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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1881
Page
4
Post Office hours open 7 a m to 7 p m Sundays 8 to 1. Mail north closes 11 5 p m and 7 p m. Mail south closes 3 15 p m. North arrivals 5 28 a m and 2 55 p m. South arrivals 1 50 p m. No southbound mail on morning train. East and west closes 1 15 p m and 1 15 a m respectively. East arrivals 9 34 0 a m. West arrivals 1 45 p m. J A Hays P M.
President Hayee presents a pledge that his leadership will honor party goals while serving the nation. He reiterates dedication to public duty, unity, and advancing national interests through steady governance and reform.
The newspaper announces a fresh look with a new dress and quarto format for Local Notices, Advertisements and inserts titled One Square One Year and variants including Quarter column and various column lengths.
The Terre Haute Courier debuts a fresh look with a new, modern format. The paper presents a revived appearance after an earlier experience with Beauchamp, reinforcing a confident editorial stance and renewed readership appeal.
The resignation of New York Senators drew interest in political circles last week. The Robertson nomination was confirmed without a dissenting vote. A large batch of nominations was disposed of and the Senate adjourned.
In a quiet period with scarce news, the paper presents a cheeky item casting the editor among so called whiskey men. The remark reflects playful or critical media tone of the era.
A reader questions how much vindication the Democrat editor received as they challenge the editor’s support for Wolfe. The letter compares Wolfe and Lucas on temperance and asks who drinks more, pressing for evidence of Wolfe’s claimed superiority.
Michigan backer Mr Travellick spoke at the courthouse to a moderate crowd. The verbose speaker praised labor but drew fire for claims about money and national prosperity, with critics calling his talk outrageous and insulting intelligence.
Vennor predicts frosts on May 25 and 26 with June bringing cold and wet weather. He warns of stormy and wet conditions around the 6th, frost again on the 7th and 8th, and notes frosts are expected in each month of the year.
Geo F Hughes is listed as the agent for Mason & Hamlin organs. The item identifies his role and connection to the organ company in a concise notice.
A public petition urges Indiana officials to place a binding local option vote on liquor prohibition in the state constitution. Signed voters request immediate action by the General Assembly to submit the measure to a statewide ratification or rejection.
The ordinance forbids swine sheep cattle horses mules or asses running at large within Sullivan town limits. Milk cows may roam May 1 to Oct 1 with a cow description permit filed with the Clerk and signed by the President. Violators face fines of 1 to 10 dollars, with daily 5 dollar increments on repeat offenses. The measure takes effect immediately.
Graysville news reports Mrs Peters bitten by a snake, farm crops plagued by worms, local improvements, a serious railroad accident injuring Dr Whalen, school picnic planned, and political commentary on town governance. Mentions Briggs Hays Leach trial, Big Spring temperance meeting, and local endorsements. Also lists marriage licenses and decoration day notices.
Guardian of Flora Robbins, minor, court order sets public auction on May 20, 1981, at the premises in Cass township Sullivan county Indiana. Described property includes 24 acres in section 18 township 7N range 8W. Auction begins 1 PM with terms one third cash and two equal installments at six and twelve months.
A consignment ad notes bleached muslin 5 and 16 cents per yard Calico at 4 6 1 2 and 7 1 2 cents Ladies and children's button and side lace shoes of best quality. A milliner from the parade state will arrive in a few days and showcase a fine lot of new styles in millinery goods at affordable prices.
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