27 Feb 1880
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1880
Page
1
At Republican primaries in Terre Haute last week several National party figures participated. The piece mocks Indiana Democrats who pursue Washington and Liz. It also notes new freight service between Cincinnati and Chattanooga and a Supreme Court decision invalidating a state trespass testimony provision as unconstitutional.
Telegrams from Papa Indiana and Aubrox Ohio report active steps to locate and build extensions from Evansville to Seymour and from Preble Montgomery to College Corner Greensburg. Meetings set to discuss funding and road gains linking Louisville Monteville and Indiana coal fields. Townships vote to tax and bid in extensions from Rashville to New Castle.
A brief notice outlines plans to complete a road construction project that will ensure direct connections to northern and eastern routes. Local officials emphasize paving and alignment to improve transportation access and regional links.
The sketch recalls David Douglas early in the century, a Democrat turned Abolitionist later, staunch temperance advocate, anti slavery, loyal husband and father. He witnessed religious trances like the jerks and falls and foretold emancipation for the enslaved, dying in Milroy Rush County in 1861 amid looming Civil War.
A longtime concern over card playing and dancing is raised, noting adults in Greensburg engage in regular card parties and home dancing while condemning youth participation. The piece urges Christians to avoid appearances of evil and consider the broader pattern among older parishioners. It cites consistency and calls for examples set by mature church members. It also notes the Democratic National Convention aligning with Mr. Tilden's directions and Senator McDonald’s trip to New York for consultation.
Rumor says ex Governor Hendricks no longer aligns with the caucus counsel on constitutional amendments. Governor Williams continues to advocate the amendments, while Hendricks has hedged on the issue.
Telegraphic dispatches report General Grant received with utmost enthusiasm on his arrival at the City of Mexico. The native population and native born citizens alike showed eagerness to honor him.
The piece condemns Senator Voorhees for opposing contributions to aid Black people in need, calling him among the meanest men of the era for refusing charitable duties.
In a period advertisement two patent medicines are pitched as cures for consumption asthma bronchitis and lung diseases. Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry is claimed to relieve sore throat and lungs with a bedtime dose and promises speedy cough relief. Dr Whites Dandelion Alterative is offered as a liver and blood purifier with a dollar pint bottle and a signature guarantee. Greensburg vendor A C Hazelrigg markets both.
An 19th century style advertisement from Allen ger Bowtsy Co Washington NJ promotes organs as best value with guaranteed satisfaction. It offers agent salaries and invites samples and dress at once, listing Sherman Co Marshall Michigan in the copy.
Jackson Steings reports Waynesburg debating society notes a political row and talk of a turnpike intersecting the Columbus pike near Newburn. Several local movements include Rev Kildow’s Texas land patents, Anderson’s Missouri move, and Smith Thompson and Belle Childern’s Bear Creek church wedding.
Health in this vicinity is good. Mrs. Prof. Garligh of Richmond visits relatives. A Bayless attractions claimed at Smyrna. Mr. Hazelrigg from Greensburg visited Mrs. Morgan. Mrs. Hollensbee spent weekend with friends at Rossburg. Sunday schools prosper though roads poor. Rev. Louden and Rev. Jolly preached. Friends gathered at John Whitaker's for an evening. John McLane and Will Cauley left for the west. some girls disconsolate. Local youths unseen since party at Mr. Kelsey’s. Politics revive with Blaine for president Harrison for vice, Cumback governor. 20,000 majority predicted. Smith Crossing school visited by Mr. Crisler. lively reception and roars at follies. If turkey were available, they’d be invited to partake amid crowded interests.
The discussion suggests ill temper stems more from liver dysfunction than other causes. It cites Liver Syrip as a remedy and argues restoring natural equilibrium is the prime aim.
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