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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1881
Page
5
Secretary Windom was elected U.S. Senator by the Wisconsin legislature with little opposition. The Senate adjourned sine die after Ex-Governor Morgan declined the treasury portfolio in the cabinet. The President named Judge Folger of New York for the position and the appointment was confirmed.
Secretary Blaine and Postmaster General James stay on MERCAL Prest Smith attends a southern Ohio conference. Prof Humphreys is president pre rom, Mr Luckland recovers and renovates in Graysville. Porter Burks earns $40 in a day, George smiles. Uncle Billy Norris weakens and plans a visit to regain strength.
Sullivan notes delay to November 14 for Guiteau trial as Scoville signals possible jurisdiction motions. Editorial calls for curbing technicalities, warns mob law may replace due process, and urges clearer justice without quibbles. Local items report weddings, sales, and community notes from Sullivan with brief social updates.
Community tidbits report health hopes for Uncle Billy Beck and a new Northside sainon building store, births, mischief among boys, local visits by George Parks and Albert Willits, a rumored Dr Coffman dining hall, hash and remorse in town, and prices for livestock and goods including sheep, corn, wheat, and butter.
An Ohio correspondent reports that Bookwalter organized a literary bureau and spent about $20,000 on the state press. Most Democratic papers, Cleveland Plain Dealer and Toledo Blade included, received help. Cincinnati Enquirer did not. Some papers threatened blackmail over debts, yet Bookwalter aided many at a cost to the party as a whole. The bar's candidates reportedly favored bar influence in nominations for presidents and governors.
Jeffersonville correspondent reports a Democratic stance from New Albany on Senator Voorhees and his tariff position. a longtime admirer questions the Tall Sycamore's seeming misstep, puzzled by the timing and rationale.
Pleasant M O Haver died at age 80 after 60 years in the M B church leaving 10 children all in the same church. The notice notes births, funerals, and local incidents including injuries at a coal bank, a fall from a house, and travel to Los Angeles and the South for health and country visits.
Graysville reports the death of a Pogue horse after it became choked on a cornstalk despite efforts to free it. The community also notes occasional sightings of Joseph Gray in Graysville and mentions local lumber teams in Sullivan. A Merom preacher, Rev Jackson, spoke at Big Springs last Sunday. The Bulletin Man chides Looker On for frequent references to him. B F Stover repaints his dwelling.
A pigeon named Always Ready, bred in Newark New Jersey, was released near Plainfield Indiana on October 6 and reached Newark the morning of October 14. The Herald reports the air line distance at about 650 miles and confirms the bird’s identity through markings.
Notice warns of a public auction of the late Stephen Ballard Sr. estate in Hamilton Township near Sullivan, Indiana. Personal property includes farming gear, hay, corn, wheat, cattle, hogs, wagon, and other items. Nine month credit on sums over five dollars with a secured note and six percent interest.
The notice advertises Wilkey Bros and Gee selling muslin at 10 cents a yard, claiming lower prices than other houses. It markets themselves as the best and cheapest grocers in town.
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