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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1917

Page

8

Elizabeth Anderson Drake obituary from Sullivan county

Elizabeth Anderson Drake born January 25 1835 in Sullivan county Indiana married Gaston Drake at age 19. She joined Fairbanks Missionary Baptist church in 1863 and died January 20 after a full life as wife mother and grandmother with funeral at the Baptist church near Fairbanks conducted by Elder B Mugg.

Elizabeth ( Anderson ) Drake Robert Anderson Sullivan County Indiana Gaston Drake Eli Levi Permelia Hall Sadie Wright Fairbanks Missionary God Per

Senator Humphreys Bill Amends Public Accounting Law

Senator Humphreys of Greene county introduces a senate bill to require books examined by officials to become public documents in the auditor of state office with exceptions set by the state board of accounts and the Governor.

Humphreys Greene County Senate Public Auditor of State State Board of Accounts Court House Board of Hospital Trustees Lnn Sullivan County Indiana Etta T. Jamison Otho L. Springer

Republican Paper in County Since 1866

The article, appearing in a historic county paper, discusses Republican Party reforms and the Galsinger amendment. It emphasizes restoring Lincoln era principles of liberty and equality, urging fair rights and economic equity while critiquing progressives and advocating party unity. The piece appeals to Republican values and constitutional freedoms.

George W. Perkins Congress Atate Lincoln Republican Party Republic Gallinger

Compulsory Medicine Sparks Tax Increase Debate

Legislative Observer notes many bills in the General Assembly. One bill proposes compulsory medical examination of school children at an annual cost of about 2086,800 and would create 1,500 physician berths, raising public expense.

General Assembly OW. B

Japanese Dye Exports May Break Free From Ban

The Japan Advertiser reports Japan’s dyestuff industry faces oversupply after rapid mill setup and a ban on exports is likely to be lifted. Japan, formerly dependent on Germany, now competes with U S dyes amid low labor costs and a questionable protective tariff law awaiting European peace.

America Japan Germany Democratic Party United States Ndusirs

President's unissued speech stirs Senate debate on foreign policy

The passage discusses a presidential address to the Senate on world peace and US role, noting contested authority and fallout. It argues the president spoke without clear mandate, while Senate spokesmen later advocated withholding discussion of the speech.

Senate United States Europe Cummins

Cullop Seen As Key Figure In Post Office Patronage

The Bloomington Star argues William A. Cullop, defeated candidate, will be tapped by the administration to choose officials in the second congressional district. The piece notes Cullop’s strong Wilsonite backing and influence in naming post office appointments, amid speculation on future patronage control after March.

Callop Marshall Congress William A. Culleop Cullop Wilson Cullep Bloomington Star Dem

Dewey Funeral Honors Turned Washington Into Holiday

Unusual honors mark the funeral of a famed admiral as Washington celebrates with bands playing light music and streets resembling a holiday. The President attends a theatre that evening and is seen in a box chewing something like gum.

Gayety Fnerals Dewey Washington

Dangerous Power in Vetoing Single Items

The proposal to amend the Constitution to allow a President to veto individual items in an appropriation bill risks rewarding or punishing legislators. It could concentrate power, enabling patronage and political retribution rather than merit.

Class Legislation and Farmers’ Dividend News

Democratic revenue measures tax profits over eight percent except agricultural gains. Farmers’ groups have been exempted from restraint of trade rules, while South Jersey Farmers’ Exchange reports a 100 percent stock dividend and an eight percent cash dividend.

South Jersey Farmers’ Exchange

Postmaster Civil Service Critique Sparks Partisan Debate

A quoted critic argues against treating postmasters as civil service and questions how many Republicans passed civil service examinations under the current administration. The remark branding the plan as bosh emphasizes partisan distrust in the reforms.

Congress

Go Hire a Hall Echoes in Public Debate

A columnist recalls the phrase go hire a hall used when speakers intrude on others discussions. The passage notes the president of the United States recently took possession of a position or office, illustrating public discourse and authority in civic life.

United States

Marriage Licenses Listed for William Campbell and Others

William Campbell 29 miner of Gilmore weds Grace Candell 18 of Hymera. James H. Vaughn 20 farmer near Dugger weds Velma P. Creager 16 of Dugger. Walter Raines 20 miner of Kymera weds Joy Dickerson 18 of Shelburn.

Wiliam Campbell Miner Gilmour Grace Candell Hymera James H. Vaughn Farmer Dugger Velma P. Creager Walter Raines Kymera Joy Dickerson Shelburn

Personal Notes From Local Residents Leave For Warm Wintering Spots

Mrs. French Long and daughter and Mrs. Ransom Akin with a little girl depart for New Smyrna Florida to spend winter with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hoke. Mrs. John P. Allen heads to Florida with friends from Bicknell. Samuel Smock, curry township pioneer, made a Union business call. Mrs. BE Crowder improves after surgery. West Terre Haute residents Thralls visit Frank Abell. Ben Stone of Bloomington visits Reed couple, delayed by ill son. Russell Draper of Manitou Colorado leaves after two weeks here.

French Long Ransom W. Akin New Smyrna Fla J. F. Hoke Kenneth Crawley Kansas City H. E. Dutton John P. Allen Florida Bicknell Samuel (. Smock Curry Township Union BE. S. Crowder Crowder Hospital Lester Thralls West Terre Haute Frank Abell Ben Stone Bloomington Jill Joe S. Reed Joseph Leslie Russell Draper Manitou Col

Republicans Win State Senate Seat In Steuben LaGrange Noble Counties

C J Munton Republican of Kendallville won the Steuben LaGrange Noble senate seat in yesterday's election. He defeated Democrat W A Fox of Angola by a total 1 453 majority, carrying Steuben 846 LaGrange 367 and Noble 240. The result leaves the state senate tied with Republicans in control under the Republican lieutenant governor.

Senate W. T. Green C. J. Munton Kendallville Steuben LaGrange Noble Ile Steuben County W. A. Fox Angola

Mrs Bert Thompson Dies After Detroit Street Car Crash

Mrs. Bert Thompson formerly of Sullivan died Friday from injuries suffered in a Detroit street car accident on Thursday. Her husband lay in a hospital in Indianapolis. Ms and Mrs Claude Thompson attended the funeral and burial in Farmland on Monday.

Bert Thompson Sullivan Detroit Indianapolis Claude Thompson Farmland

Of Two Evils Hugh Desires His Mother Over School

A child named Hugh, staying with his grandparents while his mother cared for her ailing father, says he would rather be with his mother than attend school. The remark reveals a child’s stronger bond with family than with schooling.

Hugh

Patriotism of American steelmakers questioned by Daniels

Josephus Daniels criticizes U S steel manufacturers for lacking patriotism while noting Raleigh North Carolina has received some navy shell contracts.

Josephus Daniels Raleigh North Carolina

Stand by the President Phrase Echoes Wartime Debate

The speaker defends supporting leadership during a period of national difficulty, highlighting political stance beyond a simple pledge. It emphasizes loyalty to the president and continuity in governance amid a tense international climate.

Indiana to See Dry Cleaning Next Year

A regional report notes Indiana will experience a period of dry cleaning in the coming year, with potential impact on local businesses and residents awaiting service normalization.

Indiana

Kinman Returns from Visit to Oklahoma and Arkansas

Mrs. Guy M. Kinman has returned from a visit with relatives in Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Guy M. Kinman Oklahoma Arkansas

Pleasant Prospect Dog Muzzle Incident

Bobby defends his uncle’s mastiff Tige after a bite causes muzzling. The angry butcher insists on confirming the bite marks by examining the dog’s teeth at the door.

Bobby Hhe Tige Ile

How Romeo Johnson Got His Name

Indianapolis man Romeo Johnson explains his unusual first name. His father admired Edwin Booth and briefly stayed to see Romeo and Juliet. the next night featured Pygmalion and Galatea, a misfit timing his birth.

Romeo Johnson Indianapolis Edwin Booth Booth Romeo

Wanted buyers for mares lotion and hedge posts for sale

WANTED 1,090 people to buy mares lotion. Sample free at Bennett's Pharmacy. FOR SALE 800 hedge posts seven feet long priced 25¢ each. Also several large posts for end or fate posts. 1 feet long. See Albin Bicknell, one mile south of Narrows.

Bennett’s Pharmacy Albin Bicknell Narrows

Motich Announces Fur Season and Buying Offer

Hunters and trappers are urged to season and trap early and bring furs to David Kaplan at Nesbit's old mill to fetch the highest prices for hides and fur. Kaplan advertises he will buy all kinds of furs and hides and invites traders to try him.

Motich David Kaplan David L. Kaplan Nesbit

Real Bargain Offer for Globe-Democrat Subscriptions

The Globe Printing Company offers Rural Free Delivery and Star Route subscriptions to the Daily Globe-Democrat at $3.00 per year, or $2.50 each in clubs of three. with Sunday included the price is $5.50 yearly, or $4.75 each in clubs. Regular price for the Daily Globe-Democrat is $7.50 per year with Sunday, $5.00 daily only. Orders urged before possible price increases.

ST. Louis Globe-Democrat Daily Globe-Democrat Star Route Parsons Daily Globe Democrat Globedemocrat Daily Globedemocrat Cglobrdemocrat Globe Printing Company, Publishers St. Louis

Make Money Working From Home Like Hundreds Do

Advert gives a home business pitch claiming easy, permanent profits with no risk. It urges readers to send name and address with one reference to LL. BROWN in New York City for details.

LL. Brown Murray St New York City

Local Harness Sale Advertises Land Made Prices

Mat tix Foster offers Jim Dandy Collars at old prices near Sullivan State Bank. Advertisements urge buyers to consider land made options as a cost effective choice for harness needs.

Mattix & Foster Sullivan State Bank

Wanted Man to Sell Oils and Palks in Cleveland

Wanted man with access to auto or horse and bogey to sell oils greases and palks. Compensation four dollars to six dollars per day. Stetson 671 Company Cleveland Ohio.

Stetson Cleveland Ohio

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