Nip and Tuck at the Opera House and Election Notes
Local items mention Nip and Tuck performances at the opera house next Monday with multiple references to audiences, tickets, and a push for attendance. Democratic primary Saturday and town election Monday are noted along with political commentary from the convention. An arrest for attempted rape near Merom station is reported, plus burglaries at Borders' saloon and a birthday celebration for Uncle Christian Canary.
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The
Opera House
Local events and political notes from Terra Haute
Harry Webber to perform in Terra Haute on April 29 with a May 1 appearance in town. Lafe attacks the Democratic presiding officer remark and notes efforts by bummers to influence the ticket. John T. Beasley elected chorister for the Baptist church and Sunday School, starting class drills Thursday night. all who wish to sip ig are invited.
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Terra Haute
Harry Webber
This City
John T. Beasley
The
Baptist Church
Local ticket slate and early 1882 Sullivan notes
Election items list J B Mullane for Clerk and Treasurer and B R Lucas for Marshal with ward trustees named. A billiards quarrel in Carlisle leaves Arm Malone injured and George Higgins jailed. Masonic dedication on May 3 features Bruce Carr and Bayless Hanna with procession, ordination, and third degree work. Post office announces letters to be collected with advertised notice. A lecture by Chinaman Ituic Kin (Kin Huie) draws a large crowd at the Presbyterian church and Merom, detailing his missionary journey and conversion.
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Treaurer
Malone
Geo
Higgins
Carlisle
Hess
Bruce Carr
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge
Opera House
Sullivan Silver Band
New Hall
Bayless W. Hanna
Terre Haute
Ituic Kin
Kin Huie
Presbyterian Church
Merom
Dfe
Lane Seminary
Cincinnati
State of Indiana
County of
Sullivan
Sss
Jane Term
Robert H., Crowder
Vel M. Candell
Maggie Candell
Annie E. Hilderbrand
Medford
Wilson
J. W. Billman
Uel M. Candell
Sullivan Circuit Court
Thomas J. Mann
Republican Ticket Chosen by Sullivan Town Convention
A Sullivan town Republican convention met despite rain and mud at the court house to nominate a May election ticket. The slate includes Dr. R. E. L. Crowder for 1st ward, James H. Wallace for 2nd ward, Dr. A. N. Weir for 4th ward, B. R. Lucas for marshal, and J. B. Mullane for clerk and treasurer. Committeemen elected include Col. W. G. Young, R. M. Dear, J. F. Hoke, Geo. Zimmerman, and Jesse Sherman.
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Republican Committee
Sullivan
Court House
R. EL. Crowder
James H. Wallace
A. N. Weir
B. R. Lucas
J. B. Mullane
Col
W. G. Young
R. M. Dear
J. F. Hoke
Geo. Zimmerman
Jesse Sherman
Newlywed Attorney Welcomed by Bar in Court
Arthur A. Stolps, a young attorney, returned home last Wednesday with his bride. Thursday morning he entered the courtroom to a cheering reception as John C. Briggs presented him a silver knife and fork castor set as a wedding gift from the bar and county officers, with judges Coulson and Gunn and others offering congratulations.
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Arthur A.stolps
John C. Briggs
Arthur
Coulson
Gunn
Sullivan Man Declines Council Seat After Republican Nomination
In Sullivan Indiana on April 24 82 A N Wer declines the Fourth Ward council seat after being nominated by the town Republicans stating he is a stranger to the town and not seeking office. He asks voters to choose a better acquainted candidate.
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Sullivan
Indiana
Fourth Ward
A. N. Wer
Gill Township constable recalls service and Grant invitation
Captain John W. Canary, born in Hamilton township, reflects on his single public office as Gill township constable. He filled his bond, served faithfully, then followed a summons to travel with General Grant in the Sunny South. He laments leaving office but cites other duties and asks Gill township voters to support him again, noting his plan to reside in Second district.
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John W. Canary
Hamilton Township
Gill Township
Sam
General Grant
John
Eli
Chinch Bugs Threaten Promising Wheat Crop
John L Shields shows wheat with live chinch bugs in the field. W B Thornhill found 150 chinch bugs in one stool and many pests are present by the millions. Some farmers report freeze and rain damage, with a 15 to 20 percent potential loss, hoping for counteraction to save the crop.
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John L. Shields
W.B. Thornhill
Jook
Coup’s New United Monster Shows at Terre Haute and Vincennes
Coup presents a large touring program in Terre Haute on Thursday the 27th and in Vincennes on Friday the 28th with multiple circus companies. It features Coup’s New York aquarium a grand steam powered automatic museum a full animal menagerie including two mammoth hippopotami and performing elephants. Also included are dog and pony acts Amos Jubilee Singers a colored band and specialty acts from Kal muck Cetewayo and a troupe of Zulus plus Turks Japanese and Egyptian Mamalukes.
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Coup
New United Monster
Terre Haute
Vincennes
New York Aquarium
Professor White
Dog
Robert
Pony Circus
Amos
Jubilee
Kalmuck
Cetewayo
Free Trial Bottle Offer For Lung Ailments
Notice from Crowder and Reed's drug store offering a free trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. Claims to cure consumption severe coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever loss of voice and throat or lung ailments.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. A. Hays
Sullivan County Bank
Jetson
Jet
Charles
Nip & Tuck
Ed Kelly
Baptist Sunday School
Uuncle
Christian Canary
Sheriff Berry
Bill Crowder
Ad Marchino
Gooddy Gooddy
Curt Shattuck
Joe Reed
Gus Andrews
Gerdink
Merom Station
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Crowder & Reed's
Henry Nichols
James Alsman
James Moore
Wash Brodie
Oa Brodie
Lizzie Collins
Borders
Sullivan Town
Lafe
Doc Crowder
Eaton
Geo. A. Fajfr
John Oford
Courci
Sullivafn
C. Hottoway
Shel
J.C. HonLoway
Marshal
1St Ward
R. H Crowder
J. H W. Wallace
Don Ward
B. C. Sherman
Sullivan Sullivan County
Ind
Dan Araugd
Lewis Botts
W. P. Canary
Gideon Earls
N. B. Farris
Isaac Hill
John Leon
Wm. Murphy
John W. Rodgers
Yack Ross
Joreigh
Eli Truebload
Sallie Beadle
Sarah E. Bunch
Millie H. Flace
Lizzie E. Godwin
Winnie A. Gordon
J. A. Days
S. C
CO. Coulson
T. Power
Mason Certain and Best Stock
Crowper
D. Weir
Fraser
Cy. i
Agents Adventures of the Outlaws
Dank Jesse James
Tegse
Furshee & McMakin
Ohio
At. Mason’s
John Davis & Son
Mason's
Mason’s
OUR
A. B.C
Dai
Hinkle's
Post Office
Hostetler & Williams
Eddie Weir
Weir
J. H. Hoke
J. F Rosertson
Wilkey Bros
Hogtetler & Williams
Weir's
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N. F. Conky
Connersville
Ald
Jonx Davis & Son
Teegarden
John Davis & Sonu
TY. K. Sherman
Isaac P. Draper
Lola Moore
Otice
Maury FE
Bailey
Sullivan County
W.T. Murpbeck
Alexander Thompson
Call At Weir
Mi5tf
Sol Goodman’s
Apd
South Side
N.F. Conxie
Crowder & Reed’s
Brussels
Moncey
N. F. Conkie’s
Gro. C
Rial
Peabody
Joan L. Smienns
Queensware Tumbled
Sol Goodman’s. Aplt3
Crowder and Reed’s
U. M. Stoddard
Claypool Building
Patent Office
C. E. Foster
Seventh Street
Washington, D. C
Mason & Hamlin
Tom Hughes
McKeneny
Southside Square
Sullivan, Ind
Crowder & Aads
Giles
John Giles & Son
Queensware
Giles Cash Store
W.C. Coup
Vinesmas
Aril
Garfeld
Garfield
Guiteau
Blaine
Cox
Mons
Loyal
Bebe
America
Frank Melville
Wm. Ducrow
Christendom
Mile
Jeanne
Oscar
Mammoth Marine Aquarium
Robert’s
Esquimaux
Wom
Baer O
E. D. Colvin
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