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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
4
The Sullivan Union announces its posting as a second class matter at the Sullivan Indiana post office. The notice cites registration under federal acts and dates referenced for mailing classification.
The newspaper states communications must include the author or sender name. It warns that unsigned items will be discarded and asks readers to provide responsible attribution for anything sent for publication.
A critical look at the Sugar Equalization Board extension and President Wilson's Mexico policy. The piece argues the 1920 sugar plan was mishandled by the administration and condemns Wilson's stance on Huerta, claiming it led to chaos, deaths, and plunder in Mexico and damaged U.S. interests.
The article argues that administration procrastination hampers relief efforts for the shortage, making it difficult for the board to ease the situation. It notes attempts to prevent retail prices from spiking and highlights the impact on a population already strained financially.
Will Hays national chairman leads a harmony luncheon in Indianapolis on Monday attended by members of the Republican state organization and Republican News coverage notes the party’s unity efforts and forthcoming campaign energy.
Governor Goodrich and Senators Watson and New are discussed as potential presidential candidates on the Indiana Republican preferential ballot. Watson says he will support Goodrich if named. New backs Watson for renomination. Chairman Hays and Ed Wasmuth receive praise for party harmony. J W Fesler announces run for governor, bringing five candidates total.
A series of court actions listed include divorce grants for Nev ie Trips and Lillie Payne, custody petition by Board of Children's Guardians against George Kemmuir, foreclosure lien and special finding requests in Wilfred Coal cases, and various names such as Sullivan Manufacturing Company and Paul Cox referenced in docket actions. Several cases note costs awarded and continuations.
Purdue University hosts a series of farm courses from December 29 to February 27 aimed at rural residents during their dull season. Tuition is free for Indiana residents with a $10 lab-material fee for all students. The curriculum covers general agriculture, soil care, crop and orchard management, plant pests, farm machinery, buildings, dairy and poultry, and farm sanitation.
The Christmas of 1919 brought prosperity and cheer to Sullivan with record holiday trade and many locals hosting guests. Merchants report unprecedented sales as Yuletide spending extended to the day before Christmas. The Plks lodge held a large Christmas trees and dance with Santa Claus entering by air amidst telegram updates, gifts, poetry readings, and an orchestra as about 60 couples danced after the event.
Miss Marie Dailey and Frank Leach wed by Rev. J Cross at the parsonage last Wednesday. Karl George Seitz and Rose Duncan married Friday at the county clerk's office with Springer Gouchenour store clerks as witnesses. Ava Haines and Jesse Dix tied the knot Christmas morning at the Christian parsonage. The text lists other couples and occupations including coal miners, farmers, and sales staff with various hometowns and states.
A forthcoming coal mine near Scott City is to open soon with promoter involvement from Commissioner John Scott. The project aims to boost local employment and energy output.
The Sullivan County Past Masters Association held its annual meeting and election of officers at the Masonic Hall. About seventy members attended as seven candidates were initiated and officers were elected for the coming year with J. S. Daugherty named Worshipful Master and a roster of Sullivan and Vincennes-area Masons listed among organizers and attendees.
Eunice Matters of Carlisle seeks divorce from David Matters alleging threats and abuse since their 1918 marriage and August 1918 separation. Audrey Blanche Bland asks divorce from Robert Bland reporting marriage on February 23 19159 and separation last November amid alleged desertion and abuse. W H McGrew of Terre Haute sues James W Bledsoe in Sullivan circuit court for 381 damages over a failed farm sale. A bank robbery case notes valuables found on John Rogers farm nine miles north of Sullivan with a shredded sack of bonds recovered near a creek.
Word spreads after a robbery as suspects are hunted through surrounding towns and cities. A sack with papers supposedly thrown from a moving machine on the road is part of the escape record.
The Sullivan County Farmers' Association executive committee met at County Agent Benson's office to draft tentative 1920 plans. The group aimed to raise $1,000 to supplement Benson's salary, completing all but $100 of the goal.
Ceorge Ferree, visiting here last week with Mr and Mrs Riens, Pekin Illinois, spent time with relatives.
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