New Indianapolis postmaster is James A. Wildman
The column notes the new Indianapolis postmaster James A. Wildman, formerly Auditor of State, and asks who will be Greencastle postmaster. It critiques wind and weather talk, cites forecasts, and comments on political and social issues. The piece also mentions a death from trichinosis in Indianapolis and a legislative vote on whipping wives. It includes various local observations and a small-pox romance tale from Lexington NL.
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Indianapolis
James A. Wildman
Auditor of State
Greencastle
Charles Ibach
Penuars
Lexington
Charles Foster
Death of Judge Solon Turman in Greencastle
Solon Turman longtime judge of the 12th Judicial Circuit died at his Greencastle home on March 22 1881 after a brief illness. He was 56 and had served as state senator in 1850 and later as judge appointed by Governor Hendricks and elected twice. Funeral services were held with Masons and bar associations in attendance. A Clay County Bar meeting adopted condolences and resolutions praising his integrity and impartiality. Memorials were prepared for publication and court records.
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Solon Turman
Putnam Circuit Court
Judge Turman
Sullivan County
Covington
People's Friend
Fountain County
Henry Secrest
Turman
12Th Judicial Circuit
Hendricks
Franklin Street
Putnam
Clay Counties
Carben Castle
George B. Hubbard
G. W. Bence
Clay County
Silas D. Coffey
Charles J. Knight
W. W. Carter
Geo. A. Knight
W. Curtis
Tusnerorr
Indianapolis
Marin
Greencastle
Melring
Futnam Court
Delana KR. Eckels
Dar
Silas A. Hays
Messrs
Russel L. Hathaway
Addison Daggy
James J. Smiley
Jonathan Birch
Courtland C. Matson
Delana E. Williamson
Messrs. Williamson
Smiley
Matson
Birch
Hathaway
Smiiey, Crow and
Donnohne
Sherif
Otho Allen
Solon ‘Turman
Italy ships armor strength and naval future debated
The Indianapolis News notes a shift in naval architecture as Italy begins two 13 000 ton ships with three feet armor. It argues heavy armor may fail against rifled guns and long range bombardment, urging a return to lighter, cheaper vessels and long range rifled artillery for future fleets.
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Italy
William Armstrong
Italia
Trafalgar
Lake Erie
Modern city life and its impact on matrimonial prospects
The article argues city life hinders steady engagements by social distractions and guarded personal faults. It contrasts in home life with clubs as refuges for young men who dislike formal dinners and family gatherings, noting clubs seduce rather than strengthen domestic happiness.
License liquor sellers pay thousand dollars yearly in Omaha
A report from Omaha notes that license liquor-sellers are assessed one thousand dollars per year. The item highlights the recurring annual fee and its impact on local taverns and businesses.
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Omaha
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