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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1879
Page
2
The Ohio and Indiana results show a strong GOP victory with the governor and state tickets winning by about 20 000 in Ohio and a 37 seat Republican majority on joint ballot in the state legislature. Town votes lean Republican by around 25 000 in the statewide count with a similar legislative edge.
The article chronicles Rowdy Boy, a black seven year old gelding by Legal Tender, purchased in 1878 by Wm. Forth. It recounts nineteen races under his new owner with heat times often under 26 seconds, noting victories from Fort Wayne to Chester Park and hopes to best Sleepy Tom's records after recovering from Toledo injuries.
In a Sept. 17 1879 issue the editor rebukes Commissioner Gardner for labeling the Superintendent’s bill extortion and urges Briggs to justify his critique. Gardner’s protest is questioned as to specifics while Stockwell’s lawful wages and court-like board actions are defended against alleged mischaracterization. W S Batlarp signs off.
John W. Murphy transfers 100 acres in Warren to Lucy R. Holliday for 4000 dollars. John R. Hood transfers 100 acres in Cloverdale to Joseph Herbert for 800 dollars. Caroline Trautman transfers 14 lot 167 in Green Castle to Elizabeth Shepard for 500 dollars. John H. Piercy transfers lot 130 in Cloverdale to Mary E. Woodrum et al for 1 dollar. A E Robinson transfers lot 3 in Fillmore to Jas W. Wysong for 25 dollars. Sanford Lane transfers 18 acres in Monroe to George W. Flint for 360 dollars. John B. Kidder transfers lots 40 41 and part of 39 in Corwin and Thornton add to Bainbridge for 2500 dollars.
The Greencastle Trade Emporium displays extensive departments from dry goods to ready made clothing. It highlights cashmeres, silks, linens, woolens, gloves, hats, and boots with a focus on quality, variety, and bargain prices. The second floor adds merchant tailoring and a large ready made clothing stock with sole agency for certain items.
The Star highlights I A Hays Trade Emporium in Greencastle with a vast stock of staple groceries, queensware, glassware, table and pocket cutlery, and willow ware. It notes bargains in salt mackerel and white fish and promotes ready supply of country produce at full prices, inviting readers to visit the mammoth establishment.
Weather remains warm and dry with grass growing well. Corn drying and nearing crib readiness while the hay press runs and hay is being stacked. Families noted include Mr Allen Darnall traveling to Chicago with cattle and Mr Hedge and family visiting from Lafayette. A correction states Bobie Black’s leg amputation report was erroneous and he is convalescing after a buggy ride. A marriage occurred at the mother of the bride’s residence, Dr Partlow of Bellmore and Miss Annie Clark officiated by Rev Smith of Greencastle. Mrs Charley Thornton returns from Iton where she visited.
Broad interest surrounds a lengthy Christian Church gathering led by Bro Williams with several accessions reported. Local notes mention a Brown child’s death last Tuesday and an infant of Mrs Young, Mrs Torr of Oakalla is gravely ill, and Mrs Leatherman and Mrs Raleigh are connected residents.
The Blue Ribbon Union holds weekly Wednesday meetings and plans a Sunday Sabbath school in the hall. A seven member committee will canvass the city for children not attending Sabbath school, meeting tomorrow at 2 PM. Mrs Pitchlynn started the project and Judge Bachelder aims to secure an organ for the hall soon.
A letter from N C Buack defends his son Bobbie who was amputated by Dr Stone, stating no second operation occurred and the limb heals. The Sophomore social was well attended, freshmen failed to rattle the Sophs, a baseball game yielded a large Freshman loss, Mosea JEC won a prize for best essay, and a cow damage suit against a railroad ended in the farmer’s favor after a bell controversy.
Indianapolis daily market summary shows Union Stock Yards receipts 4 891 hogs 1 584 shipped, market active and strong. Hogs priced 3 60 to 3 70 with some 3 65 to 3 75. cattle receipts 430 head with no change, prime shipping steers 3 75 to 4 25, good 3 50 to 3 75, cows and heifers 2 75 to 3 25, bulls 1 75 to 2 25, cows and calves 20 to 35. Sheep receipts 607, market unchanged with good to prime shipping from 8 0 to 4 00 per 100 pounds.
A brutal Saturday night encounter in a West End saloon ends with Stringham biting the bulldog in a staged fight, later ending by the dog fleeing after a severe ear and lip injury. In a separate blaze near New Albany, a barn fire later reveals arson intent with property losses over 3,000 dollars, while Mrs Hammond defies a possible attacker and survives. The Hammond family faces bankruptcy and personal hardship amid community sympathy.
In Brick Chapel, John Darnall reports a district school with about 48 scholars and plans for a wedding. Charles Priest proposes a writing school. Frank Hall nears completion of a new blacksmith shop. a shoe shop and harness-maker are discussed. Town improvements include sidewalks. William Scobee moved to Parke county. George Hall occupies his former property. Bilsberry O Hair builds a fine brick house as Brick Chapel shows progress.
A column of brief local items notes residents: Joe McMains at Indianapolis asylum case and a burglar sighting. Lucien Stephens knows Buffalo Bill. William Butler convalescent. I A Hays buys Wesley Crawley’s house. Mentions Miss Bila Riley Sallie Haveratick and others visiting Fillmore Maple Grove Coatesville. Weather change welcomed by nail factory workers.
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