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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
3
A reflective poem-style prayer for the new year urging daily cheer, diligent work, and kindness. It invokes starting each morning with a cheerful heart, performing one’s duty, keeping a gentle temper, and ending with prayer at night as the year begins anew.
A fragment describes superstitions for New Year’s Eve and Day fortune telling. Maidens consult hymn books, symbols, or a thimble and ring to guess marriage or misfortune for the coming year. A psalm book and silver warn of death or engagement when opened at midnight.
A reflection traces New Year mumming from ancient rites to Tudor bans and Washington era cheer. It notes a 60 year ago decline to boozy feasting, then a recent informal revival and a hostess forgetting a guest's name in a punch bowl anecdote.
Will H. Hays declares no twilight zone between right and wrong to Indiana Republicans. The Fulton County Republican Club gears up for a Lincoln's birthday banquet in Rochester as momentum grows in the party.
Republican County Chairman Charles E. Edwards of Danville reports strong progress for the party in Hendricks County saying it is in healthier condition than ever before during a visit to state headquarters.
The Indianapolis newspaper recalls the 1894 relief approach as it notes current unemployment aid plans echo those historic measures. It highlights a Democratic tariff bill in force in 1894 and today, framing policy continuity.
Rev. I. B. Harper told the Vigo county republican club he would prefer a political primary over a prayer meeting, arguing gang influence during prayer. An official report by F. S. Hennessey cites 61,000 unemployed wage earners in Cleveland, Ohio.
Huntington county Republicans map a large January banquet aiming for a major political event. County chairman George M. Eberhart notes tentative plans to make the gathering a substantial affair.
Isaac H. Kalley named as executor of the Sullivan County Indiana estate of William M. Denney. The estate is described as solvent. First insertion December 23, 1914.
The Kentland Democrat urges clean honorable leaders and candidates. It argues that accusations against democrats who do wrong should be investigated and punished, condemns corruption, and says voters are becoming more independent of party bosses.
Benton county delegates backed the Taggart machine amid a grand jury report. The Benton and Brownstown papers urge reform of state and party organization aligning with national leadership. Indiana Civil War veterans are noted to be represented in the Republican minority in both houses.
The coming session of the Indiana General Assembly features Capt A M Scott of the Marion county delegation serving as recorder of the Loyal Legion and James Porter senator elect from Daviess and Pike counties noted as a veteran.
A historical advert describes a liver ailment manifesting as mental unhappiness and physical sluggishness. It promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills to improve digestion, purge bowels, and purify food, alongside Bucklen's Arnica Salve for piles.
Spencer Ind December 29 Dr John A Williams of Patricksburg brother of W W Williams Owen county progressive county committee chair announces his return to the Republican party. He predicts Republican victory in 1916 with lightning velocity and urges readiness for the coming win.
D Chranicki a well known and aged resident of this city is seriously ill with pneumonia at his home on South Main Street.
Henry T. Pierson Jr administrator of the estate of Henry T. Pierson deceased has filed a final account with the Sullivan circuit court and a hearing is set for Monday January 4 1914 the 37th judicial day of the November term creditors heirs and legal representatives must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved.
Gertrude Wilson administratrix of the Alonzo Wilson estate files final report with Sullivan County Indiana Clerk on the 53rd judicial day. The report shows cause and is presented by attorney A G McNabb. First insertion December 30 1914.
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