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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1884
Page
3
Multiple store notices from Sullivan merchants highlight new carpets, oil cloths, window shades, dress goods, wall paper, and hats. Sales and promotions at Youngs, Parks, Jamison & Marlow, Wilkey & Allen, and Carruthers Bros accompany updates on deliveries, millinery changes, and expanded grocery offerings.
Easter services were held in most Sullivan churches and the day was broadly observed. Reports mention boot and shoe stock at Nelse Wilkey and Miles & Crowder, price shifts at Wilkey’s grocers, and a Porten Hay Carrier demo at Davis Engle & Davis. Population growth in Loogootee and several marriage licenses issued are noted along with updates on local families and farming equipment.
Early Monday fire gutted the Eugene ice houses at Carlisle. Some say spontaneous combustion sparked the blaze, a possibility viewed as unlikely by authorities and witnesses.
Justices T. J. Wolfe and Owen Davis as a commission declared Arthur W. St. Clair insane. On Wednesday Sheriff Berry with Andrew Sinclair transported the young man to the Asylum for the Insane in Indianapolis.
Strangey but True notes heavy machinery ads and farm tools, while Vincennes faces a social scandal as city clerk Crepps is bondable for bastardy. Florence visits by Briggs and Davis families head to Alabama. Insurance changes shift to Phenix. Bedford merchants eye thieves with spring stocks. Robinson contemplates Trans Continental railroad survey reaching near town.
Judgment invites builders to consult Davis Engle Davis for lumber doors windows blinds frames and all kinds of hardware. Five carloads of lumber cedar posts and pickets just arrived. Cedar posts billed as cheaper than oak yet longer lasting.
Perry indolph Henry Hackman and James Dick hunted and killed 147 snipe with Mr Dick soloing over 50. Herman Piel won a $10 000 contract to build Vincennes North Side school under R J McKinney supervision. St Rose s Academy on the square between Perry Hart Fourth and Sixth streets will be torn down as Fifth and Seminary streets are extended.
Hon. Charles T. Aiken of Sullivan County visited Indianapolis yesterday after serving in the last Legislature. Local events included choir singing scripture reading by the president and prayers by Rev. Julian. Prof. J. C. Black and Dr. G. W. Higbee gave addresses. Passenger trains rapidity noted for emigrants from Sullivan County to Antelope Valley Nebraska with C M I lines.
Dr. W. H. Bucher expands his dental practice by taking Dr. S. A. Kiser as partner. Dr. Kiser recently graduated from Indiana Dental College and joins Bucher at No. 8 South Side, promising modern techniques and a permanent, prominent local firm for all dental needs.
Troll and Burks boast a large, fine assortment of Ladies Fine Shoes unmatched in western Indiana. They invite local shoppers and nearby town customers to visit and enjoy a neat, well fitting footwear selection.
Worthington benefits from lush shade trees but lacks sidewalks to be urged on property owners. The town’s new band renames itself The Phoenix Band and promises steady progress toward becoming a leading regional ensemble. L Stewart’s Sons expands as Old Reliable Insurance Agency, continuing sales at the old stand near Sol Goodman’s shop and pledging reliable service and prompt claims.
Farmers foresee a fair wheat yield this season and large poultry shipments, mainly chickens and geese, as attention to fowls increases. An editor in Burmah receives elephants for subscriptions but Americans generally do not. many hold “elephants” as soon as papers start. The Eskridge family is ill, greens blamed on rhubarb tops. Fundraising for a new St Simon’s Catholic church is booming with work slated to begin next spring. Rev Doyle leads the effort.
A boy from Had don township Sullivan county suffered a severe injury when a man with a manure fork struck him at a stable near Knox county. The fatal injury to the right eye head is recorded as the funeral took place Sunday. The father is a brother of Mr. Roland Walker of Oaktown. Rev Morrall declines Pennsylvania call after valued church support. Dr Langdon of Bloomington distributes property including farms and cash to relatives and staff.
Friday night W J Tague four miles west of town on Graysville road awoke to a fire that consumed his barn, roof caving in, while neighbors saved items and his house narrowly survived. Barn loss about 600 dollars with 300 dollars insured. house spared. Authorities suspect arson and threaten harsh retaliation if the culprit is caught.
Turman and Curry townships bolted their nominees for Trustee. Delegates listed for Jackson Curry Fairbanks Turman Namili ton and Gill. The column notes elections in Sullivan and a 1984 letter from Valentine New.
J W Hext writes of rough horses and damaged hair on others’ beasts, healthy dogs, and children playing. He notes buffalo and antelope sighting, some settlers filing claims, weight gain, and plans to travel by spring near Valentine with mentions of locals and tents across the camp.
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