Sullivan Union Wildnesday Platform Address 1881
A brief platform statement from Sullivan Union dated January 19 1881 arguing the candidate’s dedication to serving the country and the party’s mission to place the public good first.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1881
Page
4
Classifieds Fragment Offers Outdoor Ad Space
Fragmentary OCR notices show rates for ads and columns with terms like one year six months and three months. The text mentions measurement units and price figures, indicating a pricing list or classified advertisement terms from a historical newspaper page.
Post Office and Mail Schedule Changes Noted
The notice lists office hours and mail arrivals with ambiguities. It states the office opens in the morning, closes at 7 p m, and that northbound and southbound mail schedules occur with arrivals at 4:13 p m and 1:50 p m respectively. A signature, A. Hays, P. M., appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hays
The Noteworthy T D in His Town Newspaper Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment from a local sheet mentions the t d in his town but lacks clear names, dates, or events. The text suggests low editorial quality and minimal readable detail for a news item.
Republicans name General Ben Harrison for Senator
The Republican caucus of the legislature unanimously nominated General Ben Harrison to succeed McDonald. The ballot will be taken today in both Houses, and at noon tomorrow the result will be announced in joint convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. Harrison
McDonald
Washington Letter From Wasnixeros Discusses Library Plans
The Washington Letter notes hopes for fractional notes to ease remittance issues and critiques De Lessep’s influence. It outlines library building appropriation plans of 1.5 million dollars and details the reorganization of the United States Agricultural Society, its history, and future consolidation options. It mentions Congress debates and party politics surrounding franking privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
United States Agricultural Society
Smithsonian Institution
John T Gunn Nominated for Sullivan County Judge
After Judge Patterson's death Sullivan County Republicans met to name a candidate for the vacancy. Judge John T Gunn was unanimously chosen to be recommended to Governor Porter. A committee including Judge Coulson Col Young and John T Hays will present Sullivan County claims in Indianapolis. The appointment lasts until the next general election two years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Porter
John T. Gunn
Coulson
Col. Young
John T. Hays
Sullivan County
Gunn
Indianapolis
Pleasantville Town Notes Mixed Fire Incident and Local News
Mrs Maggie Baker avoided serious burns when her dress caught fire from the fireplace last Friday by laying down and smothering flames. Washington Booker, a valued citizen and church member, died briefly mentioning Jesus's presence. The Baptists gained about twelve converts under Rev Hancock and W L Greene. L R Wood and Bro bought the S J Bedwell store house and residence for 155000. S J Bedwell purchased the Bee Hive and W P OHaver residences for 3000. Feb possession expected. Mat Hogan opened a coal mine on Hunter farm vein near five feet. Clint Gott died the 14th of lung fever. his mother had moved from Sullivan before his death. Thomas Page began a new shaving method using coal oil over stove heat. Rev H J Barr of the M E Church is holding meetings with several conversions. church revival noted.
Debating Society at Nonesuch School Delivers Heated Session
Curry Township notes a lively Nonesuch School debate on whether the late war benefited the U S. Captains were E G Denny affirmative and J E Martin negative as Newton Connelly visited during holidays. Jeptha Baldridge and Mat Adams wed, moving to Farmersburg. Riggs sold his farm to Sol Dix for 10 per acre. Riley Whitney nears completion of a fine brick store room in Farmersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonesuch School
U. S
E. G. Denny
J. E. Martin
Jeptha Baldridge
Mat Adams
Farmersburg
CG. P. Riggs
Sol. Dix
Riley Whitney
Graysville Paragraphs and Local News Snapshots
A jumble of notes mentions Mrs Euclid Wills and Mrs Sfaha ta Grant under physician care, a death of Mrs Boyer from pneumonia, and various local snippets. It quotes political digs on Gov Gray pardons and Democratic lines, plus calls for wider coverage and mockery of sensational articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euclid Wills
Sfaha Ta Grant
Boyer
Carlisle Notices and Local Updates
Calisle S A White payroll for employees received Monday. G E Beezley departed for Chicago last Monday. Carlisle Seminary Literary to celebrate Burns birthday with a public entertainment. Rev John St Clair closed a protracted meeting at Bethlehem church last Saturday. Thirty two accessions reported. A series of meetings to begin at Johnsons chapel last Monday evening. Henry Turner has taken Carlisle bakery and restaurant from S B Cummins Jr. Frank Roemele has been very sick but now improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Beezley
Chicago
Carlisle Seminary
Burns
John St. Clair
Bethlehem Church
Johnson’s Chapel
Henry Turner
Carlisle
S& B Cummins, Jr
Frank Roemele
Local items mix church notices and town chatter
Sunday visits by Mr. George McConnell and family. Miss Georgia Harvey ill. John Finley recovering. Desdemona Smith preached at the M E Church. Pres Smith to lecture at Sunday School. Rev Friedly gave a temperance talk. Kentor lecture described as literary. editorial duties and disputes noted. local political commentary and rivalries mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McConnell
Robinson
Hanchett
Georgia Harvey
John Finley
Desdemona Smith
M. E
Smith
M. EK
M.E Church
Friedly
Vincennes
I O
G. T
Indiana
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G. W. P. Custis
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Roo
American Agricultural Association
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Maggie Baker
Washington Booker
Jesus
Baptists
Reve. Hancock
W. L. Greene
L. R. Wood and Bro
S. J. Bedwell
W. P. O’haver
Mat Hogan
Hunter Farm
Clint Gott
Sullivan
Thomas Page
H. J. Barr
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Curry Township
John Pitman
John Allen
Newton Connelly
Rockville
Phillip Capple
Graysville
Thomas Poencis
Tudianapolis
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Bulletin
Wade
Gov. Gray
Chaen
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Morey
Ben Harrison
Calisle
S. A. White
Gene Lee Company
Benson
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Las Ony
Las AL Iabro
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T. V. Kentor
Kentor
VTCG
AL Fe
Heath
John Dold
Perry Beecher and
Lady
Venson Beasley
Whitman
Shelburn Lodge
S. D Annis
D.D.G. M.W
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A. Bat Per
John Anderson
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Lear
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Derre Habeas Mine
Conney
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Perkin
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Who
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Pableaux
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Ively
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Adidas Ag
Joe Stud
Ides
Kalenion
Bullifvan County
Inedansk
Wilighe
John T.gunn
Fie & Walts
Janeso
Fexecutora
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Kdiara
George T.npeake
Joan J. Gunn
Lian
Garret
Pearl, Turquois
Pearl Hines
Fa Kelly's
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