The County News Tidings From Town Gatherings and Repairs
The Dems in town struggle with a political metaphor as a legal adviser fears repercussions. D C Summers notes a Colorado beetle near potatoes during planting. Clear Creek church undergoes reseating and repainting. Thomas Winyard of Terre Haute visits locals. Henry Underwood and his wife enjoy Sunday at Putnamville. H Timmons decorates his front fence. George Williamson Jr plans to start a blacksmith business.
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D. C
Colorado
Clear Creek
Thomas Winyard
Terre Haute
Henry Underwood
Putnamville
H. Timmons
George Williamson, Jr
Local Moves Brighten Town as Burglaries Spark Talk
Tom Acres moves to the country and Sam Hennon moves into his former house as the printing office plans relocation. Burglaries hit Mose Payne and J H Grantham, missing only whisky and jewelry. thieves used hidden back door locks and left tools behind. The Good Templars organize a lodge with about forty members and John and Marsh Dodds buy Ghormley dry goods stock. Miss Sarah Boner visits her sister.
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Tom Acres
Sam Hennon
Tom
Dick Adams
Hargrave
Marsh Dodd
Mrs. Dunceth
Central Hotel
John Dodd
John Etchison
I’'rank ‘Com
J. H. Grantham
Jesse Grantham
Good Templars
John
Marsh Dodds
Ghormley
Sarah Boner
New Kansas Relocation Plans and Local Happenings
Ken dall & Bishop opens in town as Charles Spencer plans a summer stay with family in Newton Kansas for possible permanent relocation. G A R post sponsors a May camp fire while D B Watkins sells personal effects by auction. Rev Bird to preach next Sunday at 8 o clock local time. Town wary of a saloon threat and teens report a recent abop incident. Empty bitters bottles suggest someone enjoying good health locally.
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Kendall & Bishop
Charles Spencer
Newton
Kansas
Watkins
Bird
New Maysville notes and local events
A weather day in New Maysville. Getsie Southerlin and daughter ill. Wallis Eggers sold out in a recent sale while eyeing westward. Joshua McCloud staged a log rolling event with good support, then a sizable dinner at the Sense. Dr Farris visited Clinton Falls and returned home. A S Mayhall showcases a fine Clydesdale and Spaish Jack. Jackson Democrats meet April 2 and reshaped their ticket, hinting at voter control concerns. The Star Press correspondent favors their county nominees and cites J R Grdon, noting Democrats’ tariff confusion and limited reading.
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Getsie Southerlin
Daugh
Wallis’ Eggers
Joshua McCloud
Farris
Clinton Falls
A. S. Mayhall
Jackson Democracy
Court House
New Maysville
The
Star Press
Gravel road swindle strains local politics
The writer warns readers about misuse of funds for gravel road building. He accuses the party of spending tax money on free gravel roads and recalls harm from whiskey influence on supporters. The piece notes muddy conditions in some areas hindering teams from passing.
Miss Mattie Davis and town notes from a local column
Miss Mattie Davis died here recently. Quarterly meeting scheduled for next Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Leming of Stockwell visits daughter Mrs. Stallard. The town notes temperance talks’ mixed impact and local complaints. Death of Dr. A T Steele of Waveland is deeply felt. Peach fruit is dead.
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Mattie Davis
Leming
Stockwell
Stallard
A. T. Steele
Waveland
DePauw Mirror Highlights Debates Lectures and Campus News
The May 1 issue notes Philo and Plato inter-society debate, Dr Ridpath to lecture in Pana Til next Monday, and President Martin debate over bishopric prospects. It covers senior speeches, oratorical contests, campus promotions in the Military Department, and the Soldiers Monument Fund with a $1000 request from L M Campbell for non veterans.
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Hendricks County Gazette
Jim
Herbert Collins
Indianapolis
T. G. Chambers
A. M. Haskell
Cincinnati
Shad Ballard
Shad
Messrs Depauw, Newkirk
Southard
Evans v DeVore heirs in Putnam Circuit Court
In Putnam Circuit Court April Term 1881 Bara B Evans and Henry v DeVore et al file complaint regarding real estate. Defendants Susana Evans Martha Evans Ninian Connelly Elizabeth Connelly Serena Evans Martha Evans Robert Connelly James Hanna and others must appear by May 20 1884 to answer or demur or face default. Court at Greencastle Indiana. Deputy clerk M B Rupristin signs seal.
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Indiana
Putnam County
Putnam Circuit Court
Bara B. Evans
Henry v DeVore
Martha Evans
Jon. Birch
Esa
Susana P. Evans
Ninian Connelly
Elizabeth J. Connelly
Serena FE. Evans
Martha J Evans
Greencastle
Teas Court
Donn W. Lee
M. B. Ruprstin
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the County News
Groveland
Roachdale
Portland Mill
Allen Brothers
Deydgroods Store
Allens
Russellville
DePauw
Pindell and Shackleford
Philo
Plato
Martin
M. E. Church
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
de Pauw
Military Department
M. J. Beckett
John C. Zulaufj
W. E. Stoy
T. J. G. Campbell
S. E. P. Thayer
Frank Wimmer
F. A. Hays
H.E. Valentine
Crose
Gillespie
Goodwin
Cooper
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Earp
J.C. Ridpath
Jonathan Birch
Dr. Smith
Soldiers’ Monument Fund
Soldiers’ Monument
Monumental Committee
L. M. Campbell
Hendricks County
Danvillle
Geo. W. Johnston
Soldiers’ Monumental Fund
L. M. Campnet
CW. Tulburts
LEGA
Franklin Street
Indiana Street
College Avenue
William Dacey
Circuit Court
State of
Peter A. Stokes
Tomas N. Stones
Into
Eloy
Central National Bank Building
Black & Black
East
Washington Street
Queenswars
Grassware
RO Chries
Darnall Bros
J. Crow
Southwest Corner Public Square
J. Crow & Co
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