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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1914
Page
6
The Sullivan Union announces subscription rates in advance for one year six months and three months. Prices shown include one year at 1.00, six months at 0.50, and three months at 0.25. Publishers D. Chaney and R. P. White.
Republican state committee calls for February 6 or 7 1914 delegate selections in Indiana's Second Congressional District. Delegates allocated by county based on votes for Otis E Gulley in 1910, with district convention set for February 10 1914 in Linton. County chairmen to fix time and place with two weeks public notice.
State committee calls countywide meeting on February 7 1914 in multiple townships to choose precinct committeemen and delegates for the district convention at Linton February 10 1914 where a district chairman will be elected. Meetings in each township list delegates and begin at 2 00 pm except Hymera and Shelburn at 7 30 pm. Committeemen chosen meet February 9 1914 in Sullivan to select county officers. T E Hoover andDiarelle Chaney preside.
Senator Oscar E. Bland of Linton said he would accept the Republican nomination for Congress if the party deems it wisest. He expressed strong belief the Republicans will regain power and likely win in November, noting the Democratic position has shown weakness.
Senator Bland praises Republican policies and urges former Republicans to unite on a solid platform against the current administration. He notes widespread dissatisfaction with Democratic rule and predicts large turnout at the February 10 district meeting in Linton.
The Columbus Republican argues Democrats exploit GOP fissures to widen distrust between Republicans and progressives. It contends the split benefits democracy, warns against self serving opposition, and calls for Republicans to unite against a common foe amid fears of free trade and free silver policies.
In Bloomington Star a small town scene is painted with quirky notes about Rev. Eli Perkins buying a new suit for 5.98 at Bloomington clearance, book agents peddling Columbus reels for 1 down and 1.09 monthly, crowds turning in early, pill samples causing disturbance, a Plymouth Rock hen theft, local gossip, oil dreams, a Mocking Bird rehearsal, a blowout over a mother in law, and a revival sermon warning about cold world gates.
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York praises Dr King's New Life Pills calling them the king of all laxatives and a blessing to his family. The advertisement urges readers to obtain a box and restore health.
New York dispatch reports Carrie Rand Herron wife of Prof George D Herron died suddenly in Florence Italy where the couple had gone in 1905 for his health. The article recounts Herrons marriage to Carrie Rand after a disputed divorce from Mary Everhard and notes their later life in New Jersey and Ohio.
Advertises Foley Kidney Pills as a true medicine effective against backache rheumatism stiff joints and urinary irregularities caused by weak kidneys. Notes the product’s success “everywhere” and is attributed to Joe K. Smock & Son.
Civil Service announces exams for Stenographer-typewriter Transitman Assistant in Forest Management Apprentice Fish Culturist Laboratory Assistant Zoology Statistical Clerk. Salaries range from 600 to 1200 dollars with dates Feb 28 Mar 4 and April 15. Applications and exam locations available from the Civil Service Commission Washington DC or I L Earhart 403 Government Building Cincinnati Ohio.
A for sale notice touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound by Joe K. Smock as money saving. It claims few doses stop coughs and colds and a bottle lasts long while healing raw surfaces and soothing throat irritation.
At Shelburn Friday night the Shelburn Independents defeated the Fairbanks Independents 36 to 18 in a basketball game. The Shelburn second team lost to the Fairbanks second team 7 to 26 in the curtain raiser.
Advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills deliver quick, fine results for backache rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles. It asserts the pills supply what the kidneys and bladder need to heal, urging readers to try the remedy through K. Smock & Son.
The new income tax requires unmarried residents of Sullivan county earning over 3000 yearly and married couples earning over 4000 to file with the Terre Haute Internal Revenue office by March first. Blanks available at banks or from Collector Isaac R. Strouse, who urges prompt filing under penalty of twenty to one thousand dollars.
Feel miserable and out of sorts turn to Electric Bitters a guaranteed liver and kidney remedy. Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa recovered after eight months of virulent liver trouble following four doctors advice. A bottle is sold for 50c and 1.00 and is recommended by Joe K Smock and Son.
Russell Pope age 19 son of John Pope of Cass died Sunday after about three months of illness from consumption. A Cass High School and 1918 graduate, he trained at Terre Haute for teaching and began a job last fall. He remained able to sit up until Friday night and died Sunday evening. He leaves his father two brothers three sisters and many relatives. Funeral at Antioch Tuesday with Brother Chas Near officiating. Burial at Antioch.
New Orleans resident C P Caldwell says three boxes of Dr Hobson's Eczema Salve and three bars of Derma Zema Soap cured him of eczema spots. The Pfeiffer Chemical Co promotes the ointment as soothing healing antiseptic and guaranteed. Available from all druggists for 50 cents or by mail from Philadelphia and St Louis.
Oliver W. Perry, Carlisle merchant, who had buggies attached by Sheriff Kelley amid a suit by T. T. Haydock Carriage Company on a note, posted bond late Wednesday and his shop was reopened and restored to him.
Mrs Robert Kirkham received word Sunday that her husband Mr Kirkham is seriously ill at Pensacola Florida and she left Sunday evening to join him.
An advertisement extols Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and colds, warning of potential pneumonia if untreated. It cites testimonials, including Mrs Effie Morton and Wm Cogger, claiming rapid relief and recovery across multiple cases and offering to publish letters for inquiries.
Washington reports four celestial events this year two solar and two lunar. An annular sun eclipse will be visible only in southern Patagonia and New Zealand as a small partial. A mid March partial moon eclipse will be visible across most of the United States and Canada. An August total sun eclipse will be a small partial in eastern Canada and New England. A September 3-4 partial moon eclipse will appear in the far western United States and Canada.
Mrs. R. O. Willard and Mrs. Belle Jenkins departed Thursday for New Smyrna Florida to spend the rest of winter. William T. Dix, noted Curry township farmer, has purchased the V. D. Commiss orivary on Flag Washington Street and will move to reside in the vicinity.
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