Ex Senator Conkling declines associateship and political notes
The Union reports ex Senator Conkling and Senator Edmonds declining an associate judgeship. It critiques editorials on the Sec ond District and Secretary of State, while noting Governor Porter and Senator Harrigan as moral leaders. A critique of Rev Greene's speech follows with a Dutch saying about thriving near a boiling spring and a comparison to the country’s reality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Oa
Porter
Harrigan
Greene
John
Curry Township News Briefs and Local Debates
Local notes report farmers sowing oats and residents like Mrs Dildey visiting near Fairbanks. Fire destroys Richard Currysville home with family escaping in night clothes. A fox drive at Ebenezer is canceled after Kemp Asbury address. A Centerville dispute ends with injuries from knuckles and knife. Ed Liston to lecture on the U.S. Constitution on April 1. A debate at the old Township House on March 25 questions whether the financial system makes paupers and increases crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvanus Pitser
Dildey
Fairbanks
Rachel Gaskins
W. H. Bennett
Richard
Fox Drivera
Ebenezer
Kemp Asbury
Selah
David
Centerville
Algiers
Criss
Srprise Criss
Ed. Liston
U.S
H. Dilley
S. W. Denny
Old Township House
Max
Worthy of Praise for Electric Bitter Medicine
A promotional note extols Electric Bitter as a public bene fiting medicine that cures biliousness ague stomach liver and kidney complaints when other remedies fail. It states the product is sold at Crowder and Reed's for 50 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder & Reed’s
Brown's Tron Bitters Promoted as Digestive Strengthener
An advertisement extols Brown's Tron Bitters as a true wrank and perfect strengthener to bolster digestive organs and prevent costiveness diarrhea and bowel disorders with timely use.
National Greenback Party Nominates Ticket in Sullivan County
The Sullivan county Greenback convention at the Court House nominated Dr. J. F. Plew for Rep, Capt. G. P. Bunce for Clerk, John L. Postor for Aud, John Rogers for Treasurer, Wm. M. Gamble for Recorder, Dr. Fleming for Sheriff, and John W. Canary and Wm. M. Moore for county commissioners.
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National
Greenback Party
Sullivan County
Court House
J. F. Plew
Hymera
G. P. Bunce
Bara
John L. Postor
New Lebanon
John Rogers
Sullivan
Wm. M. Gamble
Dr. Fleming
Pleasantville
John W. Canary
Wm. M. Moore
Graysville
Indianapolis
W. L. Green
Mitchell
Indiana
Thos. J. Rozuims
N. Geo. Callahan
Local notes from Turman's prairie and surrounding area
Health updates and social news fill the column. Items include Mr Norris improving, Mrs Burton’s house fire, Jabey Asbury visiting, land disputes near Wabash bottoms, a sheep raid, court conflict between Turman and Cutter, musical rehearsals in Big Spring, moves and renovations, and everyday farm life with gardens planted and crops underway.
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Mr. Norris
Lethie Burton
Jabey Asbury
Jesse Burton
S. R. J. Turman
Turman
Wabash
Thos. Pogue
Cutter
Big Spring
Abraham Monk
Terre Haute
Thomas Alsop
James Bland
T. K. Cushman
Wm. Burks
Wm. Medsker
Gill Scarcor Houser Nominated Trustee in March Convention
March 11, 1882 meeting of Gill township Republicans named G W Hanchett chair and Levi J Miles secretary for a Trustee nomination replacing R O Willard who declined. G C Youngman won the nomination, Thos C Parsons chosen constable, D Arbaugh to County Central Committee. speeches by Youngman and others. Also note Miss Maggie Herriford closed her District No 8 Turman Township school March 3 with dinner and free exhibition.
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Gill Township
Rufus O. Willarp
R. O. Willard
G. W. Hanchett
Levi J. Miles
R. R. Mason
Lee Allen Tellers
G. C. Youngman
D. Arbaugh
Youngman
A. P. Combs
Constable
Thos. C. Parsons
Mercm
G. W. Hancverr
Chin
N. L
Eprron
Maggie Herriford
Turman Township
Notice of Final Settlement of Real Estate
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of John Godwin deceased to appear in Sullivan Circuit Court Sullivan Indiana on April 3 1882 and show cause why final settlement accounts with the estate should not be approved heirs to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness the Clerk Thomas J Mann Clerk Sullivan Circuit Court March 1 1882
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John Godwin
Sullivan Circuit Court
Sullivan Indiana
Thomas J. Mann
Debility Relief Claims for Brown's Iron Bitters
Advertises Brown's Iron Bitters as the quickest remedy for debility from typhoid and low fever, asserting rapid relief and restored strength.
Merom Notes On Students and Town Life
Merom reports mail delays and plans for next term as prospects brighten with 15 to 20 new students expected. Local ministers push temperance efforts while residents see uneven travel and visitors.
Prohibition era notes from a small town column
Rolin Hanchett returned from Missouri last week and W S Foote from Montgomery County. Miss Tda Hutchinson will begin a scare school next Monday. Mr McCoy the tile man will soon have his mill in operation. Willis has not replied to temperance questions, silence taken as truth. Hollenback the cobbler will quit this week and President Smith gave a strong temperance discourse. Citizens discuss gravel road to Sullivan and await Yokem’s input before replying.
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Rolin Hanchett
W.S. Foote
Montgomery County
Tda Hutchinson
Monay
McCoy
Willis
Hollenback
Sullivan
Cure Claim for Impure Blood From Brown’s Bitters
Mr J F Cary of Columbus Ohio reports his daughter’s skin sores and pimples cleared after using Brown's Iron Bitters claiming blood was poisoned. The note also claims Dr Pierces Pellets cure bilious headaches and stomach derangements, priced 25 cents a vial sold by druggists with no wasteful boxes.
Whitman Ends Speech After Brief Address
The text notes Whitman ceasing a lengthy talk after a brief address, signaling a pause or transition in a public speaking event.
Farm for Sale in Turman Township Indiana 300 Acres
A 300 acre farm in Turman township Sullivan county Indiana with two dwellings wells two bearing orchards 200 cultivated acres balance in woodland and blue grass pasture under good fence. Price 30 per acre on premises contact Joan W Burnett February 22 11. Parsons Exterminator promises rapid barns granaries and household vermin control with no bad smells.
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Turman Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Joan W. Burnett
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