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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1912
Page
5
The article notes Colonel Bob Taylor’s letter dated April first, indicating a departure related to the democracy issue. The piece continues from Page 1 and discusses Taylor’s stance and actions connected to the topic.
Michael Curly a Hymera blacksmith died at his home after a pneumonia attack. He died in the Catholic faith and was buried from St Ann's church in Terre Haute on Friday. He leaves a wife and two daughters. He belonged to the Sullivan Catholic church. End of obituary notes and local items follow, including real estate relocation and community notices.
A batch of civil matters include M. O Connor & Co. against Samuel W Woodsmall on note D Pierson Lumber Co. versus James Forbes et al for foreclosure Ken Ora Goodman versus George M Goodman to enforce trust and damages Rhoda Duckworth versus Charles I Duckworth divorce and support Mayme Irvin versus John Irvin divorce Milford Anderson versus William H Anderson petition for guardian Myrtle R Campbell versus Oscar W Campbell divorce alimony and custody.
Mr and Mrs Charles Kelson of Chandler Indiana have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs W H Grim and Mr and Mrs H Dutton.
Graysville halts Easter Sunday school program due to smallpox fears. Local residents Isaac and Mrs Brown hosted guests Q H Burke. Bruce Badger reports a Columbus smallpox outbreak. High school commencement set for next Friday at the Christian church with Dr Long of Merom delivering the address.
Martha Durham visited her parents in Big Springs then heads to Oxford today. Ella Eno spent part of last week with sister Anna Cushman. Corwin Phillips and family visited Mr. Neese on Sunday. Sunday school to be reorganized next week with encouragement to attend. Tesla Haines is at U C College for the spring term. Lola Street spent Sunday in Graysville with Mrs. Burke and daughter. Will Burks hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wible of Sullivan Saturday night. Mrs. Haines Bertha Corder and Joanah Medsker were in Merom Friday. Tom Durham and family visited Dr. Durham Sunday. Foster Lenard of Terre Haute visited Chester Street area. Mrs. Durham and Laura Langston visited Lora Durham Friday. Jacob Evans set up Warren Watson's stock scales on Saturday. Ray Watson spent Sunday with Frank Ransford.
Property rental notice offers 40 acres with a two room house and barn one mile south of Coal City for 50 dollars a year and 14 acres two miles northwest of Lewis for 20 dollars a year. Last piece has no improvements. Long lease to good tenant. Inquire at Frank A Kelley law offices Terre Haute Indiana. 4-3-3t
Paul Harbaugh, a Purdue University student at Lafayette, visited his parents Mr and Mrs W W Harbaugh in the city this past Sunday, reuniting with family during a short home trip.
The article contrasts Democratic missteps with harsh fiscal figures showing a worsening economy as Marshall leads a costly regime amid a downturn. It highlights public concern over spending and political blame as hardship grows.
The piece attacks the Taggart Democrats for rising annual state expenses from about 7.55 million to over 8.34 million dollars a year since 1909. It argues Democratic administration increased the state debt sinking fund costs and questions claimed economy while lawmakers build new state institutions. It contrasts Republican efforts reducing debt prior to 1909 and reopening construction.
Paxton schools closed last Friday. Geo Sideblutrom’s sick child is reported better. George W Banks lost a valuable item recently. G J Spencer returned from Switz City. Jason Fergusson of Carlisle moved to Al Shake place. Homer Hyatt moved to the Ezra Nash farm. Mr. and Mrs. James Burch visited at Dugger last week. Telephone line work from Paxton included Ira Neal and others. Thomas Whenerson shipped a load of hogs to Indianapolis.
A classified fragment promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as quick relief for pimples boils scratches sprains burns and cuts with a note it is suitable for boys and girls and costs 26 cents at Joe K Smock and Son. Another line advertises tin work by Byington at the Oddfellows building urging Sullivan county farmers to visit for tin services and mentions glasses fitted by Dr Jackson at Davis hotel on April 8 without drugs.
Maplewood Farm in Fairbanks Ind offers Black Langshan eggs at 1.00 to 2.00 per 15 from beauty and utilitarian strains. Also notes a new tin shop opening near Oddfellows building. W. A. Drake returns from Hartman Colorado after wife Mrs. Edgar Eaton's illness and recovery.
Dr Linpley promotes updated electrical appliances to streamline rental work, claiming faster, easier operations and improved efficiency. He invites readers to come in and get acquainted with the new equipment.
Charles D Hunt and Ed G Carrithers returned last week from a trip to Cuba and Florida and the South. George A Price of Davenport Iowa attended the funeral of his uncle James Price here Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John EB Anderson of Dugger were here en route home from a trip to the Isle of Pines. Mrs Charles Snaveley visited friends to Terre Haute several days last week. Mrs T B Shaffer was called to Arnsville Illinois last week on account of the death of her brother Robert Hoagland. Rush Hunt left Tuesday for Colorado for the benefit of his health and will remain for several months.
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