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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
6
A list of state ticket candidates and officials is presented including Secretary of State Fred A. Sim, Auditor John G. Billheimer, State Treasurer Oscar Hadley, Attorney General James Bingham, Clerk of the Supreme Court Edward Fitzpatrick, Superintendent F A Cotton, Geologist W B Blatchley, State Statistician Joseph Stubbs, and Supreme Court Justices Jordan and Monks, with additional district appointments and ward names.
Gill township Captain T B Springer auditor Curry township Charlie s B Bolinger treasurer Haddon township John W Cooper clerk Turman township Charles Eno recorder Curry township Harrison Cochran sheriff Hamilton township Marion F Walters coroner Jackson township S B Coulson county surveyor John Ersinger Hamilton township county assessor J D Johnson Fairbanks township commissioner 1st district Shelby Bolinger Curry township commissioner 2d district John Harrison Fairbanks township
Samuel H. Nicholson of Jackson township and David J. Watson of Gill township are listed for the 1st and 2nd districts respectively. Winfield Exline of Cass townships and Bailey McConnell of Haddon township are announced for the 3rd and 4th districts.
Don Cochran of Hamilton township Dr James Miles of Gill township and John H Dickerson of Hamilton township are named for county council at large positions.
Self Defense Major Hamm editor and manager of the Constitutionalist Eminence Kentucky was attacked four years ago by Piles Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims it cured him in ten days with no trouble since. 25c at Smock's.
A 1906 letter from Washington invites local input as the United States Geological Survey plans a hydrographic study of ground waters north of the Ohio river between Pennsylvania and the Wabash. It aims to map water bearing strata, assess depth, quality, and suitability for domestic use and industry, and secure local cooperation for progress reports.
Residents urge the Terre Haute traction company to stop at Sullivan street crossings within the city limits. The five cent fare clause exists, but no mandatory stopping provision. Officials fault the town board for omitting a stopping requirement in the franchise and call for accommodation of passengers.
Local column questions whether the proposed walk to Center Ridge remains viable amid funding delays and community concerns, detailing responses from residents and officials about feasibility and next steps.
Small boys in the city repeatedly jump on moving interurban cars on Court street and ring bells, causing trouble for conductors. Deputy Sheriff Frank Botts intervened to stop the nuisance after cars were found halted on Court street. Names of many boys are known to authorities and parents are urged to curb the behavior to prevent injuries.
The Linton Democratic paper argues journalists attack John C. Chaney by associating him with Walsh. It notes Walsh's reception in Linton and Walsh’s role against trusts, asserting Chaney is not beholden to Walsh or big capital.
The Union reports a Turman township liquor joint operates under a government license issued at Terre Haute. The license permits sales only in quantities of five gallons at a time and has caused indignation among local residents due to its conduct.
In the fourteenth district a strong rebuke against John A. Riddle of Greene county is voiced over his tainted nomination for circuit judge. The piece denounces unscrupulous politics and urges clean voters in Greene and neighboring counties to reject him for integrity and high character.
The passage warns that democracy nationwide faces growing denunciation and alarm as it appears to head into a cycle that historically ends in the same familiar manner, suggesting repeated political instability and public skepticism.
Report says Tom Taggart has secured a lease to operate a gambling casino. The remark questions whether Taggart also gains a figurative lease on the Democratic party.
The excerpt questions the county assessor's satisfaction with property assessments in this city and claims funds held by Sullivan County belong to the people, noting the people are not receiving them and asking who is responsible.
The Southern Indiana Railway announces summer tourist tickets from Winona Lake to Denver Salt Lake City Portland Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles and more with return windows from May 10 to Sept 30 1906 and special 15 day return options. Other routes include California North Coast Montana Idaho with ten day stopovers and through-ticket guidance from the Southern Indiana railway official.
Railroad timetable listing north and south bound trains serving Terre Haute Sullivan Shelburn Hymera Vincennes Carlisle Paxton Farmersburg and Jasonville with arrival and departure times and connections to the Main Line from the south.
Excursion rates via Terre Haute for Carl Hagenbeck Greater Shows August 16 1906 and Chicago excursion August 25 1906 with round trip fares and return limits. Summer tourist routes to Pacific Coast Colorado Utah and more with extensive connections and dates June 1 to September 30 1906. Also home seekers and nominal destinations in west south and Michigan with multiple sale days and limits.
Special excursion notice for August 16 1906 outlines round trip fares from Sullivan to Niagara Falls at 8 dollars, with berth options at 3.50. Tickets valid for return within twelve days, with through sleeping car service Evansville to Niagara Falls on Train No 2. Additional round trips to Thousand Islands Toronto Montreal priced at 15 9.50 and 1865 respectively.
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