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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1882
Page
5
J C Holloway of Sullivan Indiana invites full attendance for a sermon titled Hiders of the church to be held next Lord's day morning at the Charist church location and time sought.
Will Van Fossa reports a large stand of 22 inch tall wheat from Judge Gunn's farm south of town. He notes no injury from bugs or frost as bugs remain present yet appear harmless to the crop.
Benjamin A. Roberts a coal miner left two weeks ago for Rosedale Parke County and died last Wednesday of Smallpox there. He was a prominent Odd Fellows and Good Templar member and his wife was a dress maker.
Andrew McClannahan and Wm A Smith of Terre Haute under McClannahan and Smith will open a first class clothing store in town around the 15th. They will occupy the former New Bros room north of John Davis and Sons. A fire incident near the square damaged a coal oil board setup, but the blaze was contained. the board purchase dispute followed. The board convened to order a Silsby hand engine with 500 feet of hose from Seneca Falls, NY, costing about 2100 dollars for delivery in a few days.
In a note to friends and patrons J A Collier announces his forced departure due to failing health and endorses Dr A E Bucher as a reliable and proficient replacement, hoping patients continue their patronage at the office.
The town of Farmersburg voted Republican on Monday and Richardson district election results showed Dick Lucas winning by 105, with Mullane and Crowder also elected. New postal infrastructure includes 108 Yale Scoville lock boxes and 400 mail boxes, totaling 508, improving delivery efficiency. A new Koltinskey Brothers bakery and confectionery opens at No 6 South Side with an ice cream parlor, while the Masonic Hall dedication is held with Grand Master Bruce Carr and a program including an oration by Sen. Bayless W. Hanna.
The Good Templars plan a convention at Ebenezer M E church north of Shelburn on May 26 and 27 starting at 2 p m on the 26th A public lecture by F A Friedley is slated for the evening Delegates arriving by train will be met at the depot by Ebenezer Lodge committees with transport to the church The convention urges full lodge representation and aims to decide on a grand mass meeting on July 17 to secure Gov John P St John of Kansas as speaker The message calls for strong attendance and unified effort among all christian citizens of Sullivan county Ind April 3 date appears in the broadcast with contact for C Coulson SAM D WEIR solicitor note unclear portions and names remain from the original report
Thirty day trial of Dr Dye's Electro- Voltaic Belts and other appliances offered to relieve nervous debility, lost vitality and more. Includes Rheumatism Neuralgia Paralysis liver kidney issues ruptures and related diseases. Free illustrated pamphlet via Voltaic Belt Co Marshall Mich. Also reports smallpox epidemic in Rosedale Park County with about fifteen cases and fatalities including a physician and B A Roberts, a recent arrival.
Dr. Malcott came from Wyandott Kansas to the bedside of his dying father. The father died about six hours after the physician's arrival.
Money saved is money made in a Wilkey Bros. advertisement urging customers to buy groceries and Queens ware to save money. The brief promotional note emphasizes value and local shopping.
David Crawley Thos J Mann C P Riggs James L Berry and J A Marin named as dedication reception committees. Visiting brethren to report to them with entertainment provided. Walk Dooley escaped a second story fall amid drunken state near Fort Stanton. Local deaths from typhoid fever included James Osborne Mrs Moon and Mollie Osborn. Navillus Encampment and Odd Fellows marked their 63rd anniversary with a parade and Opera House speech by Past Grand Master Myers. Sunday excursions began last Sunday along the E T H line.
The telegraph lines are up along the narrow gauge. Darion the great scientist is dead and laid to rest in Westminister Abbey. Mrs L O Robinson is now engaged in a revival at the Methodist church and drew a large Sunday crowd with at least £60 unable to gain entry. She is described as a fervent, captivating speaker whose pulpit presence dispels previous prejudices against women. Letters list for Sullivan post office in May 1882 include Gent Banther Cyrus Goldsmith Wm Wilson Martin Patten S M and Ladies list Pigg Nancy Vail An C. callers should say advertised.
Kor Safe announces 123 acres of good land located half a mile south of Merom Sullivan county Indiana offered for sale on easy terms. For details contact Hays and Hays Sullivan Ind. Just arrived fresh green house plants from Shakor Prairie Green House offered by Mrs T J Wolfe.
Vilkey Bros announce a carpet sale under the new Masonic Hall with steep price cuts on all goods. They urge customers to compare before buying, noting new stock and proportional declines in prices since money matters eased.
The article notes late frosts spared wheat, announces local construction plans by W B Wilson and Mrs Reed, and mentions Brewer Burton building on the west side. It also reports Mr Barrett leaving for Kansas, visits by Dick Wyeth and Tom Cushman, and a monthly public debt reduction of 14 415 823 dollars. Tomorrow marks Uncle Christian Canapail’s birthday and a planned election, with only five women in the state expected to vote.
A 1941 John Davis & Son listing touts Connersville Side Bars and Photons with Steel Tire and Axels. Buyers are urged to visit Teegarden for a Leather Top Phaeton at a cheap price. T. K. Sherman and Isaac P. Draper are named as satisfied users.
A street campaign sets polls open with men selected for town duties and votes exchanged between Jack McHane and Tom Eaton. Marshal Lucas boosts street safety as shade trees and sidewalk quality are praised. A Sunday evangelist fills the M. E. Church with a full house and Nip and Tuck at the Opera House looms as rival draw.
In a Chicago letter dated April 28 1882 Miron Stark describes life in the city after moving from Sullivan County noting mixed society, risky streets, and abundant saloons. He praises late night church access and temperance efforts while referencing local politics and an upcoming Republican vote.
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