Greencastle Line Aims to Build 85 Mile Rail From Greencastle
A group of businessmen organized in Brazil Indiana to form the Greencastle Eel River and Vincennes Railroad Company with capital stock of 1,000,000. The proposed line would pass through Putnam Clay Owen Green Sullivan and Knox counties and serve coal fields grain and livestock areas. Directors include Robert Smith Jay Rupert and M B Thompson among others with surveying to start once arrangements are complete.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Greencastle
Vincennes
Ind
Brazil
Putnam, Clay, Owen, Green, Sullivan
Knox
Eel River
Robert Smith
Poland
M. B. Thompson
Urbana
Jay G. Rupert
Decatur
Lil
D. Smith
J. M. Nees
C.J. Wilkerson
H. M. Russell
John J. Huffman
J.ti. Smith
Bowling Green
David Schooley
Ill
J. M. Smith
Clinton
John J.J. Huffman
Indiana
Insane Woman Kills Husband’s Property Then Shoots Self
A village farmer’s wife, Mrs. Sarah Demarest, in Ellenville, driven by a fit of insanity, set fire to her husband’s house and barns and shot herself in the head while attempting to escape restraint. The incident follows a sequence of mental health struggles and occurred after her daughter left with relatives. The report notes extensive local votes for governor and secretary positions as context.
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Modeson
Franklin
Russell— Grimes
Sch. House
Russellville
Bainbridge Galerie
Lloyd
Uh Ag
Marion
Greencastle City
Ellenville
Wien
Washington
Tance
Demarest
Jefferson
Cloverdale
Mill Creek
Nesman Freeman
Sarah Demarest
Briggs Street
Middletown Argus
Gored by an Angry Bull Near Grand Avenue
Farmer John Murray of Greenville New Jersey is gored by a short horn bull in his pasture. After the attack his wife set fire to the barn and house, burning both structures and tools, then fired her pistol at officers before being captured. She was taken to the State Homeopathic Asylum for treatment.
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John Murray
Walker Avenue
Grand Avenue
Greenville
N. J
Murray
Mrs. Murray
Evansville
Vemarest
Farmer recovers after bull attack and standoff
Mr. Murray, injured in a barn incident, was tended by Dr. Wilke and family and remains in cautionary condition. He described a fierce struggle with a young bull that gored him in the stable, with his wife aiding as neighbors watched.
Fifteen Years of Torture of a Soldier Reported
A Louisville physician recalls a haunting tale of prolonged suffering endured by a soldier. The discussion centers on Dr. Tanner's prospects and the stark, heart wrenching details of the dying man's ordeal, noted as one of the most sorrowful cases observed.
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Louisville
Ossified Warrior Endures Slow Death in War’s Aftermath
A young Confederate veteran, shot through lengthy suffering after Nashville campaigns, endures rheumatic decay and ossification. He loses mobility, muscles harden, joints stiffen, and life fades as family and observers recount his agonizing decline and final burial. Also notes on patent medicines and local anecdotes.
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Nashville
Rational treatment and positive cures
A collage of medical ads and anecdotes promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and other remedies. The text touts cures for female weakness and nervous derangements, with testimonials and notices urging purchase from druggists, while interleaving sensational snippets and criminal anecdotes.
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Pierce
Teed's Gilt Edge Tonic and Buckden's Arnica Salve Ad
Teed's Gilt Edge Tonic cures fever and ague Buckden's Arnica Salve praised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Salve guaranteed or money refunded. 25 cents per box. Sold by Jerome Allen. 32 tf
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Jerome Allen
The Secret of Happiness and Dr Kixe’s New Discovery
An advertisement claims Dr Kixe’s New Discovery cures consumption and related throat and lung ailments. It promises relief for asthma bronchitis hoarseness and breathing difficulties and invites readers to visit Allen's Drug Store for proof of cures.
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da. Kine
Allen's
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