Union notes and partisan candidacy chatter in 1902 Indiana
Union prints local political notices and editorials from February 5 1902. It cites J Smith Talley free advertising amid indiana coal trust decline and previews Republican congressional candidate John C Chaney of Sullivan with praise of his speaking and influence in Martin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Coal Trust
J. Smith
Tue
Martin County Tribune
Tue Sullivan Union
Chaney
John ©. Chaney
Martin County
Jobn C. Chaney
Sullivan
Congress
Sullivan County Democratic primary pleas from candidates
A cluster of private candidate notices from Sullivan County officials race to the Democratic primary. C W Wetman appeals for sheriff extension citing rheumatism and service. W H Brione announces prosecutor and justice of the peace bids. Wx. Force seeks recorder. Vetuman Lackey hints at county treasurer support and past no-shows. all request party backing and advise unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Hamilton
Force
Recorder
Sullivan County
No.1
Lincoln League state meeting set for Terre Haute February 12
The Lincoln League of Indiana schedules its state meeting in Terre Haute on February 12 with a second congressional district representation allocation: Daviess 69 Greene 58 Knox 41 Lawrence 24 Martin 34 Monroe 32 Owen 37 Sullivan 37. Delegates are one per club plus one for each 50 members over 25. Sullivan County expects strong turnout and full township and club representation. The gathering runs Wednesday and Thursday of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln League of
Indiana
Terre Haute
Daviess
Greene
Knox
Lawrence
Martin
Monroe
Owen
Sullivan
Deficiency Bill Vote On Shelter For Philippines Troops
In Congress on the 24th, Cannon proposed a 500000 amendment for sheltering U S troops in the Philippines. Miers and Cummings supported it amid Democratic opposition. Richardson moved to recommit to defeat the amendment, Miers voted yes to recommit, Cummings refused to recommit and denounced the shelter appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Washington
Cannon
Philippines
Miers
Amos J. Cummings
New York
Richardson
United States
Bah
Sullivan County Democratic Primary Announces Local Candidates
Voters are urged to consider Tam a candidate for treasurer David N Curry for representative Will H Pigg for prosecuting attorney Adam C Miller for sheriff in Sullivan County with the Democratic Primary set for February 11 1902. Miller notes limited time for outreach and asks voters for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David N. Curry
Curry Township
Sullivan County
Will H. Pigg
Adam C. Miller
Sullivan county primary bids from candidates mix with calls
A stream of letters to The Union from Sullivan county figures urges candidacies in the Democratic primary. Names include Robert Kinkuam seeking county treasurer, Steve Leach and Cates Snapp announcing district duties, and M E Drake asserting a Curry township claim. One note denies treasurer candidacy despite prior nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry Township
Robert Kinkuam
Cates Snapp
P. S
Sullivan Candidate Announces Willingness for Any Leftover Post
A. Dark Hoss seeks any remaining office after the February 11 1902 Democratic scramble in Sullivan County. He thanks 7500 Democrats and friends for support and asks for continued favors. The note notes the rush for candidate announcements and jokes about using wrapping paper for notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Double Track Effort Clears Overburdened Van Line
The Vandalia railroad pushed 191 freight trains over 60 hours from Friday night to Monday noon, moving 4 783 cars. Managers forced full divisions into service, clearing mainline congestion without a single accident, according to the Terre Haute Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Herald
Terre Haute Express
Vandalia
Indiana
Pittsburg
Miller
Michigan
Peoria
Vandalia Handles 52 Passenger Trains Without Delay
During sixty hours a freight movement plus 52 regular passenger trains were managed with no delays. The efficiency of Vandalia officials and employees is highlighted by the achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daia
Vandalia
Walsh buys Trinity Springs in Mitcheltree township
Chicago millionaire John R. Walsh, president of the Southern Indiana Railroad, has purchased the Trinity Springs in Mitcheltree township from the Dunn heirs for 12000 dollars. The deed was executed in time after an option expired January 15, with attorney Thomas J. Brooks of Bedford finalizing the trade. Walsh now owns Indian Springs and Trinity Springs, gaining control of a premier medicinal spring complex and signaling a railroad extension toward the site and potential hotel development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin County Tribune
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Southern Indiana Railroad
Trinity Springs
Mitcheltree Township
Dunn
Walsh
Indian Springs
Thomas J. Brooks
Bedford
Trinity
America
Preliminary hearing on Mary and Ruth Putnam murder case
Judge Youngblood presided Monday over a habeas corpus preliminary hearing for bail in the Putnam murder case. Misses Mary and Ruth Putnam were charged by the coroner's jury with the murder of Mary Putnam's infant. Prosecution presented its case, defense offered none, and the court set bonds at 200 dollars each before the girls returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Youngblood
Krause's Headache Capsules Offer Quick Relief
Advertisement notes headaches stem from poor ventilation, indulgence, lack of exercise, mental strain, or malaria. Krause's Headache Capsules claim to cure severe cases and leave the head clear and cool. Price 25c. Sold by E. E. Muebler. Also promote UNION for Job Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
E. E. Muebler
A Story of a Father's Love
The City Missionary in Ladies Home Journal tells of an impoverished puddler who supported his only daughter born to a late wife. He sold his property to fund her music studies abroad, returning home to live frugally on £20 weekly to buy clothes, while she refuses contact and spends his money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studi Imusic
Fivine
Ladies
Ome Journal
December Names Through the Ages
December, the tenth month in ancient times, earned many names. Saxons called it Winter Monat then Heligh Monat after Christianization, and Christ Monat in Germany. It was linked to candle warmth, smoky chimneys, and hoarfrost on the snows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
The Force of Cyclones and Their Tremendous Power
Careful estimates of cyclone force and energy show a cyclone able to generate over 400 million horsepower. The power vastly exceeds all human and animal capabilities, steam, water and windmill energies.
A Test of Friendship Probes Ties With Loans
A gentleman tested friendship by writing to twenty intimate friends asking for a pound. Thirteen gave no reply, five declined, two promised and failed, one sent ten shillings, and only three sent the full amount. All correspondents are well off, reports St. Petersburg Novoe Vremya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Abstracts of Real Estate Transfers in Turman Cass and Hamilton
A list of real estate transfers recorded by Beasley & Brown Abstracters. Flora arris transfers 43 acres to Robert Crow in Turman. Mary A Gray sells 2 acres in Cass to Robert McCollough. multiple lots and acres change hands in Sullivan, Hamilton, Farmersburg, Cass, and Fairbanks. Notable transfers include 98 acres in Fairbanks from Cassius Harrison to John Harrison and 60 acres in Cass to Jos. L. Warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beasley & Brown
Flora Arris
Robert Crow
Turman
Mary A. Gray
Robert McCollough
Cass
Wm. Nash
Calan Plummer
Willis Benefield
Josephine Reid
Sullivan
Isaac Conner
W. H. Crowder
Haddon
Cassius Harrison
John Harricon
Fairbanks
Charles Moore
Oscar W. Allen
Curry
Commodore Benefield
James B. Thorn
Flora Harris
A. D. Leach
Ellse McGrew
Hamilton
Geo
G. Frazer
Jos. IL
E. J. Jennings
W. Vv. Jennings
Farmersburg
W. Tesyinge
E. W. Jennings
Richard Taylor
William Arnett
C. W. Clerk
New Lebanon
F. M. Nead
Wellwood Shepherd
Jackson
Jas
M. Shields
G. W. Osburn
Allen I’. Osburn
Krause's Cold Cure Capsule Ad Says Easy Cold Relief
A compact vintage ad notes a person carrying Krause's Cold Cure Capsule and taking one at onset of a cold. The price is 25 cents and it is sold by E. BE. Muebler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
E. BE. Muebler
Executor's Notice to Sell Real Estate in Sullivan County
Executor of John Dever's will announces private sale of diverse Sullivan County properties in Sullivan Indiana. Sale set February 20 1902 at noon at the Hays office with terms: one third cash down, balance in 6 and 12 months, 6 percent interest, mortgage security, parcels or bulk sale, taxes to be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit Court
John Dever
John T
Will H. Hays
Sullivan
Indiana
Sullivan County
Township 8
Tange 8
Farnsworth
John T. Hays
Witt H. Hays
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Union
A.A Holmes
P.d.lowe
Wednesbury
Times
MR. Chaney
The
Bloomfield News
Subrosa
P.S
Mr. Union
Owensburg
W. H. Brione
Vetuman
Lincoln League Meeting
Tam
Iaan
Luuz
A. V
Munich
Bryan
Jed
Steve Leach
Noaa Cuamanis
Anton
M. E. Drake
Marble Man
Ephor Union
ScLllivan, Inc
Express
A. D. Hoss
N. B
Hoss
Dee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!