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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1884
Page
3
Carlisle visitors inspect canned goods at Carruthers cash grocery with Sullivan's largest variety yet. Cart items include red wool undergarments and 90 cent vests. Boots and shoes go at cost for cash as stores close out. Carriages move to St Louis for work. local tradesmen update shops and shelving while Sol Goodman renovates his store.
Terre Haute managers face criticism for proposing a wrestling and sparring exhibition at the Opera House. Critics say such events bring disrepute and lower the venue’s longstanding high standard of amusement.
The E. and T. H. railroad reduced conductor pay by fifty cents a day and brakesmen by thirty cents on Saturday. One of twelve miles sections was discharged, prompting fears the line may be sold to a narrow gauge. Mrs. Edward Shake of Jefferson Township drowned Sunday morning, with mental distress from domestic troubles cited as the cause. she was sister to James M. Douthit and to a Mrs. Corbin.
The Sun warns residents to organize against roaming tramps who shelter at the starch factory and fear police less in misery weather. The Bloomfield News reports a thirteen member band forming with strong drills and remark on three musicians as top in the country. The memo details a dying Mr. Teegarden in Chattanooga under Odd Fellows care, and sale notices for a drug store business and a nearly new two story Sullivan home. Memorial notes honor Judge Gunn of Sullivan. Bedford Bloomfield railroad may boost Seymour trade. Mormon elders redirected. county feathers garments tar plan noted.
Dr Ralph Austin a distinguished Indiana citizen and prominent Masonic craftsman died at his Vincennes home on the evening of the 5th inst He was Grand Master of Indiana Masons elected in 1861 raised to the 33rd degree May 2 1867 and became Active Member May 16 1867 Born June 16 1810 in Hackney London England he came to Vincennes as rector of St James P E Church in 1872 and served about ten years He was a Democrat in politics.
A large number of Terre Haute girls join the Building and Loan Associations possibly due to leap year and future plans for homes and business. Prominent men stayed downtown late Monday for ball and breakfast with the cook. A lawyer arranged a divorce for a man, who then married again. the second wife seeks divorce for adultery with the first wife. Mrs Heenan’s death is blamed on grief after her husband’s morphine overdose.
Nelson Wilkey announces a local stock from Cincinnati and two thousand pairs of samples resold in Paoli. He vows a larger assortment of fine shoes than any town shop and promises 25 to 100 percent savings to all county residents, urging buyers to skip other houses.
The item notes Tom Wolfe deemed fit for roles as preacher Justice of the Peace Judge and Supreme Court Reporter. It also mentions Mr Black, school principal, preaching at Christian church next Sunday and calls for a large attendance. Congressman Cobb and committees oppose railroad land sharks and a fence sample is set near Catlin's saloon. Samuel Self admitted to practice in Sullivan courts after term. attendees offered cigars in celebration.
Graysville reports include religious services at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. Hawes, local visits by S. A. Yager and others, a new druggist Charles Rench, and a weekly life sketch series starting with Uncle Harrison Pinkston. Community concerns urge sidewalk construction and road repair amid muddy conditions.
A flood of property transactions lists numerous transfers of 40 acres to 60 acre plots and multiple lots, all with warranties. Names include Robt Linn, Gottfried Jahan, Manning Drake, J M Huff, Willis Benefield, Newell Crowder, and Mary Osborn among others, with prices ranging from 40 to 1,790 dollars and various buyers and sellers in several towns.
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