Salt River Metropolis May 2 1881 Letter Home From Eaton & Miles
A fragmentary 1881 letter describes arrival at a populous Democratic town with sociability and lively locals. The writer notes landmarks on Patterson street, mentions Murray Briggs and a Tucker era office, and includes humorous observations of inhabitants and politics. The tone remains playful, with social details and local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Epior
Lleary
Katherine Wilson
United States
Bea Wolve
Win
Edward Shepherd
Jen
Edward
Patterson Street
Murray Briggs
Murray
James Buchanan Potter
Political aftermath and party infighting discussed
A long letter from the State Capitol critiques the legislature and party dynamics. It profiles figures like McDonald, Gray, Hendricks, and Voorhees, notes division within the Democratic ranks, and predicts Republican strength in 1882. It also reflects on leadership qualities and the role of public temper and virtue in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ispranxapolis, Inc
Taniart
Gqioy
McDonald
Gray
Frank Landers
Tom Hendricks
Voorhees
United States
Tom Trendricks
Col. Gray
Sam Ahden
Grammary Park
Lis Gation
Henenek
Haglish
English
Cincinnati
Kendricks
Wancock
Indiana
Gibson House
Adnglish
Hendricks
Kaavish
Manful virtues and farewell from Dr Weer 1881
An essay on virtues such as truth honesty charity and self knowledge follows quotes about Christian conduct. Dr Weer, after twenty five years as a physician in Graysville, announces his departure from the county and to thank patrons while recommending Dr Durham as his successor. He notes outstanding debts are to be settled at Sullivan County A. N. Weer Bank with date April 22, 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patten Street
Patterson
Fom Wolfe
Stevens
Tanna
Taeutenant
Creoyeriot Eicin
Popeyes Tea
Pavils Comune Ut
Hannn
Strelor
Apostle
Graysville
Durham
Sullivan County
A. N. Weer
Hill Township
Sullivana County
Indiana
Law Ostiew
Banke Patton
Sur
Vall
Ingsaid County
Biate
Yale
Er Patien Attys
Guard
Sayer Rombls
Guardian
Notice of Appointment of Estate Administrator
Notice is given that on the 80th day of April Bo an administrator was appointed for the estate of Tennis deceased. The estate is declared solvent and WALCPENNES acts as Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une
Delim Tennis
Eac
Walcpennes
Also Mentioned on This Page
O & AQ
Ae Fy Wits
Salt River Metropolis
Eaton & Miles
State Capitol
Donald
Bet
Hancock
Heer
Basie
Trendvicks
Dam
Frere
Aurora
Paradise
Pitt
the Christian Life
Plato
Iora Robins
Aaninor
Sullivan
Cass Township
Dadinana
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