Local notices fill Sullivan page with names and ads
An 1886 Times page lists numerous short items from Sullivan and surrounding towns. It Jaunts buyers to Nelson Wilkey for groceries and flour, notes new spring hats at Mrs A M Knotts, records visits by residents, shipments of Red Schoolhouse shoes by C M Henderson Co, and various personal notices, trips, purchases, and upcoming events including the Peak Sisters entertainment and church services across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Sisters
Opera House
Sullivan
M. E. Church
Commission Court closes term with liquor licenses granted
The March term of the Commissioners' Court closed Wednesday with a synopsis of work. Next week will publish allowances. Licenses to retail liquor were granted to Frank Fletcher at Huell City and to John Gerdink at Merom Station. John W. Patton, Shelburn school board treasurer, said ex-treasurer Erastus French failed to remit funds of the town school corporation. board ordered recovery by lawful steps. George Hinkle and others of Jack
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fletcher
Huell City
John Gerdink
Merom
John W. Patton
Shelburn
Erastus French
George Hinkle
Jack
District court notes and township affairs in Sullivan County
Petitions seek April vote on stock run at large. Cass voting place moved to Buell City for November 1886. Fire Department poll tax exemption granted to J F Hoke and others. Bridge petition by Turman denied for insufficient public utility. A list of election inspectors and pauper contracting bids by township, with protests and adjustments. Also included are schooling, grammar, U.S. history questions, and a county proclamation for April 5, 1886 elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Brown
Cass
Buell City
J. F. Hoke
Fire Department
J. W. Trueblood
Turman
Jackson, Plew & Tharlls
Curry
W. E. DeLashmutt
Fairbanks
Henry Sharples
J. L. Durham
Hamilton
M. F. Sharples
C. M. Lowder
Haddon
S. P. Trowell
Gill
T. A. Mason
N. B. Davis
Jos
Freeman
Walter N. Thompson
I. M. Sharples
Mr. Schaffer
Messrs
Billman
Arnett
Riggs
Diploma Recipients Named From March School Exam
At the March examination 56 pupils from townships including Jackson Curry Fairbanks Turman Casa Jefferson Haddon Gill were listed. Diploma recipients with averages of 75 or more include Jackson Perry E Church Atha Church Etta Bad ders S B Badders Jennie Case Cora A Case Josie Shepherd Curry J R Harris Jonah Hopewell Fairbanks Otis Parker Turman Adda Maple Thos H Moore Cass Mattie Deckard A J Cooper A R Stanley W V Walters C N Childers Jefferson Iva D Wood H G McClung Sarah M Corbin William Douthit Isaac Payne Haddon Fred Wheaton Albert Shake Gill Elizabeth Hanchett. The exam covered Writing Geography and Arithmetic with extensive questions and scoring criteria.
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Jackson
Curry
Fairbanks
Turman
Casa
Jefferson
Haddon
Gill
Perry E. Church
Atha Church
Etta Badders
S. B. Badders
Jennie Case
Cora A. Case
Josie Shepherd
J. R. Harris
Jonah Hopewell
Otis Parker
Adda Maple
Thos. H. Moore
Cass
Mattie Deckard
A. J. Cooper
A. R. Stanley
W. V. Walters
C. N. Childers
Iva D. Wood
H. G. McClung
Sarah M. Corbin
William Douthit
Isaac Payne
Fred Wheaton
Albert Shake
Elizabeth Hanchett
District 19 Haddon closes school year with feast
District No 19 Haddon closes February 12 1886. Mrs Ind Driver of district 2 Haddon township led the school as patrons joined in a feast after exams and speeches. Wilson singing class provided vocal music and a vote of thanks praised Mrs Driver for her efficient management and hope she teaches next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddon
Ind. Driver
Haddon Township
Wilson
Driver
Lending rates offered by Cuyas E Barrett
I am prepared to loan money with a 7 percent rate on sums under $1000, 62 percent on sums from $1000 to $2000, and 6 percent on sums over $2000, signed by Cuyas E Barrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuyas. E. Barrett
Florida Route Promises Fast Travel From Terre Haute
The Evansville route via the new Ohio River bridge cuts the Terre Haute to Nashville run to ten hours and lists sleeping cars and one change to New Orleans and Jacksonville. Palace Buffet cars run through to Nashville with no changes, and an illustrated copy of Florida A Story is available from R A Campbell in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Evansville
Terre Haute
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Ohio River
Nashville
Palace
R. A. Campbell
Ind
Knights of Labor Triumph in New York Street Car Strike
A New York street car strike ends with strong labor backing and police support. Sixteen thousand workers united to win wage justice, with demonstrations showing popular sympathy, while police aid enabled the first car to move on Grand Street. The piece praises labor solidarity and cautions against future oppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Knights of Labor
Labor
Knights
Don
Grand Street
Grant
Paris
Eliza Archard
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Times
Mr. Martin Troll
Nelson Wilkey
Fred Briggs
A. M. Knotts
J. T. Hays
Carlisle
Barney Koltinsky
Fla Stewart
Bucher
John Ladson
Paxton
T. J. Wheaton
John S. Bays
Bloomfield
F. FE. Basler
Mrs
John Glass
C. M. Henderson & Co
Mr. J. &. Bays
Indianapolis
John Bunton
Hutsonville
Ruben Rainsford
Graysville
Gordon
Neb
W.C., Shatuck
Indiana
L. H. Willis
Mrs. Lambert
C. M. Henderson & Co., of
Chicago
T. J. Mann
Turman Township
Southside
W.T. Crawford & Son
CG. M. Henderson & Co
Warren Bailey
The
Vincennes News
Keystone Bridge Co
Wabash Bridge
Chinaman
Noah Scott
Webster Barnard
Jos. L. Stewart
Mr. John F. Curry
Riggs & Berry, Sullivan
J. F. DeVol
John McClanahan
Sparlin, Ills
J. F. Curry
Palestine
P. H. Blue
Railroad
J.T. Hays
Princeton Democrat
Dr. Kiser
Fostoria
Ohio
J. T. Beasley
Tillie Bauer
Newton Mentor
Wabash
Anna Shaffer
Island
York
Graynville
Concord
J. H. Mercer
Vincennes
W. G. Young
I. P. Draper
Broad Street
John C. Chaney
E. Thacker
Pittsburgh, Penn
Keystone Iron Bridge Company
Thacker
Towa
Sullivan Market
Paul
Ephesus
Ireland
Life Ins. Co
Rines & Berry, Real Estate Agts
Sullivan, Ind
Agricultural Society
Walls & Engle
Walls & Engle, Paxton, Ind
Davis, Engle & Davis
Sullivan, Indiana
W. B. Halisted
M. C. Newkirk
Newkirk
Newton Press
Newton
D. B. Miller
Baptist Church
Bonsib
American Bible Society
Sullivan County
H.S. Bonsib
Commissioners’ Court
U. S
United States
Johnson
Massachusetts
Virginia
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Shepherd
Nicholson
Denny
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Wilkey
Lester
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GREE
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Westy Nh
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Evans
Township Finances
Jackson Township
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Turman, Township
Jefferson, Township
State OF
Thomas J. Mann
Sullivan Circuit Court
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Fairbank Township
Hamilton Township
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Gill Township
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LH. Willis
Fred Douglass
Frederick Douglass
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van Hook
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North Star
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Albany
Perry Barron
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U.S
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Milan
Alexandria
Bombay
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Congoville
Watering Place
Toussaint
Toussaint L
Eugene Swalladay
Aredonia
Arethusa Simpkinson
Aredonia Galladay
Swalladay
Prince Albert
Miss Simpkinson
Mr. Johnsing
Alonzo Thompsing
Mece
Irant
Dover
N. H
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de Witt Clinton
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Sampson
Colden
Riker
Thomas Addis Emmet
NEW York Police
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Saturn
Trst
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A. J. Borzweis
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Armon Snider
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Rea
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Plaintime
Krug & Emmerson
West Side
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