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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1880
Page
4
The Sullivan Union reports on President Hayes delivering an inaugural address praising leaders who serve their country best by serving their party well. The piece highlights his call for unity and steady governance.
The Tus Vincennes News streamlines its political stance aligning closely with the Okvloua States, signaling a shift from its earlier plan for independence and placing it a step behind the rival publication.
County Democrats held a convention last week and endorsed Sam R. Hammil Jr. for prosecutor of the district. The meeting reflected ongoing party divisions and a shift in the local political landscape as supporters assess the new situation.
A Vincennes Commercial critique cites a recent first amendment rule and a push to alter annual conference timing to affect Methodist preacher enfranchisement. The Sullivan Democrat questions motives and mocks party editors for asserting reforms to disfranchise clergy.
Local notes report visits by Miss Salle Cloud and Col Akin in Carlisle, weddings anticipated, and various residents traveling between Jivansville Palestine Oaktown and Terre Haute. Republican turnout favored Gen Coburn in Madden township, with community figures Mr. Roberts and Rev Meteor noted in town.
G G M Arnold moves to a new home while local Republicans debate discipline and elect a township trustee. John Hays and daughter Mattie visited town. Maude Martyn visits Oaktown. Carlisbean interests eye a Damon and Pythies revival. Bad weather hindered theater attendance last winter. Sullivan amateurs urged to perform. Two Vole delegates attend the Democratic county convention. Perry, fure-the-well.
Uncle Charley Spencer and his twin sisters Mrs Corbin and Mr Bowen visit Pleasantville. Miss Lilie Baker from Maren stays with Uncle George Baker for spring music lessons. Rev J Brunner and Rev J W Buck report 36 new church members and 12 at the altar in Lyons. The Bee Hive millinery, Rebeces Derree Lalo LO. OFL, and the Ould Bellows celebration mark civic life with speeches by J A Corbin Dr Plomming W Oilaver. The Pleasantville brass band performs as residents anticipate next year’s event.
The dispatch notes measles afflicting many families near Big Spring and farm delays due to bad weather. It mentions growing Republican sentiment for Washburne as next president. A child of George Jordans remains gravely ill and recovery seems doubtful amid scarce harvest time.
Visiryxes Inc notes the sixth annual W CG P GU of Indiana convention at Evansville Evans Hall May 12 for three days inviting auxiliaries temperance groups and religious bodies to attend. Excursion rates offered via Mrs M B Finch Indianapolis. Also mentions election day quips and a Mason sugar coffee promotion.
An 1880 open letter from T J Cushman to A N Weir of Graysville questions the removal from the township committee. The writer defends actions, accuses Gilford Bell Cushman of spreading rumors, and asserts the committee sought Republican integrity and principle.
John Brast of Sherman Township reports severe frost bite pain on his feet and says a few applications of St Jacobs Oil eliminated all pain. He praises the remedy as unexcelled for many human ailments and valuable for horse and livestock illnesses that affect farmers and stock raisers.
Guv C Youngman of New Lebanon Indiana promotes McCormick Self Binding Harvester and superior engines and vibrators from Nicholas Shepard Co and Robinson Machine Works Richmond Indiana. Machines shown in Sullivan. 466.
Farmers plow for corn and a new barn rises for Daniel Railsback. John Adams property sells readily at good price. Obituaries note Airs Jona Smock and Lizzie Payne. Township Democrats meet April 2 to select delegates. pipeline of local campaigns and hearings continues. Boat excursion planned. Franklin hall repairs. college events and lectures noted.
Farmers of Sullivan County are urged to use the Dor Sey Machine Company products. The Springfield based Milton Indiana manufacturer guarantees first class quality and superiority. James B Loudermile, agent, Sullivan Indiana, March 27 1910.
Carlisle Rush Denison clerking in Musicks Drug store Terre Haute. Woody Shannon began Vigo county canvass in book trade. Sam White bought first wool load of the year. Mr C P Gwin family visiting New Albany. Fred Briggs and W A B Roberts of Sullivan in town. prosecutor J T Hays attending to law. Temperance meeting at M E Church prompts calls for law correction. Supper planned for Carlisle Cornet Band. S A White's store burglarized last Friday night. $5 in cash and about $125 in goods stolen. no clue. Dr R A Whalen and son stock complete in drug line. invite readers to call. George Arnold moved near the Depot. Saloon traffic cited as cause of street disorder. Hostetler & Williams offer wide line of garments at Sullivan. Wilkey & Allen advertise tinware stock.
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