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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1881

Page

5

Local notices and ads highlight events and business

The page lists social notices and ads: Weir & Brueck promote Peach and Honey Tobacco at 30 and 50 cents, Fletch Evans seeks a hotel, George Beck hosts a lively evening, Tom Mann and Pat McEneney plan a new corner building, Masone lodge hall plans, James Decamp’s adopted son passes, Mr Keator to lecture on curious things, and local druggists Weir & Brueck urged as suppliers.

Tom Mann Pat McEneney Weir & Brueck’s

Laura Dainty to Speak in Sullivan Opera House

The talented Laura Dainty of Chicago will appear before a Sullivan audience on the evening of the 23rd inst. Crowded houses greet her as an elocutionist and delineator of character. The Opera House is prepared for the occasion. A rare event for our people.

Laura Dainty Chicago

Mason & Hamlin Organ Agent Geo F Hughes

Geo F Hughes is identified as the Mason and Hamlin Organ agent. The notice outlines his representation role and the brand association in the local market.

Geo. F. Hughes Mason & Hamlin Organ

Coal miner faces charges after assault on girl

A coal miner named W. Ti. Gafinet entered a home while the family was away, tied a 12 year old girl, and attempted to commit a brutal act. Neighbors heard screams, two witnesses identified him, he was arrested, pleaded guilty, and remanded to jail to await grand jury action.

Arremprep W. Ti. Gafinet Win Cope Garnet Davis

Local Residents Visit Terre Haute and Nearby Cities

Miss Mamie Smith of Terre Haute visited our city hosted by Alice French. Miss Maggie Tiars returned to Sullivan after three months away. Miss Jennie Wilson left with cousin Paul Wilson for Pueblo Colorado to stay a year. Dr Dennison visited last week. Med Wilson and family travel to Vincennes for Sunday. Mr Lee McIntosh of Missouri visits relatives Hi Will and others. Will Palmer returns from overseas. Mr T N Crawley back from Cincinnati. Rep Akin in town en route to post. W A B Roberts named reading clerk for State Senate extra session. W G Young Co store room spruced with a new front and gold trim.

Mamie Smith Terre Haute Our City Alice French Jennie Wilson Paul Wilson Pueblo Vol Dennison Lee McIntosh Missouri Will Will Palmer Briny T. N. Crawley Cincinnati

Novel mirror display shows carpet layout in store

At Mr. Parks' shop a new instrument of mirrored reflections demonstrates how a small carpet would look when laid in a room. The device repeats a carpet image to fill a large space. Call in to view it and notice the advertisement elsewhere.

Vailoring K.jston

Man Named John Wilson Arrested After Brazil Burglary

Marshal Chambers arrested John Wilson Monday for a prior burglary at a Brazil store after a $20 reward. Wilson was identified by a distinctive hand mark and taken in without trouble. authorities from Brazil provided the reward and retrieved the suspect. Peach and Honey Chewing Tobacco priced at 60 cents at Weir &.

Marshal Chambers John Wilson Brazil Ir. Chambers

Relief in Five Minutes Cited for Mushes Writer

Will Koltinsky, known for producing "mushes," was down Monday. Catarina relief claimed to give wholesome relief in five minutes in every case, exceeding monetary value.

Will Koltinsky Catarina

Malt Bitters touted as cure all by druggists

Advertisers claim Malt Bitters aid sleep calm nerves and improve liver and kidney function. They say the remedy strengthens consumptive patients and eliminates chills, asserting Malt Bitters have no rivals and that druggists proudly recommend them.

First Class Organ Spotlight by Geo F Hughes

Geo F Hughes offers a high quality organ at surprisingly low prices. He promises superb instrument quality and value for customers seeking an exceptional organ for their home or church.

Geo. F. Hughes

Vote on Amendments Returns Large Yes Margin

The tally shows 186 for and 88 against with a 98 vote majority in favor. A separate note offers wedding cards for young couples contemplating marriage at the office.

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Mason Hamlin and Woods organs sold for insurance inquiry

A damaged OCR fragment shows an ad noting the sale of Mason & Hamlin and Woods organs. It references reliable insurance contact L Stewart and mentions Henry Hughes as a seller or broker in a historical ad context.

Mason & Hamlin Woods

Pleasantville Penny Newsround of Local Happenings

A collection of brief notes from Pleasantville and nearby towns reports hunting on goose pond and fish catches at Vincennes, church growth under Rev. Barr, school closing exercises with Miss Josie Phillips, a steamer Beltrade trip after ice melt, local brick aims, summer school plans, and shop chatter including prices at Heath’s Store. Names include Tom McClung Dr. L B Staley J McDowell Houldson Houldson Patton Mayfield Corbin Knowland Turman O Haver Willa Nathanel Scott Medsker Anderson Cowen Peters Peters and others in Grapaville Graysville and Sandborn.

Mud and travel woes plus hunting season notes

Reports from the area note mud and rain delaying travel between Sterom and Sullivan while the Wabash attempts to erase a narrow gauge line. Dr L Brown returns from Cincinnati and duck hunting begins with several young hunters taking ducks. Dr M L Detmers visits from Illinois to see his parents, and R L Thompson yields forty gallons of tree molasses.

Weir and Brueck Offer Around-the-Clock Waiting Service

Weir and Brueck advertise constant availability offering patient, ready service day or night to accommodate all customers. The firm emphasizes dedication and reliability in serving the community.

Weir & Brueck

Merom Notes On Health and Local Travel

The town reports increased sickness over the past three years and notes about residents’ movements. Crane left by steamboat on Wednesday after a prior plan to depart Monday. Miss Nannie Maple and Miss Mattie Maple of Marion visit Miss Della Heath. A social at William Griffith’s residence occurred last Wednesday. A party including Miss Iorns Dickson and Chidister Turner visited the railroad bridge. downstream travel was smooth but returning troublesome. Items scarce this week. anticipation of developments next week.

Iorns Dickson Chidister Turner Cass

Market Shifts Noted at Sullivan and Louisville

In Sullivan markets on March 16 hogs traded quiet at 4.25 to 6.00 with 900 head receipts and 1900 head shipments. Louisville reports hogs steady at 5.30 to 6.10 with 906 head receipts. Other livestock and product prices listed include wheat 85 to 90 cents, corn 50 cents, hay 950 per ton, sheep 3.00 to 4.00, cattle 300 to 400, eggs 12 cents a dozen, butter 20 cents.

Louisville

Cook Stoves Fire Back Patent By Johan Davis & Sons

Excerpt describes a patent Fire Back for coal or wood cook stoves by Johan Davis & Sons. It offers guaranteed fit or money refund and asks readers to bring length and width of the fire back for measurement confirmation. Dated Feb 2.

Johan Davis & Sons

Also Mentioned on This Page

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