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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1913
Page
4
The notice states a publication by R. P. White Publishers entered as second class matter in 1878 at the post office in Bryan Indiana under the act of March 8 1873.
Congressman Cullop of Vincennes wins praise from fellow Democrats for removing seven publican postmasters before their commissions expire and targeting more. He has moved Mrs. Junia Bond of Oaktown and aims at Hymera, Odon, Shoals, Loogootee, Jasonville and Washington. The move follows a battle over campaign funds and a blamed deficit in the Republican campaign.
The piece argues the Republican tariff era has brought broad prosperity with rising imports exports and bank deposits. It warns that Democratic tariff plans and currency talk threaten stability and inflation fears while noting a new Congress election looms as a hopeful sign for confidence.
With bases loaded in the eighth Roseberry hit a left field double to clear the bases and give the Speed Boys a 6 to 5 victory over Robinson. Sulli van collected eight hits off Walker while Purcell pitched five runs.
Dr. M. P. Tolliver specializing in eye diseases has moved from Bedford and opened a new office at 12 East Jackson Street, bringing his practice to town.
In Chattanooga Tennessee reunion events mark the Lookout Mountain battle known as the battle above the clouds fought November 24 1863 between Union forces led by General Hooker and Confederate troops. The first summit flag was planted by Captain John Wilson of the Eighth Kentucky after troops reached the top at dawn November 25 1863 earning him a thirty day leave for gallant conduct.
Chattanooga residents look to September for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in the city while visitors plan to spend time at the Knoxville National Conservation Exposition running from September 1 to October 31. The event aims to promote conservation of United States resources and encourage broad public interest.
Chattanooga Tennessee plans a large scale entertainment week September 15 to 20 for visitors and Civil War veterans. A sham battle between two brigades of U S regulars at Snodgrass Hill is under consideration and the Tennessee River area offers boating excursions and hydro airplane flights as free features during the encampment.
Chattanooga veterans prepare for the 47th G A R encampment in September noting buildings still standing from 1863 that served as generals headquarters hospitals and morgues. The Byrd mill mission house, erected in 1808 by Gideon Blackburn, remains a notable relic near Missionary Ridge.
The article recounts wartime use of the Crutchfield Read House as hospital and command post after Chickamauga, notes Gen Garfield and other officials occupying Crutchfield and Brabson sites, and recalls Loveman and Nottingham houses as key military quarters with McPherson’s casket guard.
In Picture Rocks Pennsylvania fearful husbands form the Men’s Sewing Square to test if darning is hard by mending their wives’ stockings. Rev I N Earle is elected chairman and the group plans weekly meetings and even a men made supper without wives’ help.
Stockton California reports that silent prisoner Carson, on death row for prison break murder, smiled at a hospital attendant. Doctors, who have kept him under observation for three years, say this emotion is unprecedented and may challenge prior insanity findings. A team of physicians is conducting a new, original evaluation.
Cincinnati residents join a fly proofing campaign organized by the Consumers' League to raise 1000 for prizes for boys and girls who catch the most flies. The plans include enlisting women's clubs and mothers' clubs in schools and appealing to business men to fund the effort during peak pest months.
Mrs. Peter Berger, who has been totally blind for 32 years after cataract surgery, is regaining vision. She can distinguish forms and see streetlamps and home lights while doctors predict full restoration. The mother of eleven has never seen most of her children except the eldest prior to death.
Former President Taft accepted to read a paper at the American Bar association annual meeting in Montreal in September. Chief Justice White will preside and introduce Viscount Haldane, lord high chancellor of England, who will deliver the annual address. Senator Hildy Rooth of New York to preside at the September 3 dinner.
Milton O. Rumbeck rural route mail carrier from Savonbure post office received 528 fresh eggs and two dressed chickens in a post route tribute. Patrons planned the unique compliment after his uniform courtesy to customers.
A cautious exchange questions whether the office should pursue a man. The patriot agrees while noting the man might have to provide an address to a department head.
Punch sketches a first call to an exchange operator as a caller rewards attentive service with an extra penny in the tip jar. The brief vignette captures early telephone etiquette and social humor surrounding a call to the operator.
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