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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1879
Page
3
If you want fine or plain furniture you get it cheaper and better at Kimble's. If you want really fine pictures and frames, Kimble's is the place to get them cheap. If you dont want to carry baby with you, tell Mr. Kimble you need a baby carriage and you will get it.
Dr Andrus will visit tomorrow hosted by Prof McNutt and family. Rev Taylor the California missionary lectured at college chapel Thursday evening. Prof Benton of Butler University will preach at Christian Church tomorrow. Capt Cooper served as Chief Marshal for Decoration Day. Miss Ida Moody went to the Springs seeking health. Presbyterian Sunday School picnics planned near Fillmore in a couple weeks. James Goddard accidentally shot himself near Putnamville. wound not necessarily dangerous.
The piece promotes Christie's boot and shoe shop at the old Southard corner, touting low cash prices and a full Reynolds French Wid line for ladies. It emphasizes long term value and quality for boots and shoes.
The Greencastle area features a June 17 DKE banquet at Grand Central, a wedding invitation for B D Walker and Minnie Burnett, and multiple notes on local society. Crews improve Greencastle amid new homes, lodge events, and a washington reception plan at Masonic Hall.
The Putnam Circuit Court sent Jas Lord to the penitentiary for three years for robbing Mrs Corwin plus two others for stealing valises each for two years. Abe Leatherman of Elgin IL attended a May church meeting after traveling from Illinois for his brother and wife’s funeral. The town notes a large wheat crop and a limited oats crop with local incidents including a horse kick injury to John O HAir near Greencastle and a gas lighting debut by J W Cole seen by many residents. The article also reports a burglary at Nelson Wood’s Madison township home and mentions May meetings at Haw Creek and a controversial removal rumor about Greencastle nails works, with coverage of funeral rites for Mrs Layman and council actions on tramps and peddlers.
A citizens committee to oversee purchasing ladders for the fire department was formed. The mayor approved standing committees with members named for Finance Claims Streets Fire Judiciary Printing Military and more. Salaries for mayor clerk treasurer assessor engineer attorney health chief and other posts were set, plus per meeting pay. Amid ads for local theater, goods, and services, notices highlight New York Philadelphia and Greencastle merchants, and a stock of spring goods and livestock products.
A resident thanks the generous public for aid after a recent residence and belongings fire. The note expresses gratitude for donations to the family and personal needs. Additional local ads promote low priced suits, altered garments, and photographic services.
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