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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1892
Page
2
In a November 28 1892 notice the business manager urges patrons to settle long overdue accounts at once or by year end. The editorial page questions sugar bounty and court house corruption while reporting on a county election abstract and a candidate for Clerk of the House. The piece critiques party strategies and praises the Democratic platform's gains.
Several local Democratic hopefuls for the post office welcomed the news that W C Barrett is not seeking the appointment. They say Bill is popular and would cause a stir if competing, so they breathe easier.
The speaker urges President elect Cleveland to summon Congress soon after inauguration to address the McKinley tariff. He argues removing the tariff quickly will bring prosperity and a shift to free trade, noting public demand grows as favorable policy appears imminent.
Thursday of this week marks Thanksgiving seen as a growingly important holiday after a long season of toil. The Union extends cordial greetings to readers and hopes everyone enjoys turkey and happiness.
The post office prize stirs anxiety among Democratic candidates as changes are delayed for about a year. Mr. Clugage’s term lasts until January 1894, giving rivals time to bow out for other posts. Jacob Billman and Joshua Beasley are newly noted entrants in the contest.
The text mocks Democrats claiming continuous victory since the election and notes nightly anvil sounds. It contrasts Grover's pre election mood with post election distribution of spoils and comments on aging Republicans, recalling they reduced county plurality by over 300 votes from the last contest.
The piece notes that permission to discharge fireworks from the courthouse roof was refused due to recent damage and a shutdown order. Democrats, however, reportedly used the roof for jollifications, implying privileged access for Democrats only. It predicts stances like preserving McKinley tariff and sugar bounty laws, with veto threats in election year.
A Seventh Day Adventist signs that Adventists and Baptists opposed Sunday closing and politics of religion. The writer argues Harrison faced defeat from religious voters, cites McKinley Bill, and suggests Democrats used a setup to influence the election.
Pleasantville notes scarce actions as residents busy with school needs and local improvement. Obituaries mark Mrs. Jane Beck and Mrs. Anna McClung, with ministers Rev. L R Edmonds and Mt Moriah Church involved. Local family news mentions Delbert Collins’ death from a mad dog bite and political talk on Harrison and Cleveland.
A statistical report states that about 20,000 husbands in Chicago are supported by their wives. The finding highlights the role of wives in supporting household finances and family stability in the city.
Campaign views shift to national topics while local items intrigue readers. Notable: T C Lloyd and Baron Martin visit. Viola Froment in town. John Atlen and Rosa Siner wed. Mrs. Frank Richards near East Liverpool in critical condition. Patten Jr assumes new hotel management. Jeffersonville addition at capacity. families relocate. marriage market lively. John Bullock said to be with angels. Joe Linn plans brief visit home. Johnny Vanarsdall in critical condition with Patsy Avens.
The Merom community voted to close the saloon after meeting on Monday. Citizens purchased the saloon property from Mr Barra for 600, excluding contents, to keep such activity out of their midst.
Steffy moves back to Carlisle Frank Cunningham and wife visit Friday evening Dan McCammon becomes a ten pound boy There are several applicants for the post office Eslinger and Willis build a house Wheatland Cold wave prompts P O to head south Latshaw at Terre Haute Eads trades stock for horses Willis and Griffin Sunday in Sullivan Public school building reported dangerous Democrats ratified Friday night J C Briggs speaks Niac and Company
John Barnett visited Indianapolis recently and Frank Wallace wed recently. Ote Dorthy of Clay City came to town Thursday. Hymera residents attended county seat events Wednesday. J M Bennet of Terre Haute visited Hymera Saturday. J M Vanarsdall and B Watson are dangerously ill with brain fever. Kenny Johnson, son of Rev John Johnson, was in town Friday. The democrats ratified here Monday night amid fireworks and tin horns. Township teachers held a institute at No 6 schoolhouse on Saturday November 12 with dinner hosted by trustee G Mahan.
Corn gathering is in order Ed Brocaw and wife moved into a new house Miss Mary Kaufman visited the neighborhood last week Master George Smith is on the sick list Roads grow muddy James Miles spent weekend at home Mr and Mrs Lewis Benefield were called away by the death of his brother An entertainment is planned at Gill school house Wednesday night Several neighbors attended the ratification at Sullivan Tuesday night The latest pathetic song is When mother first taught me to pray.
A verbose essay from the San Francisco Chronicle discusses threats used by husbands and brothers to extort money, noting their social harm and the psychology behind wielding fear. The piece contrasts ritual humiliation with legal protection and cites a humorous aside about a monkey stealing a bonnet.
Edward Everett Hale argues travelers gain more memory and character by lingering two or three days in a place rather than moving on. He warns against chasing novelty, urges keeping scrapbooks, and notes that genuine experience comes from familiarity and personal interests rather than chasing art abroad.
At Le Bourget near Paris a magician hypnotist failed to wake a volunteer, Raylant, after an amusement act. Despite medical help, Raylant only briefly awoke with headaches and weakness. Police opened an inquiry as concern grows over dangerous effects of hypnotism. A later note mentions water depth calculations.
A composite item notes the adage to avoid snap judgments and extend the benefit of the doubt, citing Harper’s Bazar on judging others. It also reports the 1892-93 German state army composition and a Mason Michigan claim about a mean man, along with a promotional health ad for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription targeting women’s health and related ailments.
Details on round trip excursion tickets via E and T H R to McCutcheonville Indiana for Indiana Farmers Institute December 14 15 1892 with one and one third fare, tickets on sale December 1 and 15 limited good to December 16. Also rate for American Public Health Association and International Medical College in City of Alexico November 28 to 30 with one fare round trip, sale Nov 19 to 28, transit 15 days each direction, stopovers south of Rio Grande Gateway via Evansville route to southern cities.
William E. Maple administrator of the Samuel Sinclair estate announces a Wednesday sale in Merom Indiana of multiple parcels in Sullivan County. The listing includes specific parcels with values and mortgage conditions, noting two tracts subject to a school fund mortgage and others sold free of liens. Payment options span cash or split payments with secured notes and mortgages. sale ordered by the Sullivan Circuit Court to pay the estate debts. The widow has no claim to the lands.
Real estate transfers listed from Jas White to John Vester and many other deeds in Shelburn and nearby townships. Transfers include lots, sections, and tracts across multiple counties with values ranging from a few hundred to thousands of dollars. Notable parties include Mary McDaniels, Maude Draper, Charlotte Brack, and John Giles among others.
In Sullivan County Indiana the Sullivan Circuit Court January Term 1893 Mary E Prough sues Bud Prough for relief. The record lists the case as Mary E Prough plaintiff against Bud Prough defendant with court action noted in the Sullivan Circuit Court papers.
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