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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1892
Page
2
The Union reports Democrats probe in state races and Republican organizers in Truman township with Dr A Cushman as chair and Ed Eno as secretary. It notes contention over tariff issues and calls for a large turnout at the Lincoln League installation and canvass by W S Carpenter in Sullivan County.
In the South Democrats claim no substance in the People’s party movement and call its principles fraudulent, while Republican states in the North urge fusing with the third party.
The speaker questions the Prohibition platform advocating revenue from possessions rather than consumption. They ask if citizens possess what they eat and imply the platform labels Americans as debtors who dodge bills and bully grocers.
By permission we publish elsewhere this week a private letter by N. D. Miles to Geo. C. Youngman. It notes Miles once existed as a Sullivan County Democrat but now supports the Republican ticket on protection issues. Read it.
The speaker questions whether George M. Pullman should pay taxes in the county noting no assessment against him at the auditor's office. He argues a large corporation head should contribute like others while criticizing the democratic mob for increasing taxes on small farms.
A 1892 letter-writer argues that strikes rise with liberty and education and defends protectionist tariffs and pension funding for Union soldiers. The correspondence discusses free trade versus tariff for revenue, silver coinage, and support for Gen. Harrison while criticizing southern Democrats. The exchange emphasizes pensions for soldiers, national debt, and the need for unified American economic policy.
The piece notes social crisis in Shelburn with class gaps widening and table gossip dominating discourse. It laments a small town of about four hundred people cannot maintain peace among youths split into several groups, while past lineage and future prospects color conversations.
R V Railsback heads to Terre Haute and then Old Point Comfort as the Gazette outing winner. Prof Marlow visits town while Mrs L L Linn tours Niagara Falls and Toronto. Miss Mitty Bradberry meets Thos Glen’s sheep. result to be learned. Mrs David Macer listed as sick. A new school building jokes on. Harry Bardsley loses a toe in Lego Mining machine accident. Baptist church replaces old pews with Sullivan seats. Patsy Ayers.
Mrs. C F Dailey spent last week with her sister on Shaker prairie. Uncle Tom's Cabin Co showed to a fairly good sized audience last Wednesday night. Harvey Peyton is home from Danville where he has been attending normal. Misses Jessie Haddon and Ella Klingman were in Sullivan last Friday. Rev McKee of Meron filled the pulpit at the M E church last Sunday in Rev Barnhill's absence. Marvel Nash has purchased a safety bicycle. Mrs Hattie Gray entertained many young folks south of town with music dancing and refreshments. M W Nash was in Sullivan Friday. Mrs A R Angell and daughter Jennie spent Friday in the country. Mart W Scott and wife of Freelandville visited D A Haddon Saturday. Watermelons are in the market. Mrs Mary Creager visited at A R Angell's over Sunday. Geo McKinney and family Mrs Mag Lamb Mrs Geo Davidson and W W Bailey and family spent Sunday with J T McKinney and wife. Miss Tressa and Anna Bolger of Terre Haute and Miss Della Raines of Sullivan spent Sunday in town with Mrs John Kehoe. Uncle Charley Faton and Henry Ayers and daughter Pearl attended quarterly meeting at Carlisle Sunday. W P Peyton of Terre Haute spent Sunday with his father and sister here. W L Arnett and M H Hamilton of Sullivan were in town Sunday. Homer M Canaan Sundayed at home. Harvey Peyton received a handsome safety bicycle from his brother Will. OCCASIONAL.
Carlisle residents attended Sullivan races and the quarterly meeting. Uncle Tom's Cabin was shown Monday night. A dilapidated wagon passed through en route to Sullivan. Geo Higgins was struck on the head by a cane and may be badly hurt. Postmaster Willis' boy suffered injuries from a runaway team. William Tucker completed a new house that burned with no insurance. Niac and Co.
Francis Field broke both bones in his right leg after being kicked by a horse. Dr. Rose treated the leg, and recovery is expected. The report notes various local happenings including moves, visits, and a large birthday feast in Jefferson township with gifts and speeches.
Judge M M Estee of California praises Harrison administration and McKinley tariff in a Republican platform echo. He notes California wheat raisins prunes and wine production, tariff advantages, and broad prosperity. Gen C H Grosvenor frames GOP as defender of people’s rights amid Democratic obstruction. Insurance and banking ads follow with Orion B Harris touting prudent coverage and Haydock Bros Rice Coil Spring Buggy sale.
The column of clippings cites attacks on Democratic tactics and voter influence claims in Indiana and New York, with responses from Vincennes Sun Vincennes Commercial and other papers. It notes a bountiful corn harvest, tax woes, and tariff politics. Local ads promote buggy makers Engle Blue and Haydock Bros. and a push to subscribe to the Union.
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