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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1880
Page
5
Stamped envelope contract awarded to Plimpton and Mor n
A four year contract from October 1 1878 for stamped envelopes was awarded by the postmaster general to Plimpton and Mor n envelope companies of Springfield and Hartford. A Lawrence Mass Unitarian pastor resigns after being accused of pilfering and being called a Beecher. Accusers named F E Clarke of Pemberton Mills and ex legislator William R Spaulding who refused to detail his charge but called the clergyman a liar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postmaster General
Plimpton and Morn Envelope Companies
Springfield
Hartford
Sanborn
Unitarian
Lawrence
Mass
Beecher
F. E. Clarke
Pemberton Mills
Saratoga
William R. Spaulding
Indiana Voters Elect Local Officials and Congressmen
The district of Putnam and Hendricks reelects Mr. F. Lockridge as State Senator by about 700 votes. W. M. Ridpath wins Joint Representative by about 900. Chas E B Matson becomes Prosecuting Attorney for Putnam and Clay by roughly 270, Col C C Matson to Congress in the Fifth District by about 50. The Congressional returns list Republicans prevailing in several districts and Democrats in others, with totals showing Republicans 13 and Democrats 1 in the early tally.
Burglars Driven Off At Curtis Residence In City And County
Saturday night intruders broke into J A Curtis home but fled empty handed. No church services or Sunday school planned at Christian Church due to repairs. Elder O P Badger attended a Christian Church convention in Rushville, sending county news budgets. Salt River boats carried full passenger load on Wednesday. Dr W Fisk to lecture at Meharry Hall tomorrow at 3 15 pm on Preparing the World for Christianity. Election supervisors and US marshals present for Tuesday’s vote, but election proceeded as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Curtis
Christian Church
O. P. Badger
Rushville
Salt River
W. Fisk
Meharry Hall
BexWe
United States
Diphtheria Claims Minnie Dix in Tuscon Teacuen
Tak Star readers note opinions may be published by correspondents. Minnie Dix daughter of Mr and Mrs Newton Dix dies of diphtheria at a Tuscon Teacuen Sabbath school her death softens many with grief and prayer for eternal mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tak
Tak Star
Peo 6
Minnie
Newton Dix
Universalist Sunday-school Excursion to Wabash River
The Universalist Sunday-school of this place took an excursion to the Wabash river last Saturday. All enjoyed themselves and returned pleased with the expedition. Sam Brown teaches the South Ramp Creek area while J B Posher leads Grider school. N L Bridges, a local merchant, went to Indianapolis twice last week for goods. Dr Stanley reports good health, and Sam Darnall of Chrisman Ills has built a new house one mile north. Citizens focus on politics at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist
Wabash River
Sam. Brown
South Ramp Creek
J. B. Posher
Grider
N.L. Bridges
Indianapolis
Goodie
Stanley
Sam. Darnall
Chrisman
Ills
Landers Leads Porter In Quiet Local Election
Landers 92 ahead of Porter in a calm election. Local business remains strong with new store reporting good trade. Lena school 18 shows progress and strong attendance. Minor notes: J B Cochran ill. Tuesday gathering at K F Bruner’s. Rev Brown’s sermon. basket meeting Sunday at Christian Church. Elders Williams and Wright to conduct services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landers
Porter
Burgh
Lena School
J. B. Cochran
K. F. Bruner’s
Brown
M. E
Christian Church
Williams and Wright
B. F. Braner
Terre Haute
F'Unday
Wright
Our City
Brick Chapel
B.F
Epidemic Strikes Prep Faculty Amid Illnesses
Mr. Donza Farrow of the first Preparatory class suffers chills as an epidemic spreads through the Prep Faculty. Prof. DeMotte is severely afflicted yet remains at his post. Rev. Ford Iglehart, a former class of 1871 graduate now in Evansville, Ind., is not expected to survive the week. College Choir notes a Sunday incident while Dr. McNutt’s lecture on Bibles of the Nations drew praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donza Farrow
DeMotte
Ford Iglehart
Evansville
Ind
Old College News Highlights and Student Moves
The article notes Dr Washburne class 79 returning from Philadelphia to vote, Dr Fisk slated to speak next Sunday, and Sophomores tackling surveying problems. It mentions Charles Martin class 89 sailing to India, J Ki Crews Will McNeff and Bob Ireland forming a group "All Tough," Susie Pennington new organist, J M Kelsey class of 80 died of typhoid, James Hazzard visiting, Rosa Redding visiting home, and about fifteen students voting at college town while others voted locally, with ten students named Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburne
Philadelphia
I. Eirod
J. Ki. Crews
Will McNeff
Bob Ireland
Susie Pennington
College Avenue M. E
Tev
J. M. Kelsey
New Albany
Brick Chapel
Phi Kappa Psi
James Hazzard
Rosa Redding
Smith
Local notes on harvests and community events
The article records mill activity resuming and corn cutting nearly complete, remarks on gathering winter fruit, and many citizens attending rallies. It mentions election aftermath, questions on voting sentiment, and visits of Mrs. Rachael Vanda veer and Mrs. Betsey Hargrave of Kansas to their mother Mrs. Bowers. Belle Scott remains at Jas Nelson's. a birth is announced as Chas Spencer is a happy man with a boy. Health is generally good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachael Vandaveer
Betsey Hargrave
Kansas
Bowers
Belle
Scott
Jas
Nelson's
Chas
Spencer
Proclamation Calling Voters to Elect 15 Presidential Electors
The qualified voters of the townships in Putnam County Indiana are notified to meet at their usual polling places and vote for fifteen electors for President and Vice President on October 15 1880. Sheriff Moses T Lewman presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Indiana
United States
Moses T. Lewman
P. C
Riot at Shelbyville Ends in Sheriff Fatality
The Shelbyville disturbance in Indiana escalated after two political meetings by Republicans and Greenbackers. Sheriff McCorkle was fatally shot during a street clash following a saloon fight, dying after midnight. The town hall and court were draped in mourning with bells tolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Shelbyville
Ind
McCorkie
Harrison
de la Matur
Hardbeck
McCorkle
Ed. Kennedy
Kennedy
Man Fatally Struck in Marietta Court Room
A man told police in Marietta Ohio that a neighbor struck him with a cane in court. The judge questioned the impact but the man died from a fractured skull shortly after, collapsing in the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Ohio
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