Sullivan County Notes and Local News Briefs
Miss Trefie Broyles of Russillville visits cousin T J Wolfe. Gus Goodman of Terre Haute visits, plans to go to Illinois to kill chickens. Cart price and sewing repairs offered by local merchants. Numerous visits, marriages, and business trips listed. Township institute schedules and teaching standards updated. licensing and pay debates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trefie Broyles
Russillville, Ills
T. J. Wolfe
Gus Goodman
Terre Haute
Ilinois
Local notices and ads from Sullivan Times catalog public life
Notices cover loans and business, residents visiting relatives, school term starting September 8 in Sullivan, callers in Terre Haute and Vigo county, subscriptions due, fresh meats and safes at Southside stores, baby carriages, bedsprings and furniture at Crawley & McKinley, farm produce orders, and readers urged to sell poultry and eggs through local Bee Headquarters.
Marriage Licenses Issued to Several Couples
Marriage licenses have been issued since our last report to Chas. B. Summer and Minerva A. Knowles, Adam Maschino and Elizabeth Watson, Gifford E. Crow and Martha Adams, B. B. M. Crawford and Isabell Brewer, Chan. A. Kupferer and Laura Strawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. B. Summer
Minerva A. Knowles
Adam Maschino
Elizabeth Watson
Gifford E. Crow
Martha Adams
B. B. M. Crawford
Isabell Brewer
Chan. A. Kupferer
Laura Strawn
Grain Drill Ad Claims Davis Engle Davis Union Quality
An ad touts the Grain Drill from Davis Engle Davis, praising its Union design with high wheels wide tires and a seat driven feed. It urges buyers to view the drill before purchasing and notes its claimed superior control. The piece also mentions local figures and a sheriff’s fee dispute discussed in Knox county court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis, Engle & Davis
Vincennes Sun
Knox County Commissioners’ Court
James H. Shouse
Supreme Court
Shonse
L Stewart's Sons Continue Insurance Agency at Old Stand
L Stewart's Sons have received commissions of appointment for the agency of all the Old Reliable Insurance Companies. They will continue the business at the old stand over Sol Goodman's clothing store and invite calls. Their reputation is long established as the most reliable in this county with equitable adjustments and prompt payment of losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Stewart
Sol Goodman
Antelope Valley Excursion Announcement
Individuals planning a land search in Antelope Valley should contact Mr. C. W. Speake in Carlisle before September 16 as he departs with his party via the G, H, I, and C&NW Railroads. For rates and routes, reach W. Speake in Carlisle or R. A. Campbell in Terre Haute, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antelope Valley
C. W. Speake
Carlisle
C& NW RR
W. Speake
Ind
R. A. Campbell
Terre Hante
Birthday dinner honors Henry B Mason on 65th birthday
A September 3 birthday dinner near Sullivan Indiana hosted Henry B Mason turning 65. About 75 relatives and friends enjoyed a long feast with gifts to Mason family members and evening prayers. Local notes mention farming, court figures, and town crowds amid county events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Mason
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Ind
Jas
Eaton
Bertie Watters
Jas. Eaton
W. L. Mason
8. L. Mason
C. W. Mason
Doc Morgan
W. J. Barca
County Board of Education Holds Semi annual Session 1884
The County Board of Education met in regular semi annual session at the County Superintendent's office on September 1 1884. Trustees from Curry Fairbanks Hamilton Cass Jefferson Haddon Gill and Sullivan attended. Rule 11 on page 14 of the Manual regulated Township Institutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Curry
Fairbanks
Turman
Hamilton
Jefferson
Cass
Haddon and
Gill
J. A. Marion
W. OI. Poston
County Board of Education
Curry, Fairbanks
Cass Jefferson
Haddon, Gill and Sullivan
Graysville News Roundup Notes Winter Coal and Visits
Local items list winter coal preparations Dr Cashman Henry Garmer and family visiting Thomas Anderson Sabbath School picnic planning Miss Nannie Canary en route to Illinois Mr Hale and wife visiting A Yager James Pace visiting in town Reverend Hawes assigned for another year Dr Bennett relocated to Fairbanks with his drugs The Romance and Tragedy of Pioneer Life author Warral in town with his book
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cashman
Henry Garmer
Thomas Anderson
Mr. Hale
James Mann
Hawes
Bennett
Fairbanks
Local shop advertises low prices and wide stock in county
The notice touts the largest stock, best quality, and lowest prices in the county with appeals to price cuts on goat or kid items and small shoe sizes. It mentions Dr Finney staying on and a new station to be set up, plus a Providence Sabbath School entertainment this October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney
Providence
R. K. Houpt
Graysville
Sullivan, Terre
Haute
Nemo
Canary Family Notes And Local Moves In Illinois
Miss Nannie Canary visits relatives in Illinois while Levi Miles considers forming a company to head to Kansas. Mr McHenry Canary returns from three years west and John H Canary with Illinois relatives visit Wm Canary. Luke Ward James Morgan Ruff Clark families depart Tuesday. Jim Burks of Sullivan passes through. Alvin Iveral Youngman Frank Willie Mason Corta Eaton W L Canary attend a Terre Haute show. PARALYZER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Canary
Illinois
Levi Miles
Kansas
McHenry Canary
West
John H. Canary
Wm. Canary
Luke Ward
James Morgan
Ruff Clark
Jim Burks
Sullivan
Alvin
Iveral Youngman
Frank
Willie Mason
Corta Eaton
W. L. Canary
Terre Haute
Cleveland’s Record and Grover Cleveland’s Public Trust
A summary of Grover Cleveland’s stand on public funds and contracts, noting his Buffalo street-cleaning veto over a costly bid and his later messages as governor. The piece cites his opposition to inflated contractor prices, calls for strict accountability, and his defense of public money for genuine needs.
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Gov. Cleveland
Buffalo
Burrarno
Lect
Watcr
Grover Cleveland
Ilon
Roswell P. Flower
Gov
Cleveland
Executive Chamber
Albany
Assembly
Board of Supervisors
Chautauqua County
Political Commentary on Tariff Issue and Democratic Candidate
A Boston Transcript correspondent argues that Republicans distrust tariff success, noting they resort to attacking the social character of the Democratic candidate due to perceived weak prospects. The remark reflects partisan strategies and public skepticism of tariff as a unifying issue.
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Boston Transcript
Property Transactions From County Ledger
A series of land transfers lists buyers and sellers such as Ira Patten to Stephen Brace for 1 lot with warranty, John Heck to Justice Heck for 80 acres, and J T Graham to Dugger & Neal for 1294 acres. Other entries include J Briggs to J and W Mason 42 acres and Elizabeth Purcell to J L Spencer 1 acre, all recorded with warranty or quit claim deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Heck
John Heck
Acres
Actes
Waitanly
Currysville
OC Briggs
W B Mason
Gabe Read Ooo
Adam Maschino
Francis Snow
Sullivan
J T Graham
Dugger & Neal
G W Burge
Dugzer & Neal
Phil Miller
Morgan Gambill
Ed Leach
G W and
W J Leach
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sullivan Times
the Times
Carruthers
Anna
Gertie McClanahan
Turman Township
Arthur Holmes
John Fordyce
John Mason
Messrs
P. H. Blue
John T. Hays
Chicago
Zona ‘Patten
Indianapolis
E. M. Draper
E. M. Moss
Patoka
Gibson County
Col
Mrs. Young
No 12 South Side
Land H. Johnson
M. B. Wilson
Eaton’s Mill
Section Street
Jas. B. DeVol
John W. Skidmore
Ragged Edge
Rosa Porter
Martinsville
Hls
Sheriff Berry
Katie Maloney
Fred W. Dutton
Father Fruin
Wesley Fish
T. C. Williams
Fort Kearney
Neb
Bloomfield
Clint C. Coulson
Maggie Willis
Alma, Neb
C. B. Willis
Mary Bailey
Leonard Bailey
Sams. Mason’s
Joln Kildow
Ed Taylor
Mr. Kildow
Mr. Taylor
Mike Kirkham & Son
D. Langdon
Minnie
Greencastle
J. W. Hinkle
Mr. Langdon
Mrs. Hinkle
David Crawley
C. P. Riggs
Murray Crawley
Claude Crowder
Shelburn
Elephant
Wm. L. Griffith
Louis Koltinskey
J. J. Madigan
Troll & Burks
W. B. Creager
Richard Park
Sophia Luzader
Fannie Tilford
Nannie Wood
Jennie Page
Allie Caffee
Ida Williams
Emma Adams
Mr. DeVol
Beasley and Williams
Secamahurn
Vincennes
Fort Kearny
R. M. Griffith
Kirt Fish
Standard Fire Office
L. Stewart & Son
Phenix
Brooklyn
Fred Briggs
Perry H. Blue
J. W. Martin
Robinson
Watts
Brush
Marshall
Farmersburg
S. O. Self
H. J. Hays
Sam
Hays
Coulson
Kalley & Holmes
J. C. Chaney
Wes. Mayfield
N. G. Buf
Brother G. W. Buff
John Davis
Annie Brooks
Katie Bass
the Sullivan Times
PD. C. Young
Indian Springs
Kentucky
Blue Lick
Weir & Reed’s
Southside
John T. Beasley, Esq
Vigo County
Hezzie Riggs
Raton, New Mexico
Meteer of Sullivan
Buell City
Carrithers Bros
Ketcham
New Albany
Robert Linn
A. M. Knotts
Lou Smith
Crawley & McKinley
Nannie
Flora Draper
Ferre Haute
Paris III
T. J. Mann
Louisville
Robt. K. Houpt
Lou Stark
Bedford
C. E. Crawley
Crawley
McKinley
Bee
Efors
Carrithera Bros
Stewart Barnes
Ohio
O. K
Antelope Valley Excursion
Mr. Ami Ars J. R. Mason
Winnie Barco
Plug Star
Samuel Mason
H. B. Mason
Chas. Mason
Tren
Pat
Henry Cregg
John Kildon
Andy Whitlock
Jim Rhoads
Geo. Coulter
Joe M. Ryan
Merom
Dr. Newman
Bowling Green
Crawfords
Tunke Lucas
Terre Uaute
Board of Commissioners
Hultz
Barney Bsolinsky
Thos. Holden
Democratic
Phip
New Lebanon
Liay
Jay Gould
Cyrus W. Field
W. H. Vanderbilt
W. Ditt Kellogg
Steve Dorsey
Steve Isikins
Sullivan City Roller Mills
E. & T. H. Depot
GEO. Bauer & Son, Proprietors
Curry
Ira Patten
Stephen Bracewell
WG Eaton
Jetson Eaton
John H Osborn
W C Jamison
Elizabeth Purcell
J L Spencer
Pleasantville
P O’haver
W Howard Slot
Indiana
A. F. Estabrook
Washington Street
Broad Street
Sail Lawn
Donaldson Street
Sullivan ‘Times
WM. H. Burks
Tutos. B. Eaton
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