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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1880
Page
5
A mix of travel schedule notes from the S E & S railroad time card with local notices. Burglaries, political speeches by Hon Thomas Hanna, church events, weddings, obituaries, and community items fill the page including Turman township meetings and farm equipment ads.
W T Murdock visits Kansas. Mrs Theo Harper and Maggie McConnell spend part of summer at Powell Springs Cass township. Major Kalley, brother of I H Kalley, visiting here. Geo W Buff travels to Marshall Illinois. Mr and Mrs McClain of Terre Haute visit friends here and at Merom. Hon A J Hostetler M C in town. Rev Laban Moss of Greene county preaches two sermons at the court house on predestination. A soldier of the 4th regiment writes East Haddon but withholds name. Rev John St Clair will preach at the M E church next Sunday evening September 5 1880.
A nostalgic poem recalls a boy near a melon patch and a mash of bad luck, followed by a local ad about Wilson's Cheap Dry Goods House. Then a post office notice at Sullivan Indiana lists uncalled for letters with instructions to advertise and claim. A Davis Sewing Machine ad touts popularity, and a brief Recorder column critiques a prior fire and smoke analogy involving Fordyce and John.
Pupils bound for the next session should assemble at the Sullivan Public Schools on Wednesday September 8 1880 at 9 o clock in the morning. The First Primary meets in room 1, Second Primary in room 2, Third Primary in room 3, Intermediate in room 5, Grammar and High School in room 9. Bring books and meet teachers. O J Crate Superintendent.
Fall term at U C College offers courses through twelve week terms. Programs include a normal department for teachers and a book keeping course for business men. Expenses do not exceed $25 per term. Catalogues available from President Merom Indiana.
Republican candidate Hon Thos. Hanna will discuss campaign plans for lieutenant governor in the court house square this Saturday evening, inviting supporters and voters to attend.
Monday about 11 o clock the brick warehouse of J C Neal near the depot fell after being filled with about 6000 bushels of bulk wheat. W H Power was bruised by falling bricks. The incident caused extensive damage to the building and wheat with estimated losses around 1000 dollars plus impact on the wheat stock.
Benjamin Hoskins son of IX A Hoskins of Graysville town died after taking strychnine poison to end his epilepsy distress. He bought five cents worth at Shattuck Jamison drug store, swallowed near Neal’s mill and died at home. A large funeral preceded his burial in the cemetery. The Graysville notes mention local elections, clubs, and political remarks.
Willie Thompson endured severe injuries from a fireworks display but is slowly improving. He bears his suffering bravely and is expected to be out again soon.
In Curry township Republicans rally as Geems Lloyd pivots to the Democrats calling Virginia origins and Lincoln War service, reading constitutional lines with O T Martin. James A. Garfield cited as leader. Ettie Cuppy returns from Indiana visit.
In Carlisle Rev. Allen, Rev. Ballow, and Elder Cauble led Sunday services while Mrs. Jackson spoke at the M E church. J M Humphries and Wm Wagoner addressed 61 voters, with 16 Republicans present. Massie and Maple delivered speeches praised by fair-minded listeners as consistent with Republican sentiment. Maple spoke briefly, hoarse from a sore throat, yet content remained clearly Republican.
In Cass Township the writer notes difficulty keeping up with news due to business demands. The Democrat party columnists accuse Massey and Hays of causing a disturbance at Center school house, but locals say the young men conducted themselves nobly. John C. Briggs urged Republicans to suppress Democrat votes, warning of strife if not attended to.
Advertises yards of New York dress prints priced at 2,500 yards, 4,000 yards of brown muslin at 8 1/2 cents, 4,000 yards bleached muslin at 10 cents, and 50 pieces branded The Boss at 35 cents with small lot deals.
Jackson township Republicans rally with a large turnout from Farmersburg and Shelburn. Speakers include A. C. Nevil and Geo. W. Buff. a tall 159 foot pole raises amid cheers, with Bob Lynn leading parade and glee clubs. The note reports member movements, new homes, and community notices alongside political verse.
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