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Newspaper

Greencastle Star

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1881

Page

7

Cloverdale Events Attend Dr McNutt Sermon Tomorrow

The Cloverdale church invites residents as Dr. McNutt preaches tomorrow with a city and county focus. Aaron Hall and family moved to Brazil per The Good Templars note a strawberry festival planned for next Saturday night. Harrison Hill named guardian of Milford A Pritchard of Cloverdale. Mrs John Best, daughter of Jacob Etter, Esq, dies in Washington Township from puerperal fever. The Indianapolis Journal reports Jesse Blake buried in Col James Blake’s family plot after funeral vault procession.

Aaron Hall Brazil The Good Templars John Best Jacob Etter Washington Township Indianapolis Jesse Blake James Blake

Shot-Gun Accident Injures Local Youth

Frank Ragan youngest son of Ki. B. Ragan sustained a severe arm injury when a loaded squirrel gun discharged while being retrieved after being hidden by his parents. Doctors treated the wounds and spared amputation, but the joint may be permanently immovable. The incident serves as a warning about firearm safety.

Frank Ragan Ragan Frank Joe Baker Phinton Evans, Smythe Washburn

Wedding at Clayton Indiana Unites O Haire and Hufford

The wedding of Robert M. O'Hair and Eva Hufford took place at the brides' parents home in Clayton Indiana with Elder A C Brewer officiating. The couple will reside five miles north of the city and received numerous valuable gifts including silver items, linens, and china from family and friends.

Clayton Indiana A. C. Brewer Christian Church Danville Robert M. O'Hair Greencastle Eva Hufford Jas. A. Curtis Alf Jennie Curtis J. E. M. O’uair Boquet Jennie Ragan Addison Hadley H.F. Stevenson Indianapolis Susie Hopwood Stacy Rusk Asa M.black Vanville

Sale of Seventy Head Short Horn Cattle at Fair Ground

Messrs Lockridge and Hammond announce a sale of about seventy head of well bred short horn cattle at the Fair Ground east of the city on August 3, 1881. Catalogues will be issued soon. Rev James Lill formerly pastor at Simpson Chapel now in Zanesville Ohio denounced the revised New Testament and said the old version was good enough. Pay the successful mission at St Pauls Catholic Church closed Sunday last by instruction of 26 young ladies and 12 boys as to sacraments. Father Damen delivered lectures on the Confessional True Church and Transubstantiation. Deputy Sheriff John Brandon arrested John William and Simpson Goddard of Monroe township on charges of petit larceny. They were brought here for trial and released on recognizance as the prosecuting attorney believes removal from the county is necessary. They were charged with stealing corn and hay from the Ellis heirs and Frank Watson.

Heriff Beys Putnam Circuit Court Traveler's Insurance Company Intiff John M. Knight Barbara A.night John Jennings Myra Jennigs Josiah Chambers Levi EK. Stevens Ancis Wymond Theodore Shotwell Carl Hannen Reed Hogue Charles 5. Graham Bn D. Reed Eaid James Brandon Sheriff P. Co Ges Messrs I’. Lockridge T.C. Hammond Fair Ground James Lill Simpson Chapel Zanesville Ohio St. Paul's Catholic Church Damen Gor John Brandon William Simpson Goddard Monroe Township Ellis Irank Watson Messrs Wright & Stringer Smafi Putnam County Clinton Falls Greencastle Sam Webb J.D. Newgent Indianapolis Don Webb Netawaka Kansas R.T. Webb Battle Ground Jas Cook Portland Mills R. Spaulding Russellville Dunkard Church Viner

License to marry issued to multiple couples in local notices

A collection of marriage licenses granted, listing Taylor C. Hice and China Green, Jesse H. Fordyce and Lucy Allen, George W. Grunet and Nettie Darwood, Jas W. Myers and Elia W. Garwood, Wm Madden and Mary Makey, James H. Key and Lillie Morrison.

Taylor C. Hice China Green Jesse H. Fordyce Lucy Allen George W. Grunet Nettie Darwood Jas. W. Myers Elia’w. Garwood Wm. Madden Mary Makey James H. Key Lillie Morrison

Saved the Horse but Not Himself

Alexander Davenport of Fox Ridge was injured on Donnohue farm while pulling down a limb stuck in a tree. A horse moved under the limb as it fell, striking him and causing a deep forehead gash, multiple rib fractures, and severe shoulder injuries. Doctors Evans and Washburn treated him at his home, with prognosis unclear.

Alexander Davenport Fox Ridge Donnohue Mr. Davenport

Municipal Council approves salaries and staff changes

The City Council met with all members present and Mayor Miller presiding. They adopted a full synopsis detailing salary changes for city officials including mayor, clerk, treasurer, assessor, civil engineer, attorney, and street commissioner with various reductions and increases. Bonds for Engineer Daggy and Street Commissioner Stack were approved and the session adjourned. Jno P. Allen Com’r. to Whitfield Collins land in Jefferson twp for 1000 Isaiah Vermilion to Chas Spencer parcels

Miller Blake Fire Department Yeas Riley Snyder Darnall Phipps Rauiff Daggy Stack Jno P. Allen Com'r Whitfield Collins Jefferson Isaiah Vermilion Chas, Spencer

Land transfers listed in Indiana townships and towns

A series of property conveyances across Portland Mills Washington Bainbridge and surrounding townships show transfers including Jno C New to Henry S Newland 5000 in Washington township Gasper Renick to R Z Lockridge 550 in E Greencastle Sarah J Tucker to William Dills in Madison township 7509 Anna C Tevis to James T Fyffe lots 7 and 8 Bainbridge 1000 Thes Hanna to James McCullough land in Washington township 260 Bryan Smithson to Wim Gough lot 12 Lockridge Town 75 William P Fishback to First National Bank Indianapolis 340 acres in Washington 7852 73 Chas EX Webb to Daniel Boswell land in Clinton township 1570 Arch Allen to James Ulanna land in Franklin township 2475 50 John R Miller Commissioner to Wim Hads land in Cloverdale township 1 Mary Sutherlin to Jno H Wilson 40.70 acres in Russell township 930

Portland Mills Jno. C. New Henry S. Newland Washington Tp Gasper Renick R. Z. Lockridge E. Greencastle Sarah J. Tucker Wm. Dills Madison Tp Anna C. Tevis James T. Fyffe Bainbridge Arch Allen James Ulanna Franklin John R. Miller Com Wim Hads Cloverdale Mary Sutherlin Jno H. Wilson Russell

Tur Stan Correspondence Policy Encourages Community News

Our readers are reminded that Tur Stan does not endorse correspondents opinions. The paper provides space for neighbors to share thoughts and learn from each other. Straw invites newsy neighborhood reports from across the county for publication.

Tur Stan Tur Straw

Local Notes and Miscellany from City Columns

Ed Floyd fixes a store room. Boys visit Terre Haute occasionally. The city boasts a genuine colored barber. John Riley builds a veranda, Levi Rubadou adds to his house, and Jesse Steele learns carpentry. South End youths threaten North End trouble after church visits. Coatesville draws local youth visits and townsfolk scoff. W. H. Ferney contemplates a huckster wagon run. Harry Elliott arranges Terre Haute excursions. Lettuce crops are abundant in this vicinity. McHoy.

Floyd Terre Haute John Riley Levi Rubadou Jesse Steele South End North End Saintes Coatesville Coatesvillians W. H. Ferney Harry Elliott McHoy

Putnam County Notes on Crops and Local Happenings

Planting progress shows corn nearly done with varied crop expectations for wheat. Reports cite seed corn issues, possible half crop, and fly or blade damage. Local mil and blacksmith needs noted along with new roof and family moves. Community events include Sabbath School, a Bell auction, and praise for fair sale decorum.

Local Potpourri of Plans and Appointments This Week

Warm dry days as 2 T.S. White and a companion tour Brazil. Mr. Stokes plans a new porch soon. H. Richardson confident about prospects for Parke County County Superintendent. Marion Wright filed papers for a U S railway service post. Mr Lex Donnohue remains on phase of local updates.

T.S. White Brazil Stokes H. Richardson Parke County Marion Wright U. S. Railway Service Lex Donnohue

Obituary notices mention Wm Beck and local moves

Died north of town Wm Beck aged 68 long time county resident described as a Christian gentleman loved by all. Wash Toney heads west to follow Greeley’s advice. Doctor Welsh smiles at birth of son Roscoe Conkling. Miss Nannie Butt moves to town after parents’ death. Simone Simon.

Wm. Beck Toney Greeley Roscoe Conkling Nannie Butt Simone Simon

Sabbath School Under Valen tine Ballenger Overseer

Reports show Sabbath school running smoothly under Valen tine Ballenger with rising interest among the youth. Heady and Rogers attended the State Medical Society meeting in Indianapolis last week. Local notes mention hunting and fishing as men's pastimes after corn planting. Wilson Lee sought a veterinary surgeon for his gray mare. John Bee's wife remains ill but convalescent. Dr Isaiah Hurt, formerly of Jamestown, died at New Town last Saturday. Uncle George Swinger visited town this week. Road work by order of supervisor set for Thursday and Pridey. Calvin Barnard can ride into town in his buggy.

Valentine Ballenger Rogers State Medical Society Indianapolis Wilson Lee T. J. Williams B. F. Wilson John Bee Isaiah Hurt Jamestown Waynetown Asbury University George Swinger Calvin Barnard Tur Swan M.T. Darnall Dr. Heady

Asbury News and Commencement Notes

Rev Ferdglehart class seventy one visited the city Wednesday. Sophomores picnicked this week. The Bloomington difficulty compromised. Commencement programme printed before faculty. Seniors named as speakers: Sato Kawamura Chinda Julian White Asbury Grimes K J Smith Leaver Moore H B Longden George K C Small Miss Arrow Joslyn. Bogus wedding cards perpetrators to be brought to justice. Dr Nidpath ill and unable to hear classes. Class of 1881 first without valedictorian or salutatorian. Sam Elrod returned to college with class of ’82. A A Small sick. Coffin Smith resigned from Monette prize debaters. Switzer Hendee elected. DKE beat 2d University club 25 to 20. Miss Emma Jones age 83 presented with piano by parents.

Ferdglehart City Bloomington Messrs Sato Kawamura Chinda Julian White Asbury Grimes K. J. Smith Leaver Moore H. B. Longden George K. C. Small L’arrow Joslyn Nidpath Coffin and Smith Switzer Hendee DKE Fraternity University Club Emma Jones

Republican Correspondence Denies Allegations in Banner Exchange

A public letter from J F Dauxau counters charges about L D bays and a new Republican paper. He claims the Banner refused publication of the card and argues editors should not publish falsehoods. The note mentions J Mel Hays, ex rebel soldier, and calls for accountability in journalism.

G. J. Laxesnane 19Th Inst L. D. Bays First Ward J.mel Hays Banner J.F.D

Frank A Hays Promises New Stock at Trade Emporium

Notice lists assortments at Beck's cheap cash store and a 10c dress goods counter at Hays's Trade Emporium 215 Frank A Hays. Burnetts Opera House building introduces fresh stock and opens new $10 suits lineup after last week's shortage offering better goods than $12 to $15 items.

BECK Cheap Cash Rank Hays’s Trade Emporium Burnett Opera House Frank A, Hays

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Uacors Ol Cerwin Anu St. Jacons A. Vogeler & Coo Baltimore Arden Tools Wice Hathaway Block Suthwest Corner Public Square B. F. Barwick J. F. Hill Ewing Machoves ORAM Hathaway A. M. Milligan Aul Ustate and Insurance Agta Southard Block North Post Office MACON A. J. Smedley S James Gifford East Washington St J. Seddons Ge Dr. McNutt Sey" Harrison Hill Milford A. Pritchard O' Hair-Hufford South Greenecastle W. McFadden Lena Sam Elrod A. A. Small Ladies’ Dusters Ulsterettes Frank Hays Burnett's Laura Rimmerman S. E. Bowen Talburt Hamburg Huntington and Paris Steeg & Eiteliorg National Bank Building
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