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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1880
Page
4
President Bayer delivers a inaugural address urging unity and service. He emphasizes party loyalty and national duty, arguing effective governance requires those who serve the country first. The speech frames public service as a duty to both party and nation.
A New York Legislature bill to change how Presidential electors are chosen draws Republican and Democratic counterpoints. The Union editor argues for the district system but prefers gradual constitutional reform for nationwide adoption, citing decentralization and reduced corruption as benefits. The Morton bill in the Senate is lauded as a strong compromise solution.
At the Pleasantville annual high school meeting on Jan 24 officers were chosen S M Howard as president B Wisson as vice president L R Edmonds as secretary and W A Harbin as treasurer The Sunday school remains thriving with about 100 to 150 attendees John W Hinkle the longtime superintendent is noted as having served twenty years ago as superintendent Reed Lucas a local farmer died Jan 31 Lacy Wood is seriously ill His sons J R and J F Wood are visiting from Newberry. Jim McClung sold eleven loads of Wick last Friday.
Local Republicans meet at the Sullivan county courthouse on the 14th to organize and nominate a full county ticket. Thomas Hanna of Greencastle confirms he will attend and address the convention, urging strong township committees and energetic, well chosen candidates. He notes the minority status should not deter turnout or effort.
A historical note reports Canada expressing interest in joining the United States. The piece outlines diplomatic sentiment and potential constitutional questions surrounding any possible annexation and alignment between the two nations.
The President appointed Charles L Holstein of Indianapolis United States District Attorney to fill the vacancy caused by Col Nelson Truster's death. Holstein is praised as honest capable and fully qualified for the position.
A contentious remark predicting soon unrest in Indiana over African labor, critiquing small democratic editors as the source of the uproar and framing the debate as a test of true democracy.
Mr Speer of Georgia introduces a bill to stop bands in the army from playing at dress parade reverse or tattoo on Sundays. The move appears pious but may aim to bans Yankee Doodle and other national airs rather than a religious conscience.
From Graysville comes word of an unusually high turnout at the township primary. Reports claim vote buying occurred in Merom and Carlisle, with paid ballots per head. Local figures include William Norris and wife returning from Ohio and Kentucky, Dr. Sam Weir recovering, and John Pinkston selling his farm to Thomas Alsop.
William P Patton a west hero made a one week visit after seven years Byron Riggs bought Calvin Pattons farm for 5550 John Rose feeds 100 hogs on Turman township farm John Harrison bought a horse from Riley Pogue for 90 John Ridgeway has 100000 feet lumber sawed John Kelly calls the bayou levee a nuisance Miss Luce Ingersoll teaches near Fairbanks Mrs Jennie Bradberry visited the river Rev G Stafford conducts meetings at Graysville with strong prospects OBSERVER.
Delegates at the Pennsylvania State Convention voted 133 to 115 in favor of General Grant for president, showing a strong majority endorsement among convention delegates.
Local notices from Merom Indiana include visits by Sam Humphreys of Terre Haute and M P Gray of Palestine. Updates on Prof Evans illness and McHenry acting as president. Society reports, debates, and elections at Linconia Franklin and Lincolnias, plus upcoming Valentine Day events and a playful note on hair mystery.
A Paxton letter to the Union reports ongoing excitement fading. Dr Briggs notes pneumonia cases improving. a measles case in town. whooping cough persists. Stella Menifee dies from whooping cough and pneumonia. Local humor, sugar weather, and village anecdotes follow, including a cornets band, a boiler repair, and a night forays against a wild animal.
In Pleasanville the Jefferson Republicans met at Hines and Baker furniture and organized for the upcoming campaign led by Rev. L R Edmonds and T N McClung. The group pledged unity and readiness for the county convention on the 14th and aims to secure a county ticket with equal justice for all citizens. Uncle W W Douthit returns to the fold amid party enthusiasm. A Ladies Aid Society report notes destitution among two widowed women on North Main Street, Mrs. Lamb dying and Mrs. Ricker in critical condition. relief provided by the group. Stewart’s advertises canned fruits at Northside square No 4.
Merchants report Saturday trade revival in Carlisle. J B Patton of Sullivan visited on business. Dr R M Whalen bought J L Berry’s residence to make a home. W E Cowle organized a farmers lodge of good templars at Walker's School House. fourth lodge in township. Carlisle Corner Band plans a band wagon for the upcoming campaign. In a Republican preference poll Blaine leads with 16 votes. Sherman 3. Grant 1. Harrison 1. Temperance work grows with red ribbon meetings at the M E Church. Primary results show temperance gains, with many leaders from both parties vowing to back temperance candidates.
Broad Ax disputes State Inspector H Clay and Prof Collett analysis of Hyperion. It claims Hyperion is non explosive, not a petroleum oil, and should be sold at 15 cents per gallon under March 31 1879 act. Washington letter also notes Ireland famine, Indian Bureau dismissal, and 1880 political moves toward Grant Blaine.
The article argues that by buying and selling more goods, Wilkey and Allen, located first door west of the post office, can offer groceries and provisions at lower prices, urging Sullivan County residents to compare and save.
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