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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1880
Page
4
The Sullivan Union reports on President Hayes' inaugural address praising loyal party service as alignment with national duty. The message emphasizes dedication to party principles while serving the country.
An Indiana correspondent from The Cincinnati Enquirer offers a Democratic backed analysis of county township statistics. The writer argues Democrats must act to influence the upcoming state election and explains opposition to proposed state constitutions and amendments.
The text notes a leap year with 366 days and months May August October containing five Sundays. It claims five Sundays occur only once in forty years in Pelireary, that Washington's birthday and July 4th fall on Sunday, Easter Sunday on a Sunday in March, six eclipses including four solar and two lunar, one visitor in this latitude a partial eclipse with sunrise on the last day of December, and declares the year remarkable.
The record notes Mr. Woorners began work Monday as the third witness, Carlton of Terre Haute offered that Vigo lacked need for more workers and was crowded with farm laborers, adding that North Carolina blacks were brought to vote. The remark triggered a familial dispute, though Carlton still had his trip to Washington.
The piece notes Driggs of the Temo crat reasserting influence by taking charge again and publishing editorial matter under a pseudonymous signature. It warns to watch ward Murray amid concerns over the Maine affair and potential danger to his safety.
The text contrasts Republican claims of innocence with a charge about money. It cites a Democrat remark likening the situation to Mark Twain in Innocents Abroad, referencing a moment where a biblical scene was pointed out and a reaction noted about the stones bearing blood.
The text questions whether Democrats in Maine have acted correctly or incorrectly by asking for proof and urging a plain answer. It contrasts Republican skepticism with a demand for justification and challenges the merit of past refusals and returns cited by Dr. Claredon and his council.
Grant praises Washington City as the most beautiful in the world, noting its finish from the skilled craft of Boss Shephard, a figure famed for extravagance and the many curses directed at him.
Grance C. Harpree of the Indianapolis Herald was last week acquitted in criminal court of attempting to murder Cal Light about a year ago.
The Democrat official paper of Sullivan county carries a minor portion of the court house notice while the T D paper receives the bulk of the details. The distribution suggests a split in coverage between the two official publications.
Readable text notes Cuasel Foster inagered as governor of Ohio during Monday of duet week with unclear context and fragmented wording.
A Pro Democrat editor attacks Republican corruption charges in Maine while arguing the bribery scheme was a setup by Democrats to force adherence to fraudulent certificates. The piece contends the real crime is disenfranchisement of 68 000 voters and heralds a Republican triumph restoring order and constitutional government.
The Chicago Tribune reports Representative Weaver continues to flood the House petition box with documents said to come from ex soldiers urging passage of a bill to equalize them with bondholders. The Tribune correspondent finds many signatures are not veterans and notes signs of deliberate orchestrated effort behind the scheme.
A disputed letter in Sullivan questions who should receive charity from the Ladies Aid Society amid accusations of misdirected relief and insinuations about beneficiaries. Local figures defend the society and urge careful aid to genuinely needy townspeople.
A Carlisle report says Prof Geo Bushes and his music class delivered a grand Saturday night concert. A disorderly street fight erupted near the saloon with Carrico and Dick McCarmmon from near Paxton attacking Mort Davidson and later Charley and Frank Davidson. The Davidson brothers repelled the assault, leaving the attackers badly whipped. The Davison youths are described as well behaved and defending themselves.
Gbict and Hister recount the Sullivan Aid Society's formation after a mine disaster and harsh winter. Women organized duffuse clothing and food drives with help from business leaders and lodges, aiding families to stay out of the poorhouse while teaching shared duty and compassion.
The Terre Haute Express notes Walter H. Maple will be presented before the Republican County Convention for the nomination for Representative. Maple, a top Republican, previously ran for prosecutor in 1872 and for township justice of the peace, winning by a narrow margin and overcoming a Democratic majority. If nominated he would face strong odds as a stray candidate.
The special committee to investigate the negro exodus business includes Senators Voorhees Vance Pendleton and Windom Blair. Ex Governor Hendricks of Indiana is praised as a potential first witness, with speculation about his knowledge of the issue.
Kentucky Senate rejects a bill to admit women to the bar by a large margin. The editorial notes ample male presence and hints at ongoing male-dominated legal professions.
A fragment cites Dictator Chamberain of Maine leading a force of SOG men under him. D. . is described as a preacher by profession and served under Grant during the war. The text suggests his ideas originated from his phlonief.
Alexander Stephens declares this year may be his last and that he senses approaching dissolution. He advises omitting mince pie from dessert as part of his reform message.
We buy horses and mules for eastern and southern markets. Accept minks aged three to ten years, prefer fat but will take sound animals in any condition. Horses to be fat and four to ten years old. Deliveries accepted at the stable of ussell and Glass in Sullivan. Hanns and Gilts.
Sullivan Circuit Court at its January term appointed Commissioner W S Marie to sell in Sullivan county Indiana a tract described as part of the southeast quarter of section 19 township 8 north range 10 west. The sale to occur on Wednesday February 11 1880 between 10 am and 4 pm at the premises with terms of sale to be announced.
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