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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1886
Page
3
Troll and Burks advertise boots and shoes with prices from two dollars to three dollars while other local merchants tout loans real estate land sales and upcoming events. The column also covers births marriages licenses burglaries weather church services and court notes from the area including Paxton Robinson and Sullivan reflecting late October 1886 records.
Local ads promote Crowder’s and Goodman’s stores with bargains on boots for men women and children, many under $2. Crowder’s features Walker boots and Boston Rubber Boots while Goodman’s touts underwear outerwear and sales on coats and hats. Interspersed items note residents visiting town and court appearances.
Captain W. T. Crawford and Mrs. Mary T. Bradley will marry tomorrow at the Presbyterian church in Hanover Dakota the bride’s home. They plan to reach Sullivan Tuesday to vote. The Times extends heartfelt congratulations.
Mr. Chas. T. Bass and Miss Metal Harmon were married at the bride’s parents’ home in Conn ersville at 8 P M on Wednesday. They visited Sullivan on Thursday and held a grand reception at the groom’s parents’ home, Mr. and Mrs. Jethro Bass. The TIMES extends best wishes for a long, joyful life.
The Postoffice lists unclaimed letters to be sent to the Dead-letter office if not called for within thirty days. Names include Wm Alishue Ed Akers John M Batt Wm Correll Jo D Dudley Laura Denton Wm Edwards Rosa Faulkner Johnnie Morrow R B Pattuma Etta Rine J W Mason Mrs Allie Sanders Frank Hooper Pleas Moore Mrs Callie Yocum J Benest P M Sullivan. Ind Oct 25 1886.
Miss Minnie Heap returns from Ohio and Miss Sallie Duncan goes home to Orange County. Mr. Rice McClain clerks in New Pittsburgh, Ind, while Miss Mattie Wiley plans winter there. W C Hultz of Sullivan spoke Saturday night and Mrs McDonald visited. Star Hotel changes hands with Kemp Asbury taking charge. Mrs. Sarah Runnels of Brazil and Mrs. Jane Hedges of Pimento visit. Miss Sallie Chris recovers after horse scare. Mr and Mrs Joe Smock visit Heap family. Mrs. George Brown travels to Youngstown to aid dying mother. Grandma Kelley, longtime resident, breaks arm but expected to recover. Gurdich. Walker boots priced from 43.00 and up.
The Merom House is being repaired as townsfolk note drought conditions growing monotonous. Rev. Charles Taylor of Graysville visited on Sunday while prairie fires were seen near Palestine. Paxton’s youths visited the Merom House for dinner and other locals attended services at the college. Prof. Elizabeth Hatton led Sunday services and Prof. Ward will preach next Sabbath. Prof. Fairfield plans study at Johns Hopkins before duties at U C C next spring.
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