145 years ago

Aug. 27, 1880

Sealed proposals will be received at the store of J.J. Costello for the building and completion of a Christian church, 26 by 46 feet and 17 feet from the surface in stone, frame, or brick, at the option of a building committee. Bids will be received until Tuesday, Aug. 31.

James Dye has our thanks for a feast of water- and muskmelons.

Mr. C.S. Triplett, founder of this paper, mourns the loss of his wife, who died of consumption last Saturday in this city. The deceased, whose maiden name was Mary E. Clark, daughter of Jacob Clark of this township, was born March 39, 1853, and therefore was 27 years old at the time of her death.

A little 7-year-old son of Wm. Dobbs fell or was thrown from a horse last Sunday afternoon, breaking his arm.

The heaviest rain that has visited this section for a year came down from the northeast last Tuesday afternoon and poured down nearly all night. It was a good, soaking rain and put the ground in fine condition for fall work, besides helping out the late corn, sweet potatoes, trees, et cetera.

Lightning that accompanied a rainstorm Thursday night of last week proved to be quite a serious visitation. The house of George Hoggen, a Russian living in Liberty Township, was struck and burned up, with Mr. Hoggen being killed.