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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1904
Page
4
The Republicans of Hamilton township will meet at the G A R Hall on Friday January 8 at 2 PM to elect precinct committeemen.
In the new year the Sullivan county community celebrates a strong year of material progress and business activity. Merchants report sales reaching the previous year’s peak by November and continuing growth since, with widespread satisfaction among those who deal with the Union. The paper credits loyal readers and local merchants for a busy market and urges readers to support up‑to‑date local businesses rather than distant shops.
A 1904 report from Linton describes a Democratic gathering in the Second Congressional District. Speakers railed at opponents and praised Uncle Andy Humpreys though he was ill at home. The meeting reportedly favored Cy Davis or Judge Moffett for the ticket, with the current congressman aiming for another term and retirement after one more cycle.
The Indiana Republican gathering calls for Roosevelt's nomination for president and supports Fairbanks as vice president. It favors Hanna remaining head of the National Committee and urges electing the best men to office to assure victory in the coming campaign. The event is described as the best of its kind in Indiana.
The election result favored building two new school houses and a library this year, marking a strong start for Sullivan's public improvements. The plan anticipates growth as population rises and aims to spur future town development and prosperity.
December traffic on Farmersburg routes 1 and 2 shows higher volumes than November. Route 1 carried 4203 delivered items and 386 collected with $7.29 in stamps. Route 2 delivered 5330 items and 699 collected with $13.21 in stamps.
Mrs Hattie Clarke wife of Charles E Clarke died Saturday night at home aged 24. Funeral services were held at the M E church with interment at Center Ridge. Mrs Elizabeth Patton aged 80 died Sunday night at her home 43 miles northwest of Sullivan from pneumonia. She was the widow of William Patton and mother to Arizona Patton Dug Patton Mrs Byron Feree John Patton and Mrs Geo Day.
Rural routes in Sullivan County show growth in December from November. Route No 2 delivered and collected 6 618 pieces in December compared with 6 208 in November an increase of 410 pieces. Route No 1 rose from 4 493 to 4 892 pieces an increase of 399 pieces.
Report of Rural Route No 2 for December 1903 by carrier A. B. Thurber. Delivered include 4 registered letters 848 letters 166 postal cards 4551 papers 208 circulars 108 packages total 5880. Collected include 4 registered letters 29 money orders 670 letters 79 postal cards 6 papers 35 packages total 813. Total pieces mailed 6693 with stamps cancel value 16.85.
Report for Shelburn Rural Free District No. 1 details December outcomes with counts for delivered letters postal cards newspapers circulars and packages. The entry notes small numbers and lists items such as 523 letters 144 postal cards 4108 newspapers 211 circulars and 56 cellos perhaps misread.
A dealer advertises a Kimball piano to lure customers by a staged sacrifice of the instrument. The notice promises a stylish piano in a French walnut case at 300 dollars, with a daily 1 dollar discount excluding Sundays. Potential buyers are urged to watch the window and speak when the price suits.
Criminal docket notes the State vs Thomas B Shirley of Fairbanks charged with attempt to murder Joseph Wright and scheduled for next Wednesday's circuit court trial. Also listing fines for Frank Smith five dollars in four cases for selling without license and Dawson Sinclair two dollars for assault and battery. William Pittman two dollars for intoxication. Charles Snyder charged with petit larceny. State of Indiana vs John Parker selling without prescription. case dismissed.
Next Sunday January 10 Rev S C Fulmer of Indianapolis will preach at the Baptist church both morning and evening. On Wednesday evening January 18 special gospel meetings will begin. About the 15th Rev Geo Lehigh State Evangelist is expected. Everyone is invited to attend these services.
Last Saturday afternoon Charles OHaver, a 238 year old resident of Free landsville, placed the muzzle of an old musket to the ground and fired. The weapon exploded tearing the gun to pieces and amputating his left hand.
Miss Harline Sinclair, who was ducked by belligerent pupils in district 18, Cass township, on December 8, resumed her teaching post last Monday. It is probable she will continue teaching the rest of the term under the circumstances.
An Indiana paper recounts how the Linton Democratic love feast mocked its programme when Uncle Andy Humphreys did not attend as toastmaster. Reports claim misdated scenes, a late reading of a poem by Wm. A. Slinkard, and Warren-like comments that sparked broader party critique.
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