Butler backs plan to block Greenback Democrat alliance in Ohio
Washington reports a push to keep the Greenback party separate from Democrats in Ohio. Ben Butler finances a weekly Greenback paper to promote a nationalist line, aims to thwart state coalitions, and schemes to force a presidential convention. He envisions steering a House election if no candidate wins an outright majority, betting on De La Matyr and potential picks in Florida and other states.
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Washington
Democrats
Ohio
Ben Butler
Butler
Greenback
Weason
House of Representatives
House
Indiana
de la Matyr
California
de la Mater
America
Florida
County Board of Education Meets in Greencastle May 1 1879
The Putnam County Board of Education, led by Prof. L. A. Stockwell, discussed teacher examinations and licensing, proposed wage scales from 140 to 200 dollars for various terms, approved adding drawing tablets, and opened a candidacy for Superintendent to succeed Stockwell. Officials from multiple townships attended and the meeting adjourned after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Messrs. Smiley
Neff
Greencastle
L. A. Stockwell
A. J. Hall
Hogen
Stockwell
Putnam County
Harrie
Carpentersville
Williams
Jackson
Prof
Vestal
Cloverdale
Frobridge
Milroy Gordon
Bainbridge
Prof. Stockwell
T. J. Williams
Jackson Township
J. , Miller
Franklin
J. B. Bromfield
Russell
T.J. Brady
Clinton
Wm. Ford
Monroe
John Hart
Floyd
Adem Hanna
Henry Helton
Madison
David Houck
Washington
Wm. Gellar
Marion
Dr. Cross
W. B. Vental
Dr. Herris
Carpentereville
Geo. Perry
Putnamville
L. A. Stocewant
Spring farming notes and pension funding update
Farmers are busy with spring planting and gardens look fine. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society plans a quarterly meeting in two to three weeks. Hog cholera is reported in the meet itaced area. Mrs. McMann is on the list. Mr. W Gibson returned from Town Saturday morning. The pension commissioner has drawn two million of the current year’s appropriation and will visit to process pension applications in filing order. An unscrupulous speculator in Warren County writes and forges receipts to deceive farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
McMann
W. Gibson
B.T
Commissioner of Pensions
Treasury
Floyd Township Agricultural Society
Putnam County
David Pickett
Joan Wilcox
Mason
Missing Fulton County mill carried off by thieves
The Treasurer of Fulton County Pennsylvania reported his saw mill and all equipment stolen. A promissory note for 100 or 150 dollars was filled in and discounted by a bank. He notes the water power remained, and he tries to make the best of the misfortune.
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Fulton County
Penn
Rush county blacksmith Moses Reel father of thirty five
In Greenspun reports a Rush county blacksmith named Moses Reel known for large family and multiple marriages. The piece notes his age is not yet old and teases further tales to follow.
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Rush County
Moses Reel
Desperate house raid ends with Carrie Roberts firing at thief
Miss Carrie Roberts a domestic in G H Kitchens home near Monroe wrestles a robber away from a tin box of money and jewelry. She fires the revolver from a chair wounding the man as he flees the yard. Laborers pursue. no suspect yet identified.
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Lesaxos
Carrie Roberts
G. H. Kitchen
Monroe
Mr. Kitchen
Roberts
Carrie
Kitchen
Hamilton
Lebanon
Rascal
Death of Bishop Ames
The death of Rev. Bishop Edward Raymond Ames occurred at his Baltimore home. Born in Amesville, Ohio, he helped organize the Indiana Conference and later became a leading figure in the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was elected bishop in 1852 and served widely in the West and South, earning the title Lion of the Episcopate. He left a wife, several children, and an estate valued around a quarter million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Tice
Edward Raymond Ames
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
Massachussetts
Ohio
Amesville
Indiana
Ohio University
Asbury University
West
Pacific Coast
South
Lincoln
Bishop Ames
Death by Own Action Near Ladoga Indiana
A man named Ellis, believed insane, prepared for burial by washing and dressing in his best suit, then shot himself in the head near Ladoga Indiana on Thursday. A note on his person directed his burial and asked friends to meet him in heaven. A large Indian war is predicted for summer 1878.
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Jeffersonville
Eugene Muir
George R. Thompson
Thompson
Muir
Bell
Star
Ell
Ladoga
Indiana
Ellis
Local notes and events fill town page
Wheat crop looks good for this season Mrs Becks school ends in three weeks Great show train passed Sunday morning Malta Sabbath school debated Fire destroys two storehouses at Fillmore Bud Brown moves into Jet Heddons house Tile factory chatter Farmers eye stump puller Riders head out Friday and Saturday Mr White declines after stroke John Thompson returns to work Russell may teach at Drunkard Church Opera Hall next week hosts Prof Breese aiding Texas missions Mendel intervenes as Oppelmeir and Forst duel in Louisville street
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White
John Thompson
Russell
Opera Hall
Prof
Breese
Texas
M. E
Fire and rail wreck strike Fillmore this week
This week in Fillmore two major disasters occurred a drug store fire and a railroad wreck. The blaze at A E Robinson Co drug store Sunday between 12 and 1 demolished the store and stock with two other buildings spared. insurance not enough to cover losses. Firefighters and neighbors acted heroically though the fire caused by unknown incendiary causes. A boot and shoe shop owner Mr Mick Riley also lost all.
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Fillmore
A. E. Robinson & Co
Robinson & Co
M. D. Bridges
A.B. Robinson & Co
C. B. McNary
George Welch
Frank Fuller
Harvey Newman
Richard Sinclair
Mick Riley
Robinson
Farm and rail disaster and community notes from Putnam County
A here report details a fire and theft loss of boots and tools valued around $500 with no insurance, sparking community sympathy. It also recounts a severe Vandalia road train wreck near Mt Meridan and New Maysville dirt road where a cow caused a derailment. many workers escaped, with the engineer and crew injured but alive. Adjacent notes cover the Floyd Township Agricultural Society fair plans for September, local weather, migrations, farming, and misc town life updates including commerce and transport.
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Vandalia
Mt. Meridian
New Maysville
Budenhammer
See
Flatwoods and Limedale Societies Debate Verdict
The Flatwoods and Limedale societies debated at the first named place last Saturday night on the motion that the world is getting better. Flats won with L. A. Paris and others for the affirmative while Limedale was represented by John A. Michael and three others. Judges Dora Mearty John Williams and John Butler ruled in favor of the Flats after lively speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatwoods
Limedale
Limedale Boys
L. A. Paris
Wm. Butler
Wm. Hurst
L. F. Moore
John A. Michael
Albert Albaugh
Ransom H. Walls
A.J. Burton
Dora Mearty
John Williams
John Butler
4. S. Moore
VistTor
Groveland Notes Highlight Local Visits and Church Events
Rain is needed as Groveland residents report a lively week with church services by Rev. Greathouse of Reno and a forthcoming lecture at the Methodist Church. Local visits include Thorn ton brothers from Bainbridge and Frank Lewis of Hamrick Station while land sales mention Dr. R. F. Long’s east of New Maysville farm sale to T. Harris at 7200 dollars. Community activities include I O O F anniversaries at Ladoga, birthday dinner for Richard Coates, and M W Hardesty resuming business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Greathouse
Reno
Daniel and
Charles Thornton
Bainbridge
Groveland
Randolph Summers
Central Normal
Dr Conner
Thomas Harris
R. F. Long
New Maysville
A. T. Payne
Missionary Ridge
Frank Lewis
Hamricks Station
Br. Owsley
Ilome Lodge
Ladoga
Richard Coates
M. W. Hardesty
Lewis George
J. J. Williams
Greencastle
Greathouse
Methodist Church
Kate Arrh Captured After Long Hunt in Buffalo
Notorious depredator Kate Arrh finally arrested in Buffalo New York after years of eluding detectives. Public notice urges readers to ask a druggist for Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy, claimed to be the best catarrh treatment yet compounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Arrh
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Sage
Highest Class Exhibition Fowls Breeding Yards
Advertises multiple fowl breeding yards with numerous cockerels and hens from named sires such as Doolittle Frank Jim Wonder and Black Cloud. Mentions purchases in Pennsylvania Massachusetts New York State and Hartford Fanciers Club and references strains from Williams and Prentice. Describes lemon buff and white cochins and pure black birds and large prize fowls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Jim
Pennsylvania
Hartford
Cockerel
Howard
Philander Williams
Massachusetts
Wonder
New York State
Sherman
P. Williams
Prentice
New York
Westward fowl appeal seeks buyers for fine birds
A city yard sale notice offers 138 high grade game hens for $2.00 each. The owner invites calls to view fowls on a west gravel road and promises top quality birds found in the West.
Dillingham unions a damsel the same day in Greencastle
A whimsical note recalls Mr Dillingham finding companionship quickly as a fair damsel accepted his suit within twenty four hours. The piece blends local life with anecdotes from Greencastle Indiana and nearby notices including a consumption cure advertisement and product promotions.
James patent stiffened gold watch cases offer lighter solidity
An article explains how Sotto Gop watches use a composition gold plate to reduce precious metal cost while preserving engraving strength. James patent stiffened cases attach solid gold sheets to a composition core, rolled into a plated strip to form cases, backs, and bezels, with a 20 year wear guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Hagston & Thorpe
Ledger Building
Philadelphia
A. R. Brattin
Greencastle
Ind
Itching Piles Cure Sold By Swayne’s Ointment
Dr Swayne and Son advertise Swayne s All Healing Ointment as a pleasant sure cure for itching piles and related skin eruptions. The mailed offer lists 50 cents per box and 3 boxes for 1 25 with no charge for advice and druggists carrying the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Dr. Swayne & Son
Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cough and Lung Relief
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever consumption and throat and lung diseases. It claims hundreds of cures with trials at Allens Drug Store offering ten cent bottles and one dollar full bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Allens Drug Store
Remedy Claim From Missionary Found In South America
A sworn letter offers a free cure for youth troubles and nervous weakness saying a missionary in South America discovered it. Readers are advised to send a self addressed envelope to Rev. Joseph T. Inman in New York City for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Joseph T. Inman
New York City
Durang's Rheumatic Remedy Promoted By Druggist Ad
An advertisement by R. K. Helpenstine of Washington DC promotes Durang's Rheumatic Remedy as a universal internal cure. The dealer Stewart Bargy in Indianapolis offers the product and invites readers to request a circular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durang
R. K. Helpenstine
Draggist
Washington, D.C
Stewart Bargy
Indianapolis
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Frank A. Auxeip
Tux Star
Correspondwate
Board of Education
Orton
Warren County
Darnall Bros. & Co’s
Indiana News
Greenspun
Steve McIntyre
Here
Evansville
Jacob Miller
Rockport
Spencer County
Joseph Mertz
Seymour
Lravis & Co
North Vernon
James Hartwell
Simeon Hartwell
Peninsular Railroad
Fish Lake
Laporte County
Clinton Antrim
Brown County
Brown
Warrick County
Sandy
Wilson
Aife
O'Donnell
Adan Bateman
North Salem
Cateman
Fayette
Boone County
Renj. J. Spooner
Northwestern Mutual Life Ins. Co
Warren
James E. Williams
Joseph Patterson
James EF. Williams
John D. Mace
Caroline Zenor
Jerome Allen
Aaron Lewis
Mary K. Woodrum
W. Cloverdale
James Blades
Calvin Barnard
Jackson Tp
Benj. J. Spooner
N. W. Mutual Life Ins. Co
James T. Blades
EL. C. Wilson
H. C. Wilson
Mary C. Gilmore
Wm. M. Houck
Benj. F. Gillen
John W. Howard
Franklin T
Clay Fosher
C. B. Pickel
James P. Underwood
Sarah Peck Et al
Isaac Peck
P.C
Nancy Nutgrass
Ressell
Nancy Crosby Tollenry George
P. C
Margaret Wilcox
E. Smith
Felix T. McWherter
F. Bishop
Louis George
Louis George Pt., Lot 21 New Maysville
Sarah Briscoe
John Briscoe
Greencastle Township
George Hathaway
Mary T. Hathaway
East Greencastle
Cyrus Miller
Jacob Reigle
W. M. Sellers
Alf, Moody
Bryan
Fantiey Gardner
Jefferson
N. R. Evans
Edith Bidninger
Susan Kane
James R. Boardman
Sarah F. Young
Warren Tp
Joseph B. Fordice
H. Grimes
Russell Tp
Elizabeth Kent
Mary M. Elliott
Monroe Tp
Elijah O
Harvey Jeffries
John H.jeffries
Malta
Vivalin
Oppelmeir
Forst
Louisville
Mendel
Floyd Township
Fern
Edward Semen
Knox Coun
Alfred Wirt
Ile
Mr. Kiefor
Johns & Gates
Ben Bruner
Alf. Woodrum
John Anderson
Kansas
Bill Aker
Bill
James Stokes
Fres
Lena
True White
Smiley Iorvin
Mr. Logan
C. &. Hammond
Greencastle, Ind
Billy Walden
Henry Mann
Stokes
Luke
Paris
Presbyterian Church
Ing
Missouri
Burnett's
London
Banda
East Indias
Pherst
Rochester
Newark
R.B. Sellers & CO
Proprietors
Pittsburgh
Dr. Lispsey
Hanonen
Cleveland
Lee Fe
Brooke
Painesville
Be. Lindsey
Dr. Lindsey
S. Sarver
All Druggiats
R.¥. Sellens & CO
Prop’rs
Pittsburg
W.w.yy. T
C. W. Landes & CO
Backlen
Arnica
Saleat Alens
London Hair Color Restorer
U.S
North Sixth Street
Philade’ghir
Lyla
Chew Jackson
Cannon’s Bitters
Cannon
WM. C. Sexton
Xenia, Ind
Allen’s Drug Store
Lyg
Ridge
Avery & Tyler
Lafayette
Ind. Ly
General Sherman
Clark
Ilill
Lonedale
R. F. Stevens
Queensware
Frank A. Hays
East Side Square
Ai Bede
Joys, &C. Bief
Northside Square
Phillip Albaugh
Hathaway Block
Pettis, Ivers, & Co
J. F. Hill
Bess
Hes Csistte
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