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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1886
Page
2
J C Bartlett editor and proprietor announces office location at No 2 upstairs Weataide The Times subscription prices are one dollar fifty cents per year eighty cents for six months fifty cents for four months fifteen cents for one month and five cents for a single issue.
The piece notes weak commerce in Europe including France Germany Belgium and Holland while coverage warns that high tariffs and silver demonetisation hurt the labor sector. It urges sober assessment of industrial love for the laborer and mocks tariff advocates as blathering.
In a pointed discussion the piece argues against extremism in industrial action, defending democracy and the right to contract while critiquing boycotts and monopolies. It cites English labor progress, Jay Gould's railroads, and political maneuvering around civil service reform, urging unity within the party to counter opposition. It also lists local notes and social items from Sullivan.
The speaker portrays Gould as treating capital ventures like playthings. He claims focus on power over people, building railroads to profit, and using law and public welfare as amusement while aiming to become a “big fish” in a free country. The piece criticizes his contempt for the committee and warns of cost to the republic.
Trustee Arnold of Carlisle visits town on Monday. Mrs Engle ill with fever for a week. Rev Engle visits son in town. Murry Buckhart near Sullivan visits friends. Mrs Melly Davis of Pimsento visits father John Kehoe. Luther Sloop of Greene county visits brother Henry Sloop. Miss Mattie Haddon leaves for Sharker Prairie for summer. Mrs George Campbell dies, leaving husband and one child. Juno Graysville John McCrory goes to Hutsonville. Allie Yager ill. Dr Wilson of York, Til. in town. Dr Steel from Montgomery county visits. Bible Society agent canvassed township. Jackson Springer’s property sold. Miss Kate Ogle of Sullivan guest of Carruthers. Rev Moore conducts revival at Merom. Rev Love fills pulpit in his absence. Aaron Morris has success. returns home with thirteen ducks. Clinton Phillips seen passing through village. Week's weather fine, prompts Southey quotation.
The Sullivan Indiana M E church board on March 22 1886 passed resolutions honoring Rev J W Julian a revered member of the Indiana conference for over forty years now on the superannuated list and leaving to pursue a new career. They express deep regret at his departure and praise him as a citizen and Christian gentleman and pledge prayers for his happiness and a warm welcome if he returns to Sullivan.
Delayed items show residents in town and nearby towns over the past week. Names include Thos Mann E G Carrithers R Ransford Bell Durham Perry Harris Alex Bostic S H Yager and Clingman. A U S Pension Agent visited while Beech Grove society met and an optician tested eyes.
Postoffice notes unclaimed letters including Mrs. Lydia A. Boles Lizzie Bamber F M Conley Spencer Crawford Missouri Chastian Cora Dodd Ollie Garrison Sophia Hummer Calvin Hopewell Mrs J T Johnson Robert Mason M McDonald Elizabeth Parks Felix Owens Wm Smith Belle Raines A J Taylor J 4% Ernest Pay your subscription to the Times.
severe railroad strike actions spread across Missouri and Kansas paralyzing freight services. Knights of Labor threaten nationwide stoppages with planned rail and factory shutdowns if workers are not recognized.
Phil Kumler district attorney of Cincinnati files in federal court at Columbus a suit to test validity of Bel telephone patents. Defendants are ordered to enter appearance by May 1.
The Treasury reports net gold holdings grew from 136 million to about 148.5 million dollars by March, despite 20.69 million dollars in bond calls maturing since February. Large interest disbursements in February reduced reserves before partial recovery.
The Senate received a Treasury report on Chinese import frauds via Special Agent Spaulding. The chamber debated an interstate commerce bill, nominations, and military manpower with talk of increasing the army and scanning posts and manpower data.
Senator Van Wyck boards a measure to grant patents for lands taken under reemption, homestead, or timber culture acts if prior laws were followed as interpreted at entry time. Commissioner Sparks’ strict readings caused patent denials. bill aims to protect settlers who acted in good faith under earlier construction, with amendments to exclude scrip entries. House actions follow with appropriations debates and tariff tweaks.
Sums under 1000 dollars bear seven percent interest while loans from 1000 to 2000 dollars earn sixty five percent and amounts over 2000 dollars carry six percent in CHAs. F Barrett.
The Times announces the opening of an elegant spring assortment from C H Crowder and Co at No 11 Westside. The store promises rare bargains and low margins with a single bottom price and honest treatment to attract patrons.
An 1886 Sullivan Indiana ordinance grants Bloomfield Railroad Company a right of way along Broad Street south of Washington Street and requires building a passenger depot near the Washington Broad intersection within a year. The town may add streets crossing the tracks and the ordinance takes effect immediately.
Reslliance announces SAML W AXTELL as a candidate for Prosecutor of the Sullivan and Greene counties judicial circuit. Nomination remains subject to the Democratic nominating convention decision.
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