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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1886
Page
3
Residents and visitors are urged to send word to the office with news. A long list of names travels through Sullivan Indiana, including visits, travels, church services, concerts, shop sales, millinery notices, and upcoming excursions.
Retailer Meonmey warns customers that he has traded for 3000 dollars worth of extra fine clothing and offers it at cost. He urges buyers to visit the small frame building west of the post office to save money before stock sells quickly.
The Housekeeper of Minneapolis reports a second fire in six years on April 12 destroying part of its large subscription list. Readers missing May will have their copies forwarded and names restored by writing full address and payment details. Unclaimed letters listed. 1886 notice ends with a boat excursion promotional call to Sullivan readers.
Mrs. Sue Hawkins hosted an April 29 1886 ice cream supper at her home in honor of daughter Nannie's twenty first birthday. More than fifty guests enjoyed ice cream cake and lemonade. Nannie received multiple gifts including vases, a poka-dot pitcher, table clothes, napkins, a scarf, wine set, watch, ring, cakes and bouquets. The group dispersed at eleven with high spirits and wishes for another such occasion.
The Sul livan High School graduation was held at the Opera House on Friday evening May 7 1886. Graduates included William Shoffner Lizzie Hull Hannah Moore Effie Coulson and Myrtle Crawford with A H Purdue delivering the opening address. Essays by Hull Shoffner Moore Coulson Crawford praised. music by Mrs Cavins Emma Callahan Adah Kirkham C R Hinkle Ela Stewart.
Corn planting and busy business fill the past week with local notes. Rev Moore JC Jno McCrory Carruthers Bros and other residents engage in church, travel, and sales while a wareroom is expanded. A local figure nicknamed Shorty is portrayed as ready to defend the nation amid strikes and unrest.
On Saturday May 29 1886 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Sullivan County Court House doors the rents and profits for up to seven years of the south half of the north half of the southwest quarter of section 6 township 9 north range 9 west in Sullivan County Indiana will be offered. If this fails to realize the full judgment plus interest and costs the sale will continue as stated to convey all right title and interest of the defendant in the described property without reef from appraisal laws.
The May 4 Chicago riot shows scenes likened to the Bastille assault as native Americans and immigrant workers clash with police. The night escalates with Fielden dynamite bombs and a deadly volley, while officers and rioters suffer injuries and the crowd disperses.
The article casts Herr Most as a dangerous anarchist detailing his visage and alleged brutality. It recounts his European exile and activities in London and New York, notes his publication Die Freiheit, and recalls his public appearances with cannons of beer and a rifle amid police scrutiny.
Two years ago Cincinnati residents raged after a murder verdict. A colored defendant was sentenced to imprisonment not death, sparking mobs to torch Hamilton County Court House. The blaze destroyed a vast law library, forced taxes to rise, and left the county with heavy costs to repair the damage.
In a Washington hearing, Mormon women including Sister Eliza R Snow and Sister S M Kimball press polygamy while officials and the public watch. The women are described with sharp, satirical detail as they advocate plural marriages and lead church women’s organizations.
A series of political notices announce candidates for Democratic nomination in Sullivan and Greene counties. Charles T. Akin seeks State Senator nomination subject to the convention. W C Huart seeks Prosecutor nomination for the Sullivan Greene circuit. Crxus H. Davis seeks reelection as Prosecutor. Saml W Axtell also appears in notices.
We offer for sale all real estate and all purchase certificates of Hana Life Insurance Co in this county. Bargain deals available. Call Rings and Berry, real estate agents, Sullivan Indiana.
J. T. H. Miller presents good stylish clothing and well made garments for men and children inviting customers to inspect the stock.
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