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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1881

Page

5

Local notes from Strebor State Capitol and town meetings

Weekly notices report candidates for clerk and treasurer, park superintendent term renewed, Rev Mercer to Grayeville with services next Sunday, and a Friday night meeting. Wm Brewer bounty payment rejected. Bir Brewer appeals to Circuit Court. Sol Goodman returns from the East with a large clothing stock. Railroad tax expense totals 373 20, paid to county treasury. Commissioners publish week’s allowances for patrons. Rev Ketchum discusses electric lighting as a future option. References to old politics and a lecture by Mrs Ann Eliza Young at Odera House April 13. New hats at Sal Goodman's gal store.

Wm. Brewer Brewer Circuit Court

Akin praises legislature and notices town election and taxes

Hon Charles T Akin commends the legislature for hard work on law revisions set to ease burdens as town voters prepare for May elections at one precinct. Rail tax payable in four installments every six months starting this spring. Also notes marriage of Charlie Cooper and Emma Sproatt, Kalley hired to assist schools, and legal action over roof water damage at Crowder building. Also post office notices of uncalled letters for Gents and Ladies.

Personal items from town include visitors and returns

Fred Briggs returns from a western trip. Col Young buys spring stock in Chicago. John T. Hays F E Basler James Burks and editor attend Royal Arch Convocation and banquet in Terre Haute last Friday. T K Sherman returns from the East. Rev Bicknell visits for Standard in Chicago. Ball Moore alias old Red Fox Turman visits and recalls the office. A J Hostetler ex M C in town. Prof Buss under burglary focus. Mrs Hud Crowder improving. J L Stewart spent Sunday with family.

Col. Young Chicago John T. Hays F. E. Basler James Burks

Reliable Fire Insurance Addressed on Fred Briggs Call

An advertisement notes reliable fire life or accident insurance available through agent Fred Briggs. It also mentions Marsotf Paints and Oils at Crowder and Reed and announces 8 000 bolts of wallpaper at Crowder and Reed with emphasis on sales and availability.

Fred. Briggs Marsotf Crowder Reed

Local Market News and Pension News Highlights

Sullivan Markets reports wheat and corn prices with cattle hogs and poultry figures. Hogs steady in Cincinnati and Louisville markets with receipts and prices listed. A Keller Luck item notes Captain J I Williams receiving back pension and monthly allowance after Civil War service. Norman horses bought in Chicago for breeding. Opinion pieces urge stock improvement and patent office caution.

J. I. Williams Williams W.S Mayle 107Th Pennsylvania Regiment Petersburg

Commissioners Court Accounts Of Poor Readable Names

The document lists accounts charged to the poor fund including OT Martin Wm Wail George Baker and Wm G Young Co. with items for printing advertising prison work and various services. It notes contracted physicians for poor relief and insane asylum care, plus extensive county salaries, tax items, repairs, and miscellaneous charges. The entry mentions Capt T C Williams traveling east for goods and notes widespread planned building projects for the summer.

Farm Loans Offer From Home Faxes By Crowder

Advertises long term farm loans with no commissions or agent fees and no mortgage drawing charges. Urges farmers to apply locally through W H Crowder using Home Faxes and promises terms from one to five years.

W. H. Crowder

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