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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1881
Page
6
Local items and notes from town social and incidents
Lieut Allen provides a letter pages. A church social at Hinkles shifts to Thursday. Rev A R Heath reports 22 acres of wheat in five days near Covington. A busser on bottoms identified as R Van Bosman is sent to Terre Haute. Rev Henderson speaks on Wonders of the Old World in Baptist church. A man buys a stamped envelope with a quarter and receives two dimes as change. Local grocers Curry & Curry advertise widest stock and best prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Heath
Covington
Busser
R. van Bosman
Phil Schloss
Terre Haute
Marshal Lucas
Eazy
Mr. Henderson
Baptist Church
Chicago Mail Trains and Freight Lines Listing
Unclear transit timetable mentions Chicago train names and routes Going North South and East with various express and freight services. Also includes a "List of Uncalled For Letters" for Sullivan County Indiana and a "Gents" and "Ladies" names section for letters advertised by the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Express
Pullyes
Sullivan County
Indiana
Barton Isaac
Walters Eliga
Mary. Chambers
A R. Carter
Nellie
Mason
John
Siner
Josie
J. A. Hats
Ronvstiasler
Halloween Mischief by Knightly Crew Stuns Local Guests
On Halloween night a group titled the Knightly crew dressed in black faced disguises and crashed a gathering at Mrs Basler’s home. They seized the snacks and vanished in moments leaving one guest astonished by the rapid disappearance of the table fare.
Fatal depot accident in Carlisle. victim named James M. Fox
A man fell from a south bound freight at Carlisle depot on Friday 28th and died within thirty minutes. James M. Fox of Pike County Arkansas said he came from Farmersburg to Carlisle to catch the through freight. He spoke calmly in his final moments and said he was going home. Police found a pocketbook and papers revealing his residence one mile west of New Hope Arkansas. He was interred in the town cemetery under Dr Whalen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Fox
Tike County
Arkansas
Menifee
Paxton
Farmersburg
Carlisle
Fin
Peter Woodall
Dr. Whilen
John Fox
School House
John Lisman
Personal notices and town news item listing
Earnest notices solicit readers to share visiting friends arrivals and departures. Local remarks mention remodeling, new tenants, visitors from Kentucky and Indiana, purchases, travel, recoveries, and public notices including tax day and railroad management change.
Couple James McClannahan and Misa Ella Heaps wed
James McClannahan and Misa Ella Heaps were married last Thursday. N EF Conkle and a guest from our area attended the ceremony and reported a pleasant occasion. The couple received several gifts and food contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McClannahan
Misa Ella Heaps
N. EF. Conkle
Lady of Our Place
Children's and Misses Cloaks At W G Young Co
Large line of children and Misses cloaks for ages 4 to 6 years in black and light collars. Rice styles offered. Call to see them and learn prices at W G Young & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Young & Co’s
Elders For Pure Sugars and Coffee at Wilkey Bros
A compact notice announces a sale by Nelse Wilkey featuring a large stock of fine fur hats at prime cost and invites shoppers to visit Wilkey Bros for pure sugars and good coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil By Bros
Nelse Wilkey’s
Che Pat Wilkey Bros
Wide Range of Bargains Include Silks and Candy
Local sale item lists numerous small goods from silk yarns to envelopes, brushes, collars, linens, suspenders, pencils, ink, soap, hose, socks, gloves, laces, overalls, shirts, glassware, fruit bowls, and assorted housewares. Prices mostly low, with bundles and bulk quantities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubin
Sor Goodman Offers Better Suits for Boys
Advertisement urging mothers to visit Sor Goodman for affordable well made boys suits. Claims to save time and money compared to sewing outfits at home. Promotional tone emphasizes quality and lower cost than DIY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sor Goodman’s
Sor Goodman
Local listings and notices from Beasley Bros and Wilkey’s sales event
An assortment of advertisements and notices describes price cuts and sales at Beasley Bros and Nelse Wilkey, including fall and winter clothing offers, dry goods, and groceries. It also mentions local business moves and a brief note about a death and mining accident in Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelse Wilkey
Cooper Bros
Merom
Notions Trade Lands for Boots and Shoes Funds
Nelse Wilkey exchanged land at 1.25 per acre to obtain boots shoes and notions for the town. He paid for the goods with land valued at the stated rate and received 31 800 in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelse Wilkey
Beasley Bros. Goods Offer Deeply Discounted Overcoats
Panic pricing draws shoppers to Beasley Bros. Nation House as they advertise the largest fall overcoat lot bought by Sullivan. Promoters urge customers to inspect the extensive display and the new coat styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Beasley Bros. Nation House
Thirty Days Trial Offer for Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances
Dr Dye's Celebrated Electro Voltaic Belts and other electric devices are offered on a thirty day trial for nervous debility vigor and related ailments. Guarantee of relief and restoration of vigor with free illustrated pamphlet. Address Voltaic Belt Co Marshall Michigan. Also advertisement for Dr Marchise's Verme Catholicon praised with undisputed evidence.
Wilkey Bros Offer Bargains in Groceries
Bargain seekers urged to visit Wilkey Bros for grocery discounts. The ad highlights low prices and a wide selection, inviting shoppers to compare value and shop local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkey Bros
Merchandise moved to Ruddle Bros Old Stand in Meron
A. R. Heath announces relocation of stock to the Ruddle Bros Old Stand in Meron Indiana. He defies competition in prices and invites inspection of goods for an endless variety of patent medicines at Crowder & Reed's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruddle Bros
A. R. Heath
Crowder & Reed’s
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Seccasen Ot
Lieut
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Mr. Hinkle’s
Curry & Curry
Chicago
E. T. H. & C. Railroad
Petty
Nashville Express
Ceee
S. E. Railroad
Hallow Ev En
Charles Gwin
Akin & Sons
Charles Akin
T m Reid
Miles
Kentucky
Briggs
West Union
Ilsa Mordeau
W P. Hargett
Annie McClannahan
Parnersburg
Merrit
Fred McClain
Joel Manwarring
Jehson
Bartlett
Lafayette
Julia Hauger
James Lovermece
Prairie Creek
Vigo County
Melinda Shaw
Eas
Charles Hoke
Louis Villa
Jake Hoke
Bennet Suisil
Robert F. Knotts
Sallie Cain
Ofteven
Patten
W. T. Murdock
Indianapolis
A. Bailey
Insane Asylum
Scott
Dr. Mackey
Evansville
W D. Ewing
Terre Haute Express
Church of Christ At
Antioch
Cass Township
Smith
FiemMon Keen
Uorper S. Mitter
Joan Hawtin
Clerk
GSS
Sullivan
Saiis Ullivan
W. G. Young & Ci
T. W- Lede
W. W. Houck
Fred Jones
Shelburn
Beasley Bros
Sor GoopMan
Tan
Charley Ross
Act Lott
Nélse Wilkey’s. Bek
He Bros
Crowder& Reed
S. Tf
Lafe Stewart
Crowder and Reed’s
Tennessee
W. G. Young & Co
New Bedford
Marchise
Meron
Ind
Maple & Holmes
Burlington
Jylste
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