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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1912
Page
5
A January sale advertises yard wide unbleached lining Muslin, Bleach Muslin, Sheeting, ginghams, printed lawn, outing flannel, skirt patterns and linens at reduced prices. Also lists rugs, carpets, linen products, linoleum and related sewing services with quick layings offered.
Hundreds of exquisitely trimmed hats offered at half price to one third of former marks. Styles and colors in large medium and small shapes advertised as highly approved for the season.
January sale features tailored suits for women and misses in all wool storm serge and worsted mixtures with silk lining. Coats priced to clear from $9.85 to $19.85 with many at reduced January prices and options for various sizes. Dresses and jackets offered in serges taffetas messalines crepe de chine with substantial markdowns.
Sullivan area social items report multiple marriages including P C Lisman officiating at Dugger and Seldomridge Teasley unions. Oliver Steele sells restaurant to Russell Davis. Visitors include Helen Mahley and Gertrude Lowenberg. County officials and teachers institutes receive updates. temperance address by E S Shumaker. Deputy Ed Kelley spent Christmas in Worthington.
The article reports Fabius Gwin’s re-election as district Democratic chairman at Linton amid factional maneuvering in Indiana. Archer withdrew and anti-Gwin forces lapsed as alliance with Thomas Taggart facilitated a peace, highlighting competing loyalties to Governor Marshall, Samuel M. Ralston, and party boss methods.
During 1911 the county clerk issued 328 marriage licenses, down from 331 in 1910, a decline of three licenses.
W. W. Howard succeeded Thomas Ed Ward as Sullivan county treasurer Monday. His son Grover will be his deputy. Ed Russell, the former office holder, will be retained. Former Treasurer Ward plans to pursue farming.
George F. Botts of this city plans to enter the race for county treasurer. A former populist and long active in agricultural work, Botts faces a crowded field including W. W. Edward and Charley Weman. The primary is under way with six to eight candidates probable. Billy Aydelotte may retire from treasurer bids.
Chicopee Tribe No. 319 held its annual banquet on Main Street with about 300 attendees. Attendee Frederick of Martinsville spoke an hour on Redmanship, praised as the best in years, as miners quartet and five young singers entertained. Additional events included a 200-guest Masonic feed and installation of officers by Past Master Dr. Asbury and Robert Hinkle.
Leona Thompson and Monde Monroe entertained guests Thursday evening with refreshments. Attendees included Edna and Leona McDonald Cozy Thompson Alta Marts Cinda Hale Maid end Salestie Minger Moncie Monroe Leona Ethel Eva Thompson Mrs Otto Jewell Bert Dougherty Oral Owens Edsil Adams James Pierson Pearl Downes Art Pennett Osar Minger Jess Hale Jim Clark Charles Means Oliver Will Hobart Thompson Charles Rice and families. Roy Benson of Utah visited Lee Marts and family Sunday afternoon. Mrs Will Marts and children visited games. all departed late.
Sited Thursday with Mrs. Lee Marts. Lillie, the little daughter of Wm. Hargraves, is reported better. Aaron Marts and family spent Sunday with W. Z. Payne and family. Criss Minger is reported no better. Misses Eva and Ethel Thompson called on Mrs. Hattie Downes Friday. There will be preaching here on Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night. Everybody invited to come.
A Bloomington era of Republican politics grows with Will Hays of the second district praised as a potential state chairman. Elmer Hastings of Washington and Thomas Nugent of Daviess county spearheaded the movement at the Indiana state committee meeting in Indianapolis. Hays disclaims candidacy while friends tout his hustling ability and wide Republican appeal. Russ Nan Wood visited Cleremont on Friday after a Meroin trip.
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