Judge Turman visits court as inmates face long sentence
Last Saturday Sheriff Lewman escorted Whitman and Bishop to Jeffersonville penitentiary for a three year burglary sentence. Albert Nicholson was arraigned in Johnson County for manslaughter after pleading guilty. Political demonstrations announced in Greencastle, with warnings of potential trouble.
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Turman
Gay
Lewman
Messrs
Whitman
Bishop
Jeffersonville Penitentiary
Florence Dunbar
South College Avenue
Capt. Blankenship
Asbury’s
Forest Hill Cemetery
Thomas McIntosh
Putnam County
Gee
Albert Nicholson
Johnson County
Greencastle
Readers' letters explain we publish neighbor views
The Star clarifies it does not endorse correspondent opinions. It provides space for readers to share thoughts so others may learn neighbor perspectives.
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the Star
Large cistern project under construction at Locust and Anderson
A large fire cistern is in process of construction at the corner of Locust and Anderson streets. Miss Kate Elliott is mentioned in relation to the project.
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Locust and
Anderson Streets
Kate Elliott
North Greencastle Railroading Brings Narrow Escapes
Will Murphy suffers severe bruises after a recent rail mishap marking his third accident while working. James Lynch survives a miraculous fall when a coal car crushes close to him and a cross piece embeds in sand after he frees himself. Police are urged to find the switch operator. Sailor boys head to Danville for a rally with D W Voorhees set to speak. The public spring runs dry yet the fire engine is moved out for maintenance.
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Will Murphy
James Lynch
Murphy
North End
Danville
D. W. Voorhees
Spring drainage and college notes fill Greencastle pages
Reports urge cleaning the city spring to prevent ruin as it runs near dry. Greencastle area mentions include Asbury Artillery Company at Indianapolis sham battle and college updates on Dr. Martin’s India lecture, new students, military department success, and student society editor elections amidst campus social events.
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Asbury Artillery Company
Indianapolis
Chemical Department
Baker
Martin
India
Len. Curtis
Gobin
Post
Brown to Lead Local M. E. Church Another Year
The article notes OP isenmass Mr. Brown from Iowa will take charge of the M. E. Church for another year. It lists community moves and visits including Mrs. Evans returning from Washington county Mrs. Vanzant visiting her mother at Reelsville and Dr. Godfrey traveling to Illinois then Chicago for medical study. It mentions Billy Morlan clerking at P. B. White's store and Thomas Morlan moving into town. Preaching at the M. E. Church next Sabbath by Rev Brown and a new bell for the church are noted along with others in this district.
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Isenmass
Brown
Iowa
M. E
Reelsville
Godfrey
Illinois
Chicago
Billy Morlan
White
Bruner
Charley
Hendricks County
Wright
Christian Church
Mercer
Hamrick Station
Morlan
Lena
Thomas Morlan
M. KE
B. F. Bruner
Pleasant Weather Aids Corn Maturity In Valley Township
The weather is favorable and corn crops will mature well after complaints in the township. Political prospects brighten with Republicans and Democrats discussed. Voters are urged to attend the election and show support. Wheat sowing advances with large acreage and good condition, suggesting a productive season ahead.
Insuring a better reward for the labor of the husbandman
A varied column notes improving conditions for the sick, a local figure moving to Indianapolis for a medical chair, and residents returning to Bainbridge. It records social scenes including Mrs. Grinstead's critical state, Dr. Dunnington's return, and community chatter about votes and local happenings.
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Dunnington
Grinstead
John W. Peyton
Bainbridge
Joseph Ross
Kaufman County
Texas
R. F. Stone
Indianapolis
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Esculapius
Darnall
W. G. Neff
M. B. Welch
Lovers Seek Consent for Impromptu Wisconsin Wedding
A couple from Ripon Wisconsin traveled to Fond du Lac and telegraphed the girl's parents asking for immediate marriage consent, noting the ceremony would proceed this evening. The ad hoc request reflects bold romantic action and parental involvement in a late 19th or early 20th century setting.
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Ripon
Wisconsin
Fond du Lac
Odd Divorces and Eccentric Tales From Old News
A San Francisco couple pursues divorce by mutual conflict indirect as they choose to have the husband whip the wife to create a legal grievance. A North Point battle anniversary notes 16 survivors marching, ages 83 to 95, the eldest bearing the flag. A North Carolina man’s failed plan to frighten his wife ends with his own death. A wife quotes a prodigal son reply to reform. Father Blake in Indiana paints scripture on rocks and fences. Reverend McAllister speaks of pines in Maine reaching toward heaven. Jacob Kleinhaus’s nickname as Judge Scott cites applejack spelling quirk.
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North Point
Baltimore
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Coatsville
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P. O. Harris
Chris Crawley
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Asbury Notes
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Beta Theta Pi
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Wantep
J. W. Buffington
Chuck
House In America
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Frices
Buffington’s
East Side Public Square
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Pca
Redwood Falls
Minn
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Cleveland
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Conn
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Kress
Meyer Bros. & CO
Prop’s
St. Louis
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San Francisco
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Mr. McAllister
Littlefield (Conn.) Congregational Church
Grand Old Pines
Maine
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Scott
Jacob Kleinhaus
Milford
Oticer
William Long
Township No. 16
Chor Publishing CO
Foster & CO
Cincinnati
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Grand Central
Northeast Corner Public Square
Ind
John Cawley
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