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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1885
Page
3
The department introduces its largest line yet with Cashmere Trichet and Henryetta Cloths. Prices cut 20 percent to move stock rapidly. Black and colored silks fully stocked with 10 day bargains: bulk black silk 77 cents, single silk at 1.00, and 1.65 from higher prices.
Local cloak shop announces deep discounts on women’s coats including Newmarket and Madessa cloth styles. Featured items include a black diagonal Newmarket with Astrakhan cuff and collar at 5.50, a Newmarket Madessa at 8.00, Silk Newmarkets and Plush Lacques in stock. Prices range 3.50 to 65.00, claimed as low as rivals.
A Sullivan Indiana carpet house announces deep discounts to reduce stock. Cotton Ingrain 18cts, double chain 80cts, wool filler 45cts, best all wool 75cts, tapestry Brussels 50 55 60 75cts, body Brussels 1.25, plus forty seven rag carpets sold near chain price. They stress low margins, no rents, and long local presence.
Local items note visits and returns, court actions, church announcements, market notes, and a flood of small ads. Mentions of Emery Hartzell meat shop, post office lobby stock, and various residents traveling to Terre Haute Indianapolis and Bloomington. A few crimes and a duck hunt share space with social events and upcoming elections.
Rutledge's Monthly offers a December prize of 20 dollars for identifying the shortest verse in the New Testament excluding the revised edition, its book and chapter, by December 10, 1885. If tied, rewards are shared. mail 20 cents with answer, and the January Monthly will publish winner details. Autenee Publishing Company Easton Penn.
Reports say a promising young man is punctual while Sullivan’s choristers assist Prof Durham in a rehearsal at Graysville. Fat Contributor questions details as President Manning plans Presbyterian Church interior decorating with praise from ladies. Chaney and friend conduct while Thomas displays graceful poses during rehearsal.
Crop conditions report fine with corn just starting as heavy rains delay gathering. Residents include Dick Curry in Illinois husking corn and Elzo McCammon in a new home. J. C. Beckett ill with lung fever. Uncle Dan Ring sore leg. A. M. McCammon rebuilt after a recent fire. Henry Rein repairs on his dwelling. Grandmother Hinkle and Mrs. Barcus visit Indianapolis. Geo M Hinkle returns from Western Tennessee. Turnips and sorghum in demand at 25 cents per bushel and gallon. Georgiana Welty back in Lockport with Dr Brunker’s family. F M Botts moves to Barnhart farm. H D Keen reappears in school. Ray ex-Treasurer buys hogs with good prices. Jack Steele and Ohio relatives visit Jackson county area.
Chicago elevators report, November 18 1885, show wheat 13 353 216 bushels and corn 107 423 bushels in official returns. Seaboard exports last week include flour 133 400 barrels and 240 500 bushels of wheat. Visible U S Canada grain totals: wheat 53 110 805. corn 3 229 147. oats 2 897 173 bushels. Wheat up on war news, corn stronger, oats in demand, rye and barley steady. Butter, dairy, eggs, and cheese prices listed. Live stock trade quiet with moderate hog demand. cattle and sheep mixed. weather unfavorable for packing without ice.
John A Wilson administrator announces a public sale of the estate at the late residence in Hamilton township Sullivan county Indiana. The sale on Monday December 11 1885 begins at 10 AM includes horses hogs wagons farming implements household and kitchen furniture corn and other articles. Terms: cash under $3 and under. over $32 credit eight months with note and 8 percent interest after maturity.
The Democrat T announces candidacy for Turman township Township Trustee pending primary decision. WM Thornberry.
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