Post Office and Mail Schedule for Sullivan May 4 1881
The Sullivan post office opens at 7 AM and closes at 7 PM daily. Sunday hours are listed with morning and evening close times. Mail arrivals from north occur at 4:28 AM and 3:55 PM, from south at 1:50 PM, and a warning train does not carry mail south. East and west rate deadlines and arrivals are noted, with J. A. Hays listed as postmaster.
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Mem Ito
Norn
Enail
Mail Value West
J. A. Hays
P.M
Hayes Platform Asks Service To Nation First
A political note emphasizes the candidate’s call to place country above party, urging voters to choose a leader who serves the public good and upholds national interests. The message highlights loyalty, integrity, and dedication to constitutional duties.
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Hayes
Local Notices Rates and Marshals Comment
Advertisement rate card lists prices for one square through one column yearly and pro rata. The text notes Ben Wolfe as the best marshal Sullivan ever had, attributed to T. D. with an unclear date.
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Ben Wolfe
Marshal Sullivan
T. D
Ed Shepherd Defeats Nick Davis in Clerk Race
Ed Shepherd wins the clerk election over Nick Davis, securing the position in a local contest. The result highlights a shift in the county clerk race and sets the stage for administrative leadership.
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Ed Shepherd
Nick Davis
T. D
Constitutional Amendments Alter Voting Habit for Poor Farm
An observed outcome from constitutional amendments is a shift in the chronic democratic habit of voting by the poor farm community, signaling a potential change in local political engagement and party alignment.
Attack on nominees’ character amid tax claims before election
A brief critique notes a Democrat attack on Republican nominees questioning their tax payments. The piece argues the timing is poor as voters had no chance to respond, just before the election.
Washington Letter on Farragut statue and Senate deadlock
Washington Letter reports the Farragut statue unveiling with praise for artist Vince Ream Hoxie and remarks on critics. It also details Senate deadlock over majority rule and Constitution, plus Post Office Department abuses linked to Star routes and political influence in funding.
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Wasuinatos
Farragut
Hartford
Vince Ream Hoxie
Maynard and
Voorhees
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Mobile Bay
Senate
Post Office Department
Brady
Department
Congress
Murder Bay
Jast Congress
New York
Phaks
Town election yields GOP picks for local offices
The town voted Monday with three Republicans chosen for clerk and treasurer Davis, marshal Lucas, and Barnes for third ward trustee. Democrats won four wards with Eaton first, Collier second, McClellan fourth, and Aydelotte fifth. Davis led with a notable plurality.
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Davis
Lucas
Marshal
Barnes
Eaton
Collier
McClellan
Aydelotte
Shepherd
Callahan
Local Notes and Advertisements Run Strong This Spring
Spring time news and notices from the vicinity include wheat sales at $1 per bushel by Wilson Raley, new residents like George Sumner, and several local events. Teaching, lectures, and forthcoming weddings are hinted, with farming activity and plant prices at Weir & Brueck's and Crowder & Reed's. The Robinson Wagon and Buggy Co advertises cheap, warranted buggies and a showroom at Hoke's Agricultural Hall.
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Robinson Wegon and Buggy Company
Hoke’s
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Lucas Wolfe, Johnson
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Ia Ie
Moore
Otto
Fourth Ward
Chaney
Ales Jellan Robbins
Aydelott
Messrs. Barnes
Wilson Raley
George Sumner
Joe Bragdon
Alice Gettinger
U. C. College
Fergus Brown
Ar. Barker
Nerom
B. F. Buff
John Buff
James Gill
Commercial College
Terne Haute
Turtle Creek
Thomas Gill, Jr
Bluff School House
C. Abell
W. E. Maple
A. D. Brown
June Frost
Weir & Brueck’s
Crowder & Reed’s
Jim Founds
C. C. Earnest
Epb Beasley
Charley Bolinger
Samuel Denny
Riley Pogue
John Tompson
Lafeyette Dix
Hearty McClanahan
Lem Hopewell
Parming Creek
Ryy Oz
Peylor Gaskins
Rey. J. W. Asbury
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Sistaneks
Asbury
George Stafford
Ebineezer
A. Denney
Elder Loudermilk
Bezer
Max
Tom Reid
Eaton &Miles
Syracuse
John Davis & Sons
John Bavis & Sons
Gullivas, Ird
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Indianapolis
Ro. &S
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N. F. Conkle
Old Stand Worth Side
SRC & Burks
Sullvan
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ForRispile
J.B. Abell
Wafet.son
Wilson’s
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