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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1919
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, established in 1866 by Isaac M. Brown, closes its fifty third year of publication. It entered second class matter July 4, 1873 at Sullivan Indiana post office under March 3 1873 act. Brown was a Civil War soldier and veteran editor.
Representative Oscar E. Bland of this district left New York today as part of a congressional committee to obtain further information on war expenditures. He expects to be away about six weeks.
The passage applauds Will Hays for passing on Indiana’s governorship to focus on electing a Republican president. It asserts his necessity on the national stage and predicts a prominent cabinet position in the next administration.
Representative Bland has introduced a bill in congress to spend one hundred thousand dollars for purchasing land and erecting a new post office in Sullivan. The new building would ornament the city and greatly aid mail distribution with modern facilities serving Sullivan and nearby areas.
Will Hays of Sullivan Illinois national Republican chairman announces he will not seek the Indiana governor nomination. He says duty to the national party takes precedence over state ambitions, praising his party leadership while acknowledging strong Indiana candidates. Chicago Tribune.
In a clipped exchange, the article probes whether the United States harbors any inclination to act on a stated disposition. It explores public sentiment and potential policy implications across national siren calls and political rhetoric.
Miss Faye Baughman of Merom is selected to represent Sullivan County Girls Clubs at the State Fair for a ten day home economics course. Miss Estella Willis of Haddon township is named as alternate. Appointments sent to the Indiana State Board of Agriculture in Indianapolis.
Mr and Mrs John Harbaugh, who had been visiting relatives here, returned to Columbus Ohio today where they will make their home.
Will Hays writes to Robert White of Sullivan Indiana that he cannot run for governor due to his duties as national Republican chairman. He cites the need to focus on national work and ensure the party’s greatest victory, while pledging continued support for Indiana’s development and frequent updates.
Capt. Samuel McGaughey of the U S Army Medical Corps visited Sullivan to review John Robertson’s insanity case after an inquest. Robertson, wounded in the Argonne and shell shocked, was discharged and may have his parents receive full compensation. The War Department arranged free dental or medical aid via Dr Joseph Kunkleker of Terre Haute for discharged soldiers in civilian need.
Reed and Sinclair form a clothing firm effective immediately after Curtis Bridwell sells his stake to Reed and Sinclair buys half from Bridwell. Bridwell joins Consolidated Indiana Coal Company. Both Reed and Sinclair served in the military with Reed in the army overseas and Sinclair in the navy.
Mr and Mrs A M Harris of Gary visit the former's parents Mr and Mrs O B Harris. Mr Harris editor of the Gary L is Poat.
Mr and Mrs Lex Robbins move to South Main replacing Willis family who move to North Section. Dr and Mrs Harry Stratton depart for Trinity Springs. Families including Eaton Park and Gooldy travel, visit, and relocate between Sullivan Indiana and nearby towns. claro
Prof. Horace Powell resigns as chemistry instructor at Sullivan High School and will move to Portland Indiana to teach physics and chemistry in the local high school. He received a neat salary increase with the change.
Two Indiana newspapers Terre Haute Daily Star and The Sullivan Union offered a one year subscription for four dollars in a combined promotional rate.
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