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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1880
Page
1
Garfield's old district rolled up about 12 000 majority last week indicating strong support for his honesty integrity and patriotism among local voters.
Local notices list column widths and durations for notices One square one year Quarter column one year Half column one year One column one year One column six months One column three months One column one month One inch measured square Post Office and Mail Schedule Office opens 7 A M closes 7 P M North mail closes 115 P M South mail closes 3 50 P M North arrivals 5 28 AM and 4 13 PM South arrival 1 50 PM No mail south from the S24 o clock train J A Hays P M
Crowder and Reed announce a supply of King’s New Discovery for consumption and throat lung ailments. They offer a free trial bottle or a regular bottle for one dollar, claiming thousands have been helped.
An advertisement asserts Kendall's Spavin Cure as the best balm for human flesh, claiming superior relief and effectiveness as a medical lintment.
A compact political reflection cites Indiana breaking from the Solid South, reclaiming its status after a disputed 329 hie and a rebuke of the Democratic South. The text questions loyalty, mentions Maine and British gold, and urges sending news to accompany the public shift.
In Greene county the township shows Democrats with 329 votes. The note marks the entity as defunct and references political poll results in a local township.
Republicans carried all in Gibson County for the first time in history defeating critics who doubted the outcome. An old adage about lies lasting long proved false amid the 329 business as voters backed the party across the county.
Perry Blues gains a 1068 vote majority for the prosecutor post in the county. Hays leads Vigo by 1005, yielding Blue a 63 vote overall edge. Comfortably close result noted.
Three Democratic judges stand accused of undermining the public's will, signaling renewed political tension over judicial independence and electoral integrity. The statement frames the judges as likely to resist popular verdicts and invites scrutiny of their decisions.
Dick T. Morgan of Terre Haute is elected to the legislature and becomes father to a bouncing baby boy on the same day, marking two major life events in one 24 hour period.
Frank Landers says he has changed his mind about becoming governor and will not issue invitations to his inaugural ball. He cites a shift in plans and will announce any further steps later.
United States four per cent bonds rose thirteen percent after Indiana election results. The market reaction reflects public belief in which party will maintain national credit stability.
An odd political quip notes the South losing its traditional grip while Indiana leads a shift toward a solid north in the coming November election. The line playfully treats a regional bloc as a tail being cut and Indiana as the head of a new formation.
Local chatter questions whether the persistent one-horse dogfennel group will continue their mudslinging campaign, signaling ongoing community tensions and scrutiny.
Biddle Worden and Houck endured a harsh rebuke last Tuesday that left a lasting impression on them and observers alike.
The product Kendall's Spavin Cure achieves its greatest sales where it has remained on the market longest, indicating enduring demand and brand longevity. The advertisement notes continued distribution in longstanding outlets.
A fragment describes a small group sneaking at night and smearing doorsteps and goods with a mocking democratic message 329, noting the public's reaction to the tactic.
Local election returns show John T. Hays narrowing Blue's lead by about 329 votes, signaling strong home support for Hays. The result highlights a tight race and suggests momentum swing within the district.
The Sat Courier lauds Terre Haute Commercial College as an institution all citizens should be proud of, highlighting its value to the community and educational contribution.
In a Democratic era dispatch the Louisville Post uses martial imagery to describe a retreat and its aftermath noting the sentiment that the move was deemed better in hindsight. The brief reflects on strategy and morale without specifics.
The text notes that Hancock is now to write another letter and share his view on the Indiana election. It emphasizes the continuation of his commentary and the expectation of an official opinion.
A Democrat figure is accused of repeating a 329 claim to persuade others while the speaker asserts that honest citizens remain unconvinced and skeptical of the assertion's truth.
The Indiana Republicans are described as the underdog in a partisan contest with supporters arguing the boys are excusable for their stance. The report frames the political struggle in terms of resilience and justification amid opposition dynamics.
The article laments the Democratic party's collapse following a drunken political clash in Yazoo. It contrasts Lincoln's shooting with the Yazoo sheriff incident and accuses voters of destroying the party with their ballots last week. It notes a shift in the paper's column rules reflecting the political blow.
The popular Bayless Hanna, dubbed the sweet singer, did not carry a county in his congressional bid. The district, Democratic in 1876, returned Pearce with a 2,465 vote majority last week, underscoring Hanna’s weak standing.
The piece contrasts Tom Hanna and Hanna Baylese in Indiana politics. It claims Tom Hanna is elected lieutenant governor while Hanna Baylese loses the 8th district race by a 2,495 vote majority, accusing opponents of trying to derail his following with a free transport push.
The Union mocks a post office editor for predicting a Democratic defeat and suspects exaggerated figures. Democrats challenge the arithmetic, arguing the margin could be closer to seven or five thousand, while accusing frauds if the outcome favors the other side.
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