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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1885
Page
3
Miss Lou Stark resigns from Young's. visits by Mrs. Taylor and others. several residents travel to Indianapolis and Terre Haute for events. Notices include sales offers, auctions, and a piano sale. public safety calls and church activities noted. local crime report mentions a street assault. sewing machine agent promotes the American machine.
Col Joyce oversaw a full remaking from belfry to cellar, cleaning away dust dirt and webs to refresh the structure. The court room and consultation room now look nearly new, as if recently from the shop.
Clerk T. J. Mann received official notice Wednesday that Mrs. Sarah Bush of Shelburn has been relieved by the Governor from the payment of three recognisance bonds totaling 150 dollars. The bonds were for the appearance of Geo. Doyle, formerly of Shelburn.
In a Vandalia collision near Macks ville a mile west of Terre Haute on Saturday of last week Mrs. Scott Russell of Rockville, sister-in-law of Jas. E. Russell, had her hand injured. A Mr Hill of Shelburn was killed, marking the Vandalia’s first passenger fatality in its years of operation.
The Standard Fire Office of L Stewart and Sons Agency cannot fulfill contracts and has reinsured in the Old Phenix of Brooklyn. Fred Briggs is authorized to take up all Standard policies and write them with the Phenix. All policyholders should call on him promptly to secure insurance.
Very stormy weather last Saturday night kept attendance light for the Blue Lodge and Chapter installation services. The events were impressively rendered and the tables abundantly spread. Those present enjoyed an evening, with the younger attendees the happiest.
Contractor J H Piel predicts a big Vincennes building year with more home investments than any prior year. The city’s street railway is praised for its handsome, roomy cars heated thoroughly, rivaling Chicago in comfort. The Sullivan Dramatic Company presented Among the Breakers to a large, appreciative audience with smooth, earnest performances and high praise for all involved.
The Princeton Democrat reports a package received at the city Express Office on Wednesday bearing a verse about a bonnet for a youthful and fair damsel. The stanza warns the Expressman to forward the bonnet safely and promptly, noting it is made of ribbon stem and feather with a postage stamp.
Four year old Frank told Santa to bring a switch for his sister. He called Santa back to correct the order, saying sister’s long stocking would hold the switch. Christmas morning revealed no switch in the short stocking.
Stewart's Sons announce continued operation at the old stand over Sol Goodman's store, offering agency for Old Reliable companies and urging public trust in its reputation. A Christmas Eve program at the Methodist church features a Wise Men pageant, readings, music, and a toy distribution to Sunday School children.
Special invitation from the editor to young men to attend the Christian Sunday School at 2 30 on Sundays. A new class forming to be conducted by G E Ireland. Encourages joining now with New Year’s Sunday as a good start to learn God’s word together.
A grand excursion to California via New Orleans departs January 15 from Cincinnati Louisville and Ohio and Mississippi Railway stations as far west as Vincennes. Tickets to San Francisco and return cost 137.00 from Louisville with proportionate rates from other stations Sleeper prices are 18.50 from Cincinnati and 18.00 from Louisville One way Stop-over allowed at New Orleans to visit the World's Exposition Geo W Kerr in charge at 305 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis Minn or listed O M Ry agents C W Paris Cincinnati R 5 Brown Louisville and W B Tallsted Vincennes
A week of prayer activities runs January 4 to January 11 at Sullivan churches. Each evening features a sermon or leadership by local pastors at designated churches with themes ranging from faith and praise to temperance, prayer for the church, families, nations, missions, and gospel work.
A blustery Christmas day sets a bleak scene as snow drifts and a crowd gathers near the Court House. Three men exit an alley toward the temple of Justice while onlookers note the Recorder’s office as the center of attention.
The advert highlights the largest stock of boots shoes and rubbers with the greatest variety and best quality at the lowest prices in the county. It invites customers to compare prices and notes special deals on Goat or Kid Front or Side Lace Shoes in small sizes with prices adjusted to current times.
Schools closed on the 19th for two weeks. Mrs. Foutch hosted visitors near Sullivan. A Paxton school entertainment drew a full house with admired acts and dialogues by Dr. Peyton and students, raising 12 dollars for the evening. Attendees included guests from Sullivan and Carlisle.
Notice states the 1884 state and county tax duplicate is in hand and ready to receive taxes. It provides a table showing taxation rates per one hundred dollars of property and per poll across Sullivan County townships in Indiana.
Notice announces the end of the Jamison and Marlow partnership with W C Jamison’s retirement. C R Robbins buys Jamison’s share and the business operates as Marlow & Robbins. Debts to both firms are to be settled promptly at the old stand during hours.
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