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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1882
Page
4
The January notice urges readers to settle debts for the new year. It explains forgetfulness as a reason for nonpayment, notes patrons can pay by money order or registered letter, and promises proper credit on accounts. It encourages payment even from distant subscribers and invites visits to the office.
The Vincennes Sun, 78 years after its founding, released its first edition from a new plate glass front on Bain Street. The paper voices congratulations on this milestone and reflects on its historic renewal.
The democratic committee truncates the primary period, claiming pity for candidates and promising a brilliant race though brief. Vendors brace for a short harvest as cigars and whiskey markets face a downturn during the hurried election season.
The passage notes that after Mother Shipton’s failed 1881 prophecy, believers must seek another date due to a typographical error affecting the expected apocalyptic event. The remark reflects superstition and a shift in seer timing.
Reports say President Arthur will soon name his cabinet with Alexander H. Rice possibly to replace Hunt. The White House social season begins as mourning eases, with the January reception marking a return to public events and ballrooms to follow despite the national tragedy.
The Connersville Times editorial frames opening politics for women as unjust and asks whether men may dictate women’s roles. It argues the core issue is human rights rather than politics or policy, insisting men have no right to limit women’s choices in voting or public life.
The Democratic county committee met Saturday and fixed Saturday January 21 as the primary date. The short lead time leaves the mud puddiers little chance to organize their efforts.
The supervisor telegraphed the State Board of Health that ten smallpox cases exist in two Woodedlands families in Iroquois county and another case from Watseka. One case of variola is also reported from Rock Island. Instructions and orders have been issued to the threatened points the same day.
Cuicaguu reports a drop in daily cases from about fifteen to four per day. It notes 30,000 free vaccinations in December and plans for 50,000 more in January.
A patient from Keoxock Soa escaped the pest house on June 2. No deaths or new smallpox cases reported. The delirious victim fled three miles into the city in thin clothing, raising public health concern.
Forty cases of smallpox are reported at the Medial College in Keokuk Iowa with students singled out as the infected. The college received a smallpox subject from Chicago and students contracting the disease led to partial quarantine and isolation. Authorities offer little official information, leaving students as the primary source.
Winter comes early as farmers prepare ice and note eggs are scarce. A crowd gathered at Mr. Springer’s near the barrow gauge depot for a Sullivan excursion on Friday. E C Lieman and Springer were in town Sunday and left for Illinois Monday. Wabash high water receding. Good Templars push temperance with seven candidates to initiate. Round trip tickets to the Barrow Gorge lines via Jack Burnett and Peter Hopewell. School resumes after vacation with new scholars. James Hunt sold his farm to Sam Mahan. Good Templars convention planned for the 13th and 14th. Farmers urged to shelter horses. Pink eye disease looms local concern. Gonzola.
The blaze damaged Cinercia with walls down and debris cleared, while many buildings may be rebuilt once materials arrive. Insurers have settled claims for several businesses including K Sherman & Son, B Koltinsky, W H Burks, Ed W Kelly, UH Wilson, Eaton & Miles, J Ernest, Mayfield & Co, Schwanaki & Haralan, C M Stewart, Kostinsky Bros, Brewer & Burton, J B Abell, Watkinson, and John Giles and Mrs Reed observed losses. Estimated total unadjusted losses run high, with Koltinsky Bros and Abell among the largest. The outcome will hinge on fire protection improvements and faster rebuilding.
A 1882 report says the Knights of Pythias held a January 2 street parade with a five show program and lively music. The town saw festive church events and Christmas trees boosting church profits while noting broader wealth trends and a large national population versus few newspapers. A stray card mixup at night revealed a reminder of a primary election.
Charley Jones, once taken to the asylum, explained he sought the Governor for the State House keys after hearing Bild Roberts speak. He said he would go in and say something too. The piece hints at the magnetic power of Bill Roberts's speeches driving others to mania.
A Merom listing outlines A R Heath store offering $500 down with two months sales, half the sales and eight percent interest thereafter toward about $2700 with a full stock of varied goods. A Warsaw report notes more than six thousand claimants hurt by anti Jewish violence. The Russian press launches a subscription to honor Sarah Bernhardt.
Press opinions from The Paris Gazette and nearby papers praise the Starton Jubilee Singers at Opera Hall last Monday night. Audiences in Rockville Clinton and De Witt Hall share refined entertainment and high satisfaction with the performers.
Articles of incorporation prepared for a vast Gulf and Pacific railroad linking New Orleans Dallas and Isletta New Mexico with a junction to the Atlantic and Pacific backed by major banks and European capital. Prominent figures including DE Sickles Throckmorton Blaine Randall Seligman Nickersons are named as interested parties.
The river has been higher in recent days than since August. Mrs Lou Griffith and her son V N of Robinson visit town. Miss Mattie Watson travels toward Sullivan with relatives. The F and A M hosted a fraternity dinner with a good time. Brooks improves slowly. Dodd vs Bennett suit compromised. Police appeal against drunkenness and profanity on the December 24 streets. Cyrus Hornbeck and wife leave for London Ohio due to ill health. Enrollment reaches 105 at Enia.
Springfield reports that Dr Rauch, secretary of the State Board of Health, states smallpox exists in thirty seven places across Illinois. About two thirds of these sites have the disease under control.
Nine inmates including George Alsop attempted a night jail break in Louisville. Ex sheriff W. Brochoh of Florence, a prominent lawyer, was shot and killed by a man named Bird during a personal quarrel.
An obituary style insurance note urges readers to contact Fred Briggs Margott for reliable fire life or accident insurance benefits and protections.
Rev Wood of the M E church continues meetings with growing zeal. Mr Lockland suffers from an army wound. The wife of James Penny died last Wednesday. The afflicted son of C R Turman is not expected to live long. Merom Lodge F A M officers were installed last Saturday with a fine dinner. The Times was late last Saturday. A cold wave caused extensive damage to forcing by the wav ash bulge. Brown shows a neat new sawmill on Mr Braydon's farm. Robert Masse is noted as a defender of Ingersoll theology.
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