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Newspaper

Sullivan Times

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1886

Page

2

4s Democrats For Representatl Clerk and County Ticket

Party slate lists James B. Patten as P P R Jenkins and Willis French Lem Willis Josh Beasley Ren Briegs Joyce dis Charles Scott dis James Nash with candidates for auditor treasurer sheriff recorder surveyor coroner and commissioner on the county ticket.

James B. Patten R. Jenkins Willis French Lem Wilnis Josh Beasley Ren. E. BrieGs Joyce Charles Scott James L. Nash

Republican Nominee Picked in Terre Haute for Congress

The Republicans at their Terre Haute convention nominated Hon. Jas. T. Johnson to oppose Hon. John E. Lamb in the upcoming congressional race.

Terre Haute Jas. T. Johnson John E. Lamb Congress

Nomination of General M. D. Manson for IRS Collector

President nominates General M. D. Manson on Friday of last week to serve as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Seventh Indiana District. He would replace Thomas Hanlon, who was rejected.

M. D. Manson Internal Revenue Indiana Thos. Hanlon

Senate confirms Indiana officials in wide slate

Wednesday the Senate confirmed Edward Hawkins as United States marshal for Indiana Mahlon D Manson as collector of internal revenue for the Seventh Indiana district David Turpie as United States attorney for Indiana and David Webb as register of the land office at Salt Lake City

Senate Edward Hawkins Indiana Mahlon D. Manson Internal Revenue David Turpie United States David Webb Salt Lake City

The Gold Standard Craze Bankrupts Wealth Production

The piece argues the gold standard drains the brains and bones behind wealth creation. It cites debts rising since the craze began and taxes measured by old incomes growing destructive. Relief is needed or property values and hypothecations risk partial bankruptcy of individuals and municipalities.

Hydrophobia and public lands debate reflected in editorials

A compilation of 19th century clippings discusses hydrophobia experiments by Dr. Spitzka, remarks on Thomas Cobb’s congressional work, regional weather and drought in Indiana, and a wave of local and national notices about robberies, riots, lynchings, and political maneuvering across states, with Tilden’s death and multiple Congress actions foregrounded.

Spitzka New York Medico- Jurisprudence Society

Unusually Dry July Impacts City Health and Rainfall Records

Data shows fifteen year period from 1870s to 1985 with total rainfall of 728 inches, extreme wet and dry months recorded. This year saw a drastic drop with only one and a half inches in July, far below the prior fifteen July average of 3.83 inches, affecting gastrointestinal disease patterns.

Question of Rogers Smith for President pro tempore role in Indiana Senate

The Indianapolis Sentinel notes a debate on whether Mr. Green Smith would be President pro tempore and acting Lieutenant Governor if General Manson resigns. It recounts 1824 events where James B. Ray served as President pro tempore after Ratcliff Boon’s resignation, and how Ray’s election in 1825 led to his ascent to governor.

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Little Flock Bapt ist Church to Clean Burial Ground

Members of the Little Flock Baptist Church near Shelburn plan a gathering Friday August 20 1886 to tidy the burying ground remove briars and perform other needed tasks. J M Branson Clerk urges a large attendance with necessary tools.

Little Flock Baptist Church Shelburn

Chicago School Census Reports Population Rise

The completed school census for Chicago shows a population increase. Details from various regions note agriculture, debt, law, and transport developments alongside local incidents and economic shifts.

Local notes on visitors and business in Sullivan area

Watermelons are plenty. Messrs. Eaton and Joyce of Sullivan visited town Sunday. Misses Eliza and Lottie Wheaton visit relatives in Chicago. J. W. Rogers made a Terre Haute trip last week. Brother Nemo called during the week. Sanders and Ward Engle near Sullivan enjoyed a weekend outing. Wm. Peyton and sisters plan a Parke Putman Montgomery county trip. Walls and Engle near completion of a new stationary engine. Farmers sell straw, debating its value as manure. J. A. Watson birthday dinner hosted eighty guests last Sunday. General shoe and slipper fittings offered this month. Troll and Burks.

Messrs Wm. Eaton Ed. Joyce Sullivan Eliza Lottie Wheaton Chicago J. W. Rogers Terre Haute Nemo Geo, Sanders Ward Engle Wm. Peyton Fannie Littie Parke Putman Montgomery Walls & Engle J. A. Watson

Unclaimed Letters At Sullivan Postoffice 1886 List

A list of unclaimed mail at the Sullivan Indiana post office dated August 2 1886 includes Luke Allen Geo Broek Sarah Burkhart Rose Coleman Mike Cameron Lillie Creager John Duffer Ike Filkner Chas Greshem Mary Holston T Hughes R P Jenkins James H Loyd J B McGree Lelia Moore F McCleeland Wm McClain Austin C Larr Charlotte Powell Joshua Powell Maggie Underwood Thomas Wilson W R Zink Chas G Taylor Lee Slicer Ryan Harry M Badders Elizabeth Chastine Richard Claggett F M Dudley James Figg Robinson Green Mattie Griffith Mollie Johnson Lafayette Hughes Lucy McCrary S H Taylor Lizzie Victory and others. letters will be sent to the Dead-letter Office if not claimed within thirty days. J Ernest Sullivan, Ind.

Luke Allen Geo. Broek 2 Sarah Burkhart Rose Coleman Mike Cameron Lillie Creager John Duffer Ike Filkner Chas. Greshem Mary Holston T. Hughes R. P. Jenkins James H. Loyd J. B. MccGree Lelia Moore F. McCleeland Wm. McClain Austin C. Larr Charlotte Powell Joshua Powell Maggie Underwood Thomas Wilson W. R. Zink Chas. G. Taylor Lee Slicer Ryan Harry M. Badders Elizabeth Chastine Richard Claggett F. M. Dudley James Figg Robinson Green Mattie Griffith Mollie Johnson Lafayette Hughes Lucy McCrary S. H. Taylor Lizzie Victory J. Ernest. Sullivan Ind

Soldiers' Picnic in Merom Bluff Hosted by Joe Kearns Post

Joe Kearns Post No. 327 G A R announces a Soldiers' picnic and basket meeting at Merom Bluff on Saturday August 14 1886. Expected speakers and local talent address the public. No outsider refreshment stands or games of chance. Bring wives and children to enjoy a day with the boys who were the blue. By order of Committee.

San Merom Gen. Logan Nameless The TIMES Jim Crook Jennie Croop Remington’s Books &E Jim Coop Jennie E. A. Chandler Hawes Shelburn M. EB. Church Will New Lebanon Kane Ruby Sullivan Court Ill Hawes Bros Tray Kearns Joe Kearns Merom Bluff

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