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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1880
Page
4
A repair business boasts first class work and adds a craftsman with twenty years experience to run the repairing department. With new machinery and materials the facility offers making and repairing watches clocks jewelry silverware and spectacles. The shop operates on a strictly cash basis.
The notice covers the Indiana Union Soldiers Reunion and G A R encampment at Indianapolis September 21 23 1880 Camp Morton and the Indiana State Capitol cornerstone ceremony on September 28 with speakers governors ex governors and dignitaries. It notes reduced rail rates for travelers and previews a heated election campaign with party maneuvering and anticipated crowd events.
Yesterday's returns indicate Republicans carry the First, Second, and Third Congressional Districts and both legislative chambers by large majorities. Fusionists win the Fourth and Fifth Districts and Plaisted or Davis lead governor race with narrow margins.
Correspondence from Reelsville reports brisk commerce with several merchants expanding stock and activity. The piece mentions mill, blacksmithing, a saloon closure for license issues, political speeches by Col. Matson and Major Birch, band music, school openings, new telegraph work, and a thriving creamery reflecting broader regional growth.
Frank Clarke lost three fingers in a buzz saw last week. The school paused on Monday until further notice. A citizens meeting was called for Wednesday to decide if current teachers stay. Niss Ahern gave a notable Presbyterian church entertainment on Tuesday and is urged to repeat on Monday. Andy King's team ran away on Wednesday. Levi Hurst and family returned from Iowa trip. Mrs A King expected home from Ohio soon.
Representatives invited to speak on temperance with published responses. A new toll gate keeper at the north gate weighs 9 pounds named James Moxley junior Ben. Duncan of South Bend visited. school children return to classes with books and apples. excursion to Crawfordsville on L N A and O. Michael Murphy fences Liberty street. Joe Ford turns politician. Chas Eckels back home. Democratic sailors in full rig with Captain Jake Kiefer and first mate Will Randel. Miss Hontas Nicholson from Fillmore visiting. Sim Matkin in Indianapolis. band urged to perform in cool weather. A Sixnen.
Farmers sowing in western Wyoming district while school opens with low attendance due to illness. Rumors of upcoming weddings and a longtime resident planning marriage. Frank and Harriet Parish visiting relatives, Luther Laster visiting often, Francis Lyon teaching near Manhattan. Jack Everman, bank burglar, dies leaving five thousand dollars. no will and no heirs, raising state ownership question.
Last Sunday night a temperance meeting drew attendees including several pledge signers. The event discussed candidates for representative and joint representative roles, outlining positions and commitments.
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