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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1880
Page
7
A reflective verse fragment recalls childhood companions and lost loves as the speaker wanders through memories. The speaker laments friends who have died or left, and a trusted friend who betrayed him, while seeking the enduring presence of familiar faces.
A passenger recounts a Boston class reunion tale about J. E. Williston helping Rev. Blake's son Sam with college costs. Sam squanders time at Harvard, but overheard by his sister he plans to repay by earning his way. Blake returns Williston's money, admitting Sam's growth and moral test.
A narrated tale follows Sam who leaves Boston with little cash to work at Mr Willis ton for two years then moves West to join a clothing firm. He prospers, sends a fine coat to his father, and becomes a well to do man as he recalls his start and a minister father.
The author recalls Buffalo Bill Cody and Texas Jack Omohundro as striking pioneers. Descriptions cover their attire, weapons, and bearing, contrasting their rugged charisma with civilized society. The piece reflects on their paths eastward, hunting exploits, and their friendship, noting mutual respect and the frontier code.
Narrator recalls a hunter guide who refuses to back out of a voyage and demands extra pay for his attitude. The anecdote illustrates rugged colonial views of Americas people and the price of swagger in the West. The guide eventually joins, charging an extra shilling daily, affecting the friend's expedition.
The piece argues a link between umbrella use and rain, citing Prof. Harkness of the Smithsonian. It contrasts two theories: umbrella moisture absorption rejected by tests, and an electrical theory where umbrella metal shifts atmospheric charge, allegedly causing droughts or rain depending on umbrella presence.
The text argues that knowing umbrella behavior can regulate weather patterns. It suggests droughts could be reduced by storing umbrellas, while heavy rainfall would end if umbrellas were exposed on rooftops. The passage praises this knowledge as invaluable to farmers and picnickers.
A Beaumont air engine tested at Woolwich hauled sixteen tons up a fair incline on a thousand psi charge. The 10-ton engine heated incoming air with steam, ran from Plumstead to Dartford and back, ending with 80 psi. An improved machine is planned with double the distance per charge.
A Geneva correspondent describes Schwytz canton's sole prison as an old farm house with a head jailer a sergeant and a nun in charge. Prisoners go in and out freely, with Maechler a life sentence inmate manipulating the system to gain outside work and eventual escape. A manhunt followed with jail-birds and police failing to recapture him. The fugitive remains at large.
In a blunt Albany Evening Journal dispatch the writer thanks General Hampton for sending 188 electoral votes from the Solid South but laments they were light weight and ineffective in the current outcome, reflecting partisan frustration with the results.
A brief Yorkville note reports Bill English of the Troy Times weighing the emotional impact on figures like Ben Butler and Dan Sickles, estimating feelings in monetary terms amid a political moment.
A terse classifieds note states John W. Forney requires twenty five cents cash down for a listed item. The brief listing highlights immediate payment as the condition to acquire the item.
In Pracuse Indiana the Herald asks if anyone voted on H L Morey’s name after months of action. The article notes that all other steps have been completed in the past two weeks.
An item from the Syracuse Journal notes a political jab about English, referencing a shaving shop and a line about the Solid North setting down on a shaving business as a metaphor for a political mortgage foreclosure.
The Buffalo Courier argues the Republican party gains national power and the Democratic party faces a dark future with the party moralized and disheartened despite potential future events.
The Providence Press argues Garfield's nomination and election show the nation seeks an experienced statesman to lead Washington, not a military figurehead, signaling change in U S governance and policy direction.
Boston Transcript reports Rep John Kelly denounces the election as a burning disgrace insisting the American people will stagger under its impact amidst partisan clash and public uproar.
The Boston Post reports a day of turmoil with crowds and pressure felt by editors as operations remained unsettled. Officials and staff await clearer guidance and calmer conditions in the wake of the event.
The Hartford Courant notes the proper action for Southern brethren is to act in unison, urging unanimous support as the right course.
A Philadelphia North American report notes New Jersey awoke to a surprising voting result and suggests the balloting could be redone if possible in the wake of the outcome.
Report notes Garfield will personally write his inaugural message with a small pen ensuring authenticity and no question of genuineness. The Philadelphia Press records Barnum’s claim that he will not lithograph or forge Garfield’s document.
A Cincinnati Commercial notice suggests Hon. W. H. English of Indiana should remove a flexible iron shutter, described as a distinguished fellow citizen.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes a humorous crowd at the Lincoln Club praising Wade Hampton and shows Republican appreciation for his campaign style. The report highlights positive reception among party members and supporters.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes that while the solid South provides a base for Democratic plans, it does not extend as far as party strategists anticipated and leaves gaps in achieving broader gains.
An Indianapolis Journal republication presents a financial estimate tied to a disaster. The piece reflects on costs and implications, with a quoted remark about pricing caused by the event and a voice attributed to W. H. E.
Columbus Journal notes political taunts and forged claims are ineffective. The piece satirically urges gentlemen Democrats to ignore lies and personal attacks and focus on legitimate tactics.
In a pointed cartoonish remark the New York Commercial Advertiser (Rep.) declares Hancock as the sole live bird among Democrats while the rest are depicted as dead ducks, severing ties with Forney.
Lancaster Examiner hints at the lucrative potential of P.T. Barnum in a three-card monte scheme, speculating on the fortune he could amass through such street games.
An 1840s Alta California tale recounts a man spurned by a young woman who marries her stepfather instead. The woman endures strict control, bedtimes, and banquets, while the jealous stepfather ejects suitors and claims care for the daughter’s future. The piece warns other eligible girls against refusing offers.
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