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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1918
Page
4
A 1875 post office notice from Indiana extends best wishes for the New Year to patrons and friends. The message expresses gratitude for loyalty, pride for service members, and a faith in the ultimate triumph of the right under the Stars and Stripes.
Prepared for the Indiana State Council of Defense by John K Gowdy of Rushville the essay urges focus on war preparations over fault finding. It praises Governor Goodrich and Indiana’s unity in pledging support through volunteers food effort Red Cross and a $100000000 war fund, arguing criticism weakens the cause and that patriotism means unwavering loyalty to government.
A critical view of Wilson administration policy and Republican influence as war contracts and shipbuilding delays hinder mobilization. The piece cites Senate committees and calls for responsible leaders, arguing Americans must commit to shipbuilding, ammunition, and war readiness while noting partisan tensions and leadership loyalty.
The essay lauds William Howard Taft for fairness and independence from party politics. It argues he favors principled governance over partisan advantage, respects both parties, and critiques Wilson-era appointments while praising Lincolnan prudence. It then shifts to criticism of land banks, claiming bonds cannot sell, and the scheme lacks business viability.
Theodore Roosevelt lauds Chamberlain Wadsworth and McCormick for pushing universal military training and swift war mobilization. He argues preparedness is essential and notes faults in delays while urging immediate action to train all young men and speed up victory.
A 1917 account notes Russia’s withdrawal from the war, a civil conflict after the Czar’s ouster, and the Bolsheviks’ pro German stance. It discusses U.S. hopes for a Russia loyal to the Allies and democracy, warning of a potential dictator if terms with Germany prevail.
Telegraph from Crowder to Governor of Indiana requests immediate action to supply skilled bricklayers for the army in France. First requisition: fifty bricklayers from Indiana. officials urged to report promptly, classify workers, and forward Voluntary induction options under draft provisions. Also notes possible nonresidents and strict delivery timelines. Includes notice to non residents in Sullivan County quiet title suit filing.
Ben Trimble 22 farmer and Kath aryn Nash 22 of Haddon township. Clarence Tucker 21 miner and Delphia Owen 17 of Dugger. Ernest Crampe 21 miner of New Goshen Indiana and Sarah Dawson 26 of Sullivan. Andrew D. Turner 21 bridgeman and Laura Miller 23 of Sullivan. William Davidson 21 miner and Nettie E. Palmer 17, both of Sullivan.
William W. Rogers sues John Fra zer and others for quiet title. Custody petition over Paul Miller and Anna Miller children of Mary Miller. Owen J. Ridgway sues Jonathan Rogers and others for quiet title. Rollie Houpt sues Clara Houpt for divorce. Grover C. Wilkins sues Jackson Hill Cole and Coke Co for damages.
A son was born on December 23 in Havener Oklahoma to Mr and Mrs Guy M Kinman formerly of the city The father is a second lieutenant in the U S Army stationed at Camp Taylor Kentucky
The Sullivan Circuit Court docketed Complaint No. 17528 by MARVEL W NASH RICHARD MAXWELL et al to quiet title in Lots 3 and 4 from the David Gray estate in Sullivan County Indiana. The defendants include Jonathan Rogers and unknown heirs residing out of state. A hearing is set for January 28, 1918.
William P. Able announces appointment as administrator of the estate of Frank Able, deceased, Sullivan County Indiana. Estate described as solvent. First insertion December 26 1917.
Laurence Ford, deputy county clerk and son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ford, will leave tomorrow for Camp Zachary Taylor to fill vacancies created by locally rejected men. He will be joined by Wm. Claude Ferree and telegraph operator Wi. BE. Haley as supply men. Ford had previously been rejected for service but now looks forward to serving. Irving M. Hastman, Sullivan's boy at Camp Taylor, stayed away from his holiday furlough to visit Attica, New York with his wife.
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