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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1880
Page
4
The Sullivan Union endorses a platform inspired by President Hayes emphasizing service to country first and party second. It pledges unity, reform, and principled leadership to advance national interests and public welfare.
Conerliss struggles with adjournment as the so called silent man remains silent after the Springfield convention result was sent by telegraph. The episode highlights tensions within the political camp and raises questions about leadership and timing.
A surprising wildlife note describes a New York feral coming out square toed for Grant, marking a drastic shift from its former song burden identified years earlier as Clarisin.
Earnest Wuhrrenetsz, once labeled a young Terre Haute desperado, was released last week as his prison term expired at Jeffersonville. The case drew much local attention two years ago.
May theath centennial marks the founding of the Sunday school by Robert Raikes. The day will be celebrated in many Sunday schools with appropriate exercises. Our local Sunday schools should take action in the matter.
A dramatic curtain drops on the final act of the Voorhees incident. The clerk of the committee absconds with papers while Voorhees pursues, aided by a sergeant-at-arms. The scene is described as a soft snap for Nast.
The text argues against partiality in a controversy, defending Dr Weir from perceived manipulation by a Democrat. It asserts the Dr is satisfied no favoritism was shown and denies intentional bias, while noting possible misperceptions of readers.
A Terre Haute political report reveals a bribery attempt to secure the City Attorney post for Dick Dunnigan. Democrat RB Harrison exposed the plan after a council meeting, prompting mayor Benny Havens to adjourn and trigger party tensions. The missive ends with a public plea for Grant’s presidential bid.
Jottings from Jayhawkerdam report a large temperance mass meeting in Independence Kansas with Gov. St John speaking for two hours on the Constitutional Amendment. The writer notes widespread interest, a militia escort, and optimism that prohibition will be adopted, alongside remarks on crops and climate in the region.
Gen John Conurn will deliver the decoration oration at Williamsport this year. The selection is deemed excellent and he speaks with sympathy about the boys in blue and their sufferings.
The Illinois Republican State Convention in Springfield lasted three days and settled in favor of Grant with a solid delegation. The Blaine faction was hotly opposed and many see potential backfire at Chicago. Analysts note a possible rise of a dark horse as the Chicago vote approaches.
Graysville residents report rain on the 21st boosting wheat and corn, while the 23rd Sunday school attendance includes Thomas J. Mann Charley Crawley and Anna Higbee. Local talk predicts a Republican win in Indiana. Rev Julian’s Graysville sermon urged strong church action. Rev John Lester is not well. Looker On.
Local items report fine shower needed in some areas and roads work starting next week. Notable names include John Lisman visiting family, General Buell passing through, and Elder Eagle delivering sermons. Church services, Sabbath School centennial, and a picnic delay follow weather and community events.
The note details local life with wheat harvests approaching, corn heavily planted, John Shores marrying, Albert Hopewell selling more lumber than others, Uncle Cuddy Jewes visits on Sundays, Charley Drake working for Hopewell, and looming rains that threaten the levy. A dog fight and a Fourth of July picnic mood are mentioned in Lenox.
A Graysville bericht describes a burial at Furman’s Prairie cemetery on May 16, church activities at Big Spring Church, street work improving Sullivan’s appearance, a man named Thomas Kaufman assaulted, hog prices at Sullivan, spring plowing remains muddy, a rain renews crops, no new measles cases, and a marriage of John Cronge to Mary Suitkins noted.
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