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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1882
Page
4
The Republicans of Sullivan town are called to meet in convention at the court house on Saturday night April 22 to nominate a town ticket and conduct other business. R. H. Crowper serves as Chairman.
The piece reports strong Republican gains in Vigo township and Greene County races. It notes Arthur vetoing a Chinese bill, Missouri Jesse James' death, and mentions candidates like Wm Moss for Greene County auditor, Nick Davis in Sullivan, and Rev Myron W Reed as Governor prospects. It cites internal party tensions over whiskey, tariffs, and conventions, with Ers.
The Terre Haute Ledger endorses Sim McCabe for Congress. The Rockville Republican questions Johnny Lamb in contrast, noting Lamb is a Terre Haute Democrat in good standing and a former law partner of Daniel Voorhees.
Washington letter discusses President Arthur's veto stance on the Chinese bill and asserts moral leadership. It notes the Mason imprisonment case awaiting US Supreme Court decision, War Secretary's report, and a charity benefit for Mrs Mason with Camille starring Milo Rhea company raising 347 dollars. Public compassion spreads nationwide.
Graysville notes report Richard Adams improving while Robert Carruthers enjoyed a buggy ride last Sunday. A Turman assessor visit prompts smiles and questions as political talk hints at township party loyalties and debt reductions. Messages urge tagging dogs or harsher action and Hiram Wood moves to Hutsonville.
An old advertisement touts Dr. R V Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for weak lungs, spitting blood, and night sweats, urging timely use to avert consumption. The pitch targets readers with coughing and breath issues and claims druggists carry the product.
A notice touts Whitman’s as cheaper for groceries with sacks of coffee and barrels of sugar offered at the lowest prices. The message hints at avoiding excessive talking and promotes Whitman’s as a value source.
The Evansville and Terre Haute Railroad Company announces a stockholders meeting at its Evansville office on April 26 1882 at 11 am to decide on consolidating with the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad and with the Strawn and Indiana State Line Railroad. Transfer books close April 20 and reopen April 27. D J Mackey president.
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