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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1880
Page
5
A string of local items notes unusual January weather mud and floods in Wa bash bottoms. Townsfolk report vendors Mason Hughes and Colbert selling goods and organs including Mason & Hamlin and Woods. Community updates mention church events, fairs, and social gatherings with scattered names and places in Graysville and nearby areas.
Local items mention Cushman and Cochran off to Wmn Conperat Merum for a $1560 negatie sum, Miss Jennie Wilson visiting relatives, church festival plans, wedding of George F. Hughes and Laura Robbins, and meetings of the Knights yesterday. A Red Kitchen club forms with resolutions opposing whiskey in primaries and church events continue amid revival efforts and public notices.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a crowded Heucks Opera House as the Bio Fone Minstrels debut across the Rhine draws an enthusiastic audience. The show features a top notch music quartet, lively endmen, and a standout finale with popular acts by the Klue brothers and Charws Tiley, earning roaring encores and widespread praise. A second note lists uncalled for letters in Sullivan county and a legal notice about county proceedings dated January 1880.
A court order directs the sale of specific real estate in Subiena County Indiana as part of a case Mary Cushman and Arbaces Cheiman v Andres M. Wetr. The sale is set for a Wednesday in 1880 with details describing the property boundaries and location near the Sullivan road. Sale hours are 9 p.m. to 4 p.m. Marie, Commissioner.
A revival began in P. R. Jenkins' depot warehouse led by Rev. Charles E faremond and Rev. Ward. Meetings started January 1 with a flour barrel pulpit and candle light, attracting new attendees and even some who hadn’t attended church in twenty years. Attendance rises as Burton Wise assists and plans continue while interest remains high.
The Indianapolis Journal urges subscriptions by February 10 1880 offering one year and one half pound of very good tea for 1.25 to each new subscriber. W S Smith Sullivan Indiana invites inquiries at the post office lobby. The effort aims to convert souls and invite attendance at meetings aligned with Christian church joining. The appeal requests community support for the cause.
President Catlett notes a stockholders meeting set for the Terre Haute area on the 23rd of next month to vote on leasing the E T H and C Ry to the Chicago and Eastern Illinois company. Local stockholders mostly favor consolidation for cheaper freights and a single management for the Evansville Chicago routes.
The administrator of John A McKee's estate will privately sell after February 28 1880 the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 21 township 8 north range 9 and the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of said section on Sullivan Circuit Court order. Terms require one third cash, one third in six months, and one third in twelve months with secured note. William Murdock administrator.
Notice states that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Lithuer E K Cappy of Sullivan County. The estate is described as insolvent. FAME CAPPY serves as Administrator and is acting for adinto’s 2 Jase dl.
Wheat steady at 1160 issues while corn sits at 39 40 cents. Oats 40 41. Rye 90 cents. Barley in fair demand at 75 to 85 cents. Live hogs dull with rounds around 4 25 to 4 45. receipts 6,000 head, shipments 1,300. Prices listed for AGA and packing hogs.
Wanted notice from Sherman and company Marshall Michigan seeks an Atah Al Pas Colabomue candidate with a salary offer per month to cover expenses. Address for particulars provided as above and Novi.
The Republicans of Sullivan County convene at the Court House in Sullivan on Saturday February 14 1880 at 1 PM. All free speech supporters and voters are urged to join to elect party and public principled representatives and delegate to district conventions. Business includes selection of County Central Committee, election of Secretary and Chairman, precinct committees, appointment of delegates, and nomination of a county ticket. By order of the Central Committee W G Young Chairman C G Brices Secretary
We buy mules from three to ten years old and horses four to ten years old. Prefer fat animals but will accept others. Ready to receive at any time at Russells Glass Stable Sullivan Tennessee. Teanna and Gabes advertise first class organs by Geo F Hughes offering best prices.
Crowder and Reed advertise a sales list including cloth brushes shoe brushes paint brushes and feather dusters. The ad invites customers to bring butter eggs chickens turkeys dried apples beans and more to J B Mason for best prices.
Crowder and Reed advertise a large stock of school books and urge customers to price them before purchasing. The notice emphasizes competitive selection and possible bulk deals for educators and students.
The notice details mail and office hours with openings at 4 and 7 PM. It notes mail arriving from the south at 1 50 PM and 1 2 PM events, and indicates no southbound mail from this office on a specified day. The fragment mentions a train named WM st Leos etooks.
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