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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1881
Page
4
The President appointed Hon Benjamin H Brewster of Pennsylvania as Attorney General and the Senate confirmed the appointment. The Guine a trial was suspended due to the death of a juror's wife, with proceedings resuming Wednesday.
Ex Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey appointed Secretary of State replacing Blaine. Republican State Editorial Aspiration convened at Grand Hotel Indianapolis last week in session Thursday evening and Friday. W S Lingle Lafayette Courier elected President for the ensuing year. Gov Porter spoke Friday at two o clock in his notable style. Next meeting set for February 22.
Across the Potomac the regime of Bourbonism is challenged by Mahone's push for a free ballot and full counting. Southern states rise as avant couriers of a new era promising rights to teach and colored citizens under constitutional guarantees, hinting at liberty after ten years under constraint.
Washington notes say a bipartisan plan to fund the national debt at three percent will pass after the holidays. The plan foresees a shared title to a three percent bond issue with rapid uptake and a ten cent premium within two years. The piece also covers Guiteau trials, President Arthur's non sectional message, and Garfield memorials in Washington.
The passage notes the President plans to have his son at Columbia College and his daughter in New York, saying there will be no one in the White House to care for her. It recalls that since Buchanan's administration children or grandchildren have lived there.
The Graysville column reports community notes including a burial for Charlotte Watson and funeral by T. C. Smith, Masonic lodge officers elected in Merom, oyster night in Big Spring, and local movements of mills and residents with Turman's Prairie flooded by the Wabash River.
A Kingsly chapel series of meetings ends with sinners aware of their condition. The Danville and Southwestern R R reports business and Christmas plans include oyster suppers and entertainments to unite the community. Weather is fine and townspeople feel hopeful. Possible Narrows post office rumor arises amid talk of a board of trade.
The formidable defense of Guiteau is derided in forceful editorials calling for swift punishment. Editors denounce his insanity dodge and urge hanging to curb cranks and protect public figures, amid strong language about national honor. всп
Eaton Miles markets solid comfort with neatly fitting footwear. Wilkey Brothers advertise groceries and sweets with quick, low-profit sales. W Hinkle's boot store promises complete outfits near the post office. Catlin's Corner sells groceries and jewelry. Miss Downs runs a millinery and notions store. Kelly's Jewelry displays silverware and gold chains. French & Co grocers sell roasted coffee. Knotts Dressmaking moves to Washington street with bargains. A cloaks and dresses shop offers fashions, while a furniture dealer promotes folding chairs, beds, and frames.
The narrow gauze court remains in session as the claim mill continues. Last Friday featured a field day with lawyers and elevated remarks that stirred tensions among the eminent gentlemen.
Farrpanss reports a birthday dinner at Miss Emmaretta Pogue's home on December 16 honoring her sixteenth year. Relatives and friends attended with guests including Elder T P Demaree and a Kentucky lady along with Uncle Robin Johnson of Tuscola Illinois. The event featured socializing and singing and concluded with best wishes for many happy returns.
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