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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1881
Page
4
The Vincennes Commercial has changed hands. Mr J C Adams formerly of this place and connected with our public schools is now editor.
The bill re submitting the Constitutional Amendments has passed both Houses of the Legislature and become a law. The election is set for Monday March 14 sending a call to all supporters to circulate the notice and mobilize voters on that day.
The Garfield special car, built by Indiana Car Works in Jeffersonville, cost 17000 dollars and symbolizes Indiana’s pivotal presidency deciding role. The October election made Garfield possible according to the account.
The visit by Senator Conkling to Mentor sparked sharp commentary from Democratic editors, who denounce the event as political theater and forceful propaganda. The piece frames the episode as evidence of partisan manipulation and town polling tensions.
One week from next Friday March 4th General Garfield will step up into the highest seat in the synagogue amid ceremonial duties. The event marks a formal ascent described as a historic leadership moment for the congregation and community.
The writer laments Congress and the Potomac flood in Washington on Feb 21 1881. Funeral news notes Fernando Wood's death after a long career starting at age 29 and mentions Morse seeking an experimental telegraph line with support from allies.
The article recalls Benjamin F. Wood as a long-serving congressman who supported a costly wired transmission project and faced defeat for wasteful spending, then returns to his later stature. It comments on his partisan stance, influence in Washington, and the mixed views of contemporaries, while noting the Capitol’s ongoing political maneuvering and public sentiment toward funding bills and interchanges among leaders.
U C College occupies the finest location in the United States. A morning chapel collection for the Freedmen's school at Franklinton raised 1988 toward a 3500 goal. Rev. Stafford missed service due to Graysville meetings. local gatherings were paused. W. E. Smith closed his Merom move after relocating from the bottom area. the faculty comprises twelve.
A promotional notice touts Dr Kine's New Discovery for Consumption as a cure for asthma bronchitis stubborn coughs colds phthisis quinsy hoarseness croup and throat and lung ailments. Crowder Reed invite readers to call for a free trial battalion of relief and assurance of its curative powers.
The winter term at District No 12 in Hamilton Township closed on Friday with examinations and a superb dinner. Miss Belle Gordon received high praise from patrons for her teaching, noting great improvement and strong qualifications. Com patrons Henry Earox Andy Sinclair Geo Beer Aus Sinciair Ws Hyatt Oliver Story.
Executor of the will of Thomas JF Creager announces a sale of real estate in Sullivan County Indiana. The land includes parts of sections 12 and 13 in township 7 range 9 west eight acres appraised at 1800 dollars. Sealed applications due March 26 1881 at John T Gunn Sullivan Indiana. Terms: one third cash with balance in two equal payments at nine and twelve months secured by good freehold security. Dated February 1 1881.
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