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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1916
Page
4
The Democratic editor questions who should lead the party in the congressional race while publisher S. Paul Poynter promotes Tom Taggart aligned Tarantula Tamers. The piece notes internal battles with Charles W. Welmen and Robert M. Dear as candidates in county politics and sheriff race coverage.
The Washington Herald notes Judge Chaney's renomination by Republicans in the Second district as fitting and deserved. It praises his unpartisan service to constituents, his work for veterans and widows, and his steady industry in Congress, urging the district to recognize a sincere, capable representative.
W H Blodgett notes the Indianapolis News that Republican activity shown at a recent district convention weakens Democratic confidence. Democrats fear inharmonious divisions and arid from rivals aimed at defeating Davis of Bloomfield, with candidates and factions forming across Monroe and other counties. The race is highly acrimonious as efforts to unseat the Democratic nominee intensify.
Republicans in the district oppose Chaney over his appointments. The group nicknamed the sore-toe brigade believes he is weak. Chaney enters the race better prepared than any potential Democratic nominee from Washington.
A lengthy endorsement urges reelecting John C. Chaney to Congress, praising his service to Sullivan County, rural mail delivery expansion, and nonpartisan aid to all residents. It rejects party rancor, recalls Lincoln and Roosevelt, and argues local pride supports Chaney over any Democratic challenger.
A Cary Maine postmistress, Mrs Alexander, praises Dr Bing's New Life Pills as the best remedy for stomach, liver, and bowels. The purifiers are painless, claim to infuse new life, and are guaranteed by Joe K Smock, druggist, priced at 25 cents.
Barred Plymouth Rock eggs offered at 50 cents per setting or 3.00 per hundred. Seller: Mrs. L. R. Ridgeway, Route 2, Sullivan.
Members of the Baptist Church Shelburn certify at a March 31 1906 meeting that they will elect one trustee at the next regular meeting to be held on May 5 1906 the Saturday before the first Sunday Rev Kiger Moderator Lena Ricos Clerk.
For sale or trade a nearly new rubber tire survey set of nickel trimmed double harness with the rig. Will sell reasonably or exchange for a good.
The speaker extols John C. Chaney as the best Republican choice in Indiana’s Second District. He praises Chaney’s early Washington work, rural delivery expansion, and legislative contributions including the personal liability bill and railroad rate oversight. He argues for continued Republican policies, prosperity, and the goal of reelecting the party ticket.
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