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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1881
Page
5
Contemplated building projects, new property moves, social plans, and a busy week include a farewell social, a grand opera House concert, a sermon revival, and a fire on Section and Wall streets. Reports cover housing demand, taxes, weddings, and community happenings with multiple named residents and venues.
The Druogists market Malt Bitters as the best bitters claiming they promote sleep and calm nerves. They say the product supports liver and kidney health, fights chills, helps consumptives gain flesh, and has no rivals in town. They recommend Malt Bitters to customers.
A prose piece favors adoption of the Constitutional Amendments and credits the author with superior reasoning. It urges readers, especially Democrats, to study the article and argues opponents lack sound basis. The notice invites readers to call on L Stewart for reliable insurance.
A small pocket diary belonging to Dr J L Phillips contains valuable papers. The finder should leave it at the Drug Store of S C Griffith for a suitable reward.
A diamond shaped badge reading Greek Fraternity with the name S. Coulson on the back went missing on Court Street or near the Post Office. The finder will be rewarded and may return it to Coulson or leave it at the post office.
Weather is variable and sugar making continues. Wheat looks good after a harsh winter. Mrs. Diliy is sick this week. Schools close with Miss Lizzie Thomas hosting an entertainment. Farmersburg School halted for money. Spencer farm sold to John W Denney and son. Local politics discuss amendments with mixed support. Ebeneezer temperance boom continues as St Valentine day passes. Land sells for 20 to 40 dollars per acre. MAX.
Sullivan Markets lists dairy and livestock prices with Wheat at 85 to 90 cents, Corn 50 cents, hay 980 per ton, sheep 43 to 8100, cattle 300 to 400, eggs 124 per dozen, chickens 235 per dozen, butter 20 cents. Cincinnati notes horses quiet at 4.25 with 3600 traded and 900 head receipts, Louisvilles figures at 5.30 to 6.10 with 906 head receipts.
The excerpt reports local gossip about residents like Parrett and Cushman, mentions plans for building new barns by Shields, Pauga, and Medsker, and notes the upcoming election with amendments. It preserves a dated, rural newspaper tone with scattered references to places and people.
The letter from Merom reports worsening weather impacting roads and sidewalks, mentions a February sidewalk deadline, and warns of damages if repairs lag. It highlights U C Codleze’s booming school with ninety five students and invites local interest in education and employment.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kryo's New Discovery for throat and lung ailments claiming dramatic cures and over a million bottles used last year. It urges readers to call for a trial bottle at no cost or a regular size for a price.
A wreck occurred Saturday night near Effingham when a tree fell under a moving S. K. and S. I. train, tipping the entire flatcar or crade as it passed. No confirmed injuries or damages were learned, though a rumor claimed brakeman Char ley Stiles of Robinson broke a leg, which the company office denied.
John Davis & Sons advertise a patent Fire Back designed to fit all kinds and sizes of cook stoves. They promise a refund of money if measurements of length and width do not guarantee a proper fit, February 2.
H C Hanna advertises stock sale at Russell and Glass livery stable Sullivan on March 8 to 11. He seeks stock in good condition and will pay the highest market price for suitable suits or similar items.
Geo F Hughes acts as the agent for Mason and Hamlin Organs, handling representation and sales inquiries for the brand.
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