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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1881
Page
5
The article notes Ed Pierson and Vin cennes Jade wed last week, a new hotel owner Mrs Shricks, and upcoming lectures. It highlights a Davis family appearance with a national reputation, a plan to build a street theater, and an emphasis on school exams and Winter term closings.
The old folks concert at the Opera House Saturday night drew good crowds with total receipts of 45. The performances were well rendered and appreciated by attendees. Various social notes mention an old fashion party hosted by Mrs Fo iote, a large dinner, and a Puritanic gentle time among neighbors.
The Sunday Express reports a Sullivan resident frantic to escape an infuriated husband at the wee hours. A mass ball encounter led to a mistaken romance as the supposed fair one turned out to be a man in disguise who lured him into a setup.
Local merchants tout Malt Bitters as the best bitters and a remedy for sleep and nervousness. Claims include boosting flesh for consumptive people and knocking chills, with strong recommendations from patrons amid townwide confidence in Malt Bitters’ rivals.
A Kansas letter dated February 20, 1581, describes an unusually severe winter with frequent snow, a struggling settler economy, and rough conditions. It notes wheat still looks reasonable despite hardship, a growing Sullivan County settlement with sturdy housing, and a local market with cattle price ranges and crops showing varied prices.
Western Mayfield shows improvement after sawmill work. Rev W L Greene led a two day revival at the Presbyterian church with several joining the Baptist church. Miss Luella Barris forms an instrumental music class. Doctors L Staley and J Ballance return home after MD degrees. Hardware and grocery store planned by O Haver in Grange building. Homer London lot sold at 1 dollar per foot. Artist John Lutes back to work after illness. Housing scarce. new homes needed.
Sullivan Indiana post office uncalled for letters includes Gents Benson Geo W Chapman Mr Hushes John C Kenedy Levi Milam ER Palmer Louis H Sullivan James EH Walters Plyne Westergreen AG Y Ladies Nancy M. Messages ask to advertise name and date. Mason schoolhouse district 11 Adamilton town February 25 dinner and large congregation praised teacher.
Notice from H C Hanna offering to buy horses and stock in good condition. Sale will occur at Sullivan & Russall & Glass Livery Stable on Wednesday and Friday in March. Highest market price offered for suitable stock.
J J Palmateer of Louisville and J G Darbem of Graysville were in town last week visiting friends. Drs Harper and Humphrey held a consultation Wednesday. Rev C L Jackson returned from Union Cemetery church Friday. The Franklin Society planned events for March 5 and 7 with music and entertainment. The second quarterly meeting of the circuit met here, and local sport included a hunting opening with Gordon Finley and Hendrixon reporting a catch of a duck.
Ixpranapolis reports Live Wogs firm at 5.25 with 3 900 head received 1 100 head shipped. Cattle receipts 325 560. Sheep 3 to 550. Louisville notes Wogs price at 4.00 with 5 00 receipts 1290 head.
Wheat ranges 84 to 90 cents. Corn at 45 cents. Butter 15 cents per pound. Turkeys six cents per pound. Hens priced at 5 per dozen. Various entries show small, unclear figures for tea and other goods.
An advertisement claims a patent Fire Back warranted for all sizes of cook stoves. It promises fit guarantees or money back after measuring length and width of the fire back. Item priced at 6 cents, labeled Seb. 2.
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