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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1881
Page
4
A critic argues that disruptive pupils undermine public school efficiency by petty obstruction and contempt for discipline. A separate note discusses Guiteau trial strategy, noting Scoville and Robinson anticipate jurisdiction challenges and possible jury acquittal if the court grants such a motion.
Greencastle Eel River and Vincennes R R Co seeks a $58,010 bonus with a permanent city presence for shops and depot. Voters urged to require a binding, written agreement detailing permanent maintenance and city investment benefits to tax receipts and local commerce. The note calls for strong guarantees before voter approval.
The piece surveys Indiana Attorney General's peremptory dog law on registration deadlines and penalties, adds details on upcoming state elections for legislatures in Iowa Minnesota and Mississippi, plus New Jersey's multi-county vote. It weaves in mining fraud involving Henry Jope, telegraph thief John Z Heiner and Wanamaker’s aid, plus light social anecdotes from Terre Haute and Chicago.
George Schmidt deceived Widow Smith in Clearland over a buried treasure claim and later swindled Widow Kneiss of $600 in a similar ruse. Carrie Carr and J J Underwood in Bear Creek discussed an engagement that led to a lawsuit for $19 000. Cuicanco market notes report mixed cattle and hog receipts and steady to modest price levels for various stock types.
Latest weekly quota tions from Greencastle markets list Wheat at 180 flour 3 25 to 3 70 Corn unknown Butter 25 to 30 Potatoes Prices unclear Chickens hens 2 50 to 3 00 Young chickens per dozen 2 50 Turkeys live price 2.00 to 2.20 Pigs none Eggs none listed
Public notice announces a circuit court sale of multiple lands in Putnam County Indiana to be auctioned November 12 1481 in parcels with two thirds minimum appraised value and terms including half cash and deferred payment. Another notice seeks a license to sell liquor in Green Castle Indiana at parcel 121 in the first ward within a brick building owned by Parnell Layton during the December term 1881.
A Boston observer commends the University Singers under Rev Dr Godman and their conductor for fine performance of melodies from slave era. The Orphans Home is praised as a debt-free asset aiding Emancipated Class education. Also notices an Opera House appearance by Bishop Hayes and Fr A Hays Hat and Cap HQ ads.
Reverend Peck notes St. John's M E Church saw a highly enjoyed concert by the New Orleans University Singers in Brooklyn. Readers called for a repeat performance and larger audiences, as the event drew praise beyond that for formal concert artists. Opera House slated for November 10 with coverage amid high prices stirring chatter at F A Hays.
No 24 closes the magazine year with six Arctic articles by Lt Schwatka and other works. Ellen W. Olney's serial Mildred's Caprice, plus stories by John Burroughs and Octave Thanet, and pieces by Gilman, Bellamy, Davis and others are included. Subscriptions via Springfield office offer past year issues for 75 cents more.
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