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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1892
Page
2
The Brunswick Boston 1892 edition calls for party unity after a Minneapolis convention. It asserts Harrison’s renomination will defeat the Democrats, praises Reid and Hagguson, and predicts Indiana votes will favor Harrison with about 534 of 1000 electoral support.
The Minneapolis convention endorses President Harrison amid a protracted battle. Democrats hoped for his defeat, while Republicans rallied behind him, praising his peaceful presidency and trusted stewardship. The platform with broad endorsement refutes opposition and signals strong public support.
On the Sabbath the Shelburn M E Sunday School held Children’s Day with praise and declamation by Miss Flora Richards and Little Crusaders. The Ladies Aid Society plans a festival on the 17th. Local residents and visitors are listed, with notes on sickness, new births, and various social items.
A severe electrical storm struck Linton area causing damage to five structures and injuring workers. deaths include Mrs. Dilly and Mrs. Laselle. Local events cover Ben Harrison's renomination, coal mine openings near Linton, and a June 10 birthday dinner for Marvin Smith with about 100 attendees.
In Hymera, a strawberry festival is scheduled for Saturday June 18 at Bethel church to fund church interests. The town reports a storm last Wednesday with heavy rain hail and wind, causing floods and downed trees but no major damage.
Several attended the Merom picnic on Saturday. Geo Higgins and Marion Truit traveled to Sullivan to buy a threshing machine. Attendees express satisfaction with the presidential nomination.
Roberts and Alumbaugh received two loads of binders Saturday while Miss Minnie Willard visited Carlisle. Ed Pifer and wife travelled to Terre Haute after shopping on Thursday. Peter Hopewell bought tile for his Gillsg prairie farm and Aus Tinsley plans a new grocery room near home. A farmer who adopted a daughter sees surprising changes as she takes charge of the place. What a cyclone age we live in. Nrac and Co.
W W Bailey made a business trip to Indianapolis Thursday last. Liberty church hosts a Sunday night gathering for many young folks. Bro P B May filled appointments at the Christian church last weekend. An old colored lady living across the creek was buried last week. death due to extreme old age. B F Menifee of Carlisle visited town last week. Ed Kehoe, once of Paxton now in Danville H, visits his parents. Minnie Ridgeway of Shaker Prairie visits for a few days. Mrs A R Angell has been on the sick list. A Sunday School picnic is planned. Pearl Ayers and Minnie Ridgeway were guests of the Misses Nash Friday. S W Rogers and wife left for Plumville Ky last Friday. Mrs Dr Hoover visits her mother in Vincennes. Mrs R G Eaton dies Friday June 20 at Paxton home. burial Saturday in Paxton graveyard. Bert McNeil Mollie Angell and Pearl Ayers visited the Misses Willard west of town Thursday. Aunt Betty Kinsey made a business trip to Sullivan. A R Angell and daughter visited Jack Angell at Sullivan Friday. Uncle Billie Walters and Mrs Lizzie Walters went to Terre Haute Sunday. Mart Scott and wife of Freelands ville visited D A Haddon Sunday. Mrs Mary Orr visited in Sullivan last week. Wheat harvest expected this week in the vicinity. Josu amp.
Turdple Creek residents report a series of weekend and early week visits including Lewis Benefield and family near Carlisle, Thomas Cushman and wife at G W Buit's, Tressa Goodwin with Cassie Buff, Jennie Pavelas returning from the east, Dr Isaac Boroughs from Medical College, Stella Huff at Maple Hill, Albert Kaufman finishing planting, Bloomer Pinkston and son on Huff's farm, Bill Ingersol’s return, and Turman township commencement at Graysville Saturday night along with Miss Hopie Wilkey visiting Ruth Buff.
A string of deed notices lists transfers in multiple towns. Lucinda Powell to King P Cox part of lot 6 in Artmbaughs add to Buel City and Henry M Davis to Cora E Phralls in Coal Cos add to Dugger. Other deeds include Neal to Thomas Neal, Walter A Corbin to Nancy Corbin, Bethuel Johnson to Hirjah Johnson, Wagoner to Cass School Tp, Wilson to Sarah M Smith, Haddgn to Chas Akin, Combs to Matilda James, Asbury to John Allen and more in Barnhart’s, Farmersburg and Carlisle areas.
Orion B Harris of No 4 Northside Public Square advertises insurance under business principles with first class companies. He notes assets near 13 million and surplus to policy holders over 6 million, urging readers to consult before placing coverage.
A writer notes freakish cyclone effects in Wellington with stoves hurled to upper floors and freight cars moved 200 feet. A horse was dumped on a two story building, and a barber’s child was carried two blocks and placed safely in a yard with no serious injuries.
A poemic couplet turns blame on McKinley era policies and tin trade critiquing inflation greenbacks debt and tariff talk. It names a journeyman carpenter Hank FaAnb Sullivan and cites June 9th 1892 with satirical indictment of political and industrial figures.
Mrs Jennie Asuver of Kirklanp Indiana writes that after two months of treatment by Dr Man O Wa and Drak Sin I was cured of dyspepsia neuralgia cataract of throat and debility. She claims the cure is permanent and urges others to consult. The note is dated March 7 1892 in Frankfort Indiana.
Two readers from Indiana praise Dr Man-O-Wa for his Indian Herb Specific. One woman cured after ovarian misdiagnosis and opium dependence, another boy healed from chronic eczema after years of doctors. Both letters dated 1892 describe dramatic improvements and relief.
Frankfort Indiana April 2 1892 Sino My health declined since August I was treated by five eminent physicians they gave up claim to cure Only Dr Man O Wain offered hope On February 12 1892 he found me burning with fever chills night sweats severe cough and chest pains After seven weeks of treatment I gained 36 pounds and can do light work Dr Man O Wa will be at Macamon House Sullivan on Friday June 17th.
Shields announces seeds and plants for sale at Shields Garden located one-half mile west of Public Square in Sullivan Indiana. Fresh seeds including corn beans peas and cabbage plants available with price details and ready to plant in May flowers and rose varieties offered. Also notices seed potatoes and other items plus a circular available and subscription to the Union.
The ad touts a genuine two horse harvester and binder with malleable iron guards and self aligning journal boxes. It highlights a balanced frame, easy grade, single lever reel control, adjustable reel motion, and a 1250 pound weight, with local agents and buyers listed in several townships.
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