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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1916
Page
6
A vintage ad touts Dr King's New Discovery as an effective remedy for coughs fevers and colds. It claims quick recovery once started and urges readers to buy a bottle from all druggists.
Albert E. Miller a leading Gill township farmer living three miles east of Merom died at his home last Wednesday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Friday at the Merom Methodist church with Rev. Taylor officiating and the Merom Masonic lodge assisting. Burial followed in Merom cemetery. He was 53 and had lived on his Merom area farm for twenty years. He leaves a wife.
One hundred dollar reward offer for catarrh cure failure. Endorsements from National Bank of Commerce Toledo and others vouch for J J Cheney. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as internal remedy with testimonials, 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Sullivan's Superior Service noted.
Fifteen year old Bessie Miller arrested for larceny by Harry Olsin appeared before Judge Bridwell in circuit court Friday afternoon. Accused of stealing two pairs of shoes from the Ol sin family, the shoes were later found in a suit case. The judge took the case under advisement with the understanding she would return home to Jasonville and conduct herself properly. She returned to Jasonville Saturday.
Oscar B Findley and William T Hasler dispute contract. John C Chaney as administrator of Millie Bosley estate sues Deniis Bosley Fannie Bosley and others to sell real estate. Dolie Darrough Minnie Higgins and others sue Minnie Chaney Joseph Deddy for partition. Bert M Stark and Lucinda L Stark divorce. Leroy J Penn sues Elmer E Jameson and Cora M Jameson on note. Ettie Weaver sues James Weaver custody and support. Garrett T Harris sues Peabody Albert Coal Co wages penalty and account.
The notice records that the item is entered as second class matter on July 1, 1873 at the Sullivan Indiana post office under the March 8 1873 congressional act.
Fragmented sentences describe road work, cruise bookings, lodge insignia, and a county office dispute. Names, dates, or places are not clearly identifiable from the text.
A large number of candidates filed notices with the county clerk of their intention to campaign on March 7. The piece references a “friendly” candidate courting citizens with a royal palm and likens it to cranking a Lizzie, while names Joseph and Zimri are the only likely biblical mentions in the contest.
Nd Kelley notes Orvile Hale has grown used to the sheriff's office and warns that any forced move could bring disastrous consequences.
A misdated note mentions Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms and introduces Martin Luther Pigg as the new prosecutor who reportedly suffers digestive trouble after thirty days in office.
Grundy Clark of Gill township said eight million votes for Tom Joseph in a recent seining of a gravel pit. Report notes George McDonnall, once a famed horseshoe pitcher, is alleged as the “ringer” candidate for county treasurer.
Frank Wible, candidate for county treasurer, begins his active campaign this week. Reports say he has a strong chance to win, despite a dilemma about a prior health issue before the Mary Pri trip.
John A. Mattix a present member of the board of county commissioners is credited with bringing out Jesse W. Medsker to run for commissioner in the second district against Jake Miller and Uncle John Scott.
The Union reports that Jefferson township resident G. W. Kennedy has entered the race for the Democratic nomination for commissioner in the third district, following the party’s two week earlier statement that either Jefferson or Haddon township would field a candidate.
The field against George McDonnall appears to have formed the same bloc that backed Frank Daniels for county auditor in the last primary, aiming to defeat McDonnall.
Frank M. Daniels, the auditor-elect, is reportedly called from his home on the Wabash to reciprocate for past favors. He is said to be working for a three man slate including George MecDonnall for treasurer Edsil Bosstick for sheriff and Charley Bedwell for representative.
Edsil Bosstick, an ice cream maker and Democratic sheriff candidate, lost a packer when it floated away during high water on the Wabash River. He may recover it on the Mary Pri during his biennial trip.
Charley Hunt democratic candidate for congress tours the city meeting unfired workers to boost congressional action. He predicts defeating William Allen Cullop in the March polls but warns against overconfidence and presses ahead without delay in Washington.
An old advertisement promoting Dr Kings New Life Pills to improve digestion relieve constipation and tone the entire system. It claims benefits for eye clarity and skin health and prices the product at 25 cents at the local druggist.
A series of political notices announces candidacies for the Republican nomination in multiple districts and offices. James P. Goodrich of Winchester seeks governor and United States senator support. Harry S. New of Indianapolis seeks Sullivan county backing. Oscar E. Bland of Linton and James M. House of Vincennes announce congressional bids in Indiana’s second district. John E. Sedwick of Martinsville also seeks the second district nomination. March 7, 1916 primary referenced.
Fragmentary OCR notes show David N. Curry as a candidate on the Democratic ticket for the representative nomination in the March 7 1916 primary. The readable text specifies the nomination context and date.
Charles A. Lloyd is a candidate on the Republican ticket seeking the nomination for representative. The report notes his bid, party affiliation, and campaign aims as the nomination process proceeds.
Sam H. Goldberg announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Prosecuting Attorney of the Fourteenth Judicial District, subject to the primary election on March 7, 1916.
Clayton A. Price announces his candidacy for prosecuting attorney of the fourteenth judicial circuit in Indiana subject to the decision of the Republican primary.
Edsil Bossstick declares his candidacy for sheriff of Sullivan County on the Democratic ticket subject to the primary on Tuesday March 7 1916.
Matthew Lane seeks the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Sullivan County with the primary election set for Tuesday March 7 1916. Lane is the candidate named on the ticket and efforts focus on securing party support in the upcoming vote.
Oscar R. Rich is a candidate for sheriff of Sullivan County on the Democratic ticket subject to the primary to be held March 7 1918.
Henry H. Smith of Hamilton Township runs as a Republican candidate subject to the primary election decision for Sullivan County sheriff.
Republican candidate Sul Shell Bolinger seeks party nomination for county treasurer. The race centers on fiscal oversight and county finance management within the party slate.
To the voters of Sullivan County I am a candidate for the nomination for county treasurer on the democratic ticket at the primary election to be held March 7 1916 Frank M Nead of Jackson Township announces his bid.
Marion Aikin of Dugger announces his candidacy on the Republican ticket for coroner of Sullivan County. His bid depends on the outcome of the March 7, 1916 primary election.
Republican candidate La Flin Vanosdoll seeks the nomination for Sullivan county surveyor in the upcoming primary election on March 1916. He states his candidacy and party affiliation for the post.
Levi R. Ridgeway of Turman Township stands as a candidate in Sullivan County’s second district primary election to be held in March. The decision on the nomination will follow the primary results.
Democratic voters in Sullivan County are told that John Scott seeks the nomination for county commissioner in the 2d district. He explains travel conditions prevent meeting all voters but pledges to serve the people and improve roads with the tax money if elected.
Public notice announces a March 7, 1916 primary for County Commissioner in the third district. The candidate’s name will appear twice on the ballot: to fill the vacancy from James W. Bishop’s death and for the regular nomination.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for colds coughs and feverish throats and heads. It claims pine tar soothes irritation clears phlegm reduces congestion acts as an antiseptic and brings general relief with easier breathing and reduced inflammation. Price 25c.
Local notices recount small town events and quirky anecdotes. Eph Keef the barber offers cheap corn treatments while Zeb Stebbins shifts occupations. A Sunday church dog fight ends with humorous deacon remarks. Various residents gossip about mules, chins, fire scares, and head cheese. A Polish relief collection sparks humor.
The Sherman Building Company of this city filed notice of incorporation with the secretary of state at Indianapolis for 100000 dollars. Directors listed are C. J. Sherman M. J. Sherman and M. M. Wilson.
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