Seventh year in editorial harness celebrated
Last Friday February 18 marked seven years of operation in the editorial harness. The Ladies' Aid Society plans a musical entertainment to raise funds for destitute families. Jim Devol built a small engine and a question arises about hoisting brick for a fourth story shop. Mrs. M. J. Patten closed her Petersschool house school with a large dinner and good time. Levi Maxwell and daughter Abs. Kizzie Hoke own a fine Orguinette the Musical Wonder and act as agents. Miss Mattie Evans was appointed Notary Public by Governor Porter, becoming the state’s fourth lady Notary. Perry Blue and Tom Mann visited the legislature and affirm they were not sent for. Miss Bell Gordon closed a successful school at Haddon school house with a big dinner. The town now has paved streets but needs street cleaning provided by the board as the streets are filthy.
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Miss Bell Gordon
Haddon School
Hone
Miss Bell
James M. Lang
Lilly School
Brick hotel proposal spurs Burks property purchase and local talks
The Davises complete Burks property purchase for 2500 and plan a first class brick hotel at the site. Proposals to move or build on several corner lots circulate, with Gaskin Adams and Charley Davis advancing hotel plans. Community notes include school dinner reports, astronomy notes, and a tale of twin Walker brothers in a local militia story.
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Burks
Davises
Davis Family Vocal Concert at Opera House in Sullivan
A concert will be given at the Opera House Saturday night March 5 by the Davis family of Terre Haute with Mrs. Minurda Aydelotte and Mr. Herman Leibing. The Davis family is known for fine vocal productions, Mrs. Aydelotte for imitation and impersonation, and Mr. Leibing as pianist, promising Sullivan a rich musical treat.
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Opera House
Davis
Terre Haute
Minurda Aydelotte
Herman Leibing
Aydelotte
Leibing
Sullivan
Local notes on commerce and birthdays in Sullivan Indiana
The host of items note maple sap flow and taxes due, marriages and time limits, a Washington birthday celebration, Odd Fellows in new uniforms at Vincennes, moves and factory expansion by J C Hilderbrand, and calls to support home manufacturing. A letter uncalled list shows names and a Sullivan post office note advertising letters.
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Vincennes
Washington
J.C Hilderbrand
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Indiana
Ackerman
Fathers Should Warn Boys Against Drinking Habits
The author argues fathers mislead sons by example as they enter saloons and drink whisky for health. He condemns drinkers who justify alcohol and likens misguided health claims to outdated medical theories. He urges reflection on wine as a thief of the brain and stresses using better judgment.
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Cornaro
Market summary of live hogs cattle and sheep
Indianapolis market notes show live hogs firm at 5.25 to 5.70 with 3 900 head receipts and 1 100 head shipments. Cattle run at 325 to 360, sheep 3 75 with 550 head. Louisville hogs steady at 4.60 to 5.00 with 1 360 head receipts.
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Indianapolis
Louisville
Sullivan Markets Price Report Readout
Sullivan Markets lists grain and livestock prices with Wheat 0.85 to 0.90 dollars per bushel Corn 0.45 Hogs 3.75 to 4.25 per cwt Sheep 0.23 to 0.30 per lb Cattle 250 to 325 dollars per head Ergs per doz 0.15 Chickens young 0.06 per lb Turkeys 0.05 per lb Butter 0.15 per lb Old hens 2.50 per dozen
Marriages and School Features At Bloomfield Normal School
Marriages include James C Ridge to Lulu Maxwell Jane Mills to Mary Coker and Charlies Carlan to Nancy E Sexton. The Normal School at Bloomfield Indiana advertises superior advantages for teachers with Prof Kidd as elocution faculty. Spring term opens April 5 1831. Lost diary belonging to Dr J L Phillips with valuable papers. finder to leave at St Griffith Drug Store for reward.
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James C. Ridge
Lulu Maxwell
Janes Mills
Mary Coker
Charlies Carlan
Nancy E. Sexton
Bloomfield
Greeve County
Indiana
Kidd
J. L. Phillips
St. Griffith
Malt Bitters and Radical Cure Promoted in Quack Ad
An advertisement touts Malt Bitters as a cure with mentions of malt hops calisaya iron and a “best medicine” label. It claims physicians prescribe it locally and portrays it as a universal remedy for chills liver disease and blood purification. The radical cure complete treatment is offered for one dollar.
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Calisaya
Thanks to Lillie School House Patrons and Friends
The undersigned James M. Lang returns thanks to the patrons and friends of Lillie School House District No Gill township for the excellent pianoer prepared for the close of the school and other tokens of respect shown to him. Respectfully, James M. Lang.
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Lillie School
Gill Township
James M. Lang
Cook Stove Fire Back Patent Guarantee
John Davis and Sona advertise a patent Fire Back designed to fit any coal or wood cook stove. They promise a guaranteed fit or refund if the length and width do not match, with a publication date of February 2 in the 6 cent periodical.
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John Davis & Sona
Mazon & Hamlin Organ Agent Promotes Cuticura Remedies
An advertisement by Geo. F. Hughes promotes Cuticura Remedies for scrofulous humors. The copy urges parents to shield children from disease and warns against neglect, portraying the condition as a branded affliction.
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Geo. F. Hughes
Mazon & Hamlin Organ
Temperance rallying cry urges universal reform and local options
The speaker champions the blue and red ribbon temperance movements and calls for sweeping reform. He urges all men to join the temperance fight, favoring local option or prohibitory laws, and asks preachers to visit homes to spread temperance instead of doctrinal sermons.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Auction notices for John Brewer estate in Sullivan and Graysville
Executors safe of real estate announce sale by order of Sullivan Circuit Court. On Saturday March 12 188? at the Sullivan property and on March 19 1881 at Graysville, various lots in Sullivan County Indiana will be offered at public auction plus a note lot of the deceased's property. Real estate sold one third cash, balance in six and twelve months with interest. notes and security required. February Thomas Mores, Heater.
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Sullivan Circuit Court
John Brewer
Sullivan
Indiana
E. A. Hosking
Graysville
Sullivan County
Township
Section
Said
Yeager
Grageville
Tenia
Thomas Mores
Heater
Alexander Shake
Sarah J. Shake
Sarah Shake
Henry Sauky
Lucida Wamckim
Martha A. Shake
Daniel Shake
Jameus Shake
Thomasy M. Douthitt
Kijan Snake
Bulla Futten
Lucinda McKim
Thich
Tri
Sealog Saia
Thomas J, Mann
Life Insurance Company Suit Filed In Sullivan Circuit Court
State of Indiana Sullivan County references a Hartford Connecticut based Life Insurance Company in a court action. The notice specifies the Sullivan Circuit Court April term 183 and includes official seal language.
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State of Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court
The
Two Life Insurance Company
Hartford
Conn
A Queer Notion About Cough Balsams Debunked
A reader notes that proprietary medicines often claim value. Dr Wistar s Balsam of wild cherry contains about eight times the amount of a 23 cent cough balsam and requires less per dose. It is promoted as the best quick cure for deep seated colds and consumption, though the claim is presented as opinion from Aug 26. ly.
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Wistar
Bu. Ly
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry Enduring Remedy
For thirty years Wistar's Balsam of wild Cherry has been kept for sale by druggists generally with no complaints. It is acknowledged as the best remedy for coughs colds consumption bronchitis asthma and all lung diseases. Aug 2 80 ly.
Bargains at Geo French First Class Grocery New Lebanon
Notice from Indiana Sullivan County informing readers that Thomas Burton executor seeks court approval to sell decedent John Brewer’s real estate as personal assets are insufficient to pay debts. Petition heard at the next Sullivan County Circuit Court term. Witness dated November 4 1880.
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New Lebanon
Geo. French
Indiana
County of
Sullivan
Thomas Burton
John Brewer
Circuit Court
Sullivan County
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