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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1881
Page
4
In a March 16 1881 issue the Sullivan Union reports on a platform line from a political address. The message states that the best servant of the party is the one who serves his country best, framing loyalty as national service.
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Post Office opens at 7 A M and closes at 7 F M with Sunday hours from 9 to 12. Mail northbound closes 1 5 P M and 7 A M. southbound 3 15 A M. Arrivals from north 4 28 A M and 3 68 P M. from south 1 50 P M. Westbound mail closes 6 15 A M. eastbound 1 15 P M. Mail from east arrives 9 40 A M. from west 1 45 P M. J A Hays P M. The Supreme Court and Tommy Hendricks faced sharp criticism on Monday following Jim's telegram to the boys.
A Sunday or Monday remark notes that the reform advocate who claims the official line did little actual work at the polls. The author states he opposed the amendment and the outcome reflects his limited influence.
Local statesman John Cuppenger Briggs weighs in on the public mood as citizens debate amendments. His remarks reflect concern for civic engagement and the tone of deliberations in town meetings.
The Czar was attacked as he rode in a carriage. Two bombs were thrown by assailants, one detonating in the carriage and the other as he alighted. The emperor sustained fatal injuries, dying moments later. two explosions broke his legs and caused his death.
Reported results show statewide passage of amendments with about 60 000 to 75 000 vote margin. In Marion county supporters led 3500 to 800, Vigo county narrow opposition, and every heard township favored the amendments. Overall turnout light across the state.
A Democrat editorial attacks temperance Republicans for backing local option while warning they will not join the Democratic or Bourbon parties. It claims temperance supporters distrust both major parties and fear a rebel sympathizer in office. The piece denounces repeal of a local option law and predicts continued abstinence from shifting allegiances.
Colonel John P. Bair of Terre Haute recalled for leading the execution of two rebel spies at Franklin Tennessee in 1863 a story tied to U S Service Magazine. The piece notes local veterans and witnesses many details while reporting district school term closure and teacher praise at Cass township.
A Republican legislature's failure to pass local option temperance laws prompts mockery of a Democratic editor who finally proclaims no sumptuary laws mean drinking. The piece jokes at the editor's expense and lightheartedly predicts future platform wording.
The excerpt notes nearly all Democratic exchanges opposed the amendments while Republican exchanges supported them, with only one exception. It suggests calling it a party question could ignite a fierce disagreement among the broader party peers.
For thirty years Wistar's Balkam of Wild Cherry has been sold by druggists with no complaints. It is widely known as the best remedy for coughs colds consumption Kronitis asthma and all lung diseases. August 8.
The estate of William G. Cerrico is administered by George H. Carrico who filed a petition to sell the real estate to pay debts. The petition will be heard on the first day of the April term at the Sullivan Circuit Court. Attest Thomas J. Mann Clerk. February.
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