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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1880
Page
5
March events fill Mason area with markets and meetings. Mentions of Grigins fresh meets and Blue Jeans, Mason’s sales of sugar cured hams and bacon, and a City Market call for fresh meats. Local council talks hogs on streets, sermons by Elder Fuson, and a funeral for Mrs A Hardesty.
Suresan & Son Jones McKinley died suddenly Tuesday morning. Maple went to Illinois last week. The town reports a spring program with entertainment planned by Prof Peary's administration. The Terre Haute Commercial College offers spring term rates for commercial education.
Mrs Stewart daughter of EL Wharton residing four miles north of town died after clothes caught fire while washing outside. She burned severely and lived only a short time afterward. Also a postoffice list of uncalled for letters at Sullivan in Sullivan county Indiana up to Feb 25, 188d. Names include Clem Borders J Jordan or J M Wilson John A Smith Corney Willis and ladies list names. Postmaster J A Hays notes letters to be advertised with date.
A grand joint excursion leaves Terre Haute Indiana on March 6 1880 via Linneis Midland Railway bound for Southern Kansas. Tickets valid forty days. For details apply to W S Smith Sullivan Tud in the post office lobby where cigars tobacco stationery candies cutlery and more are sold. See for yourself.
The April election offers one key township office the assessor position. Bland of this city, a longtime farmer and resident for forty years, is the Republicans’ chosen candidate. The role requires mature judgment and broad experience in real and personal property and should prioritize business competence over party ties.
Hamilton township Republicans met at the Court House on Saturday February 25 at 2 oclock pm. W G Young presided in Massie’s absence, Dr I T Malott named chair and EL P Lacey secretary. A ticket for trustee and assessor was nominated including Nick Davis FOAL Bland John Cises Ed Boles and J Ei Lemon with urging support. A presidential preference vote at Gill township on Saturday produced a tally showing various candidates with votes cast.
Tymera Indiana Feb 28 The Greenbreakers or Nationals met at Pivshure dock to nominate a ticket. Assessor Leary, constables Pattour Woo Boone and Jingh Hedley were noted. Levi Criss of VWibtess visits neighbors and plans to visit Osyven county next Monday to see relatives before returning to Nebraska.
The notice notes Wilkey and Allen, first door west of the post office, stock more groceries and provisions than any other local house because they sell goods at slightly lower prices. It urges residents to consider where to shop to save money.
The document lists assets including cash, reserves and securities totaling 1499.06, and notes due from banks. Liabilities show capital stock of 200,070.00, undivided profits, and deposits subject to check at 16,101.56, with due to other banks and certificates of deposit noted.
The Young Boom Booms prepare for a rally as Butt Speech looms over the upcoming event with full attendance reported by observers.
The Second Congressional District Republicans met in Washington Daviess County on February 25 to nominate delegates for Chicago and lay out a program. They backed Blaine for president and Harrison for vice president, with Evans and Throupe named for State Central Committee and Evans unopposed after withdrawal. The convention selected district delegates and alternates, set the June 24 nominating date, and urged harmony and support for the party platform.
Trustees of the Christian church at Big Springs will open bids for repairs at 10 o clock Saturday March 6 1886. Specifications available from C Eno B F Stover or T S Cushman. Also notes residents discuss local move and family news.
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