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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1882
Page
8
Fire destroys Benjamin Cleveland Jr. home and nearly all else. Local reports include health trips, school term length, church activities, marriages, accidents, and political notices in Graysville and Turman Township with updates on clergy meetings, church additions, and a Republican mass convention.
Advertisement praising Electric Bitters as a cure for female ailments and general weakness. Claims to restore health when other remedies fail and notes pleasant taste and price of fifty cents per bottle. Sold by Crowder & Reed.
The Kingsley Chapel item notes wheat injury from a late freeze. Local names appear in civic hints with Ebenezer Lester nominated for constable. Obituary mentions Mrs. Levi Strain's death after a three week illness. A temperance meeting featured Prof Spencer Cyrus Pierce and others with remarks by Andrew Pinkaton.
Mr. R J Sherwin of Concord New Hampshire writes about his aunt who suffered illness with long bed rests and groaning. After using Brown's Iron Bitters she recovered and now calls it her medicine, recommending it to everyone.
An ad touts Dr Pierces Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and cure for bronchitis colds and incipient consumption urging readers to request pamphlets from the Buffalo agency. In Columbus Georgia a newly married bride was robbed of her shawl as a man fled claiming it was a gift from him and he would not let her wear it with another suitor during the bridal trip.
Dr. B V Pierce of Buffalo shares a testimonial from Mrs. Emily Rhoads of McBrides Michigan who suffered years with female complaints and dragging down before taking three bottles of Favorite Prescription and regaining strength and work ability.
A New Jersey sportsman shooting birds had the gun discharge when he tripped on a grapevine. The shots struck the dog, which then dragged the bird to his master before dying at his feet after showing affection.
Advertises an eight page illustrated youth paper from Cleveland Ohio priced at 35 cents a year. Offers two pictures as a gift and a Garfield family portrait for sending 10 children under 13. Sample copy free and promises fair dealing by an established local firm.
An advertisement proclaims health and strength from Brown's Iron Bitters, asserting it helps those who have suffered long illness and has made many people happy.
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