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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1881

Page

5

Aces on crease assist rise amid unclear stats

Fragmentary OCR note mentions assists on a crease play and a 50 assist count with unclear context. Names, dates, or places are not readable, making it hard to confirm teams or events.

County notes and election concerns in Sullivan town

The item reports on Sullivan town population and a 15 person increase in the town’s 6 to 21 age group totaling 733. It notes trustees’ reports show county declines, expects county growth as density rises, and questions outsiders in election board rooms while balloting. Editor Briggs birthday reception described with guests and gifts. Letters advertised list for S F Patten and J.A. Hays.

Sullivan Dick, Vom Uarry the Democrat Briggs The Union

Public examination of teachers at the school house

The County Superintendent conducted a public exam of teachers at the school house on Saturday. A large number of educators participated in the examination, showcasing the district’s teaching corps.

Fractious twins born as neighbor notes fence repairs

A neighbor reports Howard Littlejohn nails shut the fence cracks to keep his twin boys from escaping, following their Monday night birth. The fragment condemns parental neglect and promotes Cutiura Remedies as a cure while warning about scrofulous humors.

Howard Littlejohn

Reverend Josephus Stansil Dies of Consumption

Dirp.-Rev. Josephus Stansil died Monday morning at 9 o'clock at his father's residence in this city after months of illness from consumption. A respected Baptist minister for the past ten years, he leaves many friends. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. Fuson.

Josephus Stansil Wm. Stansil Mgr Stansil Baptist Church The Fuson

Sale of the E and T I Railroad Ends Control by Locomotive Firm

Louisville and Nashville Railway bought a controlling interest in the E T H I Railroad last week. Nine thousand shares owned by individuals sold at 100 dollars each and four thousand shares owned by Evansville city and Vanderburgh County sold at 75 dollars each. The E T I property is valued around 5.5 million dollars. The change will establish a trunk line from the lakes to the South and marks a major addition to the national railway system.

E. & T. H. Railroad Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company Evansville Vanderburg Lakes

Decoration Day Observance Plans Backed by Town Leader

A suggestion to organize a Decoration Day program with uniformed squads and band for the observance meets with strong approval. Local officials and residents express interest in keeping memories of the fallen alive and orderly preparations should start immediately.

Janny Heruca

Personal notes of residents traveling and visits

Hot Jones travels to Colorado. Adam Wilson of Missouri visits. Hosea Curry goes to Evansville. Hamp Thornhill leaves for Ohio to recuperate. Rev Freidly of DePaw University preaches at the M church. Orlando McClain staying at Abrom. Joe Stewart votes Monday. Jake Billman kicked by a horse. A VanFossen visits Texarkana Arkansas. Bruce Carr of Bedford in town. Will Stark went to St Louis. D W Henry joins Davis and Davis in Terre Haute. Daves reports first fee a twenty dollar gold piece. Jake Otto from Brazil attends sick father. Wm Stansil Jr in town. Printers’ trade learned. now president of the printers union of Battila NY. Mrs Friday and Mrs Turman visit Union office. Mr Rovers buys and presents wife fine novelty parlor furniture.

Friday Frank Turman Proper Turman Township Union John Rogers Rovers

Mason & Hamlin Organ Agent Geo F Hughes

Geo F Hughes is listed as the agent for Mason and Hamlin Organs in the local advertising notice. He handles sales and service inquiries for pianos and organs. The entry notes a commission arrangement and locations where demonstrations are available.

Geo. F. Hughes Mason & Hamlin Organ

Local notes on elections and a funeral

Miss Addie Weir died last week and was highly esteemed. Nick Davis, age 25, was elected town clerk and treasurer on the same day. D W Henry, graduate of Central Law School, admitted to the bar and joined the firm Davis & Davis. The scene after results showed a crowd in the post office lobby and talk of bonds and cigars.

Addie Weir A. H. Weir Miss Weir Nick Davis D. W. Henry Central Law School Indianapolis Davis & Davis Henry T. J. Ledger Nick

Leveimia Cure Story From Jersey City Heights Ad

A reader from Jersey City Heights reports a twelve year old boy healed of a terrible leukemia by Cutura Remedies. He claims the cure covered the entire body from head to foot.

Eayre Hinkle Jersey City Heights N. J Aly Son

Market Prices And Receipts In Cincinnati May Day

Cincinnati reports May 4 market items with livestock and grain prices. Cattle range 8? to 8.38 per hundredweight, sheep and lambs noted, hogs around 55 to 60 cents, receipts about 592 head, wheat quoted from 1.10 to 1.12 per bushel. Shipments show 1 000 head cattle, 660 head moved, and miscellaneous goods including toys and chickens listed in brief.

Cincinnati Louisvirtr May

Market Report From Ixpraxarons May 4 Hogs and Wheat Prices

Ixpraxarons May 4 reports hog receipts at 1 250 head and 10 600 heads in market trade. Wheat prices range from 81 07 to SL74 cents. Heavy shippers Licht packings mixed packing and light presence noted with varied bids and prices across buyers.

Local letters touch voters names and medical cures

The piece mixes opinion on voting practices with praise for malt bitters as medicines. It notes Lucas votes counted or discarded by a board and argues for honoring voter intent. It includes a retire­ment notice from Dr. Graysville area physician A N Weir thanking patrons and recommending Dr. Durham.

Lucas Richard” Lucas Edward Shepherd Ed” Shepherd Ed Shepherd Dick” Lucas Mr. Lucas B. R.lucas

John B Gough Delivers Impassioned Lecture at Vincennes

The editor describes John B. Gough's enduring vigor after thirty eight years on stage and praises his magnetic American platform presence. The Vincennes hotel undergoes a stylish renovation by new owner Mr Sheeks with new carpet and refined public areas.

John B. Gough Vincennes Gough Mr. Sheeks

Merom Notes Include Pulpit Change and Local Events

Elder Greer filled the pulpit in place of Pres. Smith on Sunday while Rev J T Phillips missed a Thursday lecture. J R Gordon traveled to Terre Haute for business. funeral services were held for John Booru’s sister in Fountain County. Wood's orchestra fixed a May 1st entertainment, and funding efforts aim to repair and paper the chapel with about 85 to 90 dollars. The Masonic Fraternity seeks buyers for lodge property on West Washington and Jackson streets in a bargain sale.

Pres. Smith Fountain County John Booru Saue Aca Washington and Jackson Streets

Rewards for superior stove plow and binder offerings

A series of local sales notices offer rewards for better stove durability than the Favorite Cook Stove and lighter draft sulkey than named plows, plus a claim of a superior binder. Items advertised at J. F. Hoke's No 10 South Side and the Mammoth Warehouse on Main Street with descriptive circulars available.

J. F. Hoke No. 10 South Side Sullivan County Main Street

Osborne Wire and Twine Binder for sale now

The Osborne Wire and Twine Binder is offered in limited supply with several sold already. Purchases should be made soon. Sold by John Davis & Sons. Also advertised are first class organs by Gev F Hughes and Mason Hanlin with Woods organs available. Winter goods at cost and low prices on coffee and sugar at local stores. Fire life and accident insurance offered by Fred Briggs.

Osborne Supply Ie Limited John Davis & Sons Mason & Hanlin Woods Eo i Hughes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sullivan Union J. AS Hays Orvice Sullivan County Bank Ae Eee Evaneville and Follo Erre Haute Nick and Toward Tom Reid Morn John Otto Cuddie Sherman Stewart Barns Haddon Township A. N. Weir Terre Haute Ben Weir & Brueck Heinel Bros Wolfe Indiana Christian Bates Milford Baker Edward Miller T Perry Wolfe S F Patten A.hays Tartars Ons August Goodman Sol Goodman Arma E I. H. Railroad Jackson Lownship Cass Reese Eean Lyi Tyes Fairbanks Senpadrebie Gill Hamilton Baddeth Diesel Jefferson Laenwathecied Turhian Oeenee Tose Pittsburg Hot Jones Colorado Adam Wilson Missouri Hosea Curry Hamp Thornhill Ohio Mr. Freidly DePaw University Orlando McClain Abrom Joe Stewart Jake Billman A. VanFossen Texarkanna, Ark Bruce Carr Bedford Will Stark St. Louis Daves Jake Otto Brazil Stansil, Jr Printers’ Union of Battila, N.Y Shepheard Sullivan Marxeis Aone Ag Graysville Durham Arnie Merom Items Elder Greer Michigan J. T. Phillips Bereau Association J. R. Gordon Wood J.T. P Democrat Enterprise Sullivan Circuit Otive William Tennis John Tennis Thomas J. Mann S. Marsotf L. Sewart Gev. F. Hughes N. O Heath Wilkey& Allen Calline Wirxry & Alleen Crowder & Reed’s Tom Reid’s Tom Reid’s. No Wilkey & Allen Los Wirrerry & Aller Queen of Sheba Kine Solomon Eaton & Miles Commercial Row Fred Briggs Carlisle Boot and Shoe Store G. W Starr Patent Washington Mr. C. Se. Foster 7Th St D. C 2Nd National Bank Bank of the Republic Eliza Young Brigham Joan Davis & Sons Wirkey & Allen Crowder & Reed S. Mardotf WM. Tennis NEW Job Tin Shop Geo. W. Zimmerman
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