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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1880
Page
6
A wide hoard of brief notes reports a frozen Ottawa river bridge, new yacht speed claims, Congress seat projections, Alaska population figures, French crown jewels sale, rail rate shifts, and assorted political, legal, and crime items from the period.
The Huntington gas works were struck by lightning on Saturday night and about 140 barrels of petroleum burned. The building was saved without serious damage. Co. Rospert M. Goodwin was convicted of murder and sentenced to the penitentiary. The Columbus Daily and Weekly Democrat was bought for $5,000 cash by Ad Arnold, with Mrs. Laura C. Arnold to edit, and her son to run the local department. Ernest Fleshaur, a farmer near Monitor, drove a wagon while intoxicated and tipped it over on Thursday night.
Albert Nelson, a 23 year old Swede, hanged himself on a tree at Switzer's farm near here on Sunday. The body was found and buried yesterday. he had no relatives in the area.
In Ell and Kelogg Washington on December 8 Senator Ben Hill announced his plan to keep battling Senator Kellogg. He will expose Democrats who believe Kellogg should remain seated and put them on record.
In Washington on December 9 the House proceedings featured Mr. Robeson addressing the joint resolution on the electoral count. His speech was forceful and drew the undivided attention of the chamber.
In a science column, the article traces Pasteur's silkworm disease work to control pests and cites later experiments by Harvard’s Hagen and Russian biologist Mesnchnikoff. It notes yeast and fungal approaches to destroying phylloxera and other insects, highlighting emergent biocontrol concepts.
Memphis Tenn December 1 The initial number of the Mahidis weekly reveraner to be published tomorrow by editor Will H Kernan of Okolona States fame who has resided in Memphis as a printer The issue prints strong secessionist and pro Union sentiment The Solid South features a patent outside attraction and harsh indictment of the Union as a foe to freedom
Commissioner Raum recommends ending the stamp tax on matches bank capital and related items. Illinois's Mr Fort opposes the move arguing the election produced stability and pledges to reduce debt now rather than later. He warns against delaying revenue and favors continued debt elimination during prosperity.
The Senate introduces a resolution by Senator Davis asking the Interior Secretary for the latest census returns at the earliest moment. Democrats widely believe the current Congress may not complete a new apportionment in time.
The friends of Senator Lamar in Lamer report he is not critically ill, but stays away from Washington due to his wife's illness. He stated he would come if his presence is needed, and his health is no worse than last winter.
East bound stage robbed three miles east of Brownwood Texas at eight o'clock last night two men escaped with 165 dollars from passengers and opened mail bags taking about 350 pounds from registered letters police offerings expected with names unnamed authorities investigate the incident.
The Chicago Boer Island & Pacific passenger train derailed near Edgeton Junction, thirteen miles from Atchison. A broken rail caused cars to burn. Mail Agent W. R. Syms was killed, A. G. Beller injured, Westfall sprained, none of the passengers hurt.
Attorneys Beggs and Massie are listed in Sullivan Indiana with offices over Sullivan County Bank. The notice notes their practice as local law firm representatives.
M2 2LE and Waguoner Attorneys at Law operate an office over Young's store in Sullivan Indiana with local legal services.
T Gunn attorney at law with real estate and insurance services maintains office number seven on the south side of Sullivan Indiana offering legal guidance and property and risk coverage.
Youlson and Coulson Attorneys at Law of Sullivan Indiana announce office upstairs in the bank building and prompt attention to collections.
Buff and Patten, attorneys at law, offer services with special attention to collections. Office location on the north side of the square over McAninomi’s Hats in Sullivan Indiana. Office No 7 Commerce Row, on the stairs.
M. G. Bute, attorney at law, office 107 Alaine Street between 4th and 5th on the south side, Verre Haute, Indiana. Will attend all courts in Sullivan and give undivided attention to professional business.
SHYSICIARS. BFF. BUFF, M.D. physician and surgeon with an office over eliy's jewelry store in Sullivan Indiana. Calls promptly attended night and day. Specializes in chronic ailments and diseases of females.
Local notice lists Dr D Cavin a physician and surgeon with an office over Humphrey's Grocery on the north side of the public square in Sullivan Lidiana.
W Ephotographer W Johnson offers photographs ambrotypes gems and all picture styles. Specializes in copying enlarging and restoring old pictures. New rooms above Curry and Duttons grocers store north Side Square Sullivan Indiana.
Pred Briggs is listed as a general fire life and accident insurance agent with an office over the post office in Sullivan Indiana. The entry notes his services and location for potential policy inquiries and coverage options.
Letter from Rev. P. N. Granger of St. Albans District Vermont testifies Kendall's Spavin Cure cured a horse with spavin and later a ringbone case. He reports the horse is not lame and the swelling is no longer present after treatment.
Letter from B Parker of Stoughton Mass dated March 16 describes removing two bone spavins from a horse using Keadiall's Spavin Cure. Parker reports a large and a small spavin fully gone after ten bottles, with the horse now completely sound and free of stiffness. He praises the medicine as wonderful and forecasts great fate if results hold.
A Vermont man testifies in 1879 that Kendall's Spavin Cure cured a chronic bone spavin in a horse, removing lameness and swelling. he reports continued hard work without lameness and notes no size change in the horse’s hock since treatment. The affidavit is sworn before Justice N G Jenney on Feb 23, 1879.
An 19th century advertisement claims Kendall's Spavin Cure, promoted by Dr. B. J. Kendall & Co., treats spavins and other limb enlargements in humans and animals. It touts mild yet penetrating action, offers illustrations, and lists price of 1 per bottle or six for 5. Sold by druggists nationwide.
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