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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1881
Page
5
A local notice reports Geo Dooley v town suit over delinquent taxes, verdict for defendant Robert Masey of Merom, and notes a tax policy shift from marshal to county treasurer. It also covers crop damage from heat, sale of Mason property, and building removals at the northeast corner. Personal items list local residents and a church appoints Elder Fuson for ministry.
Will Gooldy arrives after two years away in Minnesota and California. Public schools close this week with exams on Thursday and Friday. A Thursday night primary school show and a Friday night high school show raise funds for books and apparatus. Admission is 25 cents. Dr Musick announces he will be in town to sell his residence on North State Street and invites buyers to view the property today or tomorrow.
The community mourns the death of Dr J C Morgan who died at 5 am after a period of illness. A large funeral procession followed from his residence with Masonic and Odd Fellows rites. His daughter Gertie, an orphan, was supported by both orders at the burial as the crowd reflected on the brotherhood.
Lodge No 263 records the death of John C Morgan on May 21 1881 in Sullivan Indiana. It notes his faithful service, sympathy for his daughter, and a funeral tribute per his 1869 lodge request. A poem on mortality and Masonry is read in the lodge room.
Charley Jobes of Robinson visited Thursday while Prof L R Gordon moved to Terre Haute. An upcoming concert will add to the old program with Mr Geo Hewitt of Terre Haute assisting on flute and violin. Admittance remains 25 cents with half proceeds for chapel repairs. Will Waller travels to Chicago then Grand Haven to pursue painting with an artist. The boat excursion drew praise for management by Mr Mclxee. Funeral services for Miss Anna Orcutt held at home with brief remarks by President Smith. Susie Gullett and Miss Harris of Illinois visited Rom Saturday and Sunday. Elder James Maple of Marion to lecturing series and chapel preaching next week.
May market prices report livestock grains and dairy across Sullivan Cincinnati Louisville and Indianapolis with hogs wheat corn and butter values. A Jersey City Heights reader reports his son cured of eczema by Cuthura Remedies, noting dramatic skin improvement.
Advertisers tout Malt Bitters as a superior cure, praising malt, hops, calisaya and iron. Doctors recommend its use and loyal female customers hail its benefits as the town’s best blood purifier and sure cure for chills and liver complaints. The ad claims the largest bottle is the best medicine for general health.
W Y Teecarven advertises at Coffman's corner northeast of the square in Sullivan county offering light carriage work at low prices. He claims his T I Haydock manufactured goods have been used locally for eight to ten years and are superior to others.
In the June term 18s of Sullivan County Circuit Court the state presents its actions and proceedings as recorded in the county docket.
Oliver Dalrymple of St Paul writes to McCormick Harvesting Machine Co praising fifty one machines used last season. He reports repairing costs totaling 9250 dollars, less than two dollars per machine, and says the McCormick machines are among the most satisfactory and nearly perfect.
An 1820 notice from the Cass farm reports eight consecutive days using a Twine Binder in a gang of fifteen, under writer supervision, with no delays and praise for the device as effective as the best wire binders. The item lists agents and assorted goods sold locally.
Mrs Eliza Young Brighams 19th wife wears nobby footwear purchased from Eaton Miles located at No 8 Commercial Row.
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