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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1884
Page
3
Multiple town notices report Col Hall's mammoth circus and menagerie arriving Tuesday near the Io. & T. H. depot in Sullivan. The page also notes visitors, sick residents, business ads, and upcoming events around town.
The Bedford Journal calls on the Town Board to check sidewalk conditions, noting three quarters of walks are dangerous. A near-miss injury occurs when Mr. King used a shotgun stock to drive a stake for a farm trap, narrowly avoiding harm. The piece also quotes the Princeton Democrat editor urging prompt payment of newspaper subscriptions, warning against subscriber negligence.
L Stewart's Sons continue agency for Old Reliable Insurance at the old stand over Sol Goodman's store inviting public calls. The agency, famed for reliability and prompt loss payments, stresses equitable adjustments and strong indemnity from its time tested companies. A Paoli News item condemns watermelon theft, recounting a fatal melon theft in Vincennes where Joseph Waldron was killed after confronting thieves.
TY F. Mackey reports a brick business house framing accident on August 12 where a tier of 2x14 joists toppled, trapping his leg under heavy timber. He suffered a broken leg in two places and severe calf damage but notes good care, recovery hope, and gratitude for kindness.
The M E Conference in Greencastle set the Vincennes district appointments. Presiding elder M M C Hobbs ordered assignments including Alfordsville by C H Sherburne and Shoals by J M Baxter. Other posts included Bracetown H N King Carlisle J M Watson, Vincennes W H Grim, Odon G F Kulmer, and Washington leaders T Danks and Elias Gaskins.
Extensive preparations are under way for the largest reunion ever held in Indiana. The Grand Army of the Republic pledges to spare time and money to ensure the event. Speakers and entertainments are promised, with top talent addressing the crowd on both days September 25 and 26. Boys are urged to attend and not miss this grand love feast reunion.
A basket meeting at New Lebanon last Sunday failed. Frank Eaton Bill McCoy and Logan Catlin began last Monday for Arcola Ins W I Canary plans to run a gristmill if he stays in New Lebanon this winter. Mrs Frank Harvey and daughter of Pleasantville visited Wm Canary's family last Sunday. Ella Canary will attend the institute this week and her mother will visit relatives. W L Canary traveled to Ills Tuesday and returned Wednesday and will depart Thursday for Illinois or Kansas. Mrs Tom Springer Jr Misses Kate Springer and Cora Mason left Monday to visit relatives in Mo and Kan.
District items report J Plew of Pittsburg visiting Sullivan and multiple residents in various towns. Campaign talk abounds with references to Cleveland, Butler and the Democratic platform. A veteran recounts his wartime service as he pledges to vote for Cleveland.
The Institute adjourned on Friday August 22 after a five day session with 146 enrollments and 135 average attendance. Seventy seven applicants tested for teaching licenses on Saturday. Resolutions urged including instruction on effects of alcoholic stimulants in schools alongside physiology and hygiene and urged school officers to attend future sessions while tobacco use should be discouraged by example.
A transfer from W W Howard to C J O Haver involves one lot in Pleasantsville. The document is a warranty deed detailing the conveyance and title protection.
Resolved that the management of the county schools by Supt J A Marlow has been eminently successful and meets approval. Resolved that the institute’s success owes much to Marlow’s efficient arrangement. Resolved thanks to Professors Cain Brown and Creager for instruction. Resolved to commend E Rains for secretary duties. Resolved thanks to Sullivan citizens and invitation to visit institutes. Resolutions to be published in county papers.
A. S. Hughes has gone to the far west. A. A. Hamilton is very sick of typhoid. Miss Maggie McGrew spent last week in Sullivan. Miss Jennie Rein has come home from Sullivan. W. M. Tichenor is up from Evansville for a couple of weeks. Chas. M. Ring visits relatives in southwestern Missouri. S. F. McGrew of Terre Haute visited Sunday. Albert Gilmore of Pleasantville visited S. M. Patten Sunday. G. William Ford sells a fruit preservative in this township. Albert Zink bought the McKee farm near Pittsburg. Mrs. Jasper Carney of Charleston Ills. visits relatives in Jackson. The G. A. R. picnic at Centerville last Saturday was not largely attended. Hons. F. Taylor and J. Ernest spoke in Pittsburg last Saturday evening. Dr. J. S. Hinkle bought property in Fairbanks and will move there this week. Mrs. C. A. Baldridge of Farmersburg has been visiting her old home for a few days.
A list of land and lot transfers across towns including Farmersburg Fairbanks and Sullivan with multiple warranty and quit claim deeds. The Chicago News column criticizes tariff burdens on agriculture, citing Nimmo’s figures showing limited reductions and alleging misused public funds and political plunder.
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