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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1880
Page
4
Col. Tom Nelson, famed orator of Indiana, will deliver a speech at the court house this Saturday. The event highlights his public address and draws local attention to the venue.
A speaker on Col Nelson's upcoming Saturday event promises a rich treat for listeners while critics, described as desperate and raging Democrats, attack the discourse as if a caged lion.
Bill English faces a larger job as he comes to foreclose on Indiana than when he evicted many families from their homes.
Indiana moves toward a possible purchase with Bill English's bar cited as the venue where negotiations progress. Local officials and business leaders discuss terms, funding, and anticipated impact on the community.
The county approves a two thousand dollar allowance to purchase five units per precinct. Officials question the method and aim of the allocation in a budget hearing.
The reform party avoids speeches and rallies and instead uses Bill English's still hunt plan to buy votes, signaling a shift in tactics and fundraising.
This week the official abstract of the county vote is published for readers to cut out and preserve for future reference. The document records the countywide totals and official results for measures and elections conducted.
A civic drive urges residents to vote early and enlist neighbors to participate, highlighting turnout goals and community engagement efforts.
The text urges voters to participate with urgency and to vote early, stressing the significance of the upcoming election and the importance of turnout on polling day. It emphasizes the need for citizens to exercise their right and be ready to cast ballots promptly.
Fragmentary remark recalls Civil War era terms and the idea of party resilience. The note invokes a metaphor of surrender and references historical figures to comment on party strength and memory.
The notice urges readers to examine their ticket carefully before voting. It emphasizes confirming the exact five parish electors names and districts. It warns against fraudulent tickets and urges voters to compare with the official ticket issued to precinct committeemen to ensure accuracy.
Hancock argues in his acceptance letter that a bayonet is unsuitable for vote collection while Bill English contends the bar is. The remark contrasts two figures on approach to political campaigning and vote gathering.
A contentious voice accuses Col Young in a Republican charge while the unnamed writer seeks relief and hints at a need for paregoric, illustrating partisan tensions and personal frustration.
A political commentator argues that election success hinges on mobilizing every voter and securing documented support. The phrase “wet in every vote” is cited as a sharp summary of aggressive turnout aims.
The senator promised his constituents in the United States Senate that he would pursue an immediate and unconditional repeal of the resumption act. This pledge is depicted as on a par with other Democratic promises of the era.
The piece warns that defeated democrats will commit any crime to push their cause in November, eschewing speeches or appeals to reason while money buys influence. Republicans are urged to stay vigilant against any moves by the opposition.
A countywide message urges Republicans to guard against Democratic maneuvers and to ensure voters who backed Porter switch to Garfield. The tone warns of crimes to steal the election and calls for vigilance and support for Garfield.
Report claims Democrats held a courthouse gathering on Saturday to distribute funds and target five Republicans per precinct to overturn Porter’s majority. On Sunday they were seen in pairs across the county on what seemed like a mission of mercy.
The passage critiques alleged use of imported voters in Indiana and cites a New York Sun editorial calling such claims puerile. It asserts Democrats are responsible for protecting their rights without resorting to alleged external influence and labels the accusation as shameful.
Judge Baldwin missed his Saturday appointment to speak to a full Republican crowd from across the county. Citizens left disappointed they could not see him, while Genel Scovel and Judge Denny arrived at five o clock and delivered strong speeches in the evening.
A man named Jones, boarded at Cap. Clug age's, was sworn in and voted by a precinct Democrat. After election he could not be housed, claimed Vincennes as home, then hesitated when asked who swore him in, saying only it was “that feller who said he knowed me.” He cited the Democratic platform on fair ballots.
The passage recalls a thwarted tactic by Democrats who published a forged Garfield letter claiming cheap Chinese labor. The letter named H. L. Morey of Lynn Massachusetts and an Employers Union that does not exist. Garfield denounced it as a forgery.
A passionately styled appeal calls union men and families to vote Republican to preserve prosperity, stability, and debts paid, arguing against Free Trade and urging support to prevent Hampton from securing southern votes. The address evokes Civil War era triumphs at Richmond and Appomattox to galvanize support.
A call to Republicans to vote early and unite to increase Gov Porter's majority and make Garfield's win overwhelming. The message urges rallying to the flag with firm resolve as polls stay open tonight.
A Victorian era editorial denounces the State committee claim that no Federal Marshals will oversee the presidential election. It argues this means dirt and questions how many Democrats were kept from voting in October. It demands fair voting with no intimidation and warns against fraud and removal from home for voting sentiments.
Merem Items report Mrs Dr Humphrey gravely ill with typhoid fever. Residents warned to keep cows out of the College lot. Serenaders performed Tuesday night. The owl is dead. A two week old boarder dies after a luxurious stay. Benson ill all week. Miss Georgie Harvey of Oberlin hired to direct instrumental music class. Dave Steele returns to school. A grand ratification meeting is noted.
On Blue last Monday evening speeches by Dr. Harper T C Smith J D Ehlwine and A C Norman closed with a resounding pledge for a strong government for the next four years. Squire Norman declared Perry Blue was elected and vowed to prosecute every Republican. Local residents Fred Morgan and George Hughes visited town while others traveled to Graysville to hear Brother Meteer.
Weather remains disagreeable as residents report farm work, schooling, and molasses making. Milburn Reed sows wheat, Samuel McMullen praises the school, and John Daugherty moves to Liston farm. Oct 15 to 18 sightings include a wedding, ratification, and regional remarks amid party fault lines.
A speaker recounts a single fraud claim from Middletown involving a Democrat hiring Republican boys to gather crab apples and vote. The boys reportedly voted before payment. Jim Patten warned he would rather lose an arm than be defeated, and Jimmy is defeated. Max.
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