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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1885
Page
3
McClanahan and Brokaw announce they will not move West but stay in Sullivan and operate the old clothing stand once run by Andy McClanahan and Solon Brokaw. They thank friends for patronage and seek continued support in the future.
Readable text shows a fragment listing men's, youth and children's clothing with various price codes and amounts. No clear event, date, or entities except general product categories and prices.
We announce the largest stock of furnishing goods ever brought to this market. The collection covers a wide range of items and price points designed to meet diverse home needs.
Sullivan Times reports boots and shoes sales at Crowder's with Sheldon brand at 2.50 a pair. Local notices list illnesses and visits, school opening, marriages, trips, and community events across Sullivan Indiana with multiple names and places.
Mr and Mrs A A Holmes returned Tuesday from Robinson Tennessee where they had been visiting friends for several days. Mr Holmes combined business with pleasure by attending to legal matters while there.
Mrs. Anna Knotts and Miss Anna McClanahan visit the city as guests of C. A. Powers. Miss Nettie Triche, formerly with the White Sewing Machine, leaves for Sullivan to operate the machine at the Sullivan county fair.
Davis Engle & Davis advertise a full stock of tin sheet iron and zinc materials with nine first class timers ready to perform work on short notice at bottom prices.
Professor O Haver reminds the public he is ready to provide thorough and competent tutoring in piano organ violin and other instruments. He cites a successful past course and numerous patrons and guarantees satisfaction or no pay.
Ed Houck brandished a razor in Allen's barber shop last Saturday afternoon before marshal Lucas, constable Boatright, and others restrained him. The event ended without further violence as bystanders intervened and urged calm. Troll and Burks ask readers to support their ongoing effort to provide affordable boots and shoes through continued patronage.
David Crawford died at his home in Jackson township on September 2, 1885 after a long life of sorrow. Born September 7, 1811 in Columbiana County Ohio he endured four marriages producing many children. A devout Methodist he faced grief with patience and care for others, leaving a lasting example to his community.
Reports from Jefferson show visitors, a busy fair season, and local chatter. Mentions of Beasleys stable, Masonic Hall work, harvest notes, and various townsfolk highlight community life and upcoming events with hopeful reflections.
A narrator observes Treasurer Charley Davis walking down the street with a large gripsack contending he will visit Sailor Springs for three or four days then depart for San Francisco to stay about four weeks. The scene includes a railroad whistle and casual street chatter.
Chicago reports last week exports of 608700 bushels wheat, 632400 corn, 180400 oats, and 1000 rye. Elevators hold 13500830 wheat and 902540 corn. Market notes foresee possible bottom for wheat amid a firm corn and oats, with eggs and butter in good demand and cattle trade slack. Prices listed for wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, and various produce and live stock follow in general market column.
A Hallet & Davis piano valued at seven hundred fifty dollars new and worth more than any new five hundred dollar instrument will be sold at a bargain. Endorsements from I H Southard and Franz Liszt praise its tone touching, touch evenness and sustaining power, noting European access for pianists.
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