and petit jurors for 1879. Grand jurors include Alfred Hirt Madison township and Samuel Woodruff Green castle township. Petit jurors list includes Harrison Hill Jefferson township and W H Holloway Warren. Also notes fashion writers say models show fullness while clinging dresses fade and tie back dresses return.
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Alfred Hirt
Madison Township
John Edwards
Franklin Township
William McCullough
Washington
Richard David
Cloverdale
Ad. Ader
Jackson
J. R. M. Hambrick
Clinton
Samuel Woodruff
Greencastle Township
Whitfield Colling
Jefferson
Thomas Sutherlin
Russell
John Herod
Floyd
Richard Sinclair
Marion
James Ingram
Warren
A Singuilar Case at the Lime Kilns
Thomas Slope a fair Haven blacksmith was found dead near A. H. Barns Co lime kilns after being seen intoxicated near the area the night before. The body showed severe burns from heat and gas with a head bruise, suggesting a fall. Thomas Hope, identified at Hanscob's ship-yard, died from inhaling gas while asleep by the kiln.
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Thomas Slope
Fair Haven
A. H. Barns & Co
Hope
Thomas Hope
Hanscob
New Maven Courier
Kentucky Romance and a Sioux Return to Kin
A Robertson County citizen, Newton Reaves, who spent twenty years with the Sioux after his boyhood in Missouri, returns to Kentucky with his Indian name Polar Bear and a bracken English. his story of discovery comes via Charles Hamilton of Ohio. Also noted are Bishop Whittle’s Easter floral prohibition and Pittsfield Mars walking match with a wooden leg versus a crutch user.
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Robertson
Mr. Reaves
Robertson County
Missouri River
Newton
Detroit
Michigan
Anna Ware
Charles Hamilton
Ohio
Reaves
House of Mercy
Pittsfield
Mars
Throat Parasites and Peculiar News Curiosities
A Elmira New York brief reports a girl with diphtheria carrying visible parasites from the throat now shown in a city drug store. The creatures, large and small, are described as greenish hairy worms that can enter blood and cause death. The item also covers varied notes on law, telephony sermons, and a Louisville suitor’s temperamental take.
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Elmira
N. Y
J. M. Flood
Floyd Township Chronicle Notes And Local Updates
The fox drive succeeded with one fox captured while two escaped due to insufficient help. Johnson Verrod reports his wife is improving slowly. W. M. Huffman is back on his pegs after a difficult period. W HL.
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Johnson Verrod
W. M. Huffman
W. HL
Floyd community notes and upcoming exhibition at Zion Church
Health in Floyd is generally good as farmers toil in spring work. Jacob Dentz manages enslaved labor for A J and L D B Owen. Zac Reeves seen in Floyd during the last snow storm. Floyd youths plan an exhibition at Zion Church on Saturday night March 29 with 10 cent admission. The Bainbridge string band provides music. Floyd schools have mostly closed. Jessie.
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Floyd
Jacob Dentz
A. J
L. D. B Owen
Zac Reeves
Zion Church
Bainbridge String Band
Lena Church Meeting Draws Growing Interest
The M. E. Church gathering continues to attract attention with several accessions reported though the exact number is unavailable. Notables include Bill Crague moving into town and Ike Joiner planning a move to Carbon for boot and shoe work. Local residents discuss farming plans and travels with multiple people taking music lessons and visitingGreencastle.
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M. E. Church
Bill Crague
Andy Combs
Grubb
Hedges
Ellen Stokes
Annie Stokes
Miss Murphy
Miss Kitchen
Donnahue
Logan
Brownsburg
B. F. Bruner
Ike Joiner
Carbon
Charley
Ashrin Kitchen
Greencastle
Groveland Community Notes and Local Updates
Groveland reports multiple township schools closed and residents making local moves. James Turner plans a new fence at his home while John H. Owens returns from a prairie visit. James L Bolton is recommissioned a Notary Public for Putnam County. A tramp visited Amos Payne while the family was away and looted the pantry.
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James Turner
John H. Owens
Prairies
James L Bolton
Putnam
Williams
Amos Payne
Payne
E. R
Danville
Hall
Coataville
Tice
A. Mayhall
Literary Society
Floyd Grange Hall
John Lydick
Hamricks Station
Jasper N. Carter
Groveland resident remains during summer and mill opens
The text notes a Groveland citizen remaining in town over summer as N R Evans starts a saw mill. It also mentions the I S railroad achieving a fourth grand feat and reports on services by Rev A Mayhall at the Methodist Church last Monday night. More to come.
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Gam Roberts
Joyce
J.G. Chafee
Connersville
Gay
Mary Ennis
St. Louis
Danviler
Choral Union
Morton Monumental Fund
Herman Schnidergan
Teutopolis
Ill
Helen
Terre Haute
Groveland
N. R. Evans
A. Mayhall
Brick Chapel News From A Rural Community
Brick Chapel thrives with mills, blacksmiths, a dry goods and grocery store run by Ireneh Oakley, and plans for a sorghum molasses mill by Mike Rising. The blue rib bon organization grows, spring farming begins, and local notables like Will McNary and Bob O Hair are active.
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Hermann
Hall
McNary
Ireneh Oakley
Mike Rising
Mike
Tur Stan
Will McNary
Bob O’ Hair
Riley Brown
Billy McCray
Bascom CO
Monnox
Fillmore Notes On Farming, Concert, And Local Oddities
In Fillmore, farmers sow oats and prepare corn plots while rival townsfolk vie for first beans. A church note writing lapse declines. Mr Wire’s concert drew a good crowd despite weather, with praise for L Smedley and a standout song. A haunted house tale links a troubled youth to hermit life, and a Malta resident’s gambling with Cal Cutty sparks shame. VERETAS.
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House of God
Fillmore
Wire
L. Smedley
Dixie
Wires
Greenwood
Malta
Cal Cutty
Meetings under Rev Lawdon Close After Progressive Series
A sequence of meetings guided by Rev Lawdon has concluded, finishing a period of pastoral oversight with several outcomes noted. The gathered participants benefited from the sessions and the initiative ends, leaving room for future community activities.
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Lawdon
Blue Ribbon Group Leads Temperance Push at Allen’s Schoolhouse
One hundred ten persons pledged to shun intoxicants at the blue ribbon organization meeting. A debate followed on whether love of money harms national interests more than temperance. Brick Chapel team won the judges’ unanimous decision over Beale and Allen.
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Fuiterary Society
Allen's Schoolhouse
Beale
Allen
Starr
Syse
Brick Chapel
Frank Hall
Bob O’hair
Bob
Lyse
Reeves
Hero
Local Market Buzz and Town Tidbits at Lamasaco
Geo Corwin travels to Chicago to buy goods while Linc Hutchings assists Charley in the store. Burdiner reports strong trade in Stilesville and perhaps the state capital. Miss Maggie Grider visits J B losher in Fincastle. Competition drives prices down on sugar coffee and hominy sold in large lots. A humorous wedding tale from Fin-something village spreads as the groom pays with potatoes. J T Hanna builds a brush fence. Fosher sells horse Tom to Hanna. Marsh Young’s sheep disease alarms locals as sugar making revives and people restive with the legislature.
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Geo. Corwin
Chicago
Linc. Hutchings
Charley
Burdiner
Immence
Stilesville
Maggie Grider
Fincastle
J. B. Losher
Billy Young
J. T. Hanna
Pickel
Alec
J.B. Fosher
Tom
Marsh Young
Lamasaco
Real Estate Transfers of Several Local Properties
James Turner sells Lots 36 37 and 44 in Russellville to Michael Wilson for 300 dollars. James Easter sells 16 acres in Washington to Margaret Carpenter for 400 dollars. John W. Brough buys Lot 10 Daggy's Greencastle from James Earp for 300 dollars. Jacob Zldridge sells Lot 10 Daggy's Green Castle to John W. Brough for 1000 dollars. E A Hibbite sells a part Lot 141 O P to Robert L. Higert for 500 dollars. Sarah Chapin sells part Lot 108 O P to Martha A. Chapin et al for 30 dollars. Sheriff P C sells land in Jefferson Township to Joseph W. Hargan for 15402 dollars. George W. Black and others sell part Lot 25 Greencastle to And Black for 1250 dollars.
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James Turner
Michael Wilson
Russellville
James Easter
Margaret Carpenter
Washington
John W. Brough
John Earp
Daggy’s Greencastle
Jacob Zldridge
E. A. Hibbite
Robert L. Higert
O. P
Sarah Chapin
Martha A. Chapin
Sheriff
P. C
Joseph W. Hargan
Jefferson Tp
George W. Black
and. Black
Greencastle
Bainbridge Weather With Snow and Local Happenings
Six to seven inches of snow fell in about three hours last Sunday as Bainbridge residents report heavy winter weather. Arch Collins and Elder Brazelton are among locals noted for injuries and sermons while the Good Templars gain seven new members. Cattle and farm news include plow trials, sugar making fading, and a large corn crop expected. several residents travel to Indianapolis and Missouri, with updates on schooling and movements around Greencastle and Clinton township.
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Arch Collins
Mr. Anderson
Greencastle
John Allison
Missouri
Clay Darnall
Clinton Township
Hiter Badger
Bainbridge
John Cawley
James Allen
St. Louis
Nevada
Hubbard & Fry
Allison & Bro
Elder Brazelton
North Vernon
Charley Thornton
Daerby
Messrs
Bridges
Ader
Gordon
Indianapolis
Jacob Young
Merrick
Corbin Priest
Martin
Good Templars
Arch Allen
Milton Darnall
L. T
Obituary of Priscilla D Carter of Winterset Iowa
Priscilla D Carter died at her home near Winterset Iowa on March 6 1879 at 240 pm after a lengthy illness. She was born October 23 1823 the daughter of Michael Daggy and married to J D Carter October 19 1854. She joined the First Presbyterian Church at Greencastle Indiana October 16 1842 under Rev James H Shields with Elders John H Jennings and James.
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Winterset
Iowa
Priscilla D
J. D. Carter
Michael Daggy
First Presbyterian Church
Greencastle
Ind
James H. Shields
John
Jennings
James
H. Hillis
Jacob Daggy
M. Groome
H. A. Rossiter
Bainbridge
The Best Salve for All Skin Ailments
Ad for a salve offering relief from cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains and eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale at Alens Drug Store to Sept 21 79.
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Alens Drug Store
Dr Swayne Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry Ad
An advertisement extols Dr Swayne Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a cure for bad colds throat and lung diseases. It claims blood enrichment tissue repair and health restoration with testimonials and pricing for trial bottles a large size and six bottles, prepared by Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia and sold by druggists.
Deadly Liver Plague Pills Touted by Users
A 19th century ad extols Sktees Liver PluLs and Sellers Worm Destroyer as cures for liver complaints and worms. The claim by Thomas Adama of Kentucky and William Sarver of Missouri touts savings on doctors and worm expulsion in children. Sold by druggists for 35 cents.
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Thomas Adama
Bid Sandy
Sellers’ Verwrrver
Local remedy touted as cure for coughs and throat ailments
Advertisement claims over one million bottles sold of a popular remedy for cold, hoarseness, and lung diseases. Endorsed by A L. from Baltimore and others, the ad asks readers to consult their druggist and note price of 25 cents per bottle and circular availability.
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Long
A. L. Moné
Baltimore
Seller & CO
Pe Ce Pa
London
London Hair Color Restorer
U.S
North Sixth Street
Bony Adly
Cure for youth errors advertised by missionary in South America
An advertisement promises a free cure for nervous weakness, early decay, and loss of manhood. It claims a recipe discovered by a missionary in South America and asks readers to send a self addressed envelope to Reverend Joseph T. Inman at Bible House Station D in New York City.
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South America
Joseph T. Inman
Bible House
New York City
Durang's Rheumatic Remedy Praised by Druggists
A notice quotes Mrs wife of a great soldier praising Durang's Rheumatic Remedy as a magic internal cure for rheumatism. The ad invites circulator requests and lists R K Helpenstine in Washington DC and Stewart & Barry of Indianapolis as distributors. 6m33
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Durang
R. K. Helpenstine
Washington, D.C
Stewart & Barry
Indianapolis
RIDGE'S FOOD ADVOCATED FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS
Ridge's Food is praised as an invaluable diet for infants and invalids, especially in Cholera Infantum and indigestion. It is described as soothing, nourishing, palatable, and superior to oat meal, with Avery & Tyler in Lafayette, Indiana as the trade suppliers.
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Avery & Tyler
Lafayette
Ind
Reverend Thayer endorses Shilohs Consumption Cure in local store
An elderly minister Reverend George H. Thayer tells readers he and his wife owe their lives to Shilohs Consumption Cure. The note claims the remedy relieves lung diseases and dyspepsia with strong sales at Matchett & Franco and Conrad Cook. A second product Shilohs Porous Plaster is also advertised for back, side or chest pain.
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George H. Thayer
M.E. Church
Matchett & Franco
Conra
Conrad Cook
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Frans A. Agnovo
Tar Srag
Publc
Randall
Max Greifeldt
Brooklyn
Board of Health
Greifeldt
Darnall Bros. & Co’s
W. G.branham
Indiana News
Dagzy
Chang
Eng
Irvin Fellows
Marthy A. Whittaker
Jesse M. Hamrick, Jr
Maggie McKay
Gar
A. N. Grant
Kokomo
Frank
Brownsburg, Christian Church
Dads
Gee
D Presbyterian
Roberts Chapel
Sugar Creek Township
Vigo County
Thomas Stanley
Crawfordsville Review
Shelbyville
Alfred Wishier
Wishier
Waldron
Middleton
Ere
H. M.S. Pinafore
Kentucky Romance
Whittle
Virginia
Legislative Assembly
Ohio Senate
Peter Brown
Paterson
N. J
Willis Street
Eva McDonald
Miss McDonald
Massachusetts
Lowell
Foxborough
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Mary
Floyd Township
Jessie
Lena
Carpentersville
Reali Estate Transers
Hammond
A. W.S
Cannon's Bitters
Lafayarre, Inc
J. BR. Thompson
Lys
Bucklen
C. W. Landes & CO
General Sherman
Ridge
Sykes
Ias Co
Dearborn Street
Green
H.V. Taylor
Fred Peterson
Elkhart
Syke
Peterson
Allen’s Drug Store
Clifford
J. GO. Arcnardson
Louis
Swayne
Swayne & Son
Sixth Street
Philadelphia
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