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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1892
Page
2
The editor and business manager urge readers to settle delinquent accounts at once. They note some are years behind and request prompt payment by year end while offering to help those who are truly unable to pay.
Notices go out to in arrears accounts with caution and apology for any mistakes. Officials emphasize goodwill and clarify that errors are unintentional and will be corrected promptly.
The piece argues for state ownership of saloons and strict enforcement, noting prohibition failures in Iowa and Kansas. It discusses licensing abuses, public interest, and the shift toward the state handling liquor trade with bartenders acting as official agents to enforce laws.
A historical obituary reflects on Jay Gould as a remarkable self-made financier with a fortune near a hundred million dollars. It traces his humble beginnings in Roxbury New York born May 27 1836 his rise as a surveyor broker and railroad investor and compares his wealth to Vanderbilt Astor and Rothschild families while noting differences in holdings and structure of wealth.
A fragment notes that Gould’s death caused only a fleeting market pause while the world continues its rush for bread and happiness, emphasizing the global market’s detachment from personal tragedy.
A collage cites Mr. Voorhees supporting an extra session amid protection ties and party shifts, while others debate duties on sugar tea and coffee. A long story follows of Morgan Bryant’s hidden wealth found in a Parkersburg trunk, revealing $354000 in cash, deeds to 4000 acres, and notes, with executor Kesler handling the estate.
A historic editorial argues that Protection Republicans accurately defended the McKinley Tariff claiming it expanded the free list raised duties and supported home trade farming and wages. The piece contends truth remains victorious and urges continued upholding of the cause despite a temporary setback.
Hicks Davis spent Sunday here while Mrs. Dawson is sick. The Wheatley versus Shelburn Coal Co. case consumed a week with a hung jury in Vigo Superior Court. Christmas entertainment at the Baptist church set for December 27 as the M E church held its quarterly meeting with Elder Collins from Vincennes presiding.
Giaysville residents share routine updates on health moves and relocations. Miss Flora Ransford visits Terre Haute. Will Bailey family relocates. Uncle Joheny Cowen moves to Burrel Wisener farm. Tom Moore’s mill upgrade near finish. Rev. Couchman leads Mt Tabor meeting. Harry Thornberry and Josie Huff wed. Carrie and Lettie Pugh host lively gathering. Mrs Burnett convalesces and Mrs Ingersoll ill. roads muddy. last week’s wedding and social event noted.
W G Starkey won at Petre Hate last week J G Lloyd was at Farmersburg Wednesday C P Anderson went to Farmersburg Thursday E J Jennings and wife entertained friends from Ohio J M Hopewell taught at No 4 and hosted a spelling match Farmers are busy with corn crop yielding fairly well Rumor says Mr Murray Shields and Miss Kate Branson wed at the bride’s home east of town last Thursday They sign off from Salt River expedition and hope to report more soon Liberty church youth organize a Christian Endeavor Society
Alex Kaufman is able to be out again. Marion Smith went to Sullivan Thursday. The new barn at William Smith's is completed. Mrs. McKinley spent last Saturday at Bloomer Pinkston's. Preaching at Providence next Saturday night and Sunday. There was a dance at Jim Cochran's last Thursday night. Dave Cooper has been visiting relatives this week. Schools at Buff and Gill begin talking about Christmas trees. If December's first three days set the tone for winter, we won't have much cold weather. A new feature Smith's had on been falling Wednesday night. The neighborhood heard tin horns and dinner bells last week. Youngsters serenaded the newlyweds. Dony.
Emma Starkey ill and Wilton Starkey in Terre Haute last week. Wim Hogcatt's child on sick list. B C Payne of Clay county visited Wymera Friday. Wawkins, Sullivan teacher, in Nymera Monday. Noah Ring visited his father Daniel Ring in Cass township last weekend. Death of a two year old child of William McAnally from catarrachal pneumonia and whooping cough. No public funeral. Rev. Denny conducted brief service at Bethel Cemetery where burial occurred. Bereaved parents express sympathy. Rerewnican.
A short set of community items notes a child of Link Cummins dying last Sunday. Ed Akin and Geo Higgins traveled to Sullivan on Monday. Frank Alumbaugh plans to move this week. Mrs. Mattie Shu has been ill but now able to go out. Wm Willis of Sullivan conducted business here last week. Arkansas hunters reported reaching Missouri. Dan Hart the drayman is building a new fence. Geo Wolfe passed through en route to Sullivan. Two local boys paid dues for ratifying at Sullivan. Niac and Co.
The report cites N W Davis Chemical in New Bedford resisting a price increase urged by foreign makers for potassium cyanide and warns against foreign control. In Ohio a steel works cuts wages after orders are canceled. Fall River plans for cotton mills are halted. The piece urges cooperation between employers and workers and cautions against panics and wage cuts. The Chicago News Record questions immigration prohibition and calls for practical public safety measures against cholera.
The advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the sole remedy for stubborn skin and scalp diseases, scrofula, and blood poisons caused by a torpid liver or impure blood. It promises guaranteed benefit or money back and also claims to permanently cure glands, tumors, swellings, and related ailments.
New York December 5 The fortune of Jay Gould is discussed with estimates of stock holdings and charity plans Russell Sage cites that most non charitable assets go to Goulds children Trustees include George Edwin Gould and Sage The probate filing is expected within a week Values cited for Western Union Manhattan and Missouri Pacific span millions and show a large portion tied to Gould interests Total par value listed around 54 million with market worth near 77 million.
Services set for 4 PM Monday at the Gould residence with Sidney Dillon and Dr Munn among officiants. The body lies in state, guards planned for the tomb, no pallbearers, public admission from 3:30 PM, committal at the mausoleum read by Chancellor MacCracken.
Prof Gould of Johns Hopkins testified before the English Labor Commission at Lonnox on December 5. He described four years of study on labor in England and Europe, detailing American methods and US strikes, asserting England lags in labor data collection and needs immediate action to improve the system.
Lieutenant-Governor Haile states he never questioned Governor Russell's election and had no plan to contest. He sent congratulations the day after and regrets the turmoil caused by the affair, urging restraint and deprecating injudicious remarks.
Five persons were badly injured when an westbound Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train struck a wrecking train in fog near Rye. The caboose and box car were demolished and injuries Included several crew members and passengers escaped with shock.
The state canvassing board ruled the Fifth district election for Thomas Settle over A H W Williams was certified as counted by county boards. Settle gains a 400 vote majority and receives the certificate of election. Williams may contest the result before the House.
A 205 carat octahedron diamond from the Vaal diggings fetched about £2000 from a Kimberley buyer. It ranks as the second largest found there, with the Spalding diamond of 280 carats ahead though flawed in color and shape. The buyer refused an £8000 offer after returning from the river.
The fall term at UC College closes December 22 and the winter term starts January 3, 1893. Meromia College shows good attendance and thorough work with low living costs and few temptations. A ladies dormitory is provided and the secretary notes urging Sullivan County to visit and consider enrollment.
Colchester Rubber Co of Colchester Connecticut seeks travelers to solicit orders for rubber boots and types from retail dealers on commission. Goods shipped directly from the factory. Advertises possible added value for dealers already traveling with other lines. Address with particulars and references requested.
Sullivan Circuit Court January term 1893. Lizzie Tate Vive Landelph Tate files complaint for divorce against nonresident Dandolph Late. Notice to appear January 23, 1893 at Sullivan Court House. failure to answer may result in judgment in absentia. Clerk William Denny seals document.
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