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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1881
Page
8
Incomplete OCR fragment references numbers and codes such as 50 7-1200 and 06 3-680 00 10010. The readable content does not present a clear event or named entities to describe beyond these figures. Further context from the original page is needed.
Fragmentary timetable notes show GOING NORTH and GO LTS express and freight trains with times around 9.5 hours and 1:10 p.m. services. Mentions regular train facing west and express times 2 12 2 24 p.m. with unclear destinations and loading advisories until further notice.
A wasp sting mortally wounds Avpd, the fairest son, as careless chatter of a loving couple turns tragic. Envenomed by the insect’s craft, he dies after a feverish agony, sparking a bitter lament on fate and hate.
Fractured lines appeal to divine mercy for the land in mourning. The verse invokes God to stretch out a healing hand and recalls a belief in a mysterious providence guiding events.
Dr Samuel Wilson and D W Crsupan claim $50 for a post mortem on Clement L Griffith drowned August 13 in the Wabash River. The justice, acting as coroner, allegedly did not authorize the post mortem yet ordered the examination and sworn report.
A Chicago Signal piece warns that while families insure homes and livestock against lightning, many neglect to shield boys from the metaphorical lightning of bad influences. It argues for protective measures and moral safeguards to prevent long term ruin.
A lengthy quotation from Col Ingersoll at his brother’s funeral extols a beloved dead President. It honors a man who combined strength and gentleness, aided the weak, discharged public trusts, and left a life rich with love, service, and beauty, deserving a field of flowers.
A list of church based actions to promote temperance including preaching abstinence, organizing women and township groups, distributing literature, circulating temperance libraries, pledging members, educating both children and adults on alcohol, and forming child bands to support prohibition. Also notes an advertisement for Buckeye Mfg Co and a Brown's Iron Bitters pitch along with an insurer contact for Lafe Stewart.
Notice of sale of personal property at late residence including horses cattle and farming gear in Sullivan area with terms: credit over $3, cash for $3 and under. Administrator Toos Burton also advertises land for sale one mile from Sullivan at 1500 dollars with one third down and five years to pay. Also included are medical advertisements and a local business notice about Malt Bitters and Radical Cure.
Advertisers urge readers to notice Burlington Route deals for travelers and promises rewards for reading the promotion. Also promotes Whiskey Bros coffee as a remedy for grumbling and fatigue while traveling.
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