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Newspaper
North Vernon Sun
Location
North Vernon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1879
Page
2
A dense, fragmented passage discusses congressional nominations, Democratic and Republican tensions, and alleged election irregularities in Indianapolis. It references soldiers at polls, individual figures like McDonald and Seward, and cites partisan sources criticizing democratic processes, with mentions of oil topics and local farming life interwoven.
Hardenburg items report Cap't Carver gone to White River on a fishing excursion. Rachael Graves was last Saturday elected to teach in school in district No. 2. Howard Jolly gathered up courage to visit friends in the park. Shady's little son George is very ill with a tumor doctors call Eucephalid. Hoyt Weaver, absent for a month, may be the father of briars on his farm as punishment for prior absence. Thirteen men were arraigned at the United States Court for a similar offense.
R Gardner has returned home from Hartsville. Di Gaddy is attending the medical institute at Indianapolis. Marion townships will give a regular old fashioned celebration on the Poach.
Prominent figures Gov J D Williams Hon John Cavin and Indianapolis Mayor plan to attend the Old Settlers meeting at Park. Preparations include ample seating and railroads offering reduced rates to accommodate a large expected crowd. The event aims to renew acquaintances and review past times, with excitement expected to surpass last year’s success.
The itinerary lists an early morning departure from North Vernon at 6:00 A.M. to Cincinnati arriving 9:00 A.M. Return from Cincinnati at midnight. Tickets good for return. Event features Stains of Cheer Park with a balloon ascent and grand picnic attire including hilltapa and fireworks. Audience invited with sisters and cousins noted. Rossen, Agent.
A fragment discusses the danger to settlers from depredations near Andean fronts and the fear of daily danger. It contrasts government action with private remedies, noting vast suffering from consumption and claiming Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a restorative tonic and blood purifier for those not helped by other treatments.
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