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Newspaper

Sullivan Times

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1886

Page

2

Meeting of Democratic Central Committee to fix primary time

A Democratic Central Committee meeting is set for 1 p m on Saturday February 6 1886 at the Court House to decide the time of the upcoming primary election and to handle other necessary business precinct representation is urged and vacancies will be filled by local Democrats.

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Board of Health secretary row stirs political tensions

The piece argues Dr. Freeman did not bid for the secretaryship and predicts affidavits to support it. It urges Schaffer and Arnett to be removed, denounces auctioning offices, and criticizes mob justice by citing Vincennes News on lynching and the dangers of lax courts and juries.

Billman Dr. Freeman Board of Health Messrs. Schaffer Arnett Boards of Health Schaffer and Vincennes News Apps Times Lynch

Resolutions of Hespect in Jefferson Township

At the Jefferson township Teachers Institute meeting held January 16 1886 resolutions mourn the death of Prof J B Ogg. They commend his firm leadership inspire sympathy for his family and children and note his service as County Superintendent and teacher. A copy is to be sent to his family and to Greene and Sullivan counties papers.

Pleasantville Ind Jefferson Township Teachers’ Institute J. 8 Ogg Greene County Greene Sullivan Counties

Demands for a trusted Democrat for Legislature support

The writer urges Democrats to nominate a competent candidacy. They argue the county with a Democratic majority deserves a steady and faithful representative and name Hon. John M. Humphreys as the ideal contender likely to gain broad backing from earnest Democrats.

Botter John M. Humphreys A.T. D

Hendricks Monument Committee Forms Subgroups

The Hendricks Monument Committee met at Briggs and Hultz law offices last Monday evening and established a preliminary organization. Joshua Ernest named secretary, with auxiliary committees named for Shelburn Herschal Stark and others across multiple towns.

Hendricks Monument Briggs & Hultz Joshua Ernest Shelburn Herschal V. Stark Wm. M. Denny 8. D. Osborn Farmersburg R. Thralls Cass Daniel Case Wm. M.patten Geo Merom D. M. Blue Lewis Colvin A. H. Shideler New Lebanon Jas. McClanahan A. W. Springer Charles Abercrombie Carlisle Ed. Akin Geo. W. Whipps R. Jenkins Pleasantville N. J. McCammon Wm. P. O’haver W. W. Howard Fairbanks Charles C. Ernest Elijah Dilley Jas. Brewer Jas G. Pounds Wm H. Thixton Graysville Ed. Carrithers John Durham A. Cushman Tom Collier John T. Phillips Sullivan M. B. Wilson

Bohemian Oats Swindle Targets Farmers Nationwide

The Bohemian oats swindle has been sweeping through counties with gangs of crooks. Wabash county farmers Lon Bailey and Chris Pullman lost $2,000 to the scheme. The Farm and Fireside editor exposed the fraud and cited Henry Talcott of Ashtabula Ohio, who linked the scam to Henry L. Bacon, now imprisoned seven years. Talcott warned farmers of lower yields from Bohemian oats versus other varieties and noted lawsuits and financial troubles from the scheme.

Lon Bailey Chris Pullman Wabash County Ohio Farm and Fireside Henry Talcott State Board of Agriculture Ashtabula Henry L. Bacon Bacon Summit County Akron Mr. Talcott

Local town notes and campus updates brighten winter

Merchants expect daily arrivals by boat. J. P. Stephens returns home suddenly while J. F. Walker plans departure. Miss Anna Stanley may be away weeks. Ina Buzan’s Lincolia Hall recital impresses. Routh touts prize winnings over Stephens and Walker. G A R oyster supper draws crowds. Big Spring Juvenile Band visits, fresh on scene. Lara Shideler falls ill again after recovery. Chas Cooper and others return via Vincennes due to ice. Professor Woodworth settles into new dormitory life amid campus chatter. Water pipes freeze then thaw causing wall damage near Franklin Hall.

J. P. Stephens J. F. Walker Anna Stanley Lincolia Hall Ina Buzan Routh Stephens Walker Big Spring Lara Shideler Chas. Cooper Will Pearce Rev. Parr Vincennes and Sullivan Woodworth Davis

Antelope Meeting Delayed by Cold Weather

A small group met in Sullivan on January 23, 1886 to discuss attendance at Antelope events but took no action due to cold weather. A larger meeting is planned for February 6, 1886 at eleven oclock in the forenoon at Justice Humphreys office, with a full attendance urged.

Antelope Sullivan Humphreys Ollock

County house fire kills five inmates in Jackson area

A county house fire at 12 30 yesterday morning in Jackson left five inmates dead among forty residents as cold weather worsened the scene. Firefighters found three women and two men among the deceased in the isolated rural facility four miles from town.

Jackson Mich Dolly Martin Kite Sivery Fov Jane Atkins Zina Boynon Charles Elliott John Doherty William Mills Sanders

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