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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1881
Page
4
The comment celebrates two political figures, John Briggs and Josh Earnest, as banners of honor. It highlights their presumed strong public service and the idea of displaying their achievements.
Rev. Dr. Crosby resigns as chancellor of the University of New York and the vacant post is offered to Dr. John Mall.
A tramp obtained a meal in a Cleveland restaurant on Saturday and, when handed the bill, drew a revolver and killed the proprietor.
A new paper named the Reaister starts in Brazill Clay County. Mr. A F Bridges plans a daily issue beginning July 4 with the first edition.
Col Wim R Holloway former Indianapolis post master plans a new morning daily in the city titled the Times. The paper will be stalwart Republican and a strong supporter of the administration.
Thomas Garfield, uncle of the President, was fatally injured when struck by gar across the track while in his carriage. His cousin Mrs. Arnold was severely injured and in critical condition.
Rev. T. M. McWhitney of Day ton was called to the pastorate of a new church in New York City. Rev. A. W. Coan of Yellow Springs, Ohio, was elected editor of the Herald in his stead.
President Garfield welcomed visitors at the Elberon House in Long Branch on Saturday. General Grant was among the callers, greeting the president with a cordial handshake and no sign of sourness between them.
Reports indicate a $500-a-side bout between Owen Maloney and James Weeden scheduled for August. The writer condemns boxing and calls for arrests and confinement before the event.
A reader condemns last week’s Sullivan Times for publishing offensive content in its columns, accusing the paper of sacrificing decency and provoking outrage with crude language. The author calls for higher professional standards.
Richard Smith editor of the Cincinnati Gazette delivers an address before the editorial association of northern Indiana at Wabash. The talk covers the press reader relations and the bond between publishers and citizens, offering insight into journalism’s public role.
The article describes a massive revival in Indianapolis with widespread conversions. It notes about 6 000 converts in city ditches amid a fervent ministerial campaign led by a preacher nicknamed Ty easier and claims a strong upsurge in faith across the community.
Washington correspondents had announced Tyner's resignation multiple times, but he now states he has not resigned and has no such intention. General Tyner is regarded as among the best informed in postal affairs within the department.
Affairs at Albany are stalled as efforts push for a Republican caucus to resolve the deadlock. With unicameral caucus seen as the only path and no Senate elections possible this session, the issue would shift to the next legislature. The NY legislature, largely Republican, is urged to elect two principled Republican Senators now, setting aside petty disputes in favor of duty.
The writer condemns county Democrats for their postwar shifts and false claims about arming soldiers and supporting the Union. He argues their history is fixed in public memory, and their fabrications cannot change it. He emphasizes that the truth resides in the hearts of the people.
A new railroad project outlined to start at Hamilton Ohio and run through this county to the Wabash river. The line would connect with New York and pass through the Mast and passive, bisecting the county and making our town and Graysville key points before continuing to St. Louis. Future connections and the project status remain unclear.
Arthur Holmes joins with W S Maple to practice law with a card in the law directory. Holmes is a young Merom College graduate and is emerging to the front rank of the profession.
The Merom community plans a festive Fourth of July celebration with many residents expected to attend and join in the public activities and local hospitality.
The Sullivan Democrat attacks the Bourbon Democrats and defends Republican ideals noting corruption, election irregularities, and machine politics. It argues Bourbons control Sullivan County, calls for a change in leadership and auditing of county finances, and predicts Republican supremacy with time.
The statement recalls Sere’s forced entry into public life, intensified by cruel comments about his appearance. He attributes his hardships to political connections and persistent ridicule after treatment with Cure Remadies.
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