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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, the county’s only Republican paper, lists subscription rates for one year six months and three months in advance. Publishers are D Chaney and R P White. The paper was entered as second class matter July 1, 1873, at Sullivan Indiana post office.
The Washington Herald reports strong anti Cullop sentiment may rally behind Fred Matthews of Bloomington, a wealthy quarry owner, to deny Cullop renomination. Opponents fear the next election could end his congressional career even if renominated, with a potential 1916 Democratic fight amid progressive and Republican pressures.
The Bloomington stones man Tred Matthews enters the arena as a potential congressional candidate. Observers note his bold stance and agenda aimed at local concerns while critics question his unity with party leaders. Supporters emphasize his drive and potential to energize the electorate.
Some Democrats in Indiana continue the biannual struggle against Thomas Taggart, the party boss and proprietor. Taggart remains unfazed and untroubled by the clashes.
Deare W. Trainer longtime publisher and editor of The Robinson Argus celebrated his fiftieth anniversary at the paper last Wednesday. He founded The Argus December 1 18 63 and issued a 28 page university edition praised for typography advertising and historical articles. Trainer, 76, remains hands on. before The Argus he worked as a printer on The Palladium in Richmond.
The piece recounts brutal Mexican combat at Tampico and Huerta’s regime, criticizing President Wilson and predicting intervention after prolonged conflict. It references Henry Lane Wilson’s views, warns of heavy U S losses, and laments ongoing rebellion and destitution in Mexico.
The Hardshell Sunday school plans a Christmas tree with popcorn donated by storekeeper Bascombe. Squire Hansford’s books pass two state accountants as honest, with minor private fees reported. A suspicious caller touts an Encyclopedia, while other items mention local mischief, weather, music for a Christmas program, and turnips left for the poor.
John D. Shoop has been elected to lead Chicago city schools succeeding Ella Flagg Young. Shoop has lectured at Merom chautauqua. The ousting of Young sparked a fierce battle and Mayor Harrison denounced the school board’s action.
The December 17 1913 list shows unclaimed letters in Sullivan Indiana with two weeks to claim before Dead Letter Office. Ladies list includes Mrs M A Lynch Mrs Hawkins Mrs Joy Spencer Mrs Daisy Wilkey Miss Anna. Gents list includes Mr A J Hicks Mr L EB Johnson Mr Martin Otis. One cent due per letter. call letters advertised with that note.
Notice from Sullivan Circuit Court that John Metcalf has been named administrator of the George Humble estate of Sullivan County Indiana deceased. The estate is stated to be solvent. A G McNabb is attorney. First insertion December 17, 1913.
A $5,000 damage suit was docketed in Knox circuit court in a dispute over oil and gas lease rights on 135 acres in Sullivan county. The J. F. Harris Company seeks to quiet title and obtain an injunction against drilling by Edgar R. Riggs, Fred F. Bays and others, who claim ownership of the rights. Plaintiffs allege $10,000 in damages and are represented by Hunt & Gambill. defendants by James W. Emison.
Edna Whaley an 18 year old inmate at the county infirmary became violent on Sunday threatening to kill matron Mrs J J Dillingham and to set fire to the building. An inquest found her feeble minded not insane and an effort will be made to admit her to the Fort Wayne state institution for the feeble minded. She was previously at Knox County Orphans Home after parents died and had lived near New Lebanon.
The Jackson Township Poultry Association will stage its annual show at Hymera on Thursday through Saturday with a fine bird exhibit expected. The Jackson Township farmers institute will be held there Saturday. County Agent Hayes and Charles Pirtle, president of the county association, are among the scheduled speakers.
Purdue Dairy Department offers guidance on building dairy barns suited to Indiana farms. The text outlines preferred layouts for comfort, ventilation, and efficiency, detailing floor, gutter, manger, and stall dimensions and suggesting two story, skeleton, and shed-wing options. It stresses proper milk-house placement, lighting, and a King ventilation system as cost effective.
Purdue University experiment recorded 25 lambs weighing 1561 pounds fed oats corn silage and clover hay over 90 days. They gained 758 pounds at 5.25 per 100 pounds, cost total 147.52, receipts 202.82 yielding net 55.30 and 2.21 per head. Nine lots averaged 1.89 per head. Lambs from Idaho shipped to Chicago and Purdue, western stock fed for corn belt lamb feeders.
Russell, a former county auditor now in autos, faces a prank over a quart of liquor left in his car after a trip to Dugger. Later, city improvements remove old concrete public square troughs once deemed too high, with jokes about giraffes. Shelburn boasts a physician with seven telephones for business.
The monthly and final meeting of the Brotherhood of Churches in the city was held at the Baptist church. President W R Nesbit led the session which planned important work for the coming year. Music was provided by the Baptist male quartet. Charles D Hunt spoke on The Church and the Lawyer, Walter G Scott on The Church and the Businessman, and Dr J B Maple presented a paper titled The Church and the Physician.
Fire of unknown origin, in Shelburn, destroyed the two story home of Ben C. Crawford, a coal miner. Crawford and his family narrowly escaped. The loss is about 1500 dollars with no insurance.
Mr and Mrs Claude Nelson and their young son Vernon of Butte Colorado are visiting for several weeks with Mrs Nelsons parents Mr and Mrs John Shepard.
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