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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1882
Page
5
The Union lists J A Rays as editor and proprietor with the office located over Sullivan County Bank, indicating the newspaper's administrative base and leadership.
The Methodist congregation plans a Thursday church social for all. A Friday gathering at Rev Mereor’s residence started the Chautauqua club mentioned earlier. Monday honors Longfellow with schoolhouse activities. M E Church ladies host a monthly social Thursday in the basement with music and a small fee.
Toney Dodds and Sam Mason purchased Victory Bros. large grocery store in Vincennes. Stock invoiced a little over $9,000. The store was a popular stand with strong business when visited last Friday. The new owners are straightforward, sturdy businessmen and earn the cordial confidence of the people of the old post.
A dramatic depiction shows four young ladies fleeing in darkness at ten o clock pursued by many men. They had gathered to enjoy a private joke about biting and pulling their taffy and did not intend the men to join. Further particulars may be obtained from the "Big 4."
Cynthia Borders, 77, died of dropsy February 23 1882 in Diep and was buried February 24 at Walls graveyard. A Christian Church member from early life she lived as a faithful Christian. Her husband, in his eighties, survives her.
Wilkey Dros store faced cigars thefts after a break in during a power outage. Mose heard fumbled sounds at the front show case and a hand thrust through the window. Tom Earls, Oscar Gool dy, George Morris and Jimmy Bradbury were arrested after a pursuit and confession. Others may be involved. residents urged to set traps to deter petty thieves.
The Roberts place lies one mile west of Sullivan and is priced at 2000 dollars. Inquiries about terms should be directed to I L Roberts at 1100 East Indiana Street Evansville Indiana. Wilkey and Allen's are selling clothing hats boots and shoes at about fifty cents.
Mrs. Wm. Brewer is quite ill. Rev. J.T. Built has accepted a pastorate in Noblesville Ind. Clint Coulson has returned from the National Capital. An infant daughter of Bob Orr is improving after near death. J.C. Neal travels to Manhattan Kansas with Mrs. Prof. Craig. O. McClain sent Santa Fe newspapers, mostly in Spanish.
In a lively frothy column, residents comment on a new post office and nearby construction. Anecdotes cover a parish hall, a painter spotting Sunday attire, Job like afflictions on the editor, and a Nationals convention with ticket excitement and local voting plans.
The Jefferson Township Republicans will hold a convention in Pleasantville on Saturday March 11 at 1 p m to select candidates for the April election and conduct related business. Full attendance is requested. By Order of Committee.
Local advertisement touts low prices on pasmentry trimmings at Wilkey & Allen. The copy emphasizes affordability with repeated cheap descriptors to attract customers.
The new post office equipment was installed Saturday night to the delight of residents praising its workmanship. Designed by George W. Newberry of Geneva Wisconsin the system includes 400 call boxes 163 pigeon holes and 120 lock boxes with Yale and Scovil components. Total cost so far 285.48 with lock boxes and freight adding about 260 more to reach roughly 545.48.
A local letter from February 27 details small-pox cases two miles west of Carlisle. Thomas L Jenkins family first affected, Jacob Eslinger sick, Mrs Jane Ledgerwood feverish and possibly infected, Samuel Vester's child ill but not confirmed. Board of Health acts to halt spread.
Wheat is damaged by the last cold spell. Christopher St Clair can pay cash for a milk cow. Cuthbert Brown hopes for warmer weather to shear his sheep. Solomon Loudermilk owns an imported Shepherd dog. The Scott school closed Friday with a large dinner. teachers praised. Dud Brown has a good dog to trade for a cow. J H Aunis gave a spelling at Mann school house Thursday night. Busseron reports a boom. Tar Water lads Lafayette Whitman and Finley Brazier praised for grit. Ellie Milam injured at spelling. froze ears waiting for his girl. Vermin killer products claim to annihilate rats and ants. widely sold.
On thirty days trial we will send Dr Dye s celebrated electro voltalic belts and other electric appliances to young men and others afflicted with nervous debility loss of vitality etc guaranteeing speedy relief and restoration of vigor and manhood. Also for rheumatism neuralgia paralysis liver and kidney difficulties ruptures and many other diseases illustrated pamphlet sent free. Address Voltaic Belt Co Marshall Mich novely
The Turman Township Republicans met in Graysville on a February Saturday in 1982 to select delegates for the County Convention and nominate a township ticket. Delegates Pitzer J W Burnett and Joseph Boone chosen. ticket lists Trustee John Ransom Road Supt Joseph Hayden J P J W Burnett Assessor William C McKee Constable James W Ladd. convention urged delegates to nominate Arthur Holmes for Rep Thomas Burton for Co. 'Freas. C B Eno for Com'r 2d Dis. Cushman chairman. Dopp secretary.
The column notes the public school closure last Friday and a Good Templars entertainment with a small crowd due to mud. It mentions Aliss Mamie Allen leaving Gill school, the funeral of Jesse Springer, plans for a temperance meeting on March 12, and a dispute with John Yokem over alleged slander by Mr Willis.
Mr. G. F. Delany of Norfolk Virginia reports a return to perfect health after a period of despair and back pain. He says doctors and other remedies failed but Brown's Iron Bitters restored strength and well being.
Wilkey and Allen boast the town’s largest stock of embroidery and passmentery trimmings with prices not shown as cheap.
In a San Francisco courtroom Judge Tyler urged a female attorney to leave the room claiming a woman's place is at home. Clara Foltz replied that women belong in any business, surprising the court and ending the exchange. The passage also mentions medical claims and a shop with embroidered goods.
Wheat is prosperous. Miss Alla Hopewell visits Pairbanks. Treble wedding at Shelburn Feb 23. Marriages listed among Terre Haute residents. Avarilla Curry recovering. Janes Manwarring buys Thomas Gray’s stock. Wales possession planned for April. Saloon entry at John Young’s and Farmersburg bans saloons. Deaths: Hancock nominee for recorder noted. Eph Beasley suggested. School in district No. 5 closes Feb 24. Mrs. Mary A. Gaskins dies of paralysis. Elder Loudermilk preaches. Henry Shields buys Beasley farm. Protracted meetings at Ebenezer. relocations and returns noted. Township politics seen as likely to go Democratic.
Farmers sowing twenty to thirty acres of clover and timothy should consider a Reliable Seed Sower. Easy to handle, it distributes seed uniformly, sows sixteen to eighteen feet wide, and can finish daily work in hours. Leeders for sale at Febld 3, Joan Davis & Sons. Also a note on canned goods and medical pamphlet from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, NY.
A local ad boasts a full line of groceries and household goods including beef pork sausages sugar cured hams and bacon, coffee tea dried fruits and canned fish. It promises very low cash prices and invites customers to compare prices, with later notes on community updates and sales at Wilkey and Allen's.
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