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A Brief History of Star City United Methodist Church
From a history written by the History Committee 1950-1951
Star City was platted in 1859 by Postmaster John Nickels and Andrew Wirick. Originally, it was called Two Mile Prairie, from the name of the Post Office serving the farmers in the vicinity. The name was changed to Scarboro, but this name did not find favor among the people. It was later changed to Star City upon petition by the citizens.
Before the town was formed, the first church came to town. In 1856, a Methodist church building – Mount Zion – was moved from the southwestern part of Harrison Township to the northwestern part of Van Buren Township. Eleven years later, in 1865, the old church was condemned as unsafe. It was sold and moved into the village where it was used as a warehouse until it was destroyed by fire. In the meantime, the congregation met in a one-room frame school house until 1867, when the church was constructed at the present location.
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A brief history of Vurpillat's Opera House is available on our YouTube channel. Check it out HERE.
Also on our channel:
- 2021 Annual Meeting, featuring Brenda Gilsinger and the history of Pulaski (the town)
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A Curiosity
Francesville Town Council Meeting: A fire bell has been purchased and is to be mounted on the jail building.
At the same meeting: A paid fire company will be organized and will consist of members of the band.
Francesville Tribune, May 17, 1906
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This month in the newsletter (releasing on the 15th of the month): |
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We will continue to include a link to the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project as it works its way toward the centenary anniversary.
The bridge was dedicated to veterans from Pulaski County.
Follow the progress by signing up for the monthly newsletter. Go to the website; the form is easily found! |
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- Pulaski: What's In A Name?
- Call-Out for Artists of all Mediums
- Greatest Generation of Pulaski County: 1945, Mopping Up
- Donors
- September Brunch
- New YouTube Release
- Spanish-American & Phillipine-American Wars
- All About The Lights
- Photo Gallery
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This banner, from the first edition of "The Advertiser," is dated 01 November 1894, Thursday. The newspaper was five columns across, measured 11 ½ inches wide and 17 ½ inches long. It contained 4 pages. The newspaper contained news and gossip, a History of Medaryville, short biographies of early businessmen, and advertisements. There is even ¾ column devoted to Francesville. |
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Just Between Ourselves
The Advertiser will be issued each week on the day indicated above. It does not think it necessary to offer anything that could be construed as an apology for its having been called into existence. Neither does it care to make promises regarding its future purposes, for to announce all the commendable things it hopes to perform might cause it to appear impracticable, and to do less than it might promise would result in its being deemed unreliable. An intelligent and discriminating public will estimate it by what it does rather than by what it intends to do, and it is by this just standard it prefers to be judged.
From the Editor: John P. Honeycutt
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J. B. Frederick received a car load of the celebrated Birdsell Wagons this week. |
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IMPORTANT TO LAND SEEKERS
Chas. H. Guild
Real Estate Agent Medaryville, Ind.
[No. 93.] 130 acres one mile south of Medaryville; 115 under cultivation, soil of deep black loam, underlaid with clay and gravel. Hancel ditch through farm giving ample opportunity for tileing [sic]. On public highway. Good, new, two-story 7 room house, good new barn, room for 15 tons of hay and 12 head of horses. Good orchard and small fruit. This farm is in a high state of cultivation and priced at $40 per acre.
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Indiana Lore Exhibit
Photo Credit: Image courtesy of Churubusco History Center (through November 6)
Larger-than-life tales exist all over the world, even among the small towns and cornfields of the Hoosier state. Make plans to visit our newest exhibit, Indiana Lore, to trace the roots of Hoosier-based tall tales.
For example, you can learn all about the palm reader at the Tuckaway House, the supernatural spirit haunting Willard Library in Evansville, and the giant turtle that supposedly lived in Fulk Lake near Churubusco (photo above).
Visit Indiana Lore, and see if you can tell the truth from the myths! In addition, see the tales come alive in the exhibit through the original artwork of Indianapolis-based artists, the BrainTwins.
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Walkin’ Through History | Brutally Modern
Sep 12, 2021, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
$20 | $15 members.
Hear the stories hiding in plain sight as you get to know Indianapolis a little better on our walking tours with a twist. Get ready to snap some great pics, play some games, ask lots of questions, and tease out the tantalizing tales teeming beneath the circle city’s streets.
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Learn to love some of Indy’s most unattractive buildings.
Tours are around two hours and limited to groups of 15 or less. At this time, all guests will be required to wear masks while on tour.
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Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra
Sep 12, 2021, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra, South American and African Baroque Music.
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IHS Research Roundtable: Sharing Our Research for Future Generations
Oct 2, 2021, 10:30 a.m. to 12: p.m. Free Virtual event
Kicking off Family History Month, we will talk about how we are saving and making plans for our research, and how we are encouraging the next generation of storytellers.
Are you missing the opportunity to connect with our researchers? Join us to chat with others each month! We will ask a few questions to get folks talking, but the rest is up to you. We would love to “see” you there.
Hosted by the Indiana Historical Society with the Genealogy Center of Allen County Public Library.
Space is limited to the first 50 registrants. Registration closes at 8:30 a.m. EST on Oct 2.
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From The Francesville Tribune July 13, 1972, Written January 1, 1971
This is a continuation of the poem, begun in the Newsletter dated June 2020. You can find past editions of the Newsletter HERE.
Stanzas 53 - 56
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I see the old wood school house
Where I first went to school,
With a big coal stove in every room
And Professor Lantz enforced the rule.
I can still see Mr. Davis
Who always swept the floor,
And would tell us kids true stories
About the Civil War.
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I see Leu Emmett's pool room
Where all the boys played pool,
But they wouldn't let me in there
While I was still in school.
I see Brock Byers a pulling
Agnes's wagon down the walk;
He was always right behind her
But I never heard him talk.
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Willard C. Myers is connected to the town of Francesville through birth and remaining family. We will continue to feature this poem until we have offered it to completion. Natives will probably recognize many of the people and places that will be mentioned. |
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A Gift That Keeps Giving
For the persons on your gift list that have everything they need, or for those who value history, make a contribution to the Historical Society in their name. We'll email a certificate that you can print and place in a stocking, an envelope or a frame. Find a convenient way to do that here. |
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The quick and easy way to make a contribution to the Historical Society is to utilize this QR code. We're trying to drag history into the 21st Century!
Thank you for considering this opportunity!
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Indiana Landmarks
In addition to giving tremendous financial and technical support for the local Courthouse project, Indiana Landmarks provides a wealth of information about and support for vintage homes and factories, churches, barns and bridges.
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Support Indiana Landmarks
Join to help save the historic places that make our communities more beautiful, more interesting, singular and special. LINK
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Affiliate Membership
The Pulaski County Historical Society is an affiliate member of Indiana Landmarks. For information about the affiliate organizations around the state, and all of the exciting work they are doing, please head over to our Affiliate's Webpage. |
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Annual Meeting
Saturday, September 11, 2021: Video Event
Tune in any time after 3:30 p.m. to welcome new board members* and honor winners of the Williamson Prize, Servaas Awards, and Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration. We’ll highlight this year’s 10 Most Endangered and salute some of our favorite saves from the past year. No RSVP necessary. Simply watch and enjoy the show!
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Historic Barns
IBF has also published an outstanding guide on barn types, uses and preservation. The booklet is available as a pdf at https://www.indianabarns.org/barnbooklet. Print copies are available by contacting info@indianabarns.org. The guide was funded through a Historic Preservation Education Grant provided by Indiana Landmarks and Indiana Humanities. |
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Century of Progress Home Tour |
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SEPTEMBER 25 & 26 - Beverly Shores – Indiana Dunes National Park
Visit four homes featured at the 1933 “Century of Progress” Chicago World’s Fair, relocated to the Indiana shore of Lake Michigan.
Timed-entry tour tickets go on sale August 2 at 9 a.m. Eastern / 8 a.m. Central. Note: all tour times will appear as Central Daylight Time. Learn More
For a deeper immersion, come on Friday evening, September 24 to hear brief talks on the 1933 World’s Fair, the architectural legacy of the House of Tomorrow, and the history of Indiana Dunes National Park. Tickets for the talks also go on sale August 2.
SPONSORED BY Indiana Landmarks and Indiana Dunes National Park . Learn More
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President: Ryan Harrison
Vice President (& Past President): Kathi Thompson
Secretary (& Genealogist): Janet Onken
Treasurer: Lin Morrison
Curator: Cozette Mengerink
Terms Ending 2022:
- Sara Kroft
- Jolie Simmermaker
- [Vacancy]
Terms Ending 2023
- Mary Conner (also County Historian)
- Becky Dilts
- Steve Morrison
Terms Ending 2024
- Brian Capouch
- Karen Fritz
- Judge Michael Shurn
Gardeners: Kaity & Tina Stacy
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Membership
$30 Individual
$40 Family
$80 Sustaining / Corporate
All members are welcome to volunteer with PCHS in any area of their interest and to attend meetings. Board meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month, in person or via Zoom, or a hybrid.
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Contributors to this edition: Janet Onken, Kathi Thompson |
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