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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1880
Page
5
James A. Hays, editor and proprietor, announces address at orrica-No. 3 south Side Block, upstairs, St Ga 5u.
Committion services are set for Graysville on October 1. A Saturday service begins at 10 30 a m with Sabbath collection at 9 00 a m for the board of education led by J H Merrer.
A large Republican rally in Merom Sullivan County drew crowds from Merom Graysville New Lebanon Fairbanks Jackson township and Sullivan Guards. Senator Windom spoke around 2 PM and was praised as an able campaign orator. Committees and bands accompanied a grand procession and a spectacular fireworks display closed the event.
Local notes describe Republican rallies in Carlisle Graysville and Merom with garfield Arthur guard presence and threats of U S Marshals arrest claims. Dems counter with meetings while figures like Tom Cobb and Judge Higginbotham loom large in campaign chatter amid weather, markets, and social visits.
Mr and Mrs George Wright bury their little boy here on Friday. Mack Johnson and wife of York visit. Dr J B Harper rebuilding his residence and Dr H F Harper moving to Levi Johnson's former house. A buggy runaway near Sullivan injures Asbury Page sister Eila and Dora Boyles. Sullivan guards have a noisy rally. A disgraceful bluff incident leads to humiliation. Congressman Cobb cites repeal of the resumption act. Sullivan band provides notable music Tuesday evening.
The report notes a move to Garfield music with Asbury boys buying drums and fife. It covers a Republican meeting in Shel Burn and clashes at Farmersburg with Hancock supporters, plus remarks on Democratic campaigns, flag poles, and misread prices.
A district temperance convention will be held in Vincennes on October 14 with a strong appeal for full county representation in the second congressional district Sullivan county is urged to be represented by delegates from all counties in the district.
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