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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
4
The sheriff advertises a February 6 sale of the Sullivan Times to satisfy a mortgage judgment held by Mr. Welman who foreclosed his loan on the paper. Several leading Democrats vow to ensure a buyer who will operate a Democratic paper.
About 75 of 3500 Democratic voters in Sullivan County are willing to accept an office to serve the public. The piece notes the personnel of this army of office seekers and anticipates considering how wisely they are chosen for the Democratic ticket in the fall election.
The text suggests Jimmy Orr consult the editor of the Demo crat to craft affidavits sworn before a notary and published in the Official Democratic Organ of the county at five cents per line as a method to prove he is a Democrat.
Public notice warns wagon drivers that U S mail carriers have right of way while on duty and that collisions or delaying mail can prompt investigation by a deputy U S marshal and legal action. The advisory emphasizes safe passing and adherence to postal law in traffic.
The piece laments a brutal crime against a young woman in Bedford and hopes the guilty party is found and punished. It links the tragedy to community vigilance and cautions against sensationalism while condemning brutality. It also rebuts Republican critiques and notes party maneuvering affecting Indiana politics.
The Lincoln League of Indiana holds its annual convention in Evansville on Saturday February 18 with a banquet that evening and speakers from across the state. Sullivan County is urged to send strong representation. Railroad fare is one half plus 25 cents for round trips, tickets go on sale February 12 and are valid returning February 15.
For sale a house and lot in Robinson Illinois near the Big Four depot. The house has eleven rooms and is suitable for boarding. Price to be determined at $1550.
A Graysville note highlights harsh snow storms of January 1904 with record measurements on January 25 and 26. It mentions Clarence Timberlake's ill child, John Pinkston serving as juryman, Mrs Dr Yager's bruising fall, and residents snowbound near Beech Grove while rural mail carriers face difficult days. Citizens brace by fires as coal and wood piles dwindle. Esther Moore remains near Beech Grove after snowbound Monday.
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