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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1881
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR shows a freight timetable with routes Nashville Express Day Express Local Freight and Through Freight. Mentions Chicago Express and Southbound service with times around 10 pm and 60 pm, plus unclear notes and a person name Tun Guy.
Teasing glimpses of a small community report social events and misfortunes. Vincent Beasley of Shelburn dies after a lingering typho malarial fever. The Union costs 150 a year, and a Methodist social occurs at Uriah Coulson's residence. Thieves take an overcoat from Nash Scott. Beerdsley and Butterworth open a meat market. A yarn misprint in Conkle's ad is corrected, and James Walker is jailed after stealing a cow and coat.
Disturbing reports describe groups of boys roaming at night to knock over signs break windows and harass shopkeepers. A local columnist advocates a firm remedy, suggesting a hickory paddle as the answer to curb the mischief.
Joint Thanksgiving services will be held tomorrow at the Presbyterian church with ministers from town. Rev Mr. Fuson to deliver the discourse and all are invited.
Report details Kent Coulson attempting to board a southbound train on Monday morning. He missed his footing and fell across the track, struck by moving wheels, and was dragged a distance before the train stopped. Bystanders aided him as dawn broke and witnesses checked for injuries.
A postal board note explains why AL VanFossen has been visiting Michigan. Albert VanFossen of Sullivan Indiana married Mood Townley at Jackson City Michigan. The ceremony occurred at the residence of Anson Townley with Rev Dr Tinh Paterist officiating at Conwreagmane Church.
County Temperance Convention to be held at the Christian church in Sclavan on Saturday December 16 with delegates from each temperance society. ALC ministers invited due to importance. Also reports of a nude elderly woman found near Starlow school, funeral of Georgie Afkire, court notices, train accident deaths near Vincennes, Graysville weather and local remarks on crops, prices, and community events.
Col Buell states no work on the Wabash river narrow gauge bridge will begin until the Government settles the extent of the draw. Robinson Argus reports this stance.
The notice says two more saloons are to be built, one on the south side and another in a new brick on hotel square. A temperance advocate speculates about overbuilding but another man suggests unused space will be rented for saloons if needed.
The ladies of the church invite the public to Wilsons new hall for the fair on the 28th 20th and 30th inst to raise funds for the church Many useful and ornamental articles will be raffled including items for popular categories and a bridal dressed doll The admission is ten cents to cover expenses
Historical market prices list items such as corn at 65 to 75 cents per bushel, oats at 20 to 50 cents per pound, sheep at 2 dollars per head, chickens around 1 dollar per log, wool 22 to 23 cents per pound, and wheat near 1.35 dollars per bushel. Additional staples include cattle at about 2 dollars and 90 cents, and various regional rates dated November 22.
The notice invites readers to join the Union and avoid neighborly borrowing. It charges 1 50 per year or 246 52 cents per week, with a promise to grant membership at no cost to those unable to pay, if they come forward before January. It offers free access through January if subscribing now and paying upfront.
Earnest column requests notices of comings and goings. J J Loudermilk seeks a Sunny South home near Nashville. Dave Ied to return from Iowa. Mrs B Jones visits for her ill son. Dr Flokle presides at Wabash LiL society in Paris LiL. Miss Bila Ferry and Lizzie Flamimill visit Terre Haute. Two funerals held, Geo Alkire event at Graysville. Janes Wilson visits Springfield, Geo Taylor in Terre Haute for Thanksgiving. Charles Durrett visits Greenfield. Alex Massie goes to Paris to see his ailing father. Toney Dodds and wife return.
The article reflects on General Garfield’s religious faith and the restraint shown by officials and family during his illness. It notes the difficulty of publishing his sacred sentiments and describes Mrs. Garfield reading the Bible and praying at his bedside as his soul remained devoted to his Master.
The Es Culapian Society of the Wabash held a two day session in Paris and adjourned to meet in Champaign in May next. Members from the city included Drs J E Link J P Laughead W H Roberts B F Spafford J P Worrell L J Weimstein and S J Young. Officers elected were Dr J R Hinkle Sullivan Indiana president Dr L J Willien Terre Haute Indiana vice president and Dr B Johnson Champaign Illinois secretary and treasurer.
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