Amateur actors debut. town centennial plans discussed
A Clarksville quartet of amateur actors opened at Cox's hall with the staged Two Orphans. The audience was small and the troupe reported expenses of 1500 dollars and ticket income of 2.05. They left for Casey and Greenup after the Centennial, while the Normal Institute begins July 24. Local notes mention new buildings, J. C. Comstock's chicken house, two new doctors, and a bustling undertaker trade. Katie Christoren visits Belle Lindsey. centennial excitement centers on St. Louis and political nods to Anderson S. Whitehead and J. C. Allen.
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Clarkaville
Cox’s Hall
Casey
Greenup
Normal Institute
Paina
J. C. Comstock
Clark County
Misa Katie Christoren
Westfield
Belle Lindsey
Katie
Weather and farm notes from Anderson county
Rain helps young corn and wheat remains in good condition though not ready for harvest. People still plant corn late. Sunday School at the Christian Church draws a crowded house with Elder Sargent preaching. Local chatter covers farming, family, and social notes with scattered names and events.
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Christian Church
Elder Sargent
Bill
Pappy
Lucinda
Calvin
Tom
Esq
Devon
Liz
Brownloyws
Bret West
Hecate
John
Dory Seafarer Plans Atlantic Crossing From Gloucester
A 15 foot sloop rigged decked dory in Gloucester Mass prepares for sea as a foreign seaman aims to cross the Atlantic solo. The vessel features a rain saving deck design and plans to sail by night to avoid daytime traffic while sleeping by day. The note includes a warning from Mrs. Fred Grant to her husband about the baby.
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Gloucester
Mass
Atlantic
Clark County Teachers Institute at Marshall Opens July 17 1876
Clark County conducts a four week teacher institute in Marshall beginning Monday July 17 1876. The session aims to raise qualifications for future teachers with low tuition and emphasis on common branches primary instruction and natural sciences. County Superintendent will examine applicants for certificates at its close.
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Abraham Garrat
Abraham Garver
Clark
Illinois
Clark K Couns
Marshall
Juerm
Clark County
Leachers
Demasthe
L. S. Kilborn
A. Wallacey
Sehoolhroom
Payia Ube
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