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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1904
Page
7
The Chicago Chronicle laments Mr Williams for missing a chance to define a bold new Democratic platform. It contrasts his lack of oratorical power with rooted principles, noting his focus on attacking Mr Root rather than articulating uplifting, timeless Democratic ideals.
New York’s Littleton praises Parker as a servant to the party while Parker’s reply asserts dominance over Democrats and their platform. The exchange highlights a clash over leadership and policy control within the Democratic ranks.
The lengthy scene at the convention centers on Judge Parker and the party factions. Supporters celebrate his nomination while critics denounce the process and question his ability to govern. The piece notes roars of discontent from Pitchfork Tillman and quips about Roosevelt and Hill.
An editorial piece reflects on July Fourth as a unifying civic holiday. It extols the Declaration, independence, and the flag, praising American initiative and liberty. It urges citizens to imitate forefathers, seize opportunities, and pursue peaceful progress.
Fred Phillips and family visited his parents Saturday night. John Harrison and family visited the Medsker home Sunday. Thresher company officers held a meeting at Dr. Durhams Monday night and plan to start their thresher this week. Rev. C B Hershey and A G Cushman and families dined at the Eno home Sunday. J W Watson traveled to Sullivan Monday. Most residents attended the township Sunday school convention at Graysville Sunday afternoon. Rev. Hershey preached a sermon Sunday morning with the text Blessed is the Nation Whose God is the Lord Psalm 33 12.
Adam Pierman bought a lot of W E Johnson for 150 dollars. W E Johnson sold a lot to Millard Smith of Pimento. Miss Nettie Miller of Crawfordsville visited P L Combs and family. Pearl Bryant visited relatives in Danville. Mrs P J McClanahan returned from St Louis. Elza Jennings Bert Wood Dan Frakes and Ed Hagerman attended the St Louis convention.
Lost brown purse with chain containing money and other articles. Lost between W. H. Eatons store and residence on South or St. Please return to W. H. Eaton's Store.
Local residents of Cass and nearby areas exchange weekend calls and dinners. Numerous mentions include Ida Keene and Jula Pigg visiting Mrs. Julia Bedwell, Frank Asrey and Dan Bledsoe visiting Terre Haute, and Misses Mary and Myrtle Alumbaugh visiting Cass Sunday evening.
James Joseph and family and A B Muncie and family visited Jas Danies and family Sunday. Braxton Walters and wife visited at Farnsworth Sunday. C C Morris and family visited Chas Morris and family Sunday. Several young people attended the Sunday school convention at Graysville. Mrs Flora Bell called on her mother Mrs James Heck last week. Master Arnold Pierce visited his brother Garland Sunday. Miss Lizzie Daniels visited Miss Hattie Sanders Sunday. Miss Bertha Stelle visited her sister last week. Jame Joseph made a business trip to Sullivan Saturday. Miss Ina Morris visited her aunt Thursday. Caroline Nash and Mrs Elizabeth Click and daughters Jennie and Joy called on Mr and Mrs Willie Daniels Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Byron Ferree visited their daughter Mrs Bert Hawkee. Misses Hattie Sanders and Bertha Steele visited Mrs Ed Steele Saturday night. Born to Mr and Mrs Willie Daniels a girl.
Glenn Potter of Marshall New Jersey accepts baker position with M G Roberts. James E Speake named deputy prosecuting attorney for Haddon township. Mrs Rush Dennison and children of Vincennes visit Dr E D Dennison. Miss Bessie Buckley of Bruceville visits sister Mrs P K Shepherd. John W Willis ships seven carloads of cattle and sheep to Chicago last week.
GILMOUR J P of Terre Haute arrived on Tuesday. Mrs Ingale and family returned from Paris Illinois after visiting relatives. George Cochrar of Alum Cave was here on Wednesday. The Rev David Shipman from near Durant Oklahoma visited his sister Mrs D M Sexton and plans to return home via St Louis.
Notes from Fairbanks include plans for next year’s Fourth celebration, local moves such as Ezra Means becoming a brakeman on the Indiana Southern railroad, and purchases of new carriages by C. E. Harrison and Joe DeBaun. The Neff house addition nears completion, Tressa Dilley returns from Oklahoma, and health plans point to California. An explosion of a tank halted Saturday’s entertainment and Mr Reed was injured.
The column lists visits and dinners among Sullivan rural families. Orville Pigg and Dana dined with George Dudley and family. Clara and Lily Marsh visited sister Mrs Geo Dirk. Willie Asrey of Jasonville visited his parents. Shanks visited Luther Pigg's home. Emma Pigg to return home from Merom. Jeffrie Alumbaugh and Cloverleaf family called on Mrs Chas Marshall.
Miss Fiona Oxendine shopped in Terre Haute while the Telephone Company builds a trunk line to Farmersburg. E. T. Lloyd sold half his store to William Weir as Lige Weir welcomes a ten pound boy. Clarence Pinkston joins Lloyd & Weir, and Rev. E A Daugherty contemplates winter schooling.
Robert Bardsley and wife attend World’s Fair in St Louis while W B Bonham and wife visit from Indianapolis. Grace Ellis of Terre Haute visits Mary Irwin. J R Riggs family from Sullivan visits C E Brewer and Dolan Hill. Merom visits by John Buckley and Gless Robbins group. Herchel Benefield from Sullivan visits. Shelburnites join Chicago excursion. Sheburn Concert Band plans a band concert at Red Men’s Hall Saturday night.
Farmersburg and Hymera bands accepted invitations for a charity program seen as well supported by the public funds aid a good cause. Bill Jefferson suffered a light stroke Sunday. Andrew Dodd, mine inspector, visited Saturday. New Pittsburg Coal and Coke Co penetrated No 7 coal vein last Thursday, noted for excellent quality. Shelburn residents watched Hymera beat Terre Haute in two Sunday baseball games at Hymera.
Ned Caowder returned home to Sullivan by car last week. A L Nicholas went to St Louis for the world’s fair. James B Kaufman visited Terre Haute. Fred Phillips travels to St Louis for the exposition. John Maddox of Wilson Grain Co learned his mother’s passing in Palestine by telephone. Claude Raley and Mrs James Bates visited Raley kin at the Junction. Thomas H Moore moved to Sullivan to work as a carpenter this summer. W H Jones of Gill’s Prairie shipped 128 head of cattle to Chicago averaging 1300 pounds each. he and his son accompanied the cattle. Miss Vervin Arnett of Linton visited her Aunt Elvira Raley for a few weeks. A L Nicholas C A Atkinson and Fred Phillips returned from St Louis after attending the world’s fair. Jas Yeager was at the Junction Sunday. Dan Sebastain and West York family are visiting this week. Fred Brokaw of West Terre Haute is staying with Julius Hoseman this summer.
Hymera C C Bostick of Danville visited family here last week. Misses Barcus and Helen Tichenor of Terre Haute joined Hymera relatives. Mrs. Pierce of Chicago visited sister Mrs. W. McKee. Mr and Mrs E Hoffer of Indianapolis spent time with relatives. Marriages last week include Clyde Beasley with Bessie Mahan George Davis with May Hood Bert Hamilton with Chloe Pullis. E Gouckenour entertained his S S class and friends with music games and a supper.
Quality, style, workmanship and fit highlighted for tid you get at Shinn's over Postoffice 46. Local tailors showcase precision in tailoring and customer service, offering reliable alterations and ready made garments with a focus on fit and durability.
Walter Leach is home from the west. H. H. Hawkins went to Coalmont. A cager at the Bogle mine sustained a broken arm Saturday. Oliphant Hawkins spent Sunday at home. Tom Coulson visited his mother near Alum Cave Sunday. Bailey and Hud Hawkins were in the vicinity Monday. Charley and Dan Berress consider a Terre Haute visit soon.
Names of local residents and visitors appear at church gatherings and community events. Tar Water resident Sarah McClure attended services, Rosetta Clark visited from Scott City, and several families including Hardin, Meyer, Bird, Meyers, Arnett, Wood, Kennett, Brown, Clark, and Trueblood are listed with Sunday or Saturday attendance and guests.
Real estate transfers listed include Levi Kennedy to Nellie Dale, James D Trout to Luke Squires, and multiple entries across Fairbanks Curry Hamilton and Jackson areas. Names such as Gilbert Dunbar Calvin Harmon John Houpt Isaac Mattix and others appear with various land parcels and dollar amounts.
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