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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1880
Page
4
Congress adjourned for the holidays and plans to reconvene on May 5. Lawmakers paused sessions earlier, with leadership signaling readiness to resume work upon return.
A city statement insists the public should use a proper medium for questions and rejects the current channel. Officials urge orderly communication and emphasize formal channels for civic input.
The note asks whether the grand jury should indict Republicans for political ties and argues for clarity on why the grand jury must inquire a witness's politics before testimony. The inquiry aims to prepare a proper response to the question and ensure lawful procedure.
Governor Porter plans to marry January 6 four days before his inauguration. It is not generally known in this region that the governor elect was a widower.
Weaver the late Greenback candidate for president and Sparks a Democratic representative from Illinois clashed in Congress last week. They exchanged lies and tore at one another until friends intervened to separate them. Both should face expulsion for this disgraceful disturbance.
The 1880 year closes with praise for crops, debt relief, and a merry Christmas. The Union predicts brighter times ahead and wishes readers a prosperous New Year. A wedding at Otho Morris home brings Almira Morris to Ephraim Williams on Tuesday the 28th with Rev Tom Burton officiating, and the editor receives gifts.
Invitations and outcomes from Methodist and Knights of Pythias activities, a Masons installation, a charity performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin, a sheriff foreclosure sale, a rail accident delay, a Shelburn Baptist concert, post office uncalled letters, temperance meetings and a funeral for Mrs. Xenia Shepherd, with details on officers elected and upcoming events.
A society notice lists marriages and engagements with J W Bennett Montie E Yeager Robert Latshaw Clare J Adams Amanda Drake Franklin P Hanger Sarah M Colglazier Charles Barnhardt Mary Botts Tom Freeman Nellie McClellan Epbran Williams Akmira Morris Geo E McConnell Katie E Han chett and Mrs Webster Barnard, to be received January 1 1881 at her residence assisted by a group of local ladies from Terre Haute Ashmore Carlisle and nearby towns. Reception runs from one to four.
The article lists officers elected by the F and A Masons and Jerusalem Chapter Royal Arch Masons including Hays Burton McKinley Basler Harnish Wall and others. It also records Presbyterian Sunday School officers Chaney Shields Dutton Crawford Basler Griffin and Ella. A note offers rewards for lost salmons Walls notes found between a farm and town with Union office reward.
B B Riggs announces a full holiday stock including fruits confection torus fire works fresh oysters and good eatables kept in abundance. Call on him to make it pay.
Advice to inventors on presenting inventions before the Patent Office. Emphasizes choosing a capable attorney with Washington experience. C. E. Foster of 509 7th Street Washington D C cited as a trusted practitioner with 19 years before the Patents Office and references to officials of the bureau and local banks. Send for advice and pamphlets.
Merom sees many visitors this week including Miss Magie Mayes and Miss Jose Phillips of Grassville, with Elder Heath ill and Prosecutor P. H. Blue seen on the streets. The first Nerrow Gauge freight reached Merom, and Christmas observances included a well attended concert, a grand Christmas tree, and bets on future romances.
Citizens of Hutsonville store a large supply of fine Wabash ice. Rumor says John Duffer sold his saloon to Sullivan parties. Jesse Pogue returns home from Valparaiso to resume duties. The writer suggests letting Genl Grant act, so the public would be better served.
The item records staff changes with LJ Thompson moving to Kansas City Missouri and notes Reverend J T Philips purchasing his sister Chariette's share of their father's estate. It mentions a series of meetings at Haute asidh and cites J T Phillips Pogac and Ww Wim. Norris touring the country with frozen potatoes Strebor and visiting Vincennes to write about Terre Haute Express.
Executors of Chauncey Rave deceased announce sale of estate at public auction for cash. Property includes the Curryeville coal shaft, engines, boilers, and fixed machinery with improvements and appurtenances. Sale terms: one twentieth of purchase money and interest at six percent per year paid semiannually. December 23, 1880. Signed Pirmin NP Pert, executor, Josephus Cullett.
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