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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1882
Page
4
The Sun reports Mostyn’s harsh critique urging Joshua to back Republican doctrines of the past twenty years while the Democratic party is viewed as wrong and the Republicans right. The Guiteau trial ends and ScoVille’s four day speaking tour concludes. Judge Porter presides as the assassin delivers his speech.
The resolution gained aid from twenty Republican and four Democratic Senators and a similar House ratio, reflecting party standings on temperance. The Union editor fears a partisan clash and laments premature optimism as temperance moves face public scrutiny.
A Vir tual defense scene in the House unfolds with Republicans baiting Democrats into a trap. The pamphlet-like commentary argues the Democrats have blundered for decades, urging a turn from past failures and citing historical traps by Republicans.
Frank Shannon ends his partnership with the Bailey brothers in publishing the Vincennes News and plans to devote himself to law.
In a January 23, 1882 Washington Letter the writer expects a businesslike Congress with thoughtful tariff and debt policy. Scoville’s attack on Arthur is criticized, court receptions and Capitol social life described, and proposals to extend the Capitol and house a vast national library outlined. Donations to Garfield Hospital noted along with funding for a new Medical Museum building.
A large Urbana audience crowded City Hall on Saturday night to see Durrez and Benapier's Gigantic Minstrels. Duprez secured top talent. the troupe offered strong new features with superb music and brilliant wardrobe. critics praise the company as excellent and worth public support.
The Merom meeting continues to grow with eighteen uniting to the church. Miss Wasson, Hauger and wife ill, Elder Godley back from over the river. Leola Iorns returned from Ohio. mourners surround Miss Leola Iorns. Postal service disrupted by NG sickness. railroad between M and T H may succeed. Mier Gettinger near death.
Swope Harper suspects some clothing went West in the fire. Uncle Billy Beck loitered near a millinery sign looking for a harness shop. Charley Chase and Liss Gordon viewed a sermon attentively at church. The democratic ticket is said to have won on Saturday. Sunday was cool and pleasant with Rev. Mercer’s strong discourse adding church members. Ww. Greenlee visited town. Wheat faces severe weather. butter is scarce. potatoes at $1.50 a bushel. corn meal $1. Whiskey and milk sell normally. Jim DeCamp and Brewer & Burton hosted a glassware gathering. Jim Whitmore reports six people through the ice at Neal's mill. Miss Izzie Burke pushes a Chautauqua literary club with a four-year course and daily reading. Giles’ offers sugar, molasses, and coffee at wholesale prices.
Rev. Hutchinson begins a pro tracted meeting this week as clerks note a large drunken turnout on primary day. A trustee faces accusations of aligning with whisky power and calls for accountability while temperance groups vow to fight liquor in every way.
Graysville items report church leadership, mail routes, a potential drug store, and local names. Mentions of a primary, district schooling, and a candidate’s faded prospects as the April election nears. Local figures include Abe Monk, O A Phillips, Turman, Marcus Harrington, and residents such as Alice Poe and George Carruthers.
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