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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1886
Page
3
Crowder's advertises Walker boots at $2 and other boot stock while promoting Goodman's bargains on children's and men's footwear. It mentions local visitors, farm news, and upcoming auctions, with notices of insurance, marriage licenses, and community events.
Boots priced at 1.40 to 2.00 plus men’s and children’s clothing offered at Crowder’s Goodman's Troll & Burks. Opera House events and theater notices appear with residents visiting Sullivan and Terre Haute. Mr. Jas Catlin plans a double brick building on Commercial Row. several social and local items noted.
Vincennes papers report Fred Briggs shot a thief at the depot Friday night. Briggs reached the wounded man first and is credited with the shooting. John Avis & Co offer up to date bargains and warn readers about con artists and gambling scams.
Indiana favorite Hon J E McDonald will address the city this Friday Oct 29 1886. Also promotions for Dr J H McLean Little Liver and Kidney Pills claim relief for sick headache biliousness jaundice and menstrual pains at 25 cents a vial. Local merchants boast a wide dry goods stock and cheap cloaks jackets and wraps while Crowder offers child boots 7 to 10 at 75 cents. Vigo county builds gravel road to Terre Haute with four mile Prairieton link costing about 4000 split between county and farmers.
Hon. Jas. T. Johnston Republican congressional candidate will address audiences in Graysville on Saturday at 2 PM and at the Sullivan courthouse at 7 PM. Massie, chairman.
Citizens invited to hear Hon J E McDonald discuss the political situation in the city on Friday October 29 1886. McDonald is described as honest able and faithful and the event aims to inform voters.
G E Ireland announces two to three Sunday night meetings on religion in history. The lectures will cover Passover and the year of Jubilee among other sacred lessons and appeal to a large audience.
The following names appear on an unclaimed letters list from the Jefferson post office. Addressees must call within thirty days and provide the ad notice date to claim their mail before it is sent to the dead letter office.
The column notes repairs to N H Hinkle's dwelling and social visits by John Anderson and wife to W K McGrew. It reports a Baptist church completion, dedicatory events at Odd Fellows hall, and remarks on local figures including candidate Decatur Downing and Rev Gammon. It lists teachers for Jackson township and a marriage at the M E parsonage.
A renowned Indiana statesman will speak to the public in the city on Friday October 29 1886 addressing attendees on national affairs and public duties.
Mr B A Johnson is sick with chills. Miss Maggie Speake visits Vincennes. Rain is greatly needed in this locality. Many citizens attended the Vincennes fair. H B Pifer is in St Louis. Mr Johnson died last Monday and was buried Wednesday. Mrs Maggie Parvin of Colorado visits her father Mr Smith Greenfield. Mr Wiley Brenton and family visit New Albany area. Mrs W T Davis and daughters travel to Patoka. Prof Smith went to Worthington to teach penmanship. Mr Cowle was dying last Tuesday but is better now. Township teachers institute met at Carlisle and was well attended. Frank Sproat replied yes to a travelling man about the hack being on time. School enrollment increased. trustees may add to the building next season. Mrs Tip Alumbaugh and daughter-in-law return from Antelope Valley.
Hear Hon J E McDonald in Sullivan October 29 1886 as part of a series of Democratic meetings listed across multiple towns with dates including October 25 28 29 30 and November 1. Chairman Tros J Mann notes cancellations for Paxton and Dugger due to Mr Lamb's meetings. youth boots advertised at 1.00 for sizes 11 to 13.
Dr Michael Foster told the British Association that persistent smoking may dull color perception in the central retina. He explained color blindness starts with a patch in the middle of the retina and can extend to lost color senses and reduced sight overall.
Hon J E McDonald will address the public in Sullivan inviting every citizen to attend and hear the eminent merchant share views on local matters. The event highlights a notable political address in the town.
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