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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1884
Page
4
Local timetable shows trains going south and north with times listed in sections for first class service. The rough page includes scattered entries indicating departure times such as 1 p.m and late evening departures, though readability is limited by OCR damage.
Evansville and Terre Haute railroad times card lists northward bound schedules from Ft Branch and Princeton to Evansville with trains 1 2 5 6 7 daily except Sundays. It notes sleeping cars Evansville Chicago and through coaches Evansville Indianapolis and Sundays only trains 9 10 with through coaches to Indianapolis. G J Grammar general manager.
The Democratic Party argues for frequent administration changes to curb corruption. It attacks the Republican Party as self serving, cites past frauds, and pledges reform, economy, tax relief, tariff revision, and preservation of constitutional rights with a measured approach to industry protection and revenue.
A fragmentary timetable lists eastbound and westbound trains with stations including Vernon Seymour Mitchell Viney Olney and St Louis. It shows scheduled times in morning and afternoon blocks and notes various express and day night services.
The passage outlines a Democratic program opposing heavy tariffs on luxuries and favoring reduced internal taxes for wartime burdens. It argues for gold silver money, civil service reform, free education, property rights, labor rights, public lands for settlers, and restrained immigration while criticizing Republican policy and praising Democratic governance. It also laments leadership and endorses reform and new leadership.
A verse laments political theater aligned with Sham wearers of the Green. It vows to reveal true loyalties by vote, noting pride in Ireland and cautioning against flattering nonresidents.
A pointed verse questions why Jim Blaine pursued no prosecution years ago. It accuses him of cowardice and hiding past wrongs, asking about returned Mulligan letters and a possible consulship offer. The piece critiques his integrity and implies personal gain.
The Mulligan letters allege Blaine received 101000 Little Rock and Fort Smith bonds he paid nothing for and later claimed no railroad dealings with Thomas A Scott. The reports cite April 24 1876 and June 4 1876 congressional remarks and sworn statements concerning bond transactions and road construction timelines.
The Chicago News criticizes public praise for Blaine asserting that the people’s honest sentiment does not justify falsehoods or corruption. It argues public leaders should not mislead for personal gain and condemns praising dishonesty as virtue.
The retina does not fatigue the eye. fatigue comes from the eye muscles around the eyeball and the accommodation muscle. Fatigue signals include red rim of the eyelid and eye pain. Relief comes from proper glasses rather than rest.
Advertisement for Shilohs Vitalizer by W H Burks claims relief from constipation loss of appetite dizziness and dyspepsia. Priced at 10 and 75 cents per bottle.
Gov Lowry visits Mississippi seacoast towns and reports broad support for the Exposition. He cites appropriations in Jackson and Hancock counties and notes public-spirited efforts in Harrison county to ensure strong coastal representation. He praises new Orleans exposition grounds as magnificent. The piece also touts Guysett’s Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and health tonic.
A silvered catalog of four alleged schemes involves a congressman and stockholder in the Spencer Rifle Co. using official power to cut taxes for his firm, secure land grant bonds for a road, aid a partner’s bank venture, and peddle Northern Pacific bonds at a “very rare price.”
The weekly patent list reports grants including Weed Hook for Plows by Samuel J. Storer and others. Names tied to Hoosier locations appear with items such as Grain Binder Roller Mill Churn Dasher Clothes Pounder Feather Renovator Car Door and Farm Gate.
An antique remedy claims to cure nervous debility with memory loss fatigue and insomnia. The advertisement asserts Dr Guyssatts Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla purifies blood strengthens weak areas calms nerves and induces dreamless sleep for lasting relief.
An exchange writer reports five inch tile drains laid under rows of grapevines at two and a half feet deep. The drained vines ripened two weeks earlier and showed better quality and less rot than undrained neighbors. Raspberries strawberries and blackberries also benefited though to a lesser extent. The harsher the land needs drainage the greater the improvement observed.
A Crawfords ville Journal note warns of mothers and misses using ghastly stories of savage dogs gypsies giants and cannibals to scare children into good behavior. The aim is to provoke fear and upset calmer sleep in youngsters.
The article reports John H. Coon appointed acting secretary of the treasury for ten days with no extension likely. It notes potential cabinet movements as Levi P. Morton may return from Paris. Gresham and Hatton assess possibilities, while Morton's banking ties complicate a longer tenure. A national crop report follows, detailing wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, buckwheat, and potato yields and regional variations.
At Bonn a conference of English German and Belgian steel rail makers agreed to create an international combination to hold prices and curb overproduction. The move follows reports of market pressure and production concerns across Europe.
On September 29 1884 at 7 14 o clock p m the Sullivan Town Board will let the grading slagging or macadamising of East Washington street to the lowest responsible bidder Sealed bids with a $1000 bond due by December 1 must be filed with the town clerk The board may reject any or all bids WM A Burks president Turos B Exron clerk
Sullivan Inc quotes July 17 1884 rates for hay at 35 50 per ton wheat 85 cents per bushel flour 35 60 per barrel beef cattle 3 cents per pound fat cattle 34 cents hogs 7 cents per pound fat and 3 cents per pound stock sheep 32 cents per pound corn 50 cents per bushel butter 12 35 cents per pound eggs 10 cents per dozen hens 1 cent roasters 5 cents per pound turkeys 5 6 cents per pound feathers 20 40 cents per pound ducks 2 per dozen geese 23 per dozen dried peaches 4 cents per pound dried apples 4 4 cents per pound.
Market notes show Sept and Oct price ranges for provistons moss park and oxts hishers with steady or firm cattle and hog values. Creamery dairy quotes run from 16 to 40 cents per pound with farm level grades and stock interests.
Fragmentary weather note from New York references October and November terms, a mixed western spot, and a 53 162 cent value. The legible items suggest a routine regional weather or market snippet without clear events or dates.
A terse notice from Wurat-Lower lists firm prices in cents for multiple car numbers. The document specifies 55 cents for No 5 cars, 28 and Me for No 1, 604% cents for No 2, and mentions brands Bryn Stone and Barleer with Lower.
From Fair demand notes show mixed prices for families and commodities. Provisions list pork steady at 17.00 and lard at 7.12 to 7.25, bulk meats around 6.25 to 9.73, bacon at about 11.00 to 11.25, while various car and dairy items reflect fluctuating quotes.
The report lists varied prices for meats and goods in St Louis including provisions pork at 16.75, dry salt meats around 9.45 to 9.90, bacon at 10.50, and lard at 7.10 with lighter market movement noted across items.
Incomplete OCR text lists grain futures for Western regions and varieties. Mentions Winter Red Spot wheat, October dates, Corn Western, and White Oats. Numbers are garbled, but indicate price quotes and classifications without complete details.
Lodestone markets note steady buying in Ohio and Pennsylvania for various wool grades with good demand for high quality delaine and XN. Michigan shows fair demand with firm market for combing and delaine, while California and Australia markets are quieter with limited sales and pull wool activity.
Notice by JOHN M. HUMPHREYS Commissioner in the case of John Hume administrator of Lovicia Smith deceased. Sullivan Circuit Court sale of real estate in Sullivan County Indiana on October 25 1884 at 1 PM at the Court House. South half of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter and northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section six township six north range eight west. Terms one third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months with notes and six percent interest. Waives valuation and appraisement laws.
More than three thousand journals arrived at the Universal Newspaper Exchange in New Orleans. Descriptive accounts of the great Worlds Fair reflect broad press generosity and widespread Southern interest in the undertaking.
Corr. Boston Commercial Bulletin notes that the idea old England is stagnant will be shaken by encounters with iron, cotton, woolen and steel workers in the north and the heart of the Kingdom.
A vintage advertisement extols Dr. Wister's Balsam of Wild Cherry as a universal remedy for coughs colds and consumption. It urges readers to keep the product at home and use a spoonful for immediate relief and ongoing treatment.
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