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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1880
Page
5
James A. Hays, editor of Mote Act, announces a Wednesday November 17 1480 publication. The notice lists freight and express rates on the Terre Haute and Indianapolis railroad, with times for trains and a plan to sell sugar at Curry & Dutton's. If Wilkey & Allen purchase bulk and sell cheap, a 15 4t transaction is noted.
John McConnel completes his new house while Mark Farley attends the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in Indianapolis. Sheriff Dudley retires as new sheriff Berry takes over. local commerce news includes Sol Goodman and Wilkey Allen ads, hat and clothing stock, and Thanksgiving sales. The grand jury indictments and various social events are noted along with real estate and probate items in Sullivan county Indiana.
The libel case Howard Ruddy vs. Vincennes Commercial was set for trial but the State asked a continuance by Prosecuting Attorney Mr Long. The Commercial firm appeared ready. continuation to next circuit term sought amid hostilities among parties.
Scott Gray of Palestine visits Merom as Friday night ratifications boost local politics. Miss Lela Torna visits Miss Gullett in Illinois. republican strength celebrated while a democrat creed is challenged. W. C. Wilhite family to move to Sullivan. Merom cattle pound praised. notes on insurable ads and a 1889 court insolvency.
A Washington letter discusses the visit of dignitaries from the Celestial Empire, southern political shifts toward Republicans, and the looming 1881 presidential events. It notes the December electors meeting, February vote counting, and March inauguration, with commentary on New York votes and the Morey forged letter scandal. Maryland and Garfink Arthur show contrasts, and postal revenue improves with a drop in deficit.
John T. Hays and P. H. Blue, the prosecuting attorney, were in Carlisle on professional business Monday. J. L. Berry, sheriff elect, will move with his family to Sullivan this week. Sullivan gains a new citizen as the Berry family moves in. Carlisle Seminary teachers and students plan a Thanksgiving supper and Whittier birthday literary entertainment.
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