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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, a Republican paper in Sullivan County, established in 1908, presents subscription rates with a publisher by Chaney R. PF. White. Entered as second class matter July 1, 1873 at Sullivan Indiana post office under Congress act of March 8 1873. 2 cents and 1.00 per year page shows rates.
The Boonville Enquirer rails at Washington politics as Major G V Menzies seeks a Lisbon minister post. Editorials warn he will be denied and mocked by rival editors. The piece predicts party infighting will cost Indiana votes and escalate the Democratic battle across Morgan and Vincennes regions.
The argument criticizes free trade by tracing coffee prices since last October. It cites a 5 cent per pound decline yet higher consumer costs after duty removals, a Brazilian trust, and Sherman Act intervention. It argues free lists fail to deliver real benefits to average citizens and that shoe prices and other goods show no margin improvement.
A sharp jab at Congressman Cullop appears in Democratic papers with one exception the Bloomington editor Cravens who defends his colleague against paid line praise in his political commentary.
Dan Perrigo aged 56 died at his West Wall street home Saturday night from tuberculosis. He leaves a wife and three daughters Mrs. Carrie Secrest of Terre Haute Mrs. Mayme Decker and Mabel Perrigo of this city. Funeral was held Monday at two oclock from the residence with Rev. G W Titus officiating. Interment in Center Ridge cemetery.
Andrew House aged 85 longtime resident of Clay Greene and Sullivan counties died Friday at his Hymera home. Burial followed Saturday at Union Cemetery in Clay County with Hymera Masonic Lodge conducting services. He is survived by his widow two sons William of Terre Haute and John of Coalmont and a daughter Mrs J E Walters of Hymera.
Claude Burnett and Ruby Snapp both of Shelburn Willie Richardson and Annie Jones both of Shelburn Artie Higdon Bennett and Panzy Katherine Minger both of Shelburn
For sale 40 head choice O I C male and gilt pigs. March forrow. Miss Lois Stewart entertained with a one o clock luncheon Thursday afternoon at her home in compliment to Miss Lena Pratt of Dalton Mass who is the guest of Miss Ruby Leach. Three courses were served at small tables.
Mrs Walter Irving Martin and her daughter Miss Kathryn Kelly returned to Chicago Monday after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Ed W Kelly. Kathryn will stay in Chicago until school opens.
A reward of one hundred dollars is posted for the capture of two unidentified men who assaulted 15 year old Alice Deckard, daughter of farmer George W. Deckard of Cass township. Sheriff Kelley contributes twenty five dollars. the remaining seventy five comes from Mr Deckard.
Notice announces John W Lindley named administrator of Quincy Anderson estate in Sullivan County Indiana. Estate deemed solvent. Attorney J W Lindley listed. First insertion July 23, 1913.
In the District Court of Indiana Otto C Hoesman of Merom Sullivan County was adjudicated a voluntary bankrupt on July 17 1913. The first meeting of creditors is set for Friday August 1 1913 at 4 30 PM at Bays Bays law office Sullivan Indiana. Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact business. Referee Phelps F Darby notes claims must conform to federal bankruptcy law and Supreme Court rules. First insertion July 23 1913.
Notices announce multiple new suits in Sullivan County Indiana. Plaintiffs Bradbury Nichols Coffman O’Dell and others file complaints to quiet title against nonresidents and various heirs and devisees. New suits list include Roseberry vs Consolidated Indiana Coal Co and Indiana Refining Co vs Sullivan Auto & Machine Co among others.
Indiana Coal Company files complaint No. 15 570 against Sarah E Williams Bessie G Williams Harry N Williams Fannie A Williams and Edgar T Williams not residents of Indiana. Demurrer at calling. Hays & Hays July 23 1913.
A concise meditation on why people remain indolent and negligent toward reason. It probes avoidance of labor, carelessness in cultivating thought, and the tension between action and reflection in pursuit of wisdom.
A method claims placing a watch under a tumbler beside a sick person’s bed will ease relief from the ticking that disturbs highly sensitive nerves. The tradition suggests the object’s presence mitigates sound and distress for the patient.
Complaint lists William L. Martin and multiple defendants and unknown heirs as deceased, including America E. Martin Malinda Shoe maker Elizabeth Cruse Martha J. Hicks Minerva Shoemaker Anderson Rachel A. Shoemaker Roanna Sualls William T. Gray Cora Preston Josiah Shoemaker Morton Hicks and others. First insertion July 28 1913 31.
Kore Queen a well known Sullivan oil man died Monday night at his North State street home after fifteen months with cancer. The funeral will be held at 2 30 this afternoon at the residence conducted by Rev P C Lisman. He was a native of West Virginia and had resided in Sullivan six years. He leaves his wife two daughters Edith and Margaret two brothers John Queen of Spencer W Va and Jack Queen of Muskogee Okla and one sister Mrs C O Kidwell of Indianapolis.
A reflective quotation on how minor issues disturb people, noting that small letters tire the eye and small affairs disturb us most, attributed to Montaigne.
The Fisher Leaf Company files suit in the Circuit Court against John and William B. Stiner doing business as Stiner Bros for an account of $90.35 and interest totaling $100. Hays and Hays represent the plaintiff. The Indiana Refining Company sues Sullivan Auto and Machine Co and Hudson C. Hughes for merchandise billed at $167. Hays and Hays represent that plaintiff.
Shelburn report says Harry Glenn of the Akron Interstate team suffered a broken leg last Wednesday in an exhibition with the Cleveland Americans. Glenn, soon to report to the St. Louis Nationals, was injured when the Akron catcher slid into second base.
Washington July 22 plans for parcel post expansion announce weight rise to twenty pounds and rate reductions for first and second zones. Burleson says changes will start August 15 and pave way for universal parcel service with eventual larger limits.
The article details proposed changes to parcel post rates and weights. First zone costs drop to 5 cents for the first pound with 1 cent per additional pound or fraction, second zone similarly adjusted. Maximum parcel weight rises from 11 to 20 pounds for first two zones. No package size changes. Postmaster general says benefits will reach over one third of the public, aiding farmers and local merchants. Projections estimate parcel volume doubling over initial forecasts. Insurance fees reduced, COD use rising, and stamps no longer required for parcels.
An advertisement touts Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Tonic as a cure for chills fevers and malaria a pleasant substitute for quinine. Sold guaranteed to satisfy by Joe K Smock and Son with the product described as highly effective.
The Pearce and Dubois threshing outfit from Shelburn established a Sullivan county record for continuous operation and wheat threshed. On William Wilson's farm four miles north of Sullivan they ran four and a half hours straight, threshing 843 bushels of high quality wheat. The 100 acre yield is reported as a season record for the area.
Advertises Mendenhall's Corn Medicine for corns warts and bunions priced at 15 cents. Sold and guaranteed by Joe K Smock and Son.
Sealed bids requested for exclusive right for a refreshment stand at Manns Grove on August 12. Bids due by Tuesday. No bottled goods or prize packages to be sold. Right to reject any and all bids reserved. By W A Shields Treasurer Graysville Indiana.
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