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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
4
The Union newspaper page lists editor and proprietor A. A. Holmes with P. D. Lowe as business manager dated Wednesday July 23 1902 and provides a telephone line number.
A. A. Holmes retires as editor and proprietor of the Sullivan Union, selling to William R. Nesbit who will take the chair tomorrow. Holmes praises readers and party loyalty, recalls 11 plus years of service, health concerns, and urges continued support for Nesbit and the paper’s Republican stance.
Tue Robinson of Ills. Argus hopes Crawford county may become our home again though not planned. He recalls longtime friends and associates, shared joys and sorrows, and the graves of our dearest dead lie in the little grass plot, marking deep ties.
Five dollars was stolen from the meat department cash drawer at H. A. Bland's grocery Monday afternoon between four and five. Clerks were in the store the entire time and suspicion did not fall on any of them. It is noted that only a small amount was missing.
In a Dugger baseball game Hymera's T S Bedwell, son of Dr G A Bedwell, was playing for his home team when a midair collision with an opposing player left him unconscious. The incident occurred as he attempted a home run during the Thursday match against Dugger.
The Epworth League gave a social for members and friends at Misses Ruth and Hester Crowder’s home on East Jackson Street. An early musical program and several recitations were followed by refreshments of ice cream and cake.
The A O U W, led by Dr H W V Whiting and Deputy Grand Master Workman, reports success in reorganizing Anchor Lodge No 118 at the G A R hall on Friday July 18. Thirty one new members join, total near 50, with 60 to 75 expected. four two thousand dollar claims and Wesley Mayfield's two thousand dollar claim settled. Grand Master Workman T D Neal of Indianapolis attended.
Local items report illness and travel including Mrs. Joe Hayden ill in Sullivan Indiana. Several visitors arrive from Terre Haute Danville Crawfordsville and Indianapolis. Church events and a Sabbath preacher speak at the Christian church. Sullivan Mercantile promotes Rex buggies and sales.
Mid-summer brings wagons of melons around the square as melons ripen countywide. Mr. M. A. Haddon purchases W. E. Mills’s share in Hawkins Mills Insurance and Real Estate. Mills undecided about future plans. Haddon, long in clothing, takes immediate possession.
For sale: 216 acre farm northeast of Sullivan five miles. Mostly grass with 40 acres cultivated. Good seven room house, two large barns, well watered, fertile land, orchard. Terms reasonable with long time payments. Contact Zack W Price Sullivan Ind.
Indian Springs Indiana based Ilinaia Central offers round trip tickets Sullivan Indiana to Indian Springs at 235 dollars. Tickets valid for return until October 31. Connections available via Linton and Southern Indiana R R. For more information write the addressing contact.
Indiana has seen debt reduced from about 8 million to 3 million over six years and taxes lowered gradually. Nationally, policies boosted prosperity, reduced debt despite war, and kept money plentiful with equal value for gold, silver, and paper dollars. Farmers and labor benefited from higher prices and good wages, strengthening public satisfaction with the current party.
The article credits Republican control for cutting state debt and lowering taxes. It cites the 1895 fee removal from the auditor and other offices, noting insurance department fees would have funded over $175,000 in lost revenue, versus actual savings, and argues GOP candidates defend public office as a matter of economy and honesty.
Kokomo Indiana July 19 Neil Bolinger a farmer near Kokomo was cutting weeds when his three year old son lay in the path of the knives. The horses bolted the machine tore apart and the boy suffered fatal injuries including a broken thigh and chest gash.
A Big Four railroad wreck near Lena Indiana ten miles west of Greencastle yesterday killed engineer Wick L Kefler of Mattoon Illinois. The crash collapsed ten loaded coal cars and created one of the road’s worst blockades in recent memory.
Five year old son of Leonard Dietrick was fatally gored by a vicious bull in a barn lot near Holland Dubois county. The child entered alone and was found dead with severe injuries.
Walter Ward an electrician at the New Albany Manufacturing company was instantly killed when he touched a live wire yesterday in New Albany Indiana.
Verne Jackson of Logansport a Panhandle brakeman was knocked from a freight train near Hebron Indiana and instantly killed on July 21 according to reports from Valparaiso Indiana.
July 22 Cape Haytien report says Artibonite department proclaims M Firmin former Hayti minister in Paris as president. Arrondissements St Michael and Marmalade join Arti bonite residents to march on Cape Haytien. General Jean Jumeau backs Firmin. Gonaives received steamer Valencia from New York with 200 tons coal and war munitions for Crete A Pierrot. Provisional government split among Firminist and anti Firminist factions. capital may face advance with limited resistance anticipated.
A powder explosion at the Daly West and Ontario mines near Park City Utah killed thirty five miners. John Burley entered a magazine with a lighted candle causing the blast. Burley perished and many others were injured or killed. survivors identified by relatives.
James Cockrill was shot three times at Jackson Kentucky by unknown parties yesterday. He was brought to Lexington and admitted to Good Samaritan hospital with only slight hope for recovery. He was met by his cousin ex-Congressman Thomas Y Fitzpatrick. Rumors say a Hargis man holds the keys to the Jackson circuit court room from which the shots were fired.
Washington July 22 By direction of the secretary of war General Corpin has written to Colonel Groesbeck asking for an explanation of the interview published Monday regarding the court martial of Major Waller. Groesbeck was judge advocate of the court and the war department argues an officer should not discuss such matters.
Ashley Cocke and Thomas Lauderdate are to be hanged in the Washington county jail for the murder of Engineer Wray after failed pleas for clemency. Cocke remarked last night that he hopes to be hanged before 11 and then dine in hell.
The new battleship Maine built by the Cramps to replace the ill fated vessel arrived in Philadelphia after a satisfactory builder's trial at sea. The ship proved herself a very speedy craft for her size.
Poem honors Helen Carruthers, a young girl, describing her as a precious jewel and a heavenly image. It speaks of mortality, protection by angels, and the promise of resurrection, signed LuTu of Lords Graysville Indiana. F. M. B.
This afternoon Dugger faces Carlisle at Carlisle in a local baseball game. On August 15 Carlisle will host the Nebraska Indians in Carlisle for another matchup.
Russell McKee resigns as Western Union manager after serving since last January. He leaves for St. Louis to join Cella Commission Co. H. A. Mills of Paris Illinois replaces him.
The undersigned invites bids for stand privilege at a Sunday school convention to be held at Mann's Grove. Bids close in Graysville on August 7, 1902 at 4 p m. The highest responsible bidder will be awarded. Prohibition on pop beer and intoxicants on grounds. J N Weir. 3t
The K of P Band played Sunday afternoon from 3 to 6 in Leach's grove opposite I U de pot. An excellent program pleased those present though turnout was lighter than expected. The grove proved ideal for concerts and patrons hope for future Friday night performances.
Judge W. W. Moffett was elected city attorney of Vincennes to fill the unexpired term. He has qualified and given bond and will assume duties immediately. Moffett, a Knox County attorney, is a Democrat and partners with Hon. James W. Emison.
Public bank statement for Sullivan Indiana shows assets total 458,607.49 with loans and discounts 258,533.47 and deposits 345,676.57. Cash, securities, real estate, and earnings listed. cashier G. R. Dutton swears accuracy before notary I. H. Kairy on July 19 1902.
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