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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1881
Page
4
Thompson & Co. advertises imitations and solid gold watches and a valuable cat aloguetree at 133 Nassau Street. Stem winders priced at 3.50 with white metal hunting case mentioned.
The President is hourly improving and now beyond danger. Physicians issue bulletins daily noting normal pulse, temperature, and respiration.
The ruler of the Hawaiian Islands, nxalakua, may auction the realm as population declines and debt grows. The king signals readiness to sell, citing financial strain and shrinking populace.
General Pemberton who commanded rebel forces at Vicksburg during the memorable siege ending in surrender to General Grant on the ith of July 1863 died Wednesday of last week.
The Ohio Democrats met in convention last week and nominated John W. Bookwalter for governor. He is described as very wealthy and his social standing is expected to influence the campaign as a potent factor.
Reports say the comet head did not split as earlier described. It remains single with unusual disturbances, appeared to show a large split last week, but is now receding and fading daily, soon observable only from observatories with telescopes.
Friday night a gang of thirteen robbed a train at Winston. They shot and killed the conductor and a passenger, seized the express car, and robbed the safe of about £15,000 before leaping from the cars and escaping.
Citizens across the country express hopes for the President to recover. Colloquy shows widespread concern as discussions of his health unfold in daily life.
The article critiques a political debacle surrounding W. H. H. Fagish and the nomination for Vice President, arguing the party clings to the belief that the baris is enough to win. It also questions Bookwalter's Ohio Senate candidacy, noting he is a wealthy individual chosen mostly for wealth rather than qualifications.
The Indianapolis Daily Times notes Col Holloway launches a new paper, first issue appeared last Wednesday. Described as bright and clean, the sheet is a tastily printed venture. Holloway is a staunch administrator ally and his plan is seen as a bold project.
Col Dudley newly appointed Commissioner of Pensions visits Indianapolis to handle private affairs before moving to Washington. He says Washington shook after the President was shot and that if he had died, no brick would remain on the jail sheltering Guiteau. He suggests treason charges could be pursued under Maryland or federal law, depending on who prosecutes.
Gov Porter last week named Maj Jonathan W Gordon to be clerk of the Supreme Court replacing the late Daniel Royse. Gordon is a man of acknowledged ability with multiple state roles and several terms in the legislature including a term as speaker, and in 1852 he and Porter ran for the same office.
The notice stresses rigid collection cycles of sixty to ninety days and urges sending statements to all customers. It advises subscribers to remit promptly, preferably by registered letter or money order, to ensure safe delivery and proper credit.
A describe Garfield as six feet tall with broad shoulders and a strong, lithe build. He is temperate, devoted to family, fond of pets, and deeply attached to his country home. The article credits his will power and the steady support of his wife for surviving near death.
A clipped 19th century political note quotes supporters arguing the Graysville Man Friday and others helped the Democratic ticket win both State and National favor. It cites John C C Brives and a list of named backers as contributing to congressional nomination praise and campaign success.
A review condemns Conkling's letter to McVeagh as a call for harsher punishment for presidential assassination attempts, labeling it imperialist. The piece reports New York Legislature voting to elect Warren Miller to Thomas C. G. Schatt’s seat, with E. G. Lapham close behind, while cautioning about societal influence on youth and warning of saloon culture. It also includes a testimonial for Brown's Iron Bitters from Annie A. Smithton of Auburn, praising its health benefits.
The piece quotes Voorhees and others railing at Democratic liberalism and party cohesion. It mocks Conkling and Garfield as targets of GOP scorn, cites past Democratic figures, and questions Bourbon party thoughts. The writer scorns current leaders and ridicules notions of political greatness.
In the history of medicine, Ryan's Cherry Pectoral is praised for cures of throat and chest diseases. It is promoted as fast acting, reliable, and lifesaving for ordinary colds and more serious conditions, recommended by physicians and clergymen. Available June 1 for sale by all dealers.
Captain Duncan Adams reports a sea monster about twenty feet long with black stripes and large black spots shadowing his boat near New London. He pursued toward land as the creature leaped at him then retreated after the gunwale contact, leaving the monster to swim away.
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