13 Nov 1884
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Newspaper
Greencastle Times
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1884
Page
1
The Greencastle paper surveys change in life and politics, noting weather as a comfort amid election chatter. It reports campaign reactions, whisky and saloon closures during Democratic jubilation, and local theater notes from the Silver Spur to Bartley Campbell.
A bright meteor appeared Tuesday night about 8 20 PM in the eastern sky. It moved downward with a slight southern tilt and spread to three times its original size before vanishing. The event was witnessed by several residents. a local comparison noted it near the size of the previous large meteor observed eight or nine years ago. The Common Council reported the Fire Committee’s endorsement of a new fire extinguisher pending funding. City Engineer announced completion of the alley improvement from Jackson to Market, Walnut to Poplar, at $127.23. Sidewalk work on East Washington Street was postponed indefinitely. Engine House No. 2 rental matter referred to Fire committee.
In Fern a Republican man and his two sons suffered knife and club blows from Hall and Williams after a disputed election. The elder Skelton was wounded in multiple places. the younger son defended with nippers. Alleged attackers fled as the crowd surged in. An affidavit was filed and a preliminary trial set before Squire Catherwood.
Joel Thomas Sr a respected Madison Township resident was killed by the No 3 passenger train east of Carbon last Saturday night. The train ran without a headlight at high speed after a cow was struck, leaving Thomas fatally injured as he attempted to move off the track. He lived in the county most of his life near seventy years old. The piece also notes rink activities at City Hall and Opera House with new management from Indianapolis and nightly music.
A list of speculative questions about political appointments post election, mail and cabinet choices, fashion, local industry and infrastructure, advertising efficacy, agricultural prospects, courthouse property damage, and Putnam County’s stance against civil unrest, reflecting a wary civic discourse of the era.
Community notices report crowded Sunday services on Locust Street and updates on Church events. Dr Cissel’s daughter remains ill but slowly improving while a quarterly meeting is planned at College Avenue Church. A large S J Johns Guild fair runs December 12 and 13 at local venues. Auction of 75 Short Horn cattle set for Woodland Farm near Greencastle on November 18 with 12 month terms.
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