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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
7
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as the fastest relief for colds. It claims the remedy strengthens the body to expel germs, soothes irritation, and shortens illness with pine tar laxatives and balsams.
Cards announce the engagement of Harry Goldberg formerly of this city and son of Mr and Mrs A Goldberg to Miss Ruth Stein of Lyons Indiana. The wedding is to take place soon. Mr Goldberg manages the Goldberg store in Brazil.
Advertising copy for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders promoting relief from feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and worm treatment. Claims to move bowels regulate digestion and dissolve colds in 24 hours with a free sampleoffer from Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
Mr and Mrs Will H Hays and their son Will Hays Jr came home last week from Indianapolis in a family homecoming note.
An old health pamphlet warns coughs and colds are dangerous. It claims one third die from lung ailments and urges use of Dr King’s New Discovery, tested for 45 years, available from druggists to prevent serious bronchial disease.
The Sullivan Union, established 1866, presents itself as the county's only Republican newspaper. Publisher names are DIRRELLE CHANEY and R. P. WHITE. subscription rates listed and a 1873 publication entry note.
The Indianapolis Star critiques Representative William A. Cullop of Indiana second district as out of date and aligned with spoils politics. It argues his bid to repeal civil service via four year tenure is a veiled return to patronage and notes his early push for five public building bills in his six year tenure.
The Linton Citizen reports that self styled leaders Bill Vollmer Gilbert Hendren and others seek to deliver the second district to Hunt of Sullivan but Cullop gains strength as rank and file Democrats oppose the Indianapolis frame up. Cullop did not bolt or yield to bosses, and many skeptics are now backing him to rebuke the ring and affirm party loyalty.
The piece weighs an even break between William Allen Cullop and Charles D. Hunt as the 1912 Democratic pledges are examined amid a spirited fall campaign in the second district.
Reports indicate an Democratic editor aligns with backers seeking to retire Congressman Cullop. Cullop’s allies in Morgan County mobilize to defend his seat, backed by influential party politicians on his side.
From Claremont Illinois Rev J C Foutz formerly of Fairbanks township renews subscription praising The Union as a weekly friend bringing memories of home. His wife is daughter of William Coppage of Turman township.
A Bloomington Star humor column recounts small town antics and gossip. Items include Jim Spivins receiving a washing machine, Bascombe store stocking New Orleans molasses, church mischief with a missing button found on the collection plate, and local characters like Salina Baker and Dick Bledsoe. The piece jests at community life with names, songs, and light misadventure.
An ad claims internal throat and chest troubles cause inflammation and recommends Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey to loosen phlegm destroy germs and soothe the nose and throat. It markets antiseptic pine and soothing honey as effective cold fighters priced 25 cents at druggists.
Albert Haines sues Hanover Fire Insurance in circuit court claiming a $660 loss after a dwelling, goods, and barn were destroyed last October. He purchased a $1000 policy with $12 premium and alleges fraud and failure to return the policy. He seeks a judgment for $660.
Judge Bridwell released the petit jury from duty last Thursday because of flood conditions and bad weather. Jurors J. W. Medsker and W. B. Jewell from Turman township endured the mud and high water to reach the trials.
County Recorder Roy Drennan released his annual tally of office transactions. The year saw 891 deeds 619 mortgages 223 mechanic s liens 306 chattel mortgages 263 written releases 97 written assignments 10 powers of attorney 8 articles of incorporation 1 plat 611 marginal releases 19 marginal assignments and 347 miscellaneous transactions. Total actions reached 3 405 with fees of 2737.55.
Mrs. Roger Park of Chicago visited last week with the County Superintendent and Mrs. Richard Park, indicating a social or official engagement involving local education leadership and Chicago connections.
Hymera resident W P Sanford mailed fifty cent stamp to County Recorder Roy Drennan after forgetting the Democratic War Tax levied during peacetime to cover tariff deficits. The stamp accompanied a deed recorded for a Hymera man, with the letter dated January 12, 1916.
At a stockholders meeting on Tuesday afternoon the directors for 1916 were elected: Wm. A. Lisman, Wm. Trimble, Salathiel Boone, J. Wesley Smith, W. L. Nash, Wesley Enochs and Homer Trimble. Directors then chose officers: President Wm. A. Lisman, vice president Salathiel Boone, cashier Homer Trimble, assistant cashier Roy Trimble.
The First National Bank elected for the ensuing year directors Charles L. Davis Joe K. Smock Ed G Carruthers Wm C Jamison C J Sherman Dr G D Scott and Benjamin Davis. Officers chosen include Chas L Davis president Joe K Smock vice president E G Carrithers cashier Ernest D Davis and E Donald Maple assistant cashiers.
J. R. Sharp, former general superintendent for Consolidated Indiana Coal Company in this county, becomes general manager of Hailey Ole Coal Company in Oklahoma with headquarters at McAlister. He left Saturday to assume duties. his family will relocate later.
Eight members of the high school glee club formed an octette and began public music work. Members include Fred Ferree Harold Chaney Bryan Dudley Fred Hawkins Milton Goldberg Drexel Cochran Max Russell and Hervey Dutton with Miss Alberta Nichols as accompanist. The group held its regular weekly meeting at Harold Chaney's home Thursday evening.
Stockholders elected A. G. McNabb of Sullivan James Moore of Graysville and G. T. Carrithers W. V. Bragdon and W. S. Sanford of Merom as directors. Directors named A. G. McNabb president G T Carrithers cashier T A Krabbe of Merom assistant cashier.
County Clerk Charles R Railsback has filed an application for Luella May Eaton the daughter of Mrs. Sarah Bryant of Carlisle to be admitted to the feeble minded school at Fort Wayne.
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