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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1916
Page
5
The fragment notes a republican paper in the established August 1 1886 period with reference to P White and the aféi Union. It signals a historic small-town publication record with minimal readable context.
The Democrat urges attention to William S Bastings as a Democratic candidate for Sullivan County treasurer. The appeal claims he would divert county funds to residents and save about four thousand dollars yearly. A Democrat tied to Francis Everlasting Walters allegedly manages campaigns, with Walters historically influential in local politics.
A reader questions whether studying political probability helps observe shifting conditions and new issues. The note cites a publication from My Experience in The Evening Times and urges the Democrat of the Evening Times to publish again under a similar caption.
The Evening Times accuses the editors of failing to address a key county issue. It questions why the publisher of My Times and the Democrat do not support turning county fund interest to the people. The Democrat is accused of resorting to childish taunts toward the Union editor.
Sullivan residents report signs of an early spring based on local weather lore. Roy Thomas killed two large garter snakes sunning near his home while Riley Sanders found a full grown grasshopper. Friday’s mild 65 to 70 degree day suggests March may be unusual.
Greensberry Riggs reported nightly chicken losses and set a trap. The captured intruder proved to be a nearly white owl on display at Riggs’s home.
Ross Turman captured a 7 foot 6 inch bald cage Saturday. Jesse Medsker visited relatives in Illinois Sunday. Dr Joe Crowder attended Myrtle Street Thursday evening. Mrs Jane Moore has been sick but is improving. Grover Clayton of Merom visited Emerson Watson Friday evening. Rev Hershey continues meetings this week afternoons and evenings. Clyde Shields and family with Miss Epperson and Elsie Shields, Frank Badger and sisters attended church Sunday. Rev Hershey Karn Medsker and family joined Tom Medsker and mother Sunday. Ross Turman is building a new house. A number of locals attended the Graysville school exhibit Saturday. Emerson Watson left Tuesday night for Nashville to attend the National Student Volunteer convention.
Chester Kirkham Graysville makes maple syrup and plans data week. Albert Monk's child died near Fairbanks and was buried at Hutsonville. A girl born to Bert Hawkee and wife last Saturday. Noble Vail and family visited here last Sunday. Revival work starts Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church. W A Vail sold his mule team last week. Chas Bicknell moved here last week and will supervise Thursday. Jerome Weese his assistant. Many pupils attended Big Springs church. school exhibit a success with out of town entries. Lee Bennett carved a chair from a walnut leg. sewing and weaving drew praise. Nettie Arnett’s unfinished work noted after Christmas. Three hundred people registered as witnesses during the day.
Dr Ira H Larr cites violations as the source of all pain in a terse statement. The line reads All pain is the result of violated law and references a 31 11 p notation.
A list of marriage licenses shows Ira Stulz to Bessie E Hawkee and others including Chester Eldred to Eva Martin, James Talley to Hattie Rent zer, Vincent Berlein to Jennie rown, Jesse Brown to Cora Holland, Nena Cole to Arineca Merc, Charles Dulaney to Esta Ball on. Mrs R H Catlin and daughter Naoma of Terre Haute visited Mesha Eaton and returned home Friday.
Al McCammon of Paxton was bound over to the circuit court after a preliminary hearing in Justice Asrey's court. He is charged with criminally assaulting Lulu Daley, a 14 year old girl from Haddon township. Daley testified he attacked her on the road as she returned from Paxton and fled after her screams.
Lena Eaton Cass returns home after a week with F. E. Gambill and family. Rev. Baker preaches at Church of Christ. large crowd attends. I O O F and Rebekah lodges meet in the schoolhouse post fire. Etta Rayburn of Terre Haute visits sister Anna Cox. Ethel Rumbaugh and Ora Steele visit Etta Pope. Al Lewellyn and family visit George and Mrs Bledsoe. Chas Bradley to move near Center Thursday. Chas Hale and wife host party for daughter Clara bound for Danville music course. musical program by Everett and Roy Steele Hezzie Gambill and others. list of attendees. Harry Kirkham, medical student in St. Louis, visits relatives. will finish next year. Ladies auxiliary to Sullivan lodgeElls elect officers: President Mrs John Bays Vice President Mrs E S Crowder Secretary Miss Alice Megibbon Treasurer Miss Flossie Willis.
Zachariah Lanham 58 died last Wednesday from Brights disease. Funeral was at the Catholic church with Rev. Father Boland officiating. Interment followed at Center Ridge Cemetery. He lived with his sister Mrs. Adam Maschino southeast of Sullivan. brother Marion is in Uniontown Kentucky. cousin C. F. Molohon resides here. Born in Lebanon Kentucky, he had lived in the county for seven years.
Harvey Turner of the three miles northeast of Sullivan died Tuesday of last week at age 55. Funeral services were held at his residence Thursday at 10 AM. Interment followed in Wall Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and one son.
A former middleman admits to taking orders for cheap goods from a Chicago seller, skimming profits, and misleading customers. He exposes enlisting women to press for furniture and stoves, praising No. 9 West Side Sylvan for better quality and payment options, and hints at starting over with new purchases as roads improve.
Calvary Mrs via Creager remains in poor health. Mrs Samuel Burch on sick list. William Bradfield of Linton visited George Wilson. Charles Pifer returned from Vincennes after cataract surgery by Dr Knapp. Spring hints appear despite groundhog activity. Herschel Benefield and Ben Crowder from Sullivan visited for primary participation. Saturday’s list includes Harlo, Sam Bure, Frank Clayton, J Robbins, A E Sloop, Nolan Robbins, L H Willis, Jet Bloom, Dave Graham, Em Brdie, S Turnbull, Rollin Eaton, and Daniel Purcell.
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