General Sherman Opposes Grant as Captain General
Ilvis backs expanding the army to 2500 troops while General Sherman opposes appointing Grant as Captain General.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1880
Page
4
Ilvis backs expanding the army to 2500 troops while General Sherman opposes appointing Grant as Captain General.
A reader questions the grand jury’s one sidedness citing that Hidgeway and Peter Hopewell were listed last spring but not summoned. The piece notes political fever during assembly and asks why those two Republicans were excluded and why two men were indicted for shooting while others who killed went unindicted.
In Terre Haute the case Levi Overholser vs Cincinnati Effingham Quincy Construction Co opened in circuit court before Judge Watterson. The Narrow Gauge railroad from Bedford to Effingham Illinois is nearly complete with Bloomfield and Springfield Effingham segments. Receivers General Black of Sullivan County oversees the contract with Sturgess McClelland Co. of Chicago, affecting all road assets and funds.
A Chicago judge and a local jurist preside as Sturgess McClelland Co disputes over the contract. Attorneys Earl Thomas Prumboill Hays and Lowell Coulson argue for Silverman amid questions of sealing and funds. Court adjourns after six, with evidence to resume and arguments to follow.
Live hog prices firmer at Indianapolis with receipts of 2 500 head across 5 shipments. Cincinnati reports flour market steady and wheat demand dull. corn and oats steady with mixed quality bids. Whisky quiet at 10 dollars a barrel. Hog markets show small changes across regions with notable packing and butcher bids.
Tennessee merchant Park customarily settled with his long time credit customer Southall each year. Park sent statements while Southall compared with his own record and claimed missing charges. After years Park refused further notes and offered to let Southall keep and settle the account until Southall died.
An 19th century Dublin incident recounts Isaac Butt, a lawyer and MP, confronted by a desperate robber. Butt offers to share his few possessions and reveals a six chamber revolver, promising to give three chambers, then the tale ends as the lawyer is interrupted before finishing.
The fragment notes the dissolution of Gary & Duan and transfer of business to J. Re Curry, recommending Curry & Curry. It also compares prices at Heath and Prof Wumphrey’s, listing items such as rats, suits, coffee, and boots with stated prices.
Joseph A M Taverner as administrator will present his account for final settlement at the Sullivan Street Court during its term VS81. The administrator asks to be discharged from duties and requests the court to allow disposition of the estate. Igud & Patten, Attorneys for Admin.
Rev Phillips of Graysville recently passed away while Kieieher Crane returns to Merom and a girl finds happiness. Jackson and Bennett preached at the floxie house over the weekend as planning moves forward for holiday events. Local shops stock up for the season and Christmas trees appear amid church activities and fundraisers.
In 1881 in a county court a probate petition was filed for Wy Cliaes estate. The administrator listed as Jose will present the claim and no personal estate to pay court costs. The petition will be heard on a date in the county at a public session. Official attestation signed by J. Mann, Clerk, dated the 28th day of August.
Fragmentary OCR text references court clerk J. Mann and the circuit court. Mentions January term and estate matter but lacks clear names, actions, or outcomes.
At the Tare term 1880 of the Sullivan Mirenki Court of Sullivan County Indiana the estate of Nhiah Watkins was ordered settled. Interested parties are notified that it will be settled on November 17 1880. U Covsson is named as Executor.
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