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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1914
Page
5
Merom Station closes its revival meeting on Saturday night. The bulletin lists numerous local residents and visitors from Hymera Sullivan and Merom, with social calls, shopping trips, and church events noted. A snowstorm affected the area Friday night while William Shaw of Hymera died of pneumonia, with his funeral held at his residence.
James Vaughn visits his daughter Mrs. Julia Alsop and uses crutches. Mt. Calvary meeting progresses with Rev. Freis present all week. Local families Bert Bedwell Bedwell family Carl Bedwell welcome a baby boy named Delbert. Delbert joins Hayden Vaughn Rose Chapel trip. Several Alsop and Vaughn relatives visit Sullivan and nearby.
Robert Richard and wife visited relatives in the locality. A good crowd attended the Shiloh meeting. Vance Bennett and wife visited Thursday. Martin Pirtle traveled to Dugger on Tuesday. Htta Bennett visited friends Thursday. Bro. Miller delivered a good sermon at Shiloh Sunday. James Diva drove over Tuesday.
A severe sleet storm last Friday caused extensive damage in Graysville. Trees were ruined, poles toppled, and the telephone system crippled though pipelines and telegraphs begin repair. Local candidates court votes as trusteeship draws interest.
Mr and Mrs Carl Gambill of near No Nine have moved into John Walters house. Mr and Mrs Floyd Bledeoe and Miss Iva Miller dined at Wm Brewer s. Frank Leveque Fred Arnett and Miss Velva Llewellyn visited. Mrs Herald Headley and daughters Dorothy and Ruth visited Wiley Miller. Hezzie Gambill Albert Gambill and daughter Louise went to Jasonville Friday. Emma McKinney visited Leon Kas last week.
Mrs Mahlon Gustin travels to Hopkinsville Kentucky after death of her son Ernest West of that city. West was formerly Opal Wilgon of this city.
Washington D C February 3 The Progressive party loses its mission and dissolves into the Republican party. Former Progressives return to Republicans nationwide as Bristow La Follette Cummins Borah and others predict the party’s end. Bristow urges Progressives to stay within Republicans to push reforms.
The article surveys the collapse of Progressive strength nationwide, noting weak showings in New Jersey and Maryland, a shift back to Republican ranks, and a stronger California registration favoring Republicans. It cites Taft era contrasts, party rule revisions, and calls for Red Cross seal fundraising results and local notices from Sullivan County Indiana 1914.
The heaviest sleet in years damaged shade and fruit trees and disrupted the telephone system. Will Watson shipped three red hogs to Walla Walla Washington last week. Mrs. Rue visited Dr. Durham after three weeks with Ton Durham and family. Mr and Mrs Harry Ross spent part of last week with Warren Watson and then traveled to Rock Island Illinois to assist in meetings. A number attended the Graysville farmers meeting and reported a good turnout despite weather.
Miss Margaret Lipknight of Boonville is visiting Miss Nelle Ayde Lotte. The social call highlights local friendship and relocation details.
Stewart Barnes is very ill at his home on West Washington Street according to local notices.
David Graham and Ben Brown attended Sullivan events as winter weather lingered. A protracted meeting begins at Mt Calvary on Monday February 9 with Rev L A Peck in charge. Oil sands were struck at Patton farm at 863 feet. Sullivan county 1914 democratic primary soon becomes history. Rev Philip Freis preached at Mt Calvary and gave a temperance lecture with many signing the pledge.
No Backache or Kidney Pains mentions back pains urinary trouble dizziness and low energy. The Mother Gray Co at LeRoy New York promotes Aromatic-Leaf as a pleasant herb tonic laxative. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents with a free sample offer via postal address. February 4.
Wanted salesmen to sell guaranteed oils and paints. Experience unnecessary. Extremely profitable offer to the right party. The Glen Refining Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
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