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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1880
Page
7
Early timetable snippet notes daily and through freight services. Mentions express connections to New York City and adjacent routes with freight and through freight handling.
The column previews the upcoming presidential election in one week, notes early snows and a market rebound, and reports on local moves. It lists residents visiting Pleasant Hill, new stores in Layton building, court activity in Clay County, and Greencastle fire department changes. It also mentions fall bonnet demand, overcoats, fall harvests, and community amusements.
A Putnam County reminiscence from Brookfield Missouri dated Oct 12 1880 describes Brookfield Linn County features and a county fair with stock shows racing events and a large crowd. The author notes gambling and a lager beer saloon while recounting races including a notable crash and a winner named Kitty Clyde. The letter later reflects on memory and pioneer life in North Putnam.
Maywood Church resolves to mourn the death of former pastor Alexander M Kelsey. The note recalls his work on the West Newton circuit and during Indiana Asbury University studies. It highlights his ministry at home, the Maywood church building effort, and a nine week winter revival. Copy of resolutions to be published and given to his family.
A Troy Press item recalls the hardships of starting anew in Putnam County. It describes corrupt local justice, a judge who drank, coercion to demand payment for a borrowed horse, and a Western-style social scene around Greencastle. It also notes a log schoolhouse plan and a smallpox driven marriage.
A Keene family near Milbrook saw two children die within days while the remaining members show illness. Dr Berry found worms in their bodies and in a nearby spring, which allegedly supplied the water. The surviving relatives were reported to be at risk, though later danger was said to be over.
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