Elder Badger Joins Eight Marriages in One Ceremony
The Star reports a gala Oct 11 in which Elder C. P. Badger presided over two wedding pairings at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Eight young people, four couples, were joined in marriage with attendants and a grand reception at Elder Stevens' residence. The event, described in full, closes with the celebrants departing for a feast and merriment into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Badger
Willis Stevens
Emma C. Grantham
Jerry Miller
Cora A. Utterback
Thos. Stevens
Fort Rep
Blakesburg Notes On Wheat Crops And Local Happenings
Farmers report wheat sowing complete and healthy, Uncle Edg Guilliams travels to Illinois, rumors point to a wedding this week, a blue ribbon Fincastle meeting discusses the big debate, the local mill thrives with ample water, corn price 50 cents per bushel in the field, readers consider exchanging newspapers with TugStan links.
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Edgcomb Guilliams
Illinois
Fincastle
Tug
Asia
Sight-Seeing in the Old World. January September 11 1881
Special correspondence from Tar Star describes travel through Switzerland from Geneva to Lucerne. The writer notes Geneva as cradle of Calvinism, Swiss watchmaking, and Alpine scenery with details of mountain travel to Martique and Lausana. The piece blends travel anecdotes with impressions of Swiss life and landscapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janary
Old Putnam
Switzerland
Paris
France
Geneva
Stde
John Calvin
Germany
Holland
Scotland
Calvin
Michael Servitous
Nero
Lucerne
Chamoux
Mt. Blanc
Ghamoux
Martique
Lausana
Lake Geneva
Lake of
Alps
Wanderings from Moyicu Bavaria to Venice via Strassburg
Traveler Moyicu writes from Bavaria Sept 21 describing Strassburg and Swiss life, noting Alpine country, liberty traditions, and a famed clock at the Cathedral. He mentions a three day fair, stock quality, and plans to reach Venice by month’s end, urging letters to Jerusalem via Cook’s tourist office. He also reports family deaths and local notes in Moyicu Bavaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburg
Burg
Alps
Europe
Staasburg
France
Germany
Christ
Switzerland
Brussels
Cologne
Rhine
Munich
Bavaria
T. C. Steele
Cook
Palestine
Brevidize
Italy
London
States
Venice
Jerusalem
Moyicu
D.C.B
Local notes from Franklin Township and surrounding areas
Updates from Franklin Township include Mrs. Cos recovering from typhoid fever contracted from her aunt who died recently, Ollie Park and Dr. Stevens on the sick list or recovering, and Mr. Hyatt moving to Tipton county. George Moore has a new partner. a marriage occurred at the bride’s home. Bob Williams ends his marriage plans. Mrs. Skillman visits Illinois before heading to Dakota. Saw mill thriving and clover threshing led by John Howard with 400 bushels threshed and 600 waiting. R. M. Hazelett reports Missouri growth, good crops, rising stock prices, and plans to enlarge a farm by 800 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zane
Thos, Zaring
Lee
Terre Haute
Jennie Beverly
Detroit
Mich
Christian Sabbath School
F. M. Lyon
Gus Black
James Abram Garfield
Frank Kent
Kansas
Brown
Mary Furgison
Harmony
Guiteau
Rhoda Pollum
Will Torre
C. D. Smith & Co
Harmless
Charles Coshow
Samuel Hymer
Ollie Park
Stevens
Hyatt
Tipton County
Isaac Howard
Montgomery County
George Moore
Mattie Rogers
Elder Johnson
Bob Williams
Skillman
Paha,lll
Byrum
Dakota
Grorais
Gar R. M. Hazelett
Samuel
Missouri
Parties ordering kindling will please accompany order
Joan Rivey notes that customers must include payment with their kindling orders. The message emphasizes timely payment to process deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Rivey
Potatoes for Families and Boarding Houses Sold at Wut Bue
Two car loads of Rose Potatoes offered to families and boarding houses at reasonable prices. Supplier promises the best and choicest potatoes in the market. Pickup at 2125 East Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Burk
East Washington Street
East
Washington Street
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