New Owners Plan Huge Sale Of Merchandise
New proprietors C. E. Brown of Washington and W. H. McPherson of Brownstown announce a large sale of dry goods carpets rugs and draperies at low prices from the Krug store formerly run by R. C. Forster. The store is closed for stock overhauls and re tagging with Tilghman Boston as manager and plans for a full new stock after the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Brown
Washington
Ww. H. McPherson
Brownstown
Krug
R. C. Forster
Mr. Brown
Tilghman Boston
Boston Cloak and Suit
Boston
Public sale announced for Paxton area by Willis brothers
On page five of this issue The Union announces a public sale by T. H. and C. T. Willis to be held Thursday Sept 7 at their farm two miles east of Paxton. The sale lists horses and mules cattle hogs and all kinds of farming implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
T. H
C. T. Willis
Paxton
Tennis Tournament Opens for Sullivan County Championship
A Sullivan county championship tennis tournament begins tomorrow with entries from city and county residents accepted at the Daily Times office until noon. Singles and doubles progress to finals set for Thursday through Saturday, with finals for both events on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Daily Times
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg Aus
Miss Glenn Yeager reports a week of variable skies in Farmersburg Aus ending August 27. Temperatures ranged from 58 to 95 with days of partly cloudy and clear conditions and rainfall amounts totaling .38 inches on the 21st .60 on the 22nd and a trace on the 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Aus
Glenn Yeager
New Suits in County Court List
Charlie Cummins sues William R. B. Shepherd Hugh N. Hicks and C. J. Sherman for recovery of property and damages. John H. Pittman sues the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners for account. Richard Sinclair as administrator of Thomas Pearson deceased sues Prudential Life Insurance Co to collect on policy. Deceased sues Public Savings Insurance Co to collect on policy. American Radiator Co sues Sullivan County Water Co on account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Cummins
William RB. Shepherd
Hugh N. Hicks
C. J. Sherman
John H. Pittman
Board of Commissioners of
Sullivan County
Richard Sinclair
Thomas Pearson
Prudential Life Insurance Co
The
Public Savings Insurance Co
American Radiator Co
Sullivan County Water Co
Death of Mrs Spencer at East Washington Street
Mrs Harrietta Spencer aged 62 died Friday night at her home on East Washington Street from typhoid fever. The widow of the late Charles Spencer she was well known in the local community. Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday morning and burial followed at Mt. Cutvars Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrietta Spencer
East Washington Street
Charles Spencer
Mt Cutvars
Local Marriage Licenses Listed For Sherman County
The Sherman County notices list licenses issued for couples including Wright and Perigo near Linton, Hix and Nesh near Graysville, Downs and Houston near Sheldovrn, Steele and Young near Shelburn, Moore and Collins in Farming area, with ages from 15 to 29 and occupations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman O. Wright
Linton
Nore E. Perigo
Pleasantville
Cito O. Hix
Merom
Miss Emma Cowen Returns Home From Dallas Visit
Miss Emma Cowen of Dallas Texas has returned home after visiting relatives and friends here. Arthur Rose of Streator, son of Mrs Laura Rose, was married August 7 in Chicago to Miss Marie Flichman of Chicago. They will reside in Streator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Cowen
Dallas
Texas
Arthur Rose
Streator
Laura Rose
Chicago
Marie Flichman
AH Voters Must Register For October Registration
Voters must register on October 9 due to destruction of registration books. All workers across political parties should note this single registration period for the year.
Merom Chautauqua Elects New Officers and Directors
At the Merom Bluff Chautauqua annual meeting the board elected directors for three years: W. S. Sanford M. C. Manifold G. R. Hammond O. D. Stoddard and Warren Watson J. L. Gettinger and Harlan Allen were named to fill unexpired terms. Officers chosen: W. P. Stratton president John C. Chaney vice president O. D. Stoddard recording secretary G. R. Hammond financial secretary W. Sanford auditor. Dr. M. H. Lichliter will step down as platform manager after 12 years and take a Canadian mountain vacation next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom Bluff
W. P. Stratton of
Sullivan
J. L. Pleasant
John C. Chaney
O. D. Stoddard
G. R. Hammond
W. §. Sanford
Chautauqua
M. H. Lichliter
Dr. Lichliter
Canada
Mrs Mahley and Daughter To Return From Colorado Springs
Mrs Helen Mahley and her daughter Helen Emily have spent the summer at Colorado Springs and will return home tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Mahley
Helen Emily
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Burglars Rob Store in Merom Saturday Night
Thieves broke a rear window at Mani fold and Devlin store in Merom Saturday night. They stole ten to fifteen dollars worth of groceries and merchandise while the cash register was emptied before closing. Local residents are suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manifold & Devlin
Merom
Sullivan to Host Series of Saturday Fairs
The Chamber of Commerce announced a citywide series of Saturday Fairs starting September 16. The fairs will be financed and managed by the Chamber, and prior editions have proven popular, with expectations this series will exceed past fairs in size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Crowder Visits Bose in Argos Ind
Miss Josephine Crowder visits Mr. and Mrs. Don Bose at Argos Indiana. Mrs. Bose previously Miss Jean Crowder of this city. Miss Gertrude Herbert of New Richmond visits locals. Mrs. White reports return from Asheville North Carolina. Blanche Denton returns to Frankfort to teach this winter. Dr H L Ramsey travels to Davenport to attend chiropractors convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Crowder
Don Bose
Argos
Ind
Bose
Jean Crowder
C. J. Jones
Claude
Kansas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Gertrude Herbert
New Richmond
R. M. White
Asheville
N. C
Blanche Denton
T. A. Lyons
Frankfort
H. L. Ramsey
Davenport
Papers Comment on Adair Speech
A commentator says Adair points to the successful administration of the party as a reason for returning them to office. The piece frames the speech as an eye opener and notes the campaign theme highlighting prior achievements.
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Adair
Adair Speech Focuses on National Issues Over Indiana State
L W Henley reports Mr Adair in Ft Wayne delivered a keynote that praised national administration and gave only brief attention to Indiana state affairs. The piece notes the speech highlights Washington policy while deflecting state record and questions on Adair’s fitness and the state ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Adair
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Bell
Terre Haute
Washington
Indianapolis News
Adair questioned over facts in Indiana governor bid
Ft. Wayne News argues Mr. Adair misleads with numbers and deficits. The piece warns voters that a governor who treats facts as optics could harm state finances and misrepresent tax policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Adair
Ft. Wayne
Adair Speech Skips State Issues at Fort Wayne
The Lafayette Journal notes Mr. Adair’s Fort Wayne keynote neglected Indiana state government topics. It suggests he may address tax increases fat expenditures and new commissions later if elected. The item frames the omission as a lapse in addressing Indians' interests and Ralston administration questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Adair
Fort Wayne
Ralston
Adair
Lafayette Journal
Adair’s Indiana Gubernatorial Bid Receives Political Scrutiny
The discussion centers on Mr. Adair seeking Indiana governor and support for current state officials. Critics urge detailed explanations of rising state expenses taxes payrolls and public service commission conduct. They say Adair's speeches diverge from the key issue of reclaiming power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Adair
Indiana
Public Service Commission
Deserves to Win Why Republicans Say
Bernard Korbly the Democratic chairman claimed Indiana deserves to win in November. The piece argues Republicans dispute this, citing rising costs, expanded payrolls, higher taxes, and alleged mismanagement under the Democratic state machine across cities like Terre Haute Indianapolis and Muncie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Korbly
Indiana
Democratic Machine
State House
Terre Haute
Donn Roberts
Joe Bell
Indianapolis
Muncie
Korbly
Republicans Rally Draws Large Crowd in Woodburn
James E. Watson, Republican nominee for U S Senator, and Jesse E. Eschbach chairing the speakers bureau spoke at a large Woodburn Allen county rally. The event drew one of the most enthusiastic demonstrations in the Twelfth Indiana district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
James E. Watson
United States
Jesse E. Eschbach
Woodburn
Allen County
Democratic emissaries target youth in Wabash County drive
Democratic politicians deploy agents to counties to mobilize young Democratic voters. In Wabash, an agent formed a young men's club of four members, half over forty. The Young Republican Club in the county now exceeds seven hundred members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash County
Young Republican Club
Fertig Targets Indiana Counties for Progressive Support
The Democratic organization fields Roscoe Fertig to counties to persuade former Progressives to back the Democratic ticket. Republicans and former Progressives expect Fertig to visit every county before the election, and he may be unwittingly aiding the Republican effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Organization
Roscoe Fertig
Indiana
Fertig
Republicans Rapidly Organizing Clubs Across State
State headquarters keeps a strong clerical force posting records as the Republican organization work moves forward at a quick tempo and residents witness swift club formation despite some filing delays.
Local Republican Movement Expands in Three Counties
The Young Men s Republican Movement has been completely organized in Montgomery, Lagrange and Newton counties during the past week. Work in other counties is progressing very satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Republican Movement
Montgomery
Lagrange
Newton
Farmers size up Hughes as pretty good fellow
In Fargo North Dakota Charies El Hughes spoke to eastern farmers and earned a favorable verdict. They applauded his views on government efficiency American ism tariff protection for farmers and preparedness noting he speaks truthfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Fargo
N. D
Charies EL Hughes
North Dakota
Mr. Hughes
Percy Mackaye Denies Signing Authors Letter
Percy Mackaye says he never signed or saw the so called authors letter attacking Charles E. Hughes. Officials at Republican headquarters state Hughes and his staff had not seen the letter until it appeared in newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Mackaye
Republican National
Charles E. Hughes
Wilson
B Hughes
Hughes
New York Herald
Republican
Hughes Speech Fragments on Policy and Rights
Excerpts question presidential Mexican policy and pledge to defend American rights abroad. He asserts unity of workers and capital and calls for a square deal for workers. He advocates efficient US governance and prosperity through sound policies while criticizing turnover of experienced officials for partisan reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Coast Line
United States
Republican Party
Dinner pail rhetoric critiques Democratic wartime policy
The Detroit Journal lambasts Democrat claims of peace and prosperity, arguing the dinner pail is filled with munition money now but will need true American industry postwar. It says worker costs rose faster than wages, with higher rents, meats, sugar, wool, and taxes, questioning re election on living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Journal
Wilson
Political Jottings on Democrats and Hughes in 1920s
The column contrasts a busy deeds over notes style with a Democratic stance, noting Vance McCormick’s claim of Progressive support for Wilson and predicting voters favor a man who acts over one who writes about them. It portrays Government by correspondence as slow and government by deeds as effective.
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Hughes
Untitled remark on Hughes versus Wilson response
Those concerned with what Mr Hughes would do in Mr Wilsons place can rest assured he would not have acted as Mr Wilson did. That is the answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Wilson
Mr.Wilson
Public Turns Direct To Hughess In 50 Fifty America
A brief note says Hughess engages directly with the public and the public responds in kind, showing a genuine American fifty-fifty dynamic between provider and audience.
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Mr. Hughess
President Wilson Wakes at Five A.M. on March 5
The report notes President Wilson waking to an alarm at five o clock each morning and turning it off on the morning of March 5, highlighting his routine during this period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Postmaster General Burleson Seeks Political Breathing Room
Postmaster General Burleson argues against applying the McAdoo rule to Treasury and postal staff. He says postmasters deserve some leeway for political activity and sees politicians as too constrained by the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
Treasury Department
Hughes Promises Reform Backed by New York Record
Public pledges of administrative reform are presented as unwavering and backed by Charles E. Hughes. His governorship of New York is cited as proof of promise fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Democrats Back Hughes as Warm Pro-Position Candidate
Democrats express confidence that Charles Evans Hughes holds a warm pro stance, signaling support ahead of the political contest.
Wilson’s Stance on Suffrage Endures From Start
A Philadelphia Evening Ledger commentary notes Mr. Wilson remains firm on the suffrage issue as he did at the outset of his administration, despite changes on other matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Philadelphia Evening Ledger
Wording on McCormick’s Path to Repair for Democrats
In a sharp aside the author argues McCormick should shift focus from Maine to tackling the Democratic bridges being dynamited by Justice Hughes in the West, suggesting a strategic recalibration for political repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Vance McCormick
Justice Hughes
Wage gaps under Wilson and Taft in the campaign book
The Democratic Campaign Book claims wage earners received 3 billion dollars more during the Wilson administration than under Taft. It also notes that maintaining a dinner pall cost 6 billion dollars more in that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Taft
Postmasters React to Savings System Debate
At a Washington annual meeting, the first assistant postmaster general praised the postal savings system while Postmaster General Burleson sat nearby. Burleson opposed the savings bill when a congressman, and all votes against it came from Democrats, prompting questions about party ideas.
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Washington
Burleson
Texas
Wilson
Lawyer for Hughes Rested Charge by Calling Wilson Ally
The attorney for Hughes sought to support his damning charges against Wilson by calling Wilson's secretary of state as a witness to corroborate the allegations.
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Hughes
Wilson
Firm stance on Mexican affairs shifts from Wilson era
Mr. Hughes advocates firm dealing with Mexico while observers note weariness of the firm of Wilson, Carranza & Cov. The remark hints at a preference for a tougher policy beyond the previous administration’s approach.
Impressor at White House Faces Deliberate Unfriendliness
The impressor rumor notes growing at the White House suggest President Hughes is deliberately unfriendly. Look out for notes indicating tensions or cautions amid staff relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Hughes
Democratic Notifiers Face Wilson’s Wary Mood
The remark warns that delaying notifications could push Mr. Wilson to reject them, signaling a tense stand-off over forthcoming notices and potential consequences for timely communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilson
Hughes Speech Echoes on Government Spending and Borders
The speaker attacks Democratic extravagance and a pork barrel bill as unworthy of Americans. He advocates a vision for a strong, prepared nation and urges firm, non vacillating defense of rights and borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Best Prices Smile Want Ads for Farm Laborers
Want ads seek 500000 farm laborers experienced in raising big crops. Ads promise to remove surplus water, sweeten and warm soil, and work while you sleep with no strike. Address Riggs Clay Product Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riggs Clay Product Company
Business notice announces new Nesbit mill address and services
David L. Kaplan relocates to 317 North Section Street in Nesbit's old mill offering large space to buy poultry wool and junk at top market prices. He invites trials before selling elsewhere and provides phone number 275-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Section Street
Nesbit’s
David L. Kaplan
Strayed sow near Sullivan Indiana seeks return
White sandy sow about 250 pounds left on or around July 10. Expected to foal soon. Reward offered for her return. Contact C. C. Boone R. R. D Sullivan Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Boone
Sullivan
Indiana
Be Your Own Boss Earn Money From Home Ad
You can make money right around your home with easy pleasant work that is permanently profitable. Be your own boss and build your own business with no risk and profits right along. Send name address one reference to L Brown 66 Murray St New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Brown
Murray St
New York City
For Sale Three Hereford Pull Calves
Mrs. Della Riggs advertises three Hereford pull calves for sale. Contact Fairbanks by phone for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Riggs
Fairbanks
Wanted Men to Earn Over 125 a Month as Salesmen
Advertisement from Central Petroleum Co Cleveland Ohio seeking men for salesman positions with pay over 125 per month and opportunities for advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Petroleum Co
Cleveland, O
WANTED permanent farm location for round-the-clock work
An ad seeking a permanent farm site to operate constantly for year round resurrecting tasks. Claims expertise in handling air and water. Respond to A. Tile at Riggs Clay Product Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Tile
Riggs Clay Product Co
Notice of Final Settlement for Estate of Silver Chaney
Minnie M. Chaney executrix of the estate of Silver Chaney has filed a final report in Sullivan Circuit Court. The report will be heard on September 22, 1916 the 17th judicial day of the September term. Creditors heirs and devises must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. Attorney A G McNabb. First insertion August 30 1916. Executrix
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Frank M. Daniels
Minnie M. Chaney
Silver Chaney
Sullivan Circuit Court
A. G. McNabb
Republican pledge on repeal of road repair law in Sullivan county
The Republican party of the state pledges repeal of the road repair law now in operation. Sullivan county taxpayers know its high cost and burden. A vote for Charles A. Lloyd, Republican candidate for representative from the county, is a vote to repeal the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Charles A. Lloyd
Civil service exams reveal Cullop gang influence in county
The Bloomington Telephone notes that among about a dozen civil service exams in the county none of the successful candidates were Republicans, despite many achieving the required grade, implying strong Cullop gang influence in local appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boe
Sers. Spencer
Merom Chautauqua
Democratic Party
L. W. Henley
Charles Evans Hughes
Bennett’s Drug Store
Executrix
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