26 Mar 1881
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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1881
Page
1
Local correspondence invites neighborhood news and notes of Bayne's mill accident and railroad activity. The pay car visits, a switch engine upgrade, and tail end of street clamor are reported alongside townsfolk sightings, temperance hall clashes, and campus updates from Asbury and Lafayette with upcoming student performances.
The column blends humor and small town events from Asbury, noting mischief like whooping cough among children and ser enading parties, plus local updates. Nellie Pettit mourns her father Judge Pettit, while L C Smith preaches in Dayton and Dr Spottswood visits Vermilion county. The Asbury Branch Oratorical contest yields Coffin first and Arnold runner up.
The article lauds the week’s school closure and commends both departments. It lauds Mr Bosson in his first year and urges securing him for another term. It praises Mrs Sue A Drury as a long serving, unanimously supported teacher whose continued service is deemed best for the children.
The Walnut Lill school and literary society closed on the 18th inst with a grand exhibition praised as a credit to every family in the district. Students performed dialogues declamations essays orations and songs with A E Smythe Hillis Jones providing music.
Groveland reports winter linger, toll gate in operation with Elijah Baker at the string end of the well pole. Salmon Hall plans return to the village. Dr. Vandyn opens practice. Miss E Phelps may teach spring school.
Local notes report varied farm life and small-town events. Mrs Brown dies at old age near the city. Miss Mattie Hamilton to attend Danville normal school. Dr Milligan visits Greencastle. Local business and construction updates include new stock of goods, a blacksmith shop, rock quarry work, and rail switch preparations. Several residents face illnesses, accidents, or property changes.
NR C Stokes drives a new watch with Brattin's best. Sam Hough serves as the four horse boss. Frank Epperson handles timber work, while John Akers and James Allman form the heading crew.
In Green Castle Indiana on March 18, 1881 the Asylum of Rest mourns Cyrus J. Scott a Pilgrim Warrior and Free Mason who died February 24 1881 Committee members Jon A Croose Henry C Danxatt and Gitpen UH Brown express sorrow and pledge to honor his memory.
Monday morning at Harrah’s, a coal stove explosion blew parts of the stove and chimney, filling the house with soot. Charley Mitchell’s clothes caught fire. several witnesses reported startling reactions and escapes as neighbors aided in extinguishing the blaze. Local accounts describe a dangerous, disorienting scene with many residents reacting comically or fearfully before dawn.
Mr. Wo F Gardner buys a library for school district No 2 and the district’s school recently closed. Elder Pearcey preaches monthly to the Hebron congregation. Wheat fields nearby look fine with more standing than last year. Mrs G W Gardner’s mind shifts over varmints stealing poultry. She bought some well bred gentlemen to help catch the roosters. A large subscription is being raised to build a flouring mill in Russellville.
The piece notes a nearly impassable national road and questions gravel road viability. Sugar making surges with unusual harvests. Ella Bryan studies music with Mrs. Donnahue. Billy Bryan moves to a new home. Aunt Betsy Paris plans a Illinois summer. Miss Mary Kelley’s school closes with a second term literary program. Children show careful training. The commercial agencies report 150 US business failures last week. The state legislature faces delays risking a second extra session. Official state Constitutional amendments voting totals show 172 915 votes about 40 percent of typical turnout. amendments pass in all counties except Dubois and Starke. In Dubois, strong anti-amendment sentiment for each measure. Amendment No 1 defeated in Starke by seven votes.
An 1881 Green Bay editorial praises Rhewenvi as a sublime violinist among the divine masters. It cites glowing Paris and London reviews, notes grand performances at Hanneman's Opera House in March, and highlights a Mendelssohn concerto reception with four recalls.
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