Republican county convention call and party notes
In Sullivan Indiana on the 14th day of May 1892 at 1 p m the county convention will be held to nominate candidates and transact business. Precinct committeemen should attend. By order of the executive committee R J Crowver and Kaurey secretary. Also note gearing toward the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis where Benjamin Harrison is named as the candidate.
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Sullivan
Ind
R. J. Crowver
TE Kaurey
Minneapolis
United States
Benjamin Larison
Delegation Leaders Named as Indiana and New York Trade Talks Take Shape
Tur bright Chauncey M DePew will head the New York delegation at Minneapolis while Richard W Thompson will speak for Indiana. The two delegations will share adjoining hotel quarters as campaign dynamics unfold. Indiana towns face tax shifts with Lag 8425.85 less taxes since 1800 but 85098.08 in wrongful charges shifted to the poor. Havre elects a Republican mayor and Indiana cities show broad Republican gains.
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Pimes Corporation
Sullivan County
Times exposes tax bias amid corporate conflict
A Times article contrasts tax increases in towns and townships with a net rise of 3273.23, criticizing corporate wealth boasting and calling for stockholder disclosure. The piece challenges farmers and the Peoples' party, accusing The Times of hypocrisy and urging accountability.
Infamous tax law debated by Times and Union editors
A Times letter questions the fairness of a new tax law affecting two newspaper offices. It notes the Times taxes rising from 18.63 to 38.00 while the Union’s fall from 14.49 to 6.08, and accuses the Wind Mill office of withholding a key fact about printed material valuations for 1890 and 1891.
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Tue Times
The
Times
Union
the Times
Penanerst Office Material Valued Higher Than Union’s
The document claims Penanerst office material was worth more than three times the value of the material in the Union office. The Times is criticized as biased and unwilling to present full facts, implying the public may not receive the whole truth.
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Penanerst
Union
Infamous Tax Disparity Sparks Democratic Critique
A Sullivan Times article argues the 1891 tax law unfairly shifted burden to city residents while rural taxpayers pay less. It cites increases for incorporated towns and a misleading application of the law, urging voters to punish those responsible. The piece weaves in courtroom and local obituaries to illustrate societal strain amid election cycles.
Sullivan Union origins and ownership changes in 19th century
The Sullivan Union traces its roots to 1866 with Isaac M. Brown who brought it from Terre Haute. It passed to Uriah Coulson in 1872, then James A. Hays in 1874, back to Coulson in 1883, to Alex Massey in 1885, and to James H. Clugage in 1887 before A. A. Holmes bought it in 1891. The paper, initially named Sullivan County Republican, emphasizes Republican principles and party support.
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Sullivan Union
Isaac M. Brown
Terre Haute
Brown
Uriah Coulson
Coulson
James A. Hays
Alex Massey
James H. Cligage
A. A. Holmes
Sullivan County Republican
Sullivan County Union
Hays
Union
Columbus
Ind
Massie
Washington
Kansas City
Clugage
Republican Party
Osborn
Stars and Stripes
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
Harrison
Democratic education campaign urged by press quote
The democratic brethren favor another campaign of education but the party never learns. It will be just as hard to educate in 1896 as in 1888 and 1892, states the New York Press in a sharp critique.
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N. Y. Press
Night breakins hit Hodge Glen saloon and Cushman Crowder mill
A recent overnight raid damaged Hodge and Glen's lunch room with a few cigars and minor losses. Cushman and Crowder's mill saw several bottles of whiskey and about thirty pounds of shot stolen while the mill sustained no other losses. Local figures Fromont and Old Man Bardsley left Mattoon quickly after missing the train. Mrs Underhill and others are noted in varying health, while Burt McBride resigns as Shelburn mines foreman seeking work in Terre Haute.
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Hodge & Glen
Cushman & Crowder’s
McBoyer
Chas. Fromont
Bardsley
Mattoon
Louie
Nick Barra
Clay City
Mms
Underhill
John Higdon
Texas
Wm. Higdon
Jane Shannon
May Roxberry
Ester Saville
Rosedale
John Saville
Burt McBride
Feeman
Shelburn
Terre Haute
Burt
Richard Ladson, Jr
Superior
Jane Ladson
Harry Bardsley
Mary Roxberry
Patsy
Ayens
Death of Ed Mosss daughter and local notices
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Moss died Thursday evening after a ten week illness. She was buried at Antioch cemetery with funeral services by Rev Joseph Patten. There are many cases of whooping cough in town. Uncle Frank Keen was buried at Samaria grave yard near Dugger last Sunday. Mrs Emma Parks and children visit her father L C Walker near Worthington this week. W L Parker rejected a Petersburg position and returned to Cass. Deputy Shariff Mills was seen in town last week. Rev Long preached at Lyonton church Sunday morning to the M E people. Stock running at large in town is becoming an annoyance. The child of Frank Smith near town is sick. Marshal Exline is said to be bashful but brought two young ladies to church Sunday. Chas Bermaster was in town Sunday. Frank Couley goes to Eagle to do carpenter work this week.
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Ed. Moss
Antioch Cemetery
Joseph Patten
Frank Keen
Samaria
Dugger
Emma Parks
L. C. Walker
Worthington
W.L. Parker
Petersburg
Cass
Shariff Mills
Rev. Long
M.E
Lyonton Church
Frank Smith
Marshal Exline
Chas Bermaster
Frank Couley
Eagle
Riverton Social Roundup and Local Planting Update
Miss Minnie Pinkston visited Riverton with Miss Fannie Vickery as host. John Trotter of Plainville Ind sold his coin and delivers it on the riverbank near Riverton. John R French adds an extension to his home. Wheat appears strong in the area while the river rose rapidly for three days and then fell by Monday. Some farmers plant Faanie while a Riverton event features a wedding toast for the bride.
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Minnie Pinkston
Riverton
Fannie Vickery
John Trotter
Plainville
Ind
John R. French
Allen Buck nuptials and local business notes at Linton
The record reports the April 28 1892 marriage of Edgar F Allen to Mollie Buck by Rev O Haver at his residence in Linton. It notes moves and new businesses including Phebe Hunt to North Chestnut, Linderman and Mollie Adams neighborly, Lineman Bakery, and a clergy change with Rev Jas Baker replacing Rev S W McNauten. Also mentions an Odd Fellows ice cream supper with speeches and music, and a coal shaft milestone of 77 cars totaling 1540 tons in a day.
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O’hver
Edgar F. Allen
Mollie F. Buck
Linton
Phebe Hunt
North
Chestnut Street
Linderman
Mollie Adams
R. Lineman
S. W. McNauten
M. E
Jas. Baker
de Pauw
O’haver
Odd Fellows
Wmn. McCloud
Rosa
Milton Madden Visits Father and Local Events
Milton Madden visited his father on Wednesday. An opera troupe performed here last week. A talking machine was shown on the streets. Miss Lizzie Hull made a brief trip to town Friday. The Union is the county news source. G. W. Leach is erecting a business house in town. Wm. Davis died on May 1 from consumption.
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Milton Madden
Lizzie Hull
Union
G. W. Leach
Wm. Davis
Local residents visit and travel notes from area
Frank Brown and family visited I H McKinney last Saturday. Ella Dix traveled to Shelburn one day last week. Mrs Flora Marts visits her sister this week. W T Cuppy and H K Fason are at William Oake's handling late Jane Marts affairs. Marts went to Jasonville last Friday. Mrs Maggie Bushell is very sick. A Marts and son Sylvester went to Terre Haute last Monday.
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Frank Brown
I. H. McKinney
Ella Dix
Shelburn
Flora Marts
W. T. Cuppy
8. K. Fason
William Oake
Jane Marts
Marts
Jasonville
Maggie Bushell
A. Marts
Sylvester
Terre Haute
Kew Style of Coon Hunting in Western Mountains
Gettysburg Pennsylvania Sentinel notes that Bill Benchoff and Colonel Yingling led a night hunt with six dogs and two boys using pine torches. A coon was set alight by two roman candles, and dogs seized six more coons, making the pair the region’s most successful coon hunters.
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Bill Benchoff
Colonel Yingling
Monterey
Benchoff
Yingling
Gettysburg
Frisky Kitten Causes Window Window Breakage at Store
Sunday morning crowds gathered on Reid avenue to watch a kitten locked in a grocer’s window cause chaos. As it leaped among lamps vases and crocks they shattered pieces flew and fell, the cat frolicking amid the wreck before a passing policeman dispersed the onlookers and the kitten curled up asleep amid broken china.
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Reid Avenue
Brooklyn
Property Transfers Involving James A Lidyd and Others
A series of land deeds and transfers are recorded, listing grantees and parcels across town. Names include James A Lidyd Irene Limb James H Gillman and Joshua Ernest with details of sections townships ranges and half-ownerships in entries such as pt sw nw sev 26 t7 19 and lots in Shelburn.
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James A. Lidyd
Charles Eaton
Irene Limb
John
Bays
Chas. Barnhart
Isaac N. Botts
Andrew Carter
Hos
W. Glenn
Shelburn
Albert Campbell
John C. Campbell
Belle Campbell
Lydia Downs
Robt
Kirkham
Jacob Booker
Booker
Jesse Sherman
Frank and
Ton Smith
Murphy
Sullivan
Little Laurence Canary Passes At Age One
Laurence H Canary, son of John H and Margaret Canary, died May 1 1892 after a two week illness of diphtheria. He was 1 year 6 months and 6 days old. The verse laments his gentle sleep and the journey to the angels, with religious lines invoking Jesus and heavenly welcome.
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Laurence H
John H
Margaret Canary
Young Fox Nicknamed Mo Doc and Man-With-a-Hole-in-His-Coat
A brief note introduces a young fox known by two nicknames Mo Doc and Man-With-a-Hole-in-His-Coat marking local folklore or observational humor. No further context or events are provided.
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Young Fox
Modoc
Man
Shields Seed Catalog Promises Fresh Home Garden Supplies
Shields garden offers seeds at 3c per pint 5e per oz corn beans peas 10c per pint cabbage plants 49c per 100 or 25c open ground 1t tomato pepper eggplant plants 10c sweet potato plants 25c per 100 ready May flowers including geraniums heliotrope and roses northern grown seed potatoes available. Sullivan Indiana seed dealer Joun I Shields invites requests for circulars.
Application For License In Gill Township Indiana
Notice to Gill township residents that GEORGE B. GERDINK will apply to Sullivan County Board of Commissioners at the next June 1892 session for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors at retail in quantities under a quart with on premises drinking rights for one year. The licensed premises are described as a one story frame building on Mary Gerdink’s land in section 20, township 7 north, range 10 west, Gill township.
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Gill Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Mary Gerdink
State of Indiana
Indiana & Ilinois Southern Railroad
George B. Gerdink
Curry Township
Court House
Sullivan
Shelburn
John T. Bullock
Court Street
Jesse Borton
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John L. Shields
John Shields
Mr. Shields
Trrre Havre
Times Corporation
Uxtox
Souless
Sullivan Times
Peoples’ Party
Pe Lee
Democratic Party
Charley Jewell
Jewett
Jedge
Shoei
Stalin
Dan Burress
John Critcfield
Milton Wardell
Wardell
Bethel Cemetery
Maud Plew
Coal City
Ilymera
M. M. Zenor
Terre Heure
Hodson
Tipton’s Hall
Carlisle
South West Curry
Tom
Hank Hand
Sarah Skidmore
W. J. Ladson
E.S. Carrithers
David HW. Alvord
Add. Sullivan
Lydia M. Brown
Robt. Finch
W.C. Hultz
Martha D. Sexton
John Shepherd
W. C. Hultz
Mary E. Wence
Thos
J. Wilson
Wm. R. Zink
Lewis Botts Et al
Robt. Kirkham
Pathe
Jesus
Shields’ Garden
Public Square
R. H. Hardesty
Washington Street
Borders
E& T H Depot
Coccoeooo
Chicago
Cocco
Cococoo
Bremember
Southside
Sullivan, Indiana
W. Boatrigcht
INS
Cle Alin
H. K. Ross
Red Front Grocery
Hutchison & Co
EH Hutchison& G Co
Cornerublic Senate
Sullivan, Ind
Pratts Food
Engle & Blue
Haydock Bros
Aer
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West Side
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