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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1881
Page
4
From President Hayes inaugural remarks the Sullivan Union proclaims a dedication to serving the party and the nation. The piece emphasizes loyalty to party causes paired with national service and public duty.
The President, after days of limited gain and strong resolve, was decided to be moved to Long Branch following a surgeon consultation. He traveled by special train in six hours forty minutes, leaving Washington at 6 30 a m and arriving at 1 10 p m. He rested well at Francklyn cottage and appeared fatigued yet fit for the journey, with the outcome of the change eagerly awaited.
Crawford County officials announced the abandonment of the annual fair for the current year citing funding and logistical challenges. Organizers say plans will be reconsidered for next season.
The Union enters its fifteenth volume marking a milestone for the publication and signaling ongoing editorial continuity. The note underscores the paper’s long-running presence.
The Princeton Clarion marked its 85th birthday last week by debuting a brand new design, described as a sartorially enhanced edition. The scope and staff remain unchanged as the city’s paper presents the refreshed appearance.
Miss Funnell from the State Normal at Terre Haute has landed a position at a Detroit training school with a salary of 1800 dollars.
Authorities in Indianapolis vow strict Sunday law enforcement and urge other officials to adopt the same approach to uphold the restrictions.
A facsimile of the wounded President's letter to his mother dated August 11 is displayed in the lobby show case, part of a current exhibition presenting historic communications and personal documents.
Former congressman Hendrick B. Wright died at his Wilkes-Barre home last Friday morning. The Pennsylvania figure served in Congress and was known for his long public career. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
The Effingham Democrat reports that under Vigorous policy by Black and Buell the narrow gauge line may not require new management. Construction staff has grown, track work is advancing, and business is improving. Newspapers along the line receive some credit for the momentum.
In Ohio's forty democratic counties twenty three officers have become defaulters while in the forty eight republican counties only three officers have defaulted. The split highlights differing enforcement or compliance among party-controlled counties.
Rev. Dr. Austin Craig, eminent Divine, died at his New York home a week ago Saturday. Formerly a professor at Antioch College Ohio, he was highly regarded by the writer as a student there. He suffered a brief illness and passed away within about an hour.
The August list of patents includes Daniel Colbert of Sullivan and D M Monical of Orangeville for a fence related invention.
Gov Porter proclaimed yesterday as a day of fasting and prayer for the President. The message arrived too late for action, but residents continue praying for the President's recovery. School opened Monday with 360 present. lis Monday.
The 13th annual reunion will be held in Chatanooga Tennessee on September 21 and 22. Fare for round trip from Evansville is ten dollars. Old soldiers are invited to visit Lookout Mountain and relive the scenes of the historic conflict.
From J B Conner of the State Bureau of Statistics the Sullivan county wheat acreage for 1880 and 1881 is 50 167 and 70 510 acres while corn figures are 46 780 and 39 221 respectively Daviess is the only county with higher wheat acreage this year Sullivan shows the largest wheat area in the state though total statewide crop rises from 2 517 719 acres in 1880 to 3 191 324 in 1881 yet overall production will fall short of last year. The county invites broader contributions beyond soldiers with John C Chaney as county committee chair to receive donations and answer questions.
The Morton Monument Association announces final arrangements with sculptor Franklin Simmons for a bronze statue of Oliver P. Morton. Counties are urged to contribute apportionments based on population and war service, Sullivan's share listed as 220 dollars, with soldiers praised for their loyalty and sacrifices.
Mrs G W Titus remains quite ill and H H Shideler’s child is sick with suspected white swelling. Prof McHenry had a Wabash sickness scare last week. Nan Wood bought a new Kuesner piano. Rob erts preached at Big Spring, and Merom looks dreary amid dry leaves and dead grass. An ice cream festival funds the M E Sunday School next Thursday. A road party from New Lebanon and others visited the bluff and river, with Allen, Emery, and more in attendance. Profs Aldrich and brother return. Miss Mattie Wasson joins, and picnics and processions draw large crowds. Union and Pleasantville schools boast strong singing. Good Templars report five new applications and two pledges. Elizabeth Hinkle’s funeral notes 68 years in the M E church since 1820. Mrs Knochs’ funeral planned for next Sunday. Worthington fair opens Oct 4.
Ice cream supper hosted by the Good Templars of New Lebanon Lodge at their Hall on Saturday evening September 10, 81. All invited. Also notice: Prison Surviving Association meeting at Morton Post G. A. R. Hall in Terre Haute on September 19 and 20. Ex-prisoners invited. good speakers expected. EK A Rosser, Sec.
The Union Association of Baptists convened at the Baptist Church in Sullivan on Sept. 2 with Rev. J. W. Hammack delivering the opening sermon on Sovereignty of God. H. Allen and FE. Harkness were chosen officers amid harmonious sessions and strong support for Foreign Home and Domestic missions, Franklin College and religious periodicals.
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