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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1914
Page
2
The Sullivan Union, the county's lone Republican paper since 1866, lists subscription prices in advance: one year at 1.00 dollars, six months at 0.60, and three months at 0.25, with D. Chaney and R. P. White as publishers.
Entry records that the item is entered as second class matter on July 1, 1873 at the Sullivan Indiana post office under the March 8 1873 act.
The Union lists pricing for political notices: county candidates pay 5 dollars, township candidates 3 dollars, and congressional candidates 10 dollars during the democratic primary and congressional campaign period.
Charles D. Hunt declares his candidacy for Congress in the second district at the forthcoming Democratic congressional convention. His name will appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary in this county on February 3.
The fragment notes C. T. Akin as a candidate for the Democratic congressional nomination subject to the primary decision. The report lists Akin as a contender but provides limited details on his platform or district.
A candidate declares entry for Prosecuting Attorney in the Democratic primary scheduled for Tuesday February. John S Taylor announces his campaign and seeks party support.
Martin L. Pigg announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Sullivan County Prosecuting Attorney subject to the Democratic Primary decision. The statement seeks party support for the upcoming election race.
Dave Giles announces candidacy for the Sullivan circuit court clerk nomination subject to the county Democratic primary decision. He seeks party support to win the nomination and advance to the general election.
Clyde J. Burkholder announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Circuit Court Clerk for one term subject to the February 3, 1914 primary in Sullivan County.
A campaign note urges voters to support Frank Hiatt in the Democratic primary for county assessor, noting the election will be held Tuesday February 3, 1914, and asking for backing.
W. H. Poston states that Andrew Thompson of Curry Township is a candidate for commissioner from the first district, subject to the Democratic primary decision on February 3, 1914.
Republican delegates for the Second Congressional District will be chosen February 6 or 7 1914 to attend a district convention February 10 1914 in Linton Indiana. Delegates allocated by county based on votes for Otis Gulley 1910 with primaries or mass meetings set by County Chairmen.
Voters are instructed to ensure proper representation for their counties and prepare accordingly. They must publish at least two weeks before the election in the Republican press of their counties with the day, hour, and place of voting.
Sullivan county Republicans set February 7 1914 meetings in Cass Curry Fairbanks Gill Haddon Hamilton Jackson Jefferson Turman to elect precinct committeemen and delegates for the February 10 district convention in Linton. Hymera Shelburn times vary 730 pm. county officers chosen February 9 1914 in Sullivan. W E Hoover and Diarelle Chaney oversee the process.
The new high school building in Carlisle is dedicated this evening. Byron W. King of Pittsburgh will deliver the address. The 50,000 dollar structure houses domestic science, agriculture and manual training with an 646 seat auditorium and 200 seat gymnasium.
If you are sensitive about shoe size you can wear smaller shoes by shaking Allen's Foot-Ease into them. Useful for dancing and breaking in new shoes. Sold everywhere for 25 cents. Sample free. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York 23 31.
Dr. S E B Lindley sold his West Washington street residence to Frank J First former cashier of Shelburn National Bank who now joins Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company He will take possession immediately and plans a new house on the east parcel.
Colds should be taken seriously and treated promptly. If sneezing chilliness hoarseness and coughing appear begin Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It checks a cold stops the cough that robs sleep and lowers resistance. Joe K Smock and Son.
Tilghman Ogle has learned from Senator Shively that his Senate confirmation as Carlisle postmaster is complete. He expects to succeed A. R. Orr this week after already serving in the office to learn the routines.
Will H Hays of this city will address a Republican love feast in Crawfordsville on February 3. The event spotlights party unity with Hays as the featured speaker.
Alumni and former students met at the city high school Friday to observe Foundation Day with an address by Prof. Frank Aydelotte. A local Indiana University society was formed with C. C. Carr as president Lois Stewart as secretary and E. C. Snarr on the executive committee. Thomas J. Wolfe was named honorary president.
An advertisement asserts that a man’s 8 hour day requires his body organs to function perfectly 24 hours a day. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as ensuring kidneys stay sound and active at all times and claims immediate beneficial results. Joe K. Smock & Son.
The First National Bank of Sullivan directors last week elected C. L. Davis as president, Joe K. Smock as vice president, H. W. Davis as cashier, and Ernest Davis with W. H. Burks as assistant cashiers. Directors include C. L. Davis, Ben Davis, H. W. Davis, J. K. Smock, GC. J. Sherman, J. R. Riggs and W. C. Jamison.
Relieve feverishness and teething disorders while moving the bowels. A pleasant remedy for worms used by mothers for 24 years. Available at all druggists 25 cents. Sample free. Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York. 23 3t
The Humera Red Men held a Saturday meeting to confer lodge work with members Charles Jewell Thomas Sink Grant Dutton Joseph L Brock Cecil Scott Charles Berger John West Harry Peacock Flare Stewart Ish Barnes Curt Nicholson Dowel Foxworthy and Kelsey Sink. A banquet followed the session.
Sneffels a. J. Walsh suffered rheumatism and found Foley Kidney Pills the only cure. Geo Potter of Pontiac Missouri recovered from kidney and bladder trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills and could work again. Joe K. Smock & Son advertise the medicine.
A. P. Gibbs, former Sullivan resident, died December 27 in Shattuck Oklahoma on a trip to Kansas City after visiting his son and brother. He was 65 and survived by his wife three sons and two daughters.
For frost bite ears fingers toes and chapped skin Bucklen’s Arnica Salve stops pain at once and heals quickly. Useful for chilblains cold sores red rough skin and common skin diseases including eczema tetter and piles. 25 cents. Recommended by Joe K Smock & Son.
State reports show Sullivan County received 1376.66 dollars from the automobile license fund last year after paying 1004.63. Greene County had a net gain, turning in 771.66 and receiving 1406.27. Knox County received 1652.95 while paying in 1765.74.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a gentle natural laxative for all bowel troubles. They stimulate regulate and tone the body with an affordable 25 cent price sold by H E Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
William Gray a 32 year old coal miner was killed Tuesday night when he fell from a coal train on the Vandalia branch east of Dugger. He was likely riding from Linton to the White Rabbit mine and was ground to pieces. He leaves a wife and three children.
An advertisement for Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound claims it stops coughing and tickling sensations quickly without upsetting the stomach. It emphasizes suitability for both children and adults and is attributed to Joe K. Smock & Son.
Martin H. Farley has returned home following a visit with his daughter Mrs. Beulah Moss in Winchester Kentucky.
Indiana distributes 4.16 per child to counties with Sullivan County receiving 1.91 per pupil for 9,879 students totaling 19,165.26. State figures show 762,927 statewide school-age children and 1,482,174.26 in funds available for January 1 distribution.
R. R. 1 Fairbanks reports W H Thomas shipped hogs to Indianapolis on Wednesday. Mrs Pittman and grandson Ernie Trueblogg recover from pneumonia. Edgar Strain visited Shelburn Monday. Farmers hauled tile and hogs to various points. Ball game attended at Merom between college and Fairbanks high. Kingsley meeting gains followers as Bro Thompson preaches with power.
Dr. Fred Boyer, formerly of Merom, now residing in Terre Haute, advertises his auctioneering business in The Union. He has six years in the field and recently completed a professional course to improve his qualifications.
An advertisement explains worms cause a child’s pains and suggests Kickapoo Worm Killer as a remedy. It promises relief by killing worms and says the laxative effect improves overall health. Sold for 25c by druggists or via Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
The county last year likely set a state record for delinquent tax collection with $70,940 collected. Unpaid delinquent taxes totaled $1,285.31, far exceeding prior years.
Dr. King's New Discovery advertised as the cure for coughs colds and throat and lung illnesses. D P Lawson of Bidson Tenn reports strong sales and claims it beats all rivals with no guarantee needed. The ad urges keeping a bottle at home for all family members noting prices 50c and 1.00 and mentions Joe K Smock and Son endorsement.
The Van Allen suit against Aetna Insurance over stock stallions destroyed in a barn fire is being tried at Shoals. The trial features testimony from Enos Gable and others linked to arson indictments against Perry Drake and Dr. W. V. Wolfe, with court activity expected to span next week.
Indianapolis January 20 Indiana Republicans plan a Love Feast on February 12 under the Indiana Lincoln League. A banquet at the Claypool hotel will host the Indiana Republican Editorial Association with hopes for a national figure as chief speaker. The state committee will meet to reorganize. Fred A Sims will not seek re-election. Will Hays and John G Bryson are mentioned as prospective successors.
Advertisement extols Dr King's New Discovery as a cure for all coughs and colds. It cites a 43 year history, money back guarantee, and testimonials from Mrs. J. F. Davis and Mrs. A. F. Mertz, urging readers to buy a dollar bottle from their druggist.
Russell Thompson, a University of Illinois Champaign student, fell from a horizontal bar last week sustaining a broken arm. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Will Thompson. W S Lester, a well known farmer of Fairbanks township, transacted business in Sullivan Monday. Perry Botts, formerly of this city now a Colorado Springs resident, has been elected noble grand of Pike's Peak Lodge I Co O FB. The lodge, largest in the state, has about 400 members and the lodge building cost 65 dollars.
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