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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1905
Page
6
The Sullivan Union proclaims itself as the only Republican paper in the county with a long establishment since 1866 and outlines subscription terms, listing one year for one dollar and six months for fifty cents while garbled text suggests further pricing or wording.
A brief question questions the status of a pure and adequate water supply for Sullivan, highlighting uncertainty over provision and potential impacts on residents.
In the year 1905 the Sulli van Democrat proclaims a pledge to redeem the Second District for Democracy. The speaker notes time's great changes and asserts the party's enduring influence.
The Sullivan Union, now entering its fortieth year, moves into new and commodious quarters. The paper is praised as one of the best republican newspapers in Indiana, per the Washington Herald and Hutsonville Herald.
Sullivan Commercial Club officers discuss securing a pure water supply for the city and pursue a proper solution, but slow progress is expected due to perplexing conditions. The Union reports the Club has not taxed its efforts toward solving the issue.
This report denounces itinerant beggars who travel with worn horses and ragged families. It describes the groups as dissolute, drinking, and canvassing houses for alms, with women and children involved. It notes neighboring towns enacting strict ordinances to curb the activity.
John S. Rogers, a well known Sullivan county figure, publicly changes from Democratic to Republican allegiance. He cites business policies of the Republican era and Theodore Roosevelt as the nation's most popular leader, praising Roosevelt’s graft crackdown and steadfast Republican principles.
The State Board of Agriculture forms a new department for the Indiana State Fair focusing on rural school work. The first exhibit opens in Indianapolis on Sept 11 with collaboration from the State Department of Education and State Superintendent F A Cotton. Counties and teachers are urged to participate, with shipment costs covered by the board. Prizes will be awarded to outstanding exhibits.
Floyd County and other counties will send maps and exhibits to the St. Louis world’s fair. The rural school department will showcase best compositions, examination papers, and flower and plant collections. The exhibits aim to show progress in Indiana rural schools and will become a permanent State Fair department.
The Democrat asserts strict law enforcement and censure for officials failing to act, while The Union defends reformers and Good Citizens League. It critiques Democratic dominance, questions Republican complicity, and foresees future disclosures and broader reforms beyond liquor laws.
Northbound and southbound train times listed for Terre Haute Farmersburg Sullivan Paxton and Atel stations with morning and evening departures and connections. Schedules show multiple daily arrivals and departures across listed stops.
Norfolk era? Excursion rates announced for Labor Day and late summer travel. One fare plus 25 cents round trips within fifty miles of Central Passenger Association. Listings include Vincennes Knox County Fair, Sagara Falls to Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, Toronto, Montreal, and many other destinations with specific sale dates and return limits. Includes through sleepers, steamer passages, and stopovers with varied return deadlines.
Big Four Route offers first class round trip tickets from Cincinnati and Terre Haute to Niagara Falls Old Point Comfort and other destinations. Example rates include 57.30 round trip to direct route, 68.30 via California, with 90 day validity and 15 day return limits. Details available at Big Four ticket offices.
Dr George Knapp specialist from Vincennes will be at the Stenes House Friday Aug. A high grade couch with removable mattress is offered for 16.00 by Scott Bros. 5313. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promises relief from dizzy spells headaches indigestion and constipation with a money back guarantee. 35 cents. oe K Smock.
Public notice that a white male resident of Hamilton township Sullivan county Indiana will apply to the Sullivan county commissioners at the next meeting held at the Sullivan county courthouse for a license to sell intoxicating liquors at retail in quantities under five gallons for one year with on premises drinking privileges The sale and drinking area is in Sullivan town on Railroad street in a two story brick building Lot 8 Dixon addition The lower front room on the ground floor is the selling and drinking area and measures twenty eight by seventeen feet six inches with the east room to be used as a parlor according to the description provided.
The Sullivan county township trustee sets annual estimates at the school district No. 2 meeting. Proposed: township expenditures 1264 dollars and 6 cents per hundred tax. local tuition 3267 dollars and taxes 15 cents per hundred and 25 cents per poll. special school tax 3688 dollars and 15 cents per hundred and 25 cents per poll. poor expenditures 250 dollars and 1 cent per hundred. Total: 8469 dollars in expenditures and 39 cents per hundred plus 50 cents per poll in taxes.
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