Bloomington University praised amid Indiana college debate
The Standard quotes editorials from Rushville Jacksonian and other papers praising Bloomington University as self-sustaining and questioning why it should receive state appropriation while other colleges lack such funding. It notes Asbury, Wabash, Butler and several papers criticizing Indiana politics and public officials amid ongoing legislative debates and issues in Indianapolis.
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Bloomington University
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Prohibition Law Enforcement Urged Before Constitutional Change
The speaker argues that prohibitory laws are not self executing and urges the people to stay firm in enforcing prohibition before any amendment to the State constitution is considered. The call emphasizes resolve and adherence to prohibitions as a foundational principle.
Flood era warns of Mississippi river mismanagement
The piece argues floods threaten life and property, criticizing levee and jetty schemes as futile against gravity. It urges Congress to reframe river improvements, open new outlets, and curb corrupt activities while praising Ripley county progress and a reunion with Civil War figures.
Pioneer matriarch Nancy Bell dies at 95 near Clarksburg
Nancy Bell widow of Rev Daniel Bell and pioneer settler dies at home two miles south of Clarksburg after a long life of hardship and service. Born in 1787 she came to the area with her husband in 1822 and raised ten children. Grandson State Senator Bell of Allen County honors her memory. Gw. W.
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Clarksburg
Nancy Bell
Daniel Bell
Bell
Allen County
GW. W
A Soldier's Story From Appomattox Front
New York reports amid Civil War fighting that Captain Charles Minnegerode of General Fitzhugh Lee's staff was mortally struck by a bullet and saved by a surgeon who carried him to a field hospital. Minnegerode survived. after the war he practiced medicine in New Orleans, and Lee later attended the Queen's Lace Handkerchief in New York.
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Charles Minnegerede
Fitzhugh Lee
Richmond
Fareuvemr
New York Regiment
Field Hospital
Ménnegerode
New Orleans
Community Notes From Rossburg Area and Nearby
Miss Jennie Howard visits her sister in Clarksburg while rumors place a physician moving into the village soon. Jon H. Myers buys timber near Delaware on the O M railroad and begins hauling. Two stone quarries may hire over two hundred workers this season. Bee culture grows as B J Cook plans a bee raising business this season. W E Moore and F M Sherwood form a wagon building and repair partnership with expanded stock. The Rossburg Church may hire Rev Cates from near Brookville to preach this year after Bro Bowers concluded his farewell sermon. A man entered Mrs. Clark's saloon last Sunday week demanding a drink, claimed to be Jesse James, and threatened Johnny Clark, but proved to be a Greensburg barber.
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Clarksburg
Rumaor
Jon H. Myers
Delaware
J. Cook
W.E. Moore
F. M. Sherwood
Rossburg
Cates
Brookville
Franklin County
Bro. Bowers
Johnny
Clark
Sandusky Notes and Local Rambles Reflect Small-Town Life
Miss Mollie Seright is sick and a patent gate man is in our midst. The Stanpage is highly appreciated here. Our schools will be out in three weeks. Clint Short went to Indianapolis on Monday. Marsh Johnston donilt want any more mistakes. A son was born to Noah Moody and wife on the ninth inst. Jim Martin is not always buying stock when he goes south. Samuel Earlywine left last week for Ohio to make his home. Sam Williams can do the polite and now maistake he takes a wagon load. Mr. Lingo will move from this place in a few weeks. There is talk of moving the Clinton township precinct from Snails school house to this place. Mr. Lingo’s mantle will fall on Philip Barrel and Sam Scott in the rock and lime business. It is sad to see the anxious look of our faithful Agent as he watches the freight train that does not come. The Said Agent is out of coal. While other towns are drowning in floods this micro corrothining with the pw-
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Clint Short
Indianapolis
Marsh Johnston
Maistake
Mr. Lingo
Clinton Township
Snails’ School House
Philip Barrel
Sam
Scott
Fortunate lands on high and dry soil cited
The text notes gratitude that its lot lies on a high and dry tract, implying safety or favorable land conditions. It presents a reflective remark without additional context or events.
Goudie Family to Move to Horace Station Soon
Geo Goudie and family prepare to relocate to Horace Station in the near future. Miss Sarah Moncrief, long in delicate health, is reported convalescent. Jno S Goudie of Union county visits Sardinia and will return home next week. Protracted meeting began at Sardinia Baptist church on the 8th. Rev Monroe, assisted by Rev Huckleberry and Jno Thomson and family from Kansas, will return home soon. Silas Sering of Whitcomb Franklin Co visited his sister Mrs Boothe and relatives at Westport, then returned home this week.
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Horace Station
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Jno
S. Goudie
Union County
Sardinia
Sardinia Baptist Church
Monroe
Huckleberry
Jno. Thomson
Kansas
Local News Bits and Moves in Indiana
Mr. Dalton of Indianapolis visited Tuesday. Charley Stewart sold out at Batesville and seeks new work. Mr. Allen has a lame shoulder after a treacherous ice accident. Andrew Jink moved to Clarksburg on Wednesday. Hollensbee to replace him. A literary gathering Friday promises a lively time with four Beech Grove orators. Bro Rankin closed with a long letter from his aged father on his 90th birthday recounting anti-slavery work.
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Indianapolis
Charley Stewart
Batesville
Allen
Andrew Jink
Clarksburg
Hollensbee
Beech Grove
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Local notices and social news snapshot from town
Samuel Dickey’s health declines while Squire Dickey occupies the parsonage. Young Garrison sells cream tartar cheaply. Will Robbins & Co. opens a grocery at Horace. Miss Bran non oversees Quiechoot. street gossip and household chores noted. Several residents travel, fall ill, or host events. a birthday party for Mrs. Bergan stands out. various local visits and shop openings are listed.
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Squire Dickey
Young Garrison
Will Robbins & Co
Horace
Quiechoot
Miss Brannon
Burney school house hosts Rev Macklin meeting series
The hack excursion performed cheaply under nine dollars. Reverend Macklin began a series of meetings at the Burney school house on Wednesday inviting attendance by local residents and travelers alike.
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Macklin
Burney School House
Local Notes and People in the Township
Bob Moore discussed settling into farming while Dave Bartlow suffers a bunged eye from shinny. Emma Thomson visits Tawrenceburg and Sol Sharp of Thorntown, ex-Clarksburg merchant, is in town. Dr Beal hosts Prof Frank Churchill of Lawrenceburg High School this week. Young of Greensburg moves into Walters house to work for Jacob Emmert. Dave Schwartz’s pension rises from 4 to 8 dollars monthly with back pay of 960 dollars from 1863. Bob Parker seeks pension increase, saying I fought and died for ’em. Grandmother Bell died the 8th and was buried at Carmel. she would have been 96 on Feb 18. W P T C girls’ first anniversary exercises held at Miss Lily Patterson’s with History, Select reading, an essay on humorists, a prophetic dream, a debate declaring women morally braver, and a large-feast supper.
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Dave Bartlow
Emma Thomson
Tawrenceburg
Sol. Sharp
Thorntown
Clarksburg
Dr. Beal
Frank Churchill
Lawrenceburg High School
Mr. Young
Greensburg
Walters House
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Bob
Parker
Bell
Carmel
Lily Patterson
Filla Clarkson
Mattie Taylor
Grace Hamilton
Esther Freeman
Lands and Lots for Sale in Greensburg Indiana
Partial list of farms and city property with house and farm numbers. Encourages readers to write and specify the House or Farm number, notes large farms and houses available, and offers trades for smaller properties. Office located opposite DeArmond Hotel. Address T. L. Burke Greensburg Indiana.
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DeArmond Hotel
T. L. Burke
Greensburg
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