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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1881
Page
5
A thaw and a blizzard loom as townsfolk discuss court term end, Uncle Tom’s Cabin at the Opera House, a new organ sale, and a proposed people’s library. Reports mention Judge Rhodes, Merom college visitors, community skaters at the new rink, and a distressed Johnson family east of town.
Mr. Chester Munson of Illiotts ville visits Dr. Murphy's family. Miss Mattie Evans of Richmond Indiana visits her home here last week. W Hoover of Carlisle was up Monday. Rev Mereer goes to Graysville next Sunday.
Advertises a Patent Fire Back by John Davis and Sons claiming universal fit for coal and wood stoves of all sizes. Offers guaranteed length and width compatibility or money refunded dated February 2 with a 6 percent reference.
The record lists several cases. Hopewell v Crawford ruled for plaintiff and set aside. State of Indiana v Osborn found not guilty on vote-buying. State v Vaughn for assault dismissed. State v Gott and Parks issues noted. Parks guilty with two months jail and $25 fine. John Willie v E T H R Co awarded $15.50 to plaintiff. Crowder v Dooley bondsmen released and new bond due in ten days. Peter Lyon v Mrs McKee appeal. damages awarded 50 to defendant. Catharine Alkireva and G G Taylors estate: plaintiff wins $260. Endorsed notes reference local organ dealer promotion in Mason & Hamlin line.
In Indiana Portis and Cincinnati reports show live hogs firm with receipts around 3 900 head and 2 800 head in different markets. Cattle and sheep steady to firm, flour and wheat firmer with No 2 red winter at 1.04, corn stronger, whiskey steady near 1.05. Louisville hogs firm at 4.60 to 5.00 with 1 360 head receipts.
Sullivan markets report grain and livestock prices with Wheat 85 to 90 cents per bushel Corn 45 cents per bushel Hay 950 dollars per ten Hogs 375 to 425 dollars per cwt Sheep 24 to 30 cents per pound Cattle 250 to 325 dollars per head Eggs 20 cents per dozen Chickens young 6 cents per pound Turkeys 3 cents per pound Butter 12 to 15 cents per pound.
The Steam Revolutionary Washer by Ogburn & Watson is tested in a private home. The device uses steam and running water to agitate clothes in a boiler like a stove, drawing dirt out, reducing wash day drudgery, while editor Theron P. Keator reports visits by local editors and a cited civil suit in Sullivan County, Indiana.
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