Debates Roil Over Sherman Move and Silver Coinage
The piece outlines expectations of John Sherman securing the Republican nomination and a looming campaign issue over finance. It notes a June 1 effective date for a new law exempting $600 in property from sale on execution and discusses silver coinage plans, certificates, and political opposition. It also covers married women’s rights under a recent tax law, SHerman’s attitude toward treasury funds, and Congressman De La Matyr’s currency views including government-issued money and silver coinage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Sherman
Ebell
Darnall Bros. Co advertises groceries and top brands
Darnall Bros. Co advertises groceries including coffees teas cigars tobacco sugar and syrup with prices that defy all competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darnall Bros. & Co’s
National Bank Notes Plan Aims to Reform Currency
The proposal would authorize preparing all currency needed and render part of Mr. Chile's bill useless. If the entire proposed sum were issued and added to existing money, it would total about 31 dollars per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Local News Briefs from Greencastle and Nearby
A range of notices includes Blaine’s two year penitentiary sentence for horse theft in Washington township, marriage licenses issued for multiple couples, plans for Roberts Chapel new church estimated at $15,000, and travel plans of W. S. Marshall and brother to Europe. Memorial and obituary notes, plus accounts of regional arrivals, emigrants, and a Parkville college presidency change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ee-Greenbury
Blaine
Jonathan Mullinix
Washington Township
Lewman
Gee
Joseph D. Trail
Mary J. Harris
Lysander H. Gillispy
Elizabeth Wells
John A. Williams
Ida B. Devore
Joseph W. Ruark, Jr
Eliza L. Roberts
Jasper N. Carter
Annie M. Day
Samuel E. Vinsant
Jennie L. Hazelett
John B. Keiser
Ida B. Reeves
Lt. Root
Parkville
Dr. Root
New York State
Princeton
N.J
New York
Illinois
Greencastle
Shelbyville
Ills
Edwardsville
Parke College
Death notices for Dr. Root and family in local memorials
The article eulogizes Dr. Root as an able eloquent divine with many friends and mourners. It notes his daughter Mrs. C W Landes traveled from town to join her mother for the funeral. Memorial services are planned at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
C. W. Landes
Dr. Root
Presbyterian Church
Popular Circuit Clerk Weddings Highlight County Officiants
Within three weeks the Circuit Clerk's office hosted two weddings. Elder C P Badger and John S Jennings, Esq, performed the ceremonies. Jennings has officiated as Putnam County Justice of the Peace for about forty years and likely united over a thousand couples. Badger is widely known for preaching across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Badger
John S. Jennings
Squire” Jennings
Putnam County
Badger
Zion
Bainbridge Election Results and Local Officials List
The Bainbridge election yielded results listing TRUUTERS No. a ae Keogh G. W. Ritter and others by number with winners including Chae Lundy Baml J. Stone No. 4 John Allen Louis No. 5 dias A. Rice Robt Kennedy. Treasurer R. F. StoneGeo. W. Ho Marshal J. W. Wampler Clerk Peter G. F. Patelok Houghhoe Assessor P.O. Colliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truuters
John Harrigan
Weesiravessanecenena Reneesses Speene
Peter G. F
Ener Redt Patelok Houghhoe
Asbury Notes and University Events Recap
Dr Earp lectured last Sunday and seniors plan a reception at Dr Martins residence next Saturday. Classes picnicked at Fern last Friday. Callie Rudisill ill with measles. Kappa Alpha Theta and Betas attended Bloomington convention. Meharry Hall hosts Joseph Cook May 20. New building walls started. Cloud prize in declamation offers books. four contestants from Freshman to Junior. Darnall prize limited to Sophomores and Juniors. Seniors have exams this week and will excursion to St Louis next week. Nurses warned about laudanum in soothing syrups. Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup advertised as opiate free.
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Earp
Fern
Callie Rudisill
Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity
Bloomington
Martin
Joseph Cook
Meharry Hall
Tragic May Day in Freeman Case as Burial Follows
A child Edith Freeman murder case unfolds with a distant resurrection belief. Alden P Davis and Adventists dominate a 1:30 pm funeral in Vocssset amid tense crowd scenes. Police intervene as Davis claims authority over the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Freeman
Vocssset
Alden P. Davis
Boston
Adventista
Davis
Edward Williams
A. H. Murray
Mr. Williams
Edie
Freeman
Selectman
Nic
Williams
Christ
Mystery of Health in Mountain Retreats Explained
Mrs Brown notes fashionable health seekers in summer among the White Mountains while Mrs White credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for her spring illness recovery. She touts the tonics and the Invalids' and Tourists' Hotel experiences in Buffalo and city visits, urging continued use next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
White Mountains
Buffalo
Invalids
Long Branch
Invalida
Farmers prepare for corn planting as harvest nears
In Floyd Township farmers brace for corn planting while wheat appears robust in the area. A. F. Wright plans construction after harvest. Fishers from Hendricks County warned to stop Sunday fishing or face court. A. Lewis remains idle. Bud Owen involved in the slave business. The bee hive peddler has quit frequent trips up the creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Wright
Hendricks County
A. Lewis
Bud Owen
Local Briefs From Indiana and Nearby Areas
Reports from Elkhart PigMouth Rensselaer Conniesville and nearby towns detail injuries from animals and accidents. Haywood lost part of his upper lip after playing with a horse. Henry Stanley was gored by a bull and in critical condition. Hopkins died after a shotgun shell fragment slit his nose. Lewis Edwards suffered a rat bite to the hand with spreading poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Matthew C. Haywood
W. G. Hill
PigMouth
Henry Stanley
Renseelear
Charles J. Hopkins
Farmers Plant Corn as Mills Burn Antwerp News
Farmers are busy planting corn. R. Brothers' saw mill burned last week. John Gardner lost several thousand feet of lumber in a blaze thought arson. G. Wilson and A. Howell bought a corn planter. Evans and Garwood's horse died Saturday. Tie haulers move freight toward new railroad line. Burt Clark and George Benifield opened a shop in Russellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Brothers
John Gardner
G. Wilson
A. Howell
Evans
Garwood
Blackorse
Burt Clark
George Benifield
Russellville
Local Notes on Farming and Town Happenings
Farmers plant corn and neighbors enjoy good wheat. Williard Brown buys a new buggy and J C Oakley lingering around. Dr Owsley has his residence painted. J R Miller the druggist reports a thriving flower mound. J W Sutherlin receives new goods. Esquire Owsley and Shelby Herrod return from Kentucky. Hartley’s smiling countenance seen in town last week. Tom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williard Brown
J. C. Oakley
Dr. Owsley
J. R. Miller
J.W. Sutherlin
Esq
Owsley
Shelby Herrod
Kentucky
Hartley
Tom
Local Notes From Seeley Villa To Indianapolis Visit
Mr Landes planted corn two weeks ago and may sprout if snow misses. John Sum mers, operator, was at Seeley villa then returned. Miss Bertha Allen went to Danville likely staying summer. H C Steeg Co visiting Indianapolis. Mr Hillis' brick house nears completion. Mrs Steeg's dance enjoyed by all. Thomas Berrigan cutting stone in quarry. Miss Emma Youngerman of Indianapolis visiting Mrs Steeg. Grand jury summoned last Wednesday. The lime kiln is stopped for want of coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landes
John Summers
Seeley Villa
Bertha Allen
Danville
H.c.steeg & Co
Indianapolis
Hillis
Local notes from Columbia Tennessee May 5 1879
The column reports a cold spring with crop prospects mixed as peaches and apples suffered. Prices for hay and farm goods are listed, with farmhands paid 6 to 10 dollars monthly. Two Indiana visitors, Isaac Toney and Scott Irvin, departed after working since January 15. The writer invites Putnam County friends to view the new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Columbia
Texa
Borror Star
Tux Star
Isaac Toney
Scott Irvin
Lena
Indiana
Putnam County
P. Hasry
Farmers busy with plowing and planting corn
Report notes farmers are busy planting corn and expect a good crop despite dry oats. Jo Brubaker has been ill five days. Johns and Gates tear down a mill this week. A Illinois woman visiting Lemuel Johns returned home after thieves damaged her residence. Frank Skeene received a pension of seven to eight hundred dollars. Pete Stoner plans a large corn crop. Mrs Plummer intends a trip to Kansas. Health generally good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo. Brubaker
Johns & Gates
Johns
Illinois
Lemuel Johns
Frank Skeene
Pete Stoner
Plummer
Kansas
Decoration committees named for soldiers graves observance
At a preliminary meeting the executive committee appointed Finance Grounds Music Flowers Military Decoration monument and cemetery committees. They will organize a general observance with a full programme to honor deceased soldiers. Also promoting Dr Bull’s Baltimore Pills as a household remedy priced 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meltzer
Jesse Weik
Lon Smedley
Lucius P. Chapin
Daniel Langdon
J. F. Fee
P.S. Baker
T.C. Grooms
Chas. Kiefer
John A. Crose
Joseph McClary
M.H. Wilcox
Henry Farrow
Helen Hathaway
Anna Morrison
Jay H. Neff
Col
John Osborne
Milton J. Cooper
Joseph M.donnahue
Paul Wilcox
Forest Hill Cemetery
Alvah Brockway
H. B. Martin
James Spurgin
C. C.matson
H. H. Mathias
Rosalie Baker
Mary Fletcher
Grand Jury Returns. Blane and Statsman Cases Not Prosessed
The Grand Jury, ordered to appear on the seventh day, empanelled six jurors: Adam Ader Richard Davis John Layne James K R M Hambrick Joseph Williams and John McCullough. State v Blane Larceny resulted in guilty verdict and judgment against Blane with fine $25 imprisonment two years and disfranchisement for three years. State v Statsman Larceny not prosessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fon
Adam Ader
Richard Davis
John Layne
James KR. M. Hambrick
Joseph Williams
John McCullough
Greenbury Blane
David Statsman
City Election Results Show Boswell and Riley Wins
Reported from this city the Tuesday election results list Boswell with the highest vote and Riley securing a clear majority. Voter turnout and exact tallies are not fully legible in the remaining copy.
Consumption Cure Recipe Promised Free by Rochester Doctor
Retired physician proclaims a vegetable remedy for consumption bronchitis and lung issues and nervous debility. He offers to send the recipe and full usage directions free by mail to all who request, in German French or English, from 149 Rowe's Block Rochester New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
W. Vy Eberar
Rowera
Rochester
South America
Bay
Joseph T. Inman
New York City
Priceless Jewel Health Potent In Stomach and Bowels
An advertisement for Seusukes' Lives Piis claims health benefits as priceless for the body. It asserts improved stomach function, relief of costiveness and constipation, better liver action, and overall vigor. Sold at 2 cents by B E Bel Lbers & Co in Pittsburgh, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.E. Bellbers & CO
Littaburgh
Auction notes on prize poultry from Howard Cockerel and others
The vendor lists Yaap No 1 and Yaap No 2 cockerels with six hens and pullets and eight hens and pullets. Purchases include birds bought in Massachusetts and New York State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockerel
Howard
Philander Willams
Masssachupette
Wonder
New York State
P. Williams
Prentisa
New York
Dr Kings New Discovery Offers Cough and Lung Relief
Severe coughs colds asthma bronchitis consumption and throat lung ailments are promised relief by Dr Kings New Discovery with hundreds of cures cited. A trial bottle costs ten cents and a regular bottle one dollar at Allena Drug Store. Market news from Chicago May 7 reports hog cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Allena
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Ac Aaron
John Sherman
de la Matyr
France
United States
Johnnne
Mississippi
Ohio
Sen- F Windom
Roberts Chapel
Hubener
W.S. Marshall
Missouri Institution For the Deaf and Dumb
George B. Marshall
Europe
A. J. Laughlie
Jennie Hazelett
Samuel Vansant
Flemmingsburg
Reelsville
Ind
L. I. Rout
Brown’s Hall
G.G. Mitchell
Indianapolis Sentinel
Samuel Devenish
Devenish
Maria Busby
John Lynch
Gar
William and George Callender
Munford McMairs
Silver Cliff
Colorado
Callender
Pueblo
Christian Church
Companie
Reuben and
Rachael
Reuben Troll
Rachael Pettengrew
Medley
Noggle Brothers
Timothy Ighflyer
Hans Pumpernickel
Mirada Mitchell
Elsie MccGuiddy
Sarah Angeline Rackstraw
Jedidiah
Elsie McGuiddy
Daet
Miss Rackstraw
Edinboro
Iowa
Margary
Jacob von Smorkie
Lambe
Caleb Whittenbury
Bainbridge
Asbury
Dr. Bull
Edwards
Tenne Harrs
Clay County
Evansville
Democrat
George C. Harding
Herald
Harding
Hot Springs
Calvin A. Light
Randey
Sixth-street
Lights
Light
Pianapolis
Saturday Herald
Sixth Street
Central Station
Mayorcraven
Mr. Harding
Colt’s Cavalry
Bali
Miller’s Block
Market Streets
Lizius
Walters
Lizinua
Dr. Youart
Yousst
Herald Office
Floyd Township
New
Russell Township
New Maysville
Limedale
Circuit Court
Boswell
Riley
Lixpsey
Lindsey
Cleveland
Brooks
Paineavill
Dros . Re. Sels Brops
C. W. Landes & CO
B.F. Hays & Co
Frank
Pennsylvania
Hartford Fanciers Club
Frank A
Hays
Pries
J. D. Bence
Hagstor
General Sherman
Durang
RB. K. Helpenstine
Washington, D.C
Stewart &Barry
Hays & Co
Jackson
Buacklen
Arnica
Alens Drug Store
London
U.S
North Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Lyiz
Ridge
Ed Avery & Tyler
Lafayette
Swayne
Barbara
Adres
Atres Philadelphia
Fechuosa
de. Swayne & Bon
North
Sixth
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