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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1880
Page
4
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the debut of the Saturday Review, a six column quarto edited by George C. Harding and Charley Dennis. It outlines Senate party balance, upcoming elections, and printed Thanksgiving Proclamation from Indiana Governor Williams.
A November observance note urges thanks for the nation's day of thanksgiving and the state's constitutional heritage. Reports include election tallies in Indiana, quotes from politicians on defeat causes, and a lively Republican jubilation in Cincinnati after Tuesday's results. A Tenn. court scene features Judge Smith fining himself for a father assault. Readers are invited to subscribe to the Cincinnati Gazette.
The article reports a Republican victory with Garfield and Arthur elected. It notes a Republican plurality in Indiana around 7,000 and outlines expected majorities by state. The next Senate is forecast at 39 Republicans, 36 Democrats, and one Independent, David Davies, with the House anticipated to lean Republican.
Capt Bates and wife, famed from Barnum's show, crossed the continent by rail in uncomfortable quarters, improvising beds in a sleeping car. Carondelet merchants publish The Book of Beats listing debtors, including Rev Scho field. Alvin Joslin Comedy Company heads to Opera House with strong Cincinnati Enquirer praise for Mr Charles L Davis and cast.
Mr F F Mackey long tied to Chestnut Street Theater starts a new drama Our Flirtations with J P Sousa providing new music and a strong first class company. The troupe performs at Park Theater last night and moves to Hannemann s Opera House next Monday and Tuesday. Tickets on sale at Brattin s Jewelry. A girl is sought for housework in a small family by T B Scott.
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