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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1881
Page
4
The special session of the Senate ends after votes on amendments to extend legislative sessions. Efforts aim to extend the registry session to 100 days and limit special sessions to 60 days, with a decisive vote 88 to 8. The body plans to extend the session by ten days to finish escut eation and related constitutional reforms.
The Legislature has passed both the woman’s suffrage and prohibition amendments. Both must be approved by a second Legislature two years later before going to the people.
The Senate Friday passed a joint resolution to amend the Constitution to set four year terms for all county and state officers and to limit officials to one term.
The State Senate approved the prohibition amendment by a 26 vote margin on Sunday. Observers note Democrats may critique the action, while Republicans are expected to cite public sentiment as driving temperance measures before adjournment.
The National Labor party held its town convention at the courthouse and nominated a full ticket for clerk, treasurer, and ward positions. A Coulsen declines the clerk nomination, with Miller as marshal and Altlam Sanders Otto Robbins Draper named for wards.
Miss Hattie Denell of Tow City has distanced Dr Tanner as she has gone 48 days without food.
Republican voters in Sullivan are notified of a convention at the Court House on Saturday April 23 1881 at five o clock p m to nominate a ticket for the May election including five trustees one clerk and treasurer one marshal and any other business the committee chaired by Burr urges full participation.
Ass Hannah A. Steelman died suddenly during a prayer meeting at the AL Church last Wednesday evening. After leading an earnest prayer she felt unwell and retired with other women to the vestibule where she expired shortly after. Death attributed to heart disease.
A fragmented advertisement lists several goods with cryptic prices and descriptions. It mentions fabrics and household items, various discounts, and pricing terms that are partially garbled, suggesting a mid century catalog or sale notice.
NEW LEBANON reports a failed three night show last week. Henry Martin of Oaktown travels with friends and they recall old games by moonlight. Miss Graham visits Illinois to see her brother Robert Knotts who is ill with consumption. Miss Annie Canary and Miss Mamie Allen are mentioned with ailments and travel updates.
An advertisement claims Swaynes All-Healing Ointment cures moistures itching and burning from piles and related skin issues. It promises relief for rectal itching, sores, and skin irritations with a simple mail order, priced at 1.25 for a box and 3 cents postage, from Dr. Swayne & Son in Philadelphia.
3000 bolts of wallpaper offered at Crowder and Reed’s store. Marsote (messy OCR) suggests a sale or inventory note.
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