Greencastle Star Press, Greencastle, Putnam County, 13 January 1894 — Page 3

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{s^. Vol. 35, No 37

GREENCASTLE, IND., JAN. 13, 1894.

Isf",, Vol. 21, No 39

.A-raci JSovi'voxiix* X^x’co. A large importing house sent us an elegant lot of Japanese wares ami novelties on consignment for the holidays. Rather than have them returned they have authorized us to sell them at wholesale cost, and have sent us a lot of Japanese souvenirs to present to each customer who buys one dollars woith of goods. This is a rare opportunity to buy these lovely wares cheap. Come soon, as we shall return all goods not sold by Feb. 1. THE D. EANGDON CO. Dry G-oods and Carpets.

Tk Sills il M Sate

Is now going on at the Boston Store

This week we place on sale: Our 45c Corsets at 33c; our (55c Corsets at 49c; our 75c Corsets (>0c; our §1.00 Corsets at 75c. 5 pieces of yds. wide Sheeting at 14c per yard. 4 pieces of Eiderdown at 24c per yard: worth 50c. 120 Lace Pillow Shams at 19c; worth 35c. 50 Ladies’ Rubber Circulars at 95c; worth $1.25. 50 Misses’ Rubber Circulars at 85c; worth $1.15. 15 pieces Heavy Canton Flannel at 5Ac: worth 8.\e. Valises at 35c, 50c and i.>c; worth o'»c, $1.00 and $1.25. Trunks at 85c, $1.25, $1.75 and $2.00; worth $1.2.), $2.00, $2.<5 and $3.50. Don't Delay on Lace Curtains. We have the largest stock ever shown in Greencastle. IB O ST OUST STOIELIE. Bargain Givers of Greencastle.

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gtST’Quality the Rest.

What tne Boston says is so.

And the best place to get good eating is at the store of BROADSTREET & HURST.

Gallon Canned Peaches 30c Gallon Canned Apples 30c

Fine Canned Dessert Peaches. 15c Pie Peaches, canned 10c

Dr. J. P. D. John lectured at Crawfordsville last night. Paul Burnett has been hero from Chicago, on a visit. Born, on Jan. 7, to U. Z. Leazenby and wife, a daughter. The repairs needed on the Soldiers’ Monument at Forest Hill Cemetery will be made and paid for by Greencastle Post G. A. R. Albert Mann was arrested, on Saturday, for stealing cigars at Dr. Throop’s drug store ho is held for trial in Putnam Circuit Court. If you want to go to Louisiana at a very low rate, see George Hathaway a party leaves here on next Tuesday, and he can give you all the particulars. Hon. C. C. Matson, Hon.F. D. Ader, Dr. G. W. Bence, Will Maloney and L. A. Stceg attended the District Convention, at Martinsville, on Tuesday. Born, on Jau. 4. 18S4, to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Donan, of St. Louis, a daughter; named Margaret Wilcox Donan Mrs. Donan was Miss Ida Anderson, formerly of this city. H. C. Lewis is in training and will shie his castor into the ring for Mayor when the ropes are up and entries called for the other Reps, may as well stay out, else he will knock ’em

out.

Dr. Swahlen was called to Carbondale, IBs., on Monday, by a telegram announcing the death of Dr. Robt. Allen, President of the Southern Illinois Normal University for the past twenty years. The three children of Mr. and Mrs.Wm. Kreigh, residing near Stilesville, grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mahoney, of this city, are all sick with diptheria, and on Wednesday the fears were that Mabel, the oldest child, would not recover. On Saturday evcpingDr. Orsa Overstreet and wife entertained their friends in a charming manner, the gethering being in honor of Mr. Chas. Galtra and wife, of Crawfordsville. The evening passed most happily with music, social chat, games, etc. and refreshments were daintily served There were present Messrs, and Mes dames Chas. Allen, N. S. Joslyn, H S. Renick, H. H. Mathias, Clay Lewis, F. H. Lammcrs, D. L. Anderson, F. D. Ader, F. G Gilmore, F. A. Arnold Misses Rosa Joslin, Helen Joslin, Hattie Joslin, Ella Beckwith, Lillian Southard; Messrs. S.F. Lockridge, A. B. Hanna, W. G. Overstreet and B. F. Corwin.

And all other kinds of Canned Goods, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Provisions, etc., at such low prices that it will pay you to

Live to Eat.

Also a full line of Queenswarc, Glassware,

Tinware, etc.

Is the place for Bargains. Try it and be convinced. Undertaking in Best Manner. Prices reasonable and satisfaction guaranteed

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A Small Blaze. On Tuesday morning fire threatened the destruction of R. L. Higert’ssmoke house, which had caught fire, it thought, fi’om the fire used insmokeing his meat. The tire department answered the alarm promptly and the flames were soon quenched. The loss is about $. r >0. “Burgled.” On Friday night the stores of Messrs Vansant and Eaglestteld, at Lena were broken into and robbed. The thieves were not at all backward in helping themselves; they carried off all they could that was of use or value to them. The robbery is supposed to have been committed by tramps The American Express oflice was in the Eaglesfield store, and the Express Company will spare no effort to trace aud arrest the guilty parties.

BIG STOCK OF HOOKS, DOLLS, GAMES A XI) TO XS AT HOP WOODS’-

Capt J. J. Smiley has been at Richmond, Ind., this week attending to his oflicial duties as Trustee of the Insane Hospital located there. Mrs. John Duncan, of Marion township, died on Jan. 5, of consumption, after a long sickness, in the 21st year of her age; burial at Fillmore cemetery on Saturday. Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, John W. A. Hall, Esq., Carpentersville, Indiana, Jan. 7,1893, by James Rohn, Mr. L. T. Newell and Miss Ida May Hall both ofCarpenters-

ville.

Mrs. W. A. Workman’s horse ran away, in South Greencastle, a few days ago, and she was quite severely injured by being thrown from the buggy to terra flrma. The runaway was caused by the vehicle breaking

down.

On Now Year’s night, at tho school taught by Oscar Layne, of this county, at Riley, Ind., a box supper was given to raise funds to buy a library for the school. After eating the contents of the boxes a vote was taken to award silk hankerchief to the handsomest lady and a cotton one to tho homeliest man present. Tho proceeds of the affair amounted to $21. On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. II. C. Lewis entertained a large company of friends in a very delightful manner, Mrs. Lewis proving a most charming hostess. The hours sped swiftly by in social chat, games, etc. Light refreshments were daintily served. Those present were Messrs, and Mesdames Chas. Allen, F. H. Lammers, D. L. Anderson, H. S. Renick, F. G. Gilmore, G. C. Smythe, Alex. Lockridge, H. H. Mathias, Orsa Overstreet, H. Smith, Mrs. Florence Dunbar, Misses Rosa and Hattie Joslin, Ella Beckwith, Genevieve Ames, Kate and Lida Grooms, Nellie Hammond, and Lillian Southard, and Messrs. W. G. Overstreet, B. F. Corwin, E. E. Black, and Lieut. Lewis. Talked and Voted. On Tuesday the Putnam County Medical Society met at the oflice of Dr. G. C. Smythe. Tho annual election of officers resulted as follows: Dr.Terrell, Pres.; Dr. Lammers, Vice Pres.; Dr. Hunt, Secy.; Dr. Hanna, Treas.; Drs. Smythe, Hawkins, Preston Censors. Papers were read by Dr. Hunt on “Digitalis in Typhoid Fever;” Dr. Hanna on “Medical Fees,” Dr. Spurgeon on “Obstruction of the Bowels,” and by Dr. Poole on “Scarlet Fever.”

YT’or* 1804:. 331s I3z*v*.g HOTJLJSO.

TO ALL!

"We take this opportunity to wish nil of our numerous friends and patrons and the public in general a prosperous and happy new year. We wish to express our hearty thanks for your very liberal patronage during the year just ended. During the coming year we will endeavor to do as in the past—advertise just what we intend to perform and carry out promises to the letter, and will always name the loirest /triers on hff/h f/rndr (/oodtt. Again thanking you for your past favors and soliciting your contined kind patronage, we are The public servants, ALSPAUGH & CO. THE BELL CLOUS STORE. AND ML lOTIEt W! $15.00 CLOAKS FOR 7.50 12.00 “ “ 0.00 10.00 “ “ 5.00 8.00 “ “ 4.00 7.00 “ “ 3.50 5.00 “ “ 2.50 Children’s Cloaks, 75c, $1.00. $1.50 to $2.00; the best bargains you ever saw. We still have some of the best things in Dress Goods we have ever offered. Dress Flannels, 14 yds. wide, only 25 to 30c per yd. Wo are making low prices in Blankets and Wool Skirts; in fact everything in our stock is reduced in price. Don't fail to come in and see for yourself. ISAIAH VERMILION.

LOCAL LEM ES.

John Robert" is sick of a fever. The announcement list still grows. Mrs. I). E. Kelley is reported sick. Mr. Z. Potter is visiting at Wooster,

Ohio.

Miss Jessie Case lias returned from Attica. T. C. Grooms was at Brazil on Tuesday. Mrs. Chas. Allen has returned to Paris, Ills. Tbos Murphy has been visiting his parents. Mrs. Dr. Bence has been visiting at Indianapolis. Lieutenant Lewis has returned from Chicago. Dean Howe ii» expected home from Omaha today. Born, on Jan. 6, to Mr. and Mrs. Allen lies, a son. Miss Torr and Master Peek are measles victims. Born to Bud Marksberry and wife, a son, on Jan. 6. Dr. McCarty’s little daughter is keick with a fever.

Geo. W. Kimble, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., lias been visiting here this week. S. B. Vancleave & Son’s slaughter house was broken into, a few nights ago, and a lot of meat stolen; what the thieves did not take they ruined by hacking with a knife. No arrests. With the close of the present school year Dr. George L. Curtiss will retire from the faculty ofDePauw University and take up the ministerial work if his pastoral work takes him from this city much regret will be felt by the

Doctor’s numerous friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hougliland entertained a number of their friends, on Thursday night, in honor of their Terre Haute guests, Mr. and Mrs. Shirley. Those in attendance aver that the occasion was a “sneezin’ one and all were up to snuff,” hence all

spent an enjoyable evening.

Mrs. Florence Dunbar entertained her lady friends, on Saturday afternoon, in that charming manner always realized ’neath her hospitable roof—the afternoon was one of refined enjoyment and all present were delighted. Ligni reireshments—cake, ices and fPyit—were daintily served. Those present were Mesdames F. G.

What Detective Norris Wanted. It will be remembered we noted a recent visit of Detective Norris, to this city, and tho supposition that he was after persons well-known here, but no names could be obtained. The Bedford Mail sa>8 that, war an Is have been issued for the arrest of Burnett, Lane and White, and that Norris has turned the warrants over to the Sheriff at Peru, Ind. The charge against them is conspiracy in defrauding Dr. Malott, of Lawrence county, last

summer.

School Fund Distribution.

The tuition fund of Putnam county will bo distributed to the Trustees on Monday, January 29, 1894, ns follows: Clinton $ 990 81 Cloverdale 1,049 54

Bank Elections.

On Tuesday the National Banks of this city held their annual meetings of stockholders to elect directors. Tho result was as follows: Central National Bank R. L. O’Hajr, M. F. McIIaffle.M. D.Rridges, J. L. Randol,E. B. Evans, W. H. Alice, Quinton Broadstreet, S. A. Hays, F. A. Arnold. The Board organized and elected the following officers: R. L. O’Hair, Pres.; M. F. McHaflle, Vice Pres.; M. I). Bridges, Cash.; J. L.

Randel, Asst. Cash.

Tho First National Bank elected the following directors: Robt. Renick, J. W. Rohe, M. A. Bridges, S. F. Lockridge, Lycurgns Stoner, Thos. Abrams, Jerome Allen, T. C. Hammond and F. M. Allee. The Board of Directors organized by electing T. C. Hammond, Pres., M. A Bridges, Vice Pres.; Jerome Allen, Cashier. Burglars in tho Box. On Tuesday evening Marshal Starr and oflicers Donohue and Ashley, had a search warrant issued and ho made a sudden visit to the domicile of Ben Nichols and Macown, of South Greencastle, the supposition being that they had some stolen property on hand. This supposition proved correct, a fact that was emphasized as soon as the officer made his errand known, for ho was immediately cursed, and tongue lashed in a loud and most emphatic manner by the woman of the house, and she reinforced her tongue by securing a re volvcr and attacking the law’s minion, e’en to tho death. Starr took the pistol from her and a search of the

Mrs. Bradshaw is confined to the

house by sickness.

tunted JoTlo "a 0W ° j0ne9 ^ "'l^TTLE DRUG SHOP,

Rev. F. A. Hester and wife are vis-|

You Want to Live? Then cut this out. sian your name in blank

space at the bottom, take it to the

iting at Evansville. Ed. Perkins wants to bo councilman in the second ward. Mrs. Jesse W. Weik has returned from Portland, Ind. Dr. Curtiss was called to Terre Haute, the first of the week, by a telegram announcing the death of his grandson of diptheria. Simpson Keyes objected to his wife larruping him, hence he was the complaining witness in charge filed against her far assault and battery. H. S. Renick is a candidate for the Republican nomination for City Treasurer, and the fellow that beats him will have to hustle 24 hours every

day.

A telegram sent out from Bloomington, Ills., under date of January 8, to Mrs. B. C. Singleton, of this county, announced that her father, Milton Dooley, President of the Third National Bank, at Bloomington, Ills., was critically sick, and not expected to live. Miss Ellen Joslin entertained a party of her young friend", on Thursday, in honor of her guests Misses Beem and Grotto, of Spencer, Mr. and Miss Parks, of Martinsville, and Miss Laycock, of Indianapolis. The occasion was a most charming social success, and the guests right royally enjoyed the hospitalities of the occasion. A series of entertainments are to be given in this city, by Prof. Turner, for tho benefit of St. Paul’s Church. Tho first is to be on Saturday evening, Feb. 3, at Opera, House: Lee-

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premises revealed a goodly sized

Floyd 892 331 retail stook of groceries ami pro- ture and Stereoptican \ lews on IreJackson 1,148 95jbacco, lard, Hour, wash tubs, cheese, trate^ Lecture upon the Passon Play >» Jefferson 724 50' canned apples, etc., all of which had J Admission, 25 cts.; reserved seats,

Madison 927 80 been stolen from freight cars on the • !o ctH - Marion 1,063 92! Vandalia Line. Tho thieves broke] The Daughters of

Rebekah held

Mill Creek 313 70 into the cars and helped themselves their installment services on Monday Monroe 92! " r , 1 ns opportunity offered and their needs evening, when the following oflicers Russell 1,090 29 demanded. Ben and John Nichols ] wore installed: Mrs. H. H. Morrison,

muse pnmem, were iuaKuuues r. cr. Warren 529 61 were arrested for the theft and they N. O., Mrs. E. T. Chaffee, V. G., Mr. Gilmore, D.L. Anderson, Chas. Alien, Washington-. 1,692 09 confessed, implicating as the leader in | II. 11. Morrison, tren«, Mr I)

gentleman driving the horse was

Tho indi-| N. G. MUs May Chittenden, warden; I thrown to ground, his wife was

Dr. Poucher is to be the Treasurer ofDePauw University, so report hath

it.

Frank Landes notifies the boys that he would like to be city treasurer again. J. W. Bower is sprinting to secure the Republican nomination for City Clerk. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller, of Ladoga, have been visiting S. H Hillis and family. Major Birch is in the race and seeks the Republican nomination for mayor. Father Peirrard, of Brazil, was a guest of Father McLaughlin on Tuesday. The week of prayer has been observed at the Presbyterian Church this week. Mrs. Kate Milligan, who has been visiting relatives here, has returned to Greenfield. Misses Parks, Laycock, Goltra, Beem, and Mr. Parks have been the guests of Miss Ellen Joslin, of this

city.

? Squire Samuel Gardner is able td 1 be out again, after being confined to the house for several weeks by sick-

ness.

Mary Nelson, recently divorced from Sherman Nelson, has been granted license to marry James Hibbs. Geo. E. Blake is willing to serve the people as Councilman from the Second Ward, and asks for the Republican nomination again. Mrs. Eugene Manning and Miss Manning received their lady friends from 3 to 6, on Friday afternoon There was a large number of guests and the “afternoon” was a pleasing occasion to guest" and ho«tee«p« A man on a bicycle frightened a horse driven to a buggy, on Locust

Bainbridge 42S 151 the thefts, one Al. Roberts, n copper Badger, sec., Mrs. O. W. Ward, L. S. , s,rP ” t ’ Sfin > afternoon. I ho

Cloverdale town 438 38 colored negro, and he was also ar-j to N. G., Mr. C. H. Meikel, R. S. to

F. H. Lammers, W r . F. Swahlen, H. H. Renick, H. C. Lewis, R. T. Jones, G. C. Smythe, H. H. Mathias, F. A. Ar-

nold, and Misses Hattie and Rose Jos- _ w lin, Nellie Hammond, Lillian South- Russellville 273 45 hoard and lodging at Jeffersonville tors, Mrs. E. T. Chaffee, Mrs. Maggie no bones were broken and no serious

ard and Minta Allen.

iGreencastle City 4,105 46 for a time to come.

illoughlaud, Mr. Charles Meikel.

damage resulted.