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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1881
Page
4
Readable fragments describe a Sullivan Union meeting on August 3 1881 likely outlining a plait or plan for local governance or communal action. Details are sparse but indicate a scheduled assembly with civic aims and community organization.
Surgeons locate the ball lodged in the front wall of the abdomen using the Bell electric induction instrument. The object lies about five inches below and to the right of the navel just above the groin. Recovery is deemed a matter of time.
An exchange claims the White House cooling machines work so well that a little Alderney cow grazing near the window yields a bucket of ice cream every evening.
A local quarrel unfolds over a combative article signed Vox and a claim of misrepresentation. The letter-writers defend the editor, deny war record boasts, and rebut a critic who mocks a self styled quiet citizen.
A dated Republican poem rails against the flag as a symbol of slavery and oppression. It claims the flag bears cruel memories and calls for its destruction until freedom returns, contrasting Republican and Democratic stances and referencing Wendell Phillips, Garrison, and John Brown.
A reflective editorial fragment blames slavery for national hypocrisy and praises abolitionists Wendell Phillips and William Lloyd Garrison. It contrasts Republican and Democratic labels, recalls John Brown and the Civil War stance, and laments Lincoln era political divides.
A reader responds to a Times article claiming the town board and marshal are at issue. The writer defends the article, rejects personal attacks, and states the goal is to fight dirt and uphold public order without political motive.
The article lauds John W Spencer of Paxton for promoting mineral and coal interests of the county and state. It cites his role in William Pennsylvanias geologic survey reports noting coal beds in Indiana and specimens sent to the National Museum in Washington by Spencer.
The article honors J W Spencer of Paxton Sullivan County Indiana for collecting fossil plant specimens sent to Washington and abroad. It notes his recognition by the American Association for the Advancement of Science and multiple gifts and privileges from the survey report, while urging further contributions from him to the National Museum and Indiana science.
An advertisement touts Hall's Hair Restorer as a powerful restorative solution claiming lasting effects with economical use. Claimed to be endorsed by eminent medical men and state officials, with worldwide popularity across civilized nations. Meanwhile a court notice notes the insolvency of John B. Robertson estate and settlement actions in Sullivan Circuit Court.
Advertisements claim Malt Bitters promote sleep ease nervousness aid digestion and weight gain for consumptives. They are marketed as best kidney and liver medicine and ideal for nursing mothers with repeated endorsements from sellers.
Our Own Correspondents report two sermons on baptism differing on immersion versus infant and sprinkling methods. Community notes mention sheep killed by dogs, temperance outreach, Sunday School attendance, a planned wedding soon, crop and weather impacts, and local residents moving or traveling.
A June 13 notice from Sullivan County Indiana District No 8 endorses teacher M. S. Foutch for the winter school term. Signatories say his Christmas program was a grand success and that parents re elected him, praising his piety and merit.
Local merchants Wilkey Bros advertise glass and queensware at the county's lowest prices. Shoppers urged to call on Wilkey Bros for affordable wares and timely deals.
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