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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1879
Page
2
Washington dispatch notes General Grant states he will not seek the presidency on return, though he would respond if the Republican party needed him. Elihu Washburne, summering on the western coast, reports the sentiment and suggests the possibility of involvement if called.
Russell township Indiana loses two prominent citizens Benton C. Burkett died August 11 1879 at his family home born January 26 1822 in Davisson County North Carolina he owned 1400 acres in Putnam County and was a German Baptist Church member and former Democrat who shifted to the National cause in 1876 John W. Myers died August 28 1879 at his Russell township residence after a brief illness born in 1836 in Davey County North Carolina he left a wife and four children autopsy findings described extensive ileum disease with fecal peritonitis following a malarial fever and bowel obstruction attached to the report by Dr Stanley
The following cases were dismissed or noticed in the court: State v Kidder on assault charge. Acelmire et al. v de Rea et al. attachment. Spencer v Spencer to recover real estate. Traveler's Insurance Co. v Gilmore foreclosure. Layva divorce. J. Tay et al. case. Duram v Duram. Picket et al. v Aho. State v McDonald timber cutting. State v Higert selling to minors. Sanders v San Gera and Carr on note default for 7585. Putnam Lodge 45 I.O.C.F. v McCullough Broughton on note 4637. Vestalve et al. civil action judgment on demurrer. State v Garner misrepresenting eye test guilty fine 10. State v Singleton assault battery plea not guilty disposed. Marshall v Garner and Clark on note judgment 969.15. Emily Breeg admx vs Sage foreclosure judgments totaling 9100.76.
An Eagle reporter recalls Tilson Jewell’s death after hornet stings at Hyde Park. The boy climbed an apple tree, was stung, and died within half an hour after symptoms including swelling lips, purple spots, foaming at the mouth, and rising then sinking pulse. A hornets nest was found in the tree.
Records list several note judgments including Benjamin Timmons versus James Hester for 69.69 dollars, James W. Cole against Rezin Hammondon for 109.05, and Wn. R. Cole et al. versus Rezin Hammond for 62.50. State cases include State versus Henry Bowen for malicious trespass and State versus John V. Morgan for assault and battery in Cloverdale with Grand Jury empaneled and officials sworn in.
Hog receipts total 1903 head with 1553 shipments as market remains active. Light fair quality hogs bought by packers and shippers. 170 to 200 pound hogs in strong demand. Cattle receipts 841 head with steady prices though lower grades slow. Good shipping steers 3 75 to 4 25, medium 2 25 to 2 75, cows 1 75 to 3 25. Sheep receipts 304 head with unchanged market. lambs 120 to 140 pounds 3 75 to 4 00, lighter stock 3 25 to 3 50.
A series of real estate deeds records transfers in multiple townships including Greencastle Cloverdale and Madison with prices from 31,288 60 to 1 884 42 and broader notes of mortgages quitclaims and land in Owen Putnam Warren Russell Marion and Jackson. A Maryland man Charles P Smith flees after forging a note then seeks reform while a Vermont girl’s alleged healings tied to a visionary episode are recounted.
In St Francis County Arkansas a widow named Hammett faced her two sons who opposed her planned marriage to a farm laborer. At the ceremony a gunshot killed the groom. the younger son was the murderer and fled but was captured. The next day the groom died, and later the elder son was killed while fleeing, with the mother reportedly beaten by her remaining son.
The piece reports on Congregationalists split over future punishment with President Bartlett warning that liberals risk becoming Unitarians. It notes a Philadelphia tax case where a YMCA building was taxed, court ruling dues do not negate evangelical status, and part of its property funded stores while libraries stay tax exempt. It also recounts a Cincinnati fraud tale of Charles Goodman deceiving Miss Roberts, marrying her, then disappearing with her savings. A Rapids tragedy involving strychnine poisoning closes.
A lengthy catalog lists classes for general purpose, harness, roadster, draft, and cattle events. Winners include Stallion 4 years old Swim Jack Bellmore, Mare 4 years old Lant Dryden Russellville, and Driving Gelding Col D N Heath Crawfordsville with multiple firsts and seconds across Crawfordsville Ladoga Waveland Parkville Russellville and nearby towns. The note also mentions Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom's Cabin profits and a Chicago clergyman plan to perform in churches with James Nixon guiding the venture.
A week of fine rain benefits newly sown wheat while locals report cattle shipments to Chicago. Greencastle visitors include Miss Smith and Mr Ellsberry with several church and fair events noted. Arch Collins renovates his yard gate as hog prices and wheat values rise. community gatherings, marriages, and travel to Lafayett e and Indianapolis are mentioned amid a flurry of small town activity.
The fair ended as a strong success across departments with 6 000 tickets sold Thursday and 4 000 on Friday. Highlights included fast track charges, agricultural displays by Gregg and Son and Geo Seybold, a balloon ascent by Prof Hamilton, and full premium payments on Saturday. Notes cover sickness, local plant projects, and school news alongside experimental farming using oats mixed with wheat for winter cover.
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