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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1882
Page
5
Meru dake Ueke is somewhat better at present. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Young, plan a booth in Indianapolis. Capt. Jesse Haddon bought a fine Norman stallion for 2080 dollars. Dr. Gavins awarded ad eundem degree from Indiana Medical College. Fresh pork at Musun's.
Bunny Buskirk of Shelburn ordered Brussels carpet for the new Masonic hall to be shipped from Cincinnati in one piece, with 318 yards needed. The hotel owned by Mrs. Sheeks is praised as lavishly carpeted from cellar to garret, surprising travelers after five years on the road. In Hardin Missouri, 1881, Thomas McIntosh, aged 55, dies of consumption after a long illness, leaving a wife and three sons. Ela J. Holloway to preach for the Christian church in Sullivan next Sunday with free seats. Various local residents listed as attendees or supporters of community events and trips, including visits to Ferre Haute to hear Booth.
Postoffice of Sullivan county Indiana lists uncalled letters up to February 20 1912. Names include Byron Joseph Check Harry Canada L Dix William Merrill Syner A Solserman Joe Vanoradots des Weyeuff vun LA ULES Meare Bales Elle Ron Rebecca J Keynadis May Persous and others. Recipients asked to request advertigen and provide game and date.
Wm. R. Hancock of Paxton, Democratic nominee for Recorder, died after a long illness. His funeral was held Sunday under Masonic auspices, with an extra train carrying about fifty supporters through heavy rain to the cemetery after transport delays. Sir Lancock, recently ill after returning from Arkansas, also died, leaving a large circle of friends.
A Vincennes inquiry by a committee from the Board of Villages Trustees reviewed a second hand fire engine for sale. They recommended purchase if a capable company forms, noting the engine hose reel carriage and 400 feet of hose good value at two hundred dollars. Robinson Argus notes the venture as a local story.
Rambles mix economic grievances with social notes in a Sullivan, Indiana column. References to pork prices, theater tickets, ice harvest, feed imports, and disease risk from pond skimmed water. Mentions of Will Hancock’s passing, Prof. Jethro Hass buying property, high water on the Wabash and Busser, travel, weather, and local characters John Jean and Alf Wilson.
The issue contains an advertisement for Darbys Prophylactic Fluid praised as a safe disinfectant endorsed by physicians and chemists, a low price and broad use. It also notes the National Greenback party county convention set for March at the Sullivan court house with Rev. Wol Green as speaker and officers Callahan and Jausins presiding.
Carlisle reports the Republican convention in Hadden township on the 38th nominated a full ticket. Malone, Rotrammel, and Shannon contended for trustees with Shannon eventually leading before Rotrammel and Shannon were chosen on subsequent ballots. Willis named road supervisor, Walker justice of the peace, Whalen assessor, Curry Mayfield and Johnson constables. Downe served as secretary.
Mason sells reading brands cheaply while Mayfield and Company specialize in prescriptions.
A farmer complains that pew rent rose to 25 dollars while the gospel prices rise, wheat falls, and laments the state of affairs. The ad urges shopping at Giles' Cash Store to save money, asserting Giles' offers tight deals and savings.
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