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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1914
Page
6
The Sullivan Union is described as the county's only Republican paper established in 1866. It lists subscription options and notes publishers R. P. White and D. Chaney, with postal registration as a second class matter dated July 1, 1873.
Republicans of Hamilton township meet in Sullivan at the courthouse on Saturday August 15 1914 at 2 00 PM to nominate a ticket and choose delegates to the county convention. County Chairman Dirrelie Chan ty and Secretary Walter F Wood announce the session.
After seventy six of Indiana's ninety two counties settled with the state treasury the county treasurers paid in the semi annual balance remaining from each county. The state board of finance announced the settlement with flourish.
The report blasts Indiana's administration for paying off 750000 of state debt, calling 600000 loss for a "dead horse." It details liquidations of temporary loans in January and March, interest totaling 13298.57, and warnings of more loans to cover rising expenditures under Democratic leadership. It notes increased property assessments and higher state taxes planned next year.
The piece cites Tom Reed’s critique of the Democratic Party and tracks 1912 to 1914 vote changes across districts and states. It notes Republican gains and Democratic losses in places like Maine, West Virginia, Iowa, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Oregon, highlighting a national trend of Republican strength.
The piece notes shifts in party strength with Republicans up seven percent since 1912 and Democrats down, while Beveridge and Taggart form an unlikely alliance. It discusses Taggart’s Washington trip and public support for progressives to split the GOP vote, and assails Democratic governance promises amid rising commission costs.
Indianapolis August 4 The charge is renewed that Democratic rule has expanded state boards commissions and offices with higher pay. Howard Maxwell claimed the State House has gained at least fifty new positions since the Republicans left office and noted many appointments under new boards pay from sources beyond the State Treasury.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It states a $100 reward for any case not cured and urges sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, with the product sold by druggists at 75 cents. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A list of unclaimed letters dated August 5 1914 for Sullivan Indiana posted as Ladies and Gents lists. Recipients are named. letters incur one cent due each and will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not claimed within two weeks. Advertised. W E Aydelotte P M.
Cure claims include neuralgia or sciatica relief and nerve soothing action. Advertisement notes penetrates without rubbing and lists rheumatism sore throat chest pains and sprains. A Louisville testimonial cites four months of head pain ended after two or three nights use. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles at druggists. Bucklen's Amica Salve also advertised.
All persons who owe the New Lebanon Breeding Association are requested to settle their accounts. J. K. Coulson, Sec. July 29-21.
Gertrude Wilson executrix of Alonzo Wilson deceased files notice of a court ordered sale at 2 PM August 15 1914 in Merom Indiana of Lots 176 177 220 221 and a 1.78 acre tract in Sullivan County. Sale subject to court confirmation and not less than two thirds of appraised value. cash payment. property free of liens.
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