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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1880
Page
4
The Supreme Court unanimously rejects Garcelon’s bid to overturn the election and thwart the State. Merrill induced a tie to refer questions to the court, but every point raised by Garcelon and his co conspirators is decided against them. The next move by the conspirators remains to be seen.
The Indianapolis Journal reports 2,615 interviews across Indiana with Republicans on the preferred presidential candidate. Blaine leads with 82 votes, Sherman 723, Grant 7, Hays 6, Washburn 48, Garfield 24, Col. Dick Thompson 8, others scattered.
The text cites North Carolina's second congressional district as overwhelmingly Republican. It notes W. H. Kitchin, a Democrat and ex Confederate, holds Congress with a large majority while the prior Congress elected a Republican by a 12,000 vote margin. The piece argues fraud by the Democracy and suggests colored voters are leaving due to disenfranchisement.
Articles from multiple papers advocate Thomas Hanna of Greencastle for Lieutenant Governor. They highlight his Indiana University education, legal career, wartime service, and steadfast Republican credentials, noting strong backing from veterans and local Republicans in Putnam Owen and Clay counties.
The Union announces a six to eight column newspaper expansion to offer more reading matter. It vows no patent gimmick, promises similar original content plus increased general news, and urges patrons to subscribe and spread the word in the new year.
At a Tuesday meeting the Masonic fraternity voted 825 to the Ladies Aid Society. Several marriage licenses issued include H. C. Tipton with Minerva Gaskings and Emmet J. Parvin with B. Cumains. Superintendent Marlow cites law backing the educational publication, which may aid county schools despite expected budget cuts.
A notice states a doorway will be received here each Sunday morning going forward. The item appears in local scheduling notes and indicates ongoing weekly arrivals.
The 1880 New Year opened with social calls, open houses, and a Knights of Pythias parade to the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. B Wilson. They enjoyed a grand dinner, gifts, and cordial welcomes as the order toured local residences, ending with best wishes for a richer, wiser year ahead.
The Agene ice company's dam washed away, emptying their reservoir. Berhlham MFE church revival advances with Rev Gaskins aiding. 21 accessions reported last Saturday. Mr Charles Cummins and Miss Ener Parvin wed at the Presby terian church on New Year's Eve. John Case, a farmer, deemed dangerously insane. a warrant issued for arrest and case to be investigated. C P Gwin remains seriously ill but improving. R W Akin Jr son of Col R W Akin died suddenly of stomach congestion last Tuesday. funeral held New Year’s Day. family extends sympathy.
John Callahan of Effingham county hosts a New Year gathering with his children grandchildren and friends. He reads a self penned poem wishing a happy New Year to all and praising virtue peace and family bonds across the land.
Local residents and visitors share holiday movements and plans. Miss Sallie Cain and Miss Minnie Hoyt visit. Dr. O P Stark, Col Bob Ingersoll lecture is announced for Terre Haute. several people travel to Danville, Jacksonville, and Greencastle. Curtis, Wolfe, Kennedy, and others lampoon small-town life with socials and business notes.
Washington analysis notes that nearly 17 million acres of vacant public lands exist in five cotton states Alabama Arkansas Florida Tennessee and Mississippi yet African Americans face white opposition and evictions when attempting homesteads. The piece cites land law hurdles and "screeing out" by whites as barriers to Black settlement and ownership.
Robert Gilerson and Emily Fave moved into his father's house. Ianna and Giles shipped two car loads of fine horses east on Monday. They also shipped a car load of horses and mules south today. Owen Davis travels to Atlanta this week to be their agent handling stock. Tom Springer of New Lebanon owns 700 head of sheep.
No more hard Times, if you will stop spending so much on fine cloths, rich food and style, buy good, healthy food, cheaper and better clothing, get more real and substantial things of life every way, and especially stop the foolish habit of employing expensive, quack doctors or using so much of the vile Humber medicine that does you only harm.
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