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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1880
Page
4
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There are 13 million dollars of six percent government bonds due this month. Secretary Sherman will have the cash ready to pay them off when presented.
The Democrat claims an Indiana elector was elected by error reducing Garfield votes to 14 but certificates were issued to 15 Garfield electors. The Republican Parker received all GOP ballots. the error arose from clerks in several counties failing to place Parker’s name on printed returns, not Bennett’s.
Graysville notes push for a prohibitory liquor law as residents sign a Legislature petition. Richard Davis remains sick after losing a horse. Big Spring plans church improvements. Turman township district No 5 reports a dirty school room. Feed scarcity forces livestock moves to Illinois. Hutsonville ferryman Noah Evans praised. A girl associated with N M Cochran is mentioned. A Sullivan County Circuit Court financial record is open to public inspection. Groundwork hints at further inquiries into wool, corn, and peach trees operations.
The speaker demands that all subscribers be square by January first and insists cash is the only valid basis for business. Cash covers material, paper, ink, labor, and all costs as the system to be used, warning that arrears will be collected.
Wilkey & Allen offer Red Star tobacco at 60 cents a pound, lower than factory price, claiming large stock of groceries and china ware. They tout extra bargains on sugars, coffees, teas, and tobacco and invite customers to try their products by chewing the bag.
The item discusses Governor Callom of Illinois viewed as the potential successor to David Davis in the lieutenant governorship or senate. It notes Callom’s prominence and speculates on succession dynamics within Illinois political circles.
2% signet administrator of the estate Joseph M Hayden will present final settlement report for the estate of George W Hayden, deceased, at the fanary tern, 18st, of the snitiwao vareods Court. Attys. dri & autten for Admy. Discharge requested after the hearing.
A fragmentary obituary note mentions John Wellines Corvin dying at Springfield Missouri in a railroad accident at eighteen. The item also includes scattered local notices and a critique of underage gambling among boys, urging better conduct in stores and warning against supplying cigars to minors.
The Ladies' Aid Society re organized at Mrs Geo W Buffs residence with Mrs T K Sherman elected president and Mrs C J Sherman treasurer. A canvassing committee is to seek town relief and a contribution box is in the post office lobby to collect mite for funds and debt.
The interim report lists top scholars and averages for the Sullivan Graded School Intermediate Department term ending Lev. 5, 1089. Names include Ulysses Colvin 94, Julia Eaton 100, Ada Kiott 100, Myrtia Crawford 99, Amelia Haxel 95, Lizzie Osborn 95, Minnie Sherman 94, Barry Shanke 98, and many others with scores mainly in the 90s.
An old advertisement touts a patent remedy as a universal cure for drowsiness fever headaches and digestive issues. It lists supposed symptoms and promises rapid relief with claims of the purest and best American product sold by a Philadelphia firm and druggists.
A report notes that Thomas Jefferson's great grand daughter works as a treasury department clerk earning 900 dollars annually.
Mason’s offers fresh beet pork and dressed turkeys. Includes kitchen staples and seasonal meat selections. Store at 1726 location details accompany the advertisement.
John T. Gann as executor of Thomas J. Creager estate in Sullivan County Indiana files petition to recertify the deceased estate to pay legacies. The matter will be heard at Sullivan Circuit Court on the January term date. Thomas Mann, Clerk. Estate of Elijah Watkin insolvency notice for creditors indicating settlement will proceed under Indiana court. Osulson, Executor.
The administrator of Thomas Gray’s estate, after a Sullivan County court order, will sell remaining notes and accounts at Graysville on December 16 1880. Sale starts at 10 o'clock a.m. The executor of Ivonn Brewer’s will petitions to sell real estate in Sullivan County Indiana to pay debts, with hearing set for the next term.
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