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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1912
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, a county Republican paper, was established in 1866. Subscription rates are listed as one year at 1.00, six months at 0.50, and three months at 0.25, with payment strictly in advance. Publisher names D Chaney and R P White are given.
A long-form editorial argues the 1912 Republican divide was due to personality clashes, not core principles, urging compromise and leadership to preserve the party. It criticizes the idea the Progressive party could supplant Republicans, noting no sectional crisis exists as in 1856 and stressing unity over Taft and Roosevelt.
The readable portion hints at a feature on mail order goods or services, focusing on vast acreage or quantity of quality items. It suggests emphasis on value and scale, outlining how customers might obtain wide selections through mail order channels.
The text compares Bryan and Wilson vote shares, noting Bryan led by about 500,000 as population grew to over 1.5 million annually. It reports Wilson with 43 percent of total votes and Republicans plus third parties at 57 percent, while Democrats swept most states by plurality. It also observes the party’s weaker absolute vote vs 1896, 1900, 1908, and discusses the protective policy and future implications.
Indiana distributes over 3,000,000 Red Cross Christmas Seals to fund tuberculosis prevention and relief. Seals cost one cent, with 75 percent of county funds staying local if an anti tuberculosis group is formed. Funds aim to raise at least twenty thousand dollars for 1913 relief and education work.
Shelburn lodge of Masons will dedicate its new hall on Thursday night December 12. A banquet for 200 is planned with visitors from across the county. The dedication features Skyrres to be conferred by teams from Sullivan Farmers lodge Hymera lodges.
Unofficial word says Frank Ferguson will succeed Postmaster Fordyce in about 18 months when the term ends. Ferguson is considered well qualified and patrons expect the Fordyce standard of efficiency to continue under his administration.
Monon Coal closes deal with Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul to cart Mammoth mine output daily. No car shortage expected as Monon furnishes cars, easing dependence on C E I. Shelburn gains from payroll near $20 000 monthly at full operation. Albert St John about 50 found dead or unconscious in room above tile saloon after drinking spree. He had worked as porter at the saloon and earlier ran taverns in Star City and Sullivan.
John Nelson Terwilliger, born January 1, 1833 near Centerville Ohio, died November 23 1912 at his Riverside California home. A Civil War veteran of the 21st regiment second volunteers first heavy artillery he moved from Sullivan County Indiana to California in 1902. He married Eliza J Evans February 15 1859 with seven children three grandsons survive. Funeral at First Methodist Church conducted by Rev L D Van Arnam, burial in Evergreen cemetery. His second wife Samyra J Ridgeway survived him.
Merom Indiana will host a championship corn husking contest Thursday afternoon between William E B Smith and Frank McKinley. They work under identical conditions in the same field with judges W J Cooper and J 3 9% Dausherty at the elevator for weighing and cash prizes of 60 dollars to the winner and 40 to the loser. Sherman Plunkett and Huston Bates will referee in the field as a large crowd is expected to attend.
Miss Bess Walters spent weekend with sister Mrs. Carl Gobin in Carlisle. Miss Mattie McKinley visited Sullivan friends. Miss Achsah Lemen of Carlisle stayed with Miss Nelle Creager. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Whalen were in Carlisle Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Goad of Carlisle visited the Goad parents. Miss Lelia Charley stayed with Miss Evah Fidler. Miss Martha Shake of Sullivan visited Miss Mattie McKinley. Mrs. Lyman Whalen and son visited J. O. Whalen family. Miss Audrey Brodie visiting grandfather Charlie Dailey and family.
A humorous exchange centers on staying alert to traffic as Powell jokes about a car slicing a listening habit, while Howelim-I insists on constant vigilance. The light dialogue captures a roadside moment of wary humor amid common street life.
A letter to the editor urges the Republican party to rise from defeat, reassemble its leaders, and mobilize millions to secure victory in 1914. It condemns Bossism and calls for unity under Taft Roosevelt and Lincoln era ideals with planned renewed leadership and nationwide appeal.
A speech by Samuel Lindley III praising the Republican Party emphasizes eternal democratic principles and the need for enlistment in service. It extols stern sincerity and the combined wisdom of party ranks as central to future victories.
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Riggs traveled to Fairbanks Friday to attend the funeral of Musetta Riggs, with local family and friends paying their respects at the service.
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