02 Feb 1883
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1883
Page
1
A Standard interview with Madame Nilsson in Indianapolis prompts remarks on public perception of her temperament. editorials discuss Senator Spann ee's university consolidation, licensing debates, and views on liberty statues. Local papers comment on President Arthur fatigue, tobacco tax ideas, and Dr Brown's Iron Bitters endorsements.
An itinerant lecturer recounts a brutal Minnesota blizzard from January 19 to 31. The narrative blends observed cold, drifting snow, and the isolation faced by travelers with vivid local color and character notes about Minnesotans and their resilience. The piece ends with weather, travel boons, and a wry hope for a Sunday respite.
Robert Smalls, a slave turned pilot, masterminded the Planter escape from Charleston Harbor. He guided the vessel past Fort Sumter with nine men, five women, and three children aboard, delivering guns and ammunition to the Union fleet. The daring act secured freedom for the slaves aboard and added a valuable steamer to Union hands. The Navy later proposed Smalls for retirement with captain’s rank, recognizing his pivotal service.
Local items report visits by Jean Satinorn and Mr. Bafbitt to schools, a fire at Andrew Uink house, and plans for a tilekiln near a saw mill. Rumor hints Cash McCoy may wed, Robert Whiteman clears an accident tale, sermons shift between Walker and Rankin, and Charley Lowe praised. Community events include a schoolboy turnout, a dramatic club rehearsal, and institute trips to Clarksburg.
The local flouring mill will be remodeled into a first class operation, a welcome upgrade for the area. Mrs. Sam Snedaker is recovering from a serious ice fall. L. Starks & Bro sold wood along the railroad to J. J. Pat ham, and Elder McGowan preached three discourses here. John F. Hollinsbee plans a stone quarry north of the Hollinsbee quarry. A Jadson Branch extension of the Big 4 is suggested.
Eobn W Jones visited the village last Monday. John E Evans and a lady left for Texang test Tuesday. Emery Slack visiting his father William Black. Mrs Locker of Kansas visiting. J H Powner brother. Thomas Miller of Ewington in town last Tuesday. Dr Loudus Brannon spent Sunday with Greensburg friends. William Eads building a house four miles southwest. Calvin Bently moved to Gaffin Gartin Farm near Greensburg. S M Hice and B L Garrison in Greensburg last Friday and Saturday. E L Pleak bought Win Clark’s farm four and a half miles southwest for 3600. William Clark may open a drug store at Lett’s Corner. Charley Thurston may buy his father’s farm four miles southwest. Thomas and Morgan Thurston brought Parker Scott farm joining Waynesburg. William Ogden prefers a hilly farm for travel. Isaac Woodruff favors road carts. Ewington Democrat correspondent discussed by STANDARD correspondent. J W Marlin sold bay filly. Oorsay Mills running. Meyers out of mill business. W W Hollingh discuss moving here. Log hauling ended due to soft roads. Mrs Brunk critically injured. Ww Jenkins may move to mother’s farm north of town. Christian church seeks a preacher one fourth time this year. Short notes on Indianapolis Times remark about school fund interest reduction and policy.
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