Local Notices and Business Briefs in Sullivan
Coal Gil offers 20 vats per gallon at Carry and Button's. George Beck reports a girl and plans to subscribe to the Union as right and true. E. T. H. railroad plans catalpa tree grove south of the new depot. Wilkey and Allen advertise a large stock of Tinware. Rev H. T. Baff of Ohio may move to Sullivan as pastor of the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carry & Button
S. Aid
George Beck
Union
E. & T. H. Railroad Company
H. T. Baff
Ohio
Sullivan
The
Christian Church
Calf Boots Offered at Troll & Burks Northeide
Report notes a broad line of men and boys calf boots sold by Troll and Burks in Northeide. John Bell, an agent, reports 19 new Union subscribers from Turman township since March 1. A remonstrance hearing on Isaac P Draper’s liquor license in the city yielded a verdict against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troll & Burks
Northeide
John Bell
Turman Township
Isaac P Draper
Draper
Billy McBride
The
Times
Fire Back Fit Promise From John Davis amp Sons
John Davis and Sons offers a Fire Back for cook stoves with a warranty to fit any stove. If they cannot fit the stove they pay fifty dollars. bring the length and death of your old Fire Back to secure a fit. Ap. 7 3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis & Sons
Notice of separation and debts by Eslinger and Miller move
Elizabeth J Eslinger leaves James BE Eslinger for no cause and he refuses debts. Marion Miller plans to leave Cass for Clay county Kansas. John Davis & Son advertise new buggies at reduced prices with a thirty day call to purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth J Eslinger
James BE. Eslinger
Marion Miller
Cass
Clay County
Kansas
Mr Miller
John Davis & Son
Post Office and Mail Schedule Notices
Office opens at 9 A.M. and closes at 7 P.M. Mail north closes at 1 15 P.M. Mail south closes at 3 50 P.M. Mail from the north arrives by 7 13 48 P.M. Mail south arrival at 1 50 P.M. No south mail from 7 17 o clock train. Will Mays notes concert and quartette by Will L Thorpson published by W L Thompson & Co. East Liverpool Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ageerom
J. A. Mays. P
Will L. Thorpson
W.L Thompson & CO
East Liverpool
Ohio
New Stores and Spring Tools Featured in Sullivan
Sullivan correspondent reports Troll & Burks' Northside offers fine clothing for all ages while John Davis & Son launches a New Spring Tooth Harrow guaranteed to surpass previous designs. Railroad men complain Sullivan young ladies frequent the depot, flirting with brakemen and drummers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis & Son
Sullivan
Sunday Journal
Sullivan Republicans Call Meeting to Nominate Town Officers
The Sullivan town Republicans notify a convention on Monday evening April 19 1880 at the court house to nominate candidates for town offices. Chairman W S Maple urges all with town interests to attend and aid in selecting a worthy ticket. Judge Rhodes of Terre Haute was on the bench and is being considered for the Republican nomination in Indiana's 8th district congress race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge McNut
Terre Haute
Sullivan
Court House
W.S. Maple
Rhodes
Congress
Edmunds Narrowly Reduces Democratic Lead in Jefferson Trustee Race
Rev. R. Edmunds of Pleasantville reported strong performance in the Jefferson trustee contest, reducing the Democratic majority to a small fraction and leaving the outcome uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Edmunds
Pleasantville
New Millinery Department At Hostetler Williams Store
Hostetler Williams adds millinery to their dry goods firm with Miss Jennie Mayfield at the head. Spring goods freshly received and on display invite a visit to see the new offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetler & Williams
Jennie Mayfield
Bettie Cummins
Addie
Flora Lisman
Nora Markee
Rogers
Logootee
Jennie Aydelotte
Gidds
Fighting Jim Patton Leaves Race For Prosecutor
Sullivan correspondent reports Jim Patton has withdrawn from the Democratic race for prosecutor after Perry Blue entered the contest. Patton, known for his valor, quailed under pressure and fled the race, with others among the old war democrats murmuring about his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
T H. Express
Jim Patton
Jim
Perry Blue
Pleasantville Community Notes Show Local Growth
Post office reports 165 letters in the last quarter and a six-doctor roster including Lou McDowell Samuel Y McClung and T S Bedwell. Missionary Baptists organize a 16 member church. Mrs L Brewer’s funeral held at Bethel. Local schools, millinery shops, and new boot and dry goods lineup attract residents. Two burials recorded. wheat fruits and prospects remain favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell & Fleming
L. B. Staley
Lou McDowell
Samuel Y. McClung
T. S. Bedwell
James McDowell, Jr
Bruceville
Missionary Baptists
S. M. Howard
John S. Howard
Amarine Wood
R. S. Hammack
Freelandsville
L . Brewer
Bethel
Rev Moore
L. R Wood
Newberry
Jacob Purcell
Cora Cox
Prof. Ogg
Aged voter misinformed on election day secrecy
An elderly voter arrived in town after the election claiming no prior knowledge of a constitutional amendment ballot. He sought a ticket and was shuttled between Judge Patterson and county officers as he attempted to cast a ballot, while organizers failed to notify him of Monday’s vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hic
Patterson
Graysville Election Dialogue Spurs Ticket Fixing
An elderly voter and a ticket fixer discuss voting on constitutional amendments on election day in Graysville. The man declares his opposition to the amendments after learning Republicans support them, highlighting local ballot manipulation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Graysville
Health and Harniness from Guysett Yellow Dock and Ser
An explicit 19th century patent medicine notice promotes Guysett s Yellow Dock and Sergaparille as a blood purifier and health tonic. It claims to cure syphilitic disorders nervous debility indigestion and general debility and promises vigor and youth with a one dollar bottle size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysett
Rev Opitz Endorses St Jacobs Oil For Rheumatism
A well known German minister Rev A Opitz of Schlessingerville Wisconsin writes that after years of rheumatism he used St Jacobs Oil and felt relief after the first bottle and was cured after the second. He plans to recommend the remedy whenever possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Opitz
Schlessingerville, Wis
St. Jacobs Oik
Uncalled For Letters at Sullivan County Postoffice
List of names for letters remaining at the Sullivan Indiana post office through April 10 1880 with a notice to fetch them. Also mentions Rev Ward moving to the south part of town and the old parsonage being torn down for a new building. Also advertises boneless picketed pigs feet at Wilkey Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivern
Sullivan County
Indiana
Wilkey & Allen's
Ward
Graysville Notes on Elections and Local Appointments
The Graysville column reports Big Spring Sabbath school reform plans for summer and Turman voters turning out April 5 with a Democratic win and amendments rejected. R F Turman names Joseph Gray and Marion Correll as personal property assessors while handling real estate duties. Count of dogs to testifer. A northwester strikes the region last Saturday. Republicans warn against cross voting for Democrats. Erastus French sells five two year old steers to Cushman and Cochran. Republican township committee meets next Saturday at 1 o clock. Democrats rally to organize. J M Davis cited for election outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Spring
Turman
R. F. Turman
Joseph Gray
Marion Correll
Correll
Eaton
R. J. Turman
Erastus French
Cushman
Cochran
Republican Township Committee
Graysvill
J. M. Davis
Farmers plow for corn and temperance talk at M E Church
Carlisle notes show Rev Sinclair of Farmersburg lecturing on temperance to a fair audience at the M E Church on Tuesday evening. W A Markee finished a neat picket fence at the old homestead improving its appearance. Claud Ambrose offers a large stock of saddles and harness with warranties, selling as cheap as any. Mig Markee announces new goods in sprightly styles at the Odd Fellows corner inviting old and new customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Sinclair
Farmersburg
M. E
W A. Markee
Claud Ambrose
Mig
Markee
Bew Wid Stand
Odd Fellows Corner
Burglary at Shideler Store Doomed by Broken Safe
Last Saturday night burglars broke into H H Shideler's store through a south window and damaged the safe knob making the combination unusable. A registered letter and some cheese were taken. Mr Shideler opened the safe Sunday morning and found no further losses. Thieves also hit Barker's blacksmith shop, leaving tools at Shideler's. A man and a boy suspected. tracks traced to the river. Public school resumes under Prof Allen of New Lebanon. several town young ladies plan to go to Antioch this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Shideler
Wheat Crops Improve as Measles Decline Reported
In this report the wheat crops show improvement compared with earlier days. Measles have abated in the community. The piece hints at political tensions among local figures and the heated atmosphere influencing actions if fear were not a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slic
Turman Township Updates and Local Business Notes
Samuel Correll decorates with evergreens from B R Lucas. John Bell sells coffee roasters in Turman township. James R Joseph trustee pursues hepificial bridge work. John Shore’s saw mill idle while he pursues patent business in Illinois. W A B Roberts school closes Friday the 9th. Caroline Wilson nearing completion of a new barn. James I P Allen of Shelburn visits relatives in Tabor on Sunday the 4th. W H Burnett reports spring farm improvements. William Sanders and John Eslinger work for Jefferson Tague this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Correll
B. R. Lucas
John Bell
Turman Township
James R. Joseph
John Shore
Illinois
W. A. B. Roberts
Caroline Wilson
James I’. Allen
Shelburn
Tabor
W. H. Burnett
William Sanders
John Eslinger
Jefferson Tague
Fairbanks Items and Local Notes From Town Report
The town report mentions Mrs. Nira Heimer’s death affecting a husband and three children. Hunt schoolhouse temperance union shifts meeting to 3 p.m. Gustin Drake described as having a fine, large horse. Election passed quietly with amendments causing some party tension. John Ridgway and a Democrat paired to vote together after Terre Haute trip. John Harrison traveled with Mr. Scott to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Nira Heimer
Hunt School House Temperance Union
Gustin Drake
Scott
John Ridgway
John
Terre Haute
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan Circuit Court
State of Indiana Sullivan County court notice to defendants William Lester Mary Lester John Lester Lovinia Lester Lavinia Lester George Lester Catharine Lester to appear by first day of June term 1880 or answer the complaint. affidavit states defendants are non residents. witnesses Tupitas J. Mawn clerk. Sullivan Indiana April 7 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
County of
Sullivan
Sulivan
Nancy E. Hice
Moses Whitman
Jeptha Whitman
William Whitman
William H. Wilkey
Moses Wilkey
Nelson Wilkey
Wesley Wilkey
John T. Whitman
Nancy J. Joyce
William H. Lester
Mary Lester
Lovinia Lester
John Lester
Lavinia Lester
Catherine Lester
George Lester
Maple and
Waggoner
Mary Lesert
Catharine Lester
Tupitas J. Mawn
Administrators Sale of Land in Sullivan County Indiana
The Administrator of the estate of John A. McKee will sell at private sale on Friday May 14 1830 on the premises in Sullivan County Indiana the described tracts including parts of sections 18 21 and 16 town 8 north range 8 9 west with stated exceptions and adjustments. The sale follows Sullivan Circuit Court order and lists parcels with specific quarter sections and offsets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. McKee
Sullivan County
Indiana
Sullivan Circuit Court
Endiaza
Caen
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Ruit
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Queens“Ware
Curry & Dutton’s
Michigan
Barry Rose
Curry& Dutton
Wiley & Allen's
Métif
Pixley & Co's
Curry & Dutton
Aston
Crowder and Teed
Axton
Wil ‘Key & Alfen
S. Tf
Mason & Hamlis
Woods
Geo. F. Hughes
Vince Williame
Bedford
T. C. Williams
Tom
Post Ofice
Schdule
Northside
United Brethren
Jeff Jackson
B. Cummins & Sons
Vincentes
Exxits
J. A. Bargett
Martin Linis
Melvina Church
Catline Curtis
Alice Johnson
Sue Richards
Minnie Stoltz
Maude Saulssury
Mary Wolfe
A. Haya
Carlisle
D. T. Morgan
Merom
Indianapolis
Prof Morgan
A. R. Heath
Evan
A. M Candell
Enos Smith
M E. Church
MacJohnson
York
Ilinois
M. E. Church of
W. E. Davis
F. A. Friedley
B. F. Rawlins
D. D
Smith
Elder Graves
D. J. Evans
B. F. McHenry
Will Finley
Harmony
G. B. Merritt
Stella Darker
Dillie Belk
Fairbanks
John Harrison
Mr. Scott
Dr. Sharples
N. Harrison
Patterson Styles
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