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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1880
Page
5
Crowder Reed sells cloth and shoe brushes and feather dueters while Wilker Allen offers ten cent marion hats and large stock of plow shoes. John Davis & Son push new buggies at reduced prices. A tax notice from Marshal Curtis and Evansville Terre Haute Rail Road timetable are also listed with brief details.
The April 8 1879 mob attack on Stephen Moore and his family led to five damage suits. The first case awarded Moore 400 in damages and costs about 300. The remaining cases were settled with the defendants paying 500 more, while mob law is criticized as improper.
An educational announcement from Sullivan Indiana outlines a Normal School to start July 12 1880 conducted by Profs W H Cain K J Evans and A P Atres with seven weeks then followed by the Teacher's County Institute. The group pledges abundant learning aids libraries and cooperation of the county superintendent and invites teachers and others seeking educational advantages.
A dry goods firm expands with a millinery department led by Miss Jennie Mayfield. Spring goods arrive in a fine display inviting customers to view the new stock. In Vigo county, Republicans gain five of ten townships and predict erasing a Democratic majority this fall.
An ad offers farm loans 1 to 5 years with no commissions or mortgage fees. A fatal wagon accident near Macksville leaves two women drowned and a horse killed as a wagon plunges from an embankment into the river. Sullivan, Ixp., April 7, 1880. Local note: desire for a Sullivan Normal and ideas for a pre normal study institute.
A large gathering on Tuesday April 2 at Mr Otho Morris home celebrated Mrs Morris birthday. Veterans of war like Mr Morris shared stories of Resaca Kenesaw Atlanta and his service on Sherman’s march to the sea leaving him an invalid for life. Mrs Morris stood beside him through years of affliction as friends and family enjoyed a generous repast and warm hospitality.
Prof Evans attended last week while J C Neal returns from Kansas. A P Allen from New Lebanon visits town. John Terwillager and Wm Coulter tour Southern Kansas. Judge Rhoads of Terre Haute may run for Congress in the 8th district. John M Humphrey moves into the former VanFossen residence behind the Sullivan County Bank. Hi K Wilson and other Democrats back amendments. Little Paul Reid recovers from illness but relapses with brain fever. The Opera House is sheltered again. "Cheap John" plays for the boys on the streets. Indiana favors honest elections. Parks Bros advertise new goods and promise to “whoop ’em up.” The Authors Carnival opens at Yerre flante next Monday lasting a week at Dowling Hall with about 200 Terreante residents in unique costumes and season tickets available.
Reported tallies across townships indicate strong Republican gains with amendments passing. Notable margins include Moore 71 for trustee, Humumell 156 for assessor, and Willis 163, with several district contests showing majorities for and against various measures. The piece notes Nick Davis ill, John Shannon defeated for trustee, and Turman leaning Republican.
New York April 3 reports say the Anglo American cable of 1873 snapped last evening about 35 miles from Valencia Ireland. Cyrus W Field announced a ship was sent to recover and repair data indicates hope to reconnect if weather stays favorable. The break occurred near Valencia Ireland and is described as an unfortunate setback amid busy telegraphic traffic.
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