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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1882
Page
5
The Union lists J. A. Hays as editor and proprietor with offices above Sullivan County Bank, indicating the newspaper's staff and address.
Wednesday reports a busy week with New Orleans minstrels here Monday April 3 and F G White Combination Friday night, a temperance lecture by Miss Jennie Weedman, and a destructive Shelburn fire. Local legal notices list juries and preaching arrangements, while local theft, arrests, and a noted abortion case are also noted.
Miss Lou Baker returns to her hometown to deliver a demanding public reading at the Opera House. Despite a chilly stage, fatigue from school duties, and a exacting Sullivan audience, she completes a difficult program showing perseverance and self made talent.
Mrs. Col. Young returns from Ohio. H. M. Lindley visits Evansville. J. C. Neal returns from Kansas. John T. Hayses spend Sunday at Carlisle. Art Eaton enjoys Washington Indiana trip. Will Lucas visits from Terre Haute. Rev Lt J Barr gains 160 church accretions on circuit. Ira A Flood wedding anniversary party noted in Clay Center Kansas. Local ladies visit Saturday. prosecutor Blue adds eighth telephone station.
The passage notes a weekend burglary stealing two watches and cash, plus local election chatter with a Republican ticket listed for township offices. It also describes community events from Sunday crowds, street life with umbrellas, and a minstrel show praised as the best visit, alongside a new grocery store with coffee and molasses highlighted and delivery service.
List of uncalled letters in Sullivan Indiana up to March 27 1882 including gents and ladies lists. Names include Burton Zack Corell Geo Crosby Isaac D. Smith Sam E F Smith Aaron Bunch Mrs E Shore Laura Bell and others. Postmaster requests callers to say the name and date when inquiring.
J L Shields says he has sent for sixty bushels of the best sweet potatoes and will furnish the entire county with plants in due season. Also lettuce, cabbage, celery and tomato plants available in due time.
The Johnson Clark farm in Curry township southwest quarter section 12 township 9 range 9 west totaling 160 acres is offered for 1600 dollars cash. Contact John T. Gunn at Sullivan for details. Also noted Heath store Merom sold a large lot of Jones McKee & Cos boots and shoes via Joe Stewart last week due to four years of customer satisfaction.
R E H Dilley announces his fame and seeks election as an Independent candidate for Pra stici of Fairbank township amid local campaign chatter.
A trade note reports a large stock of Boots and Shoes from Jones McKee Co. held by Merom and sold by Joe Stewart last week, part of a four year run. The ad targets Shattuck and Jamison for drug related calls.
Local shopper notes soap starch and bluing are available at Mason's store. Pricing and stock not specified.
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