This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1916
Page
4
The article notes Indiana Republicans reduced the state debt by prudent management and directing office fees to the treasury. It claims state affairs are in order and asserts gambling, notably at French Lick, would end if Hanly is endorsed over Kern and Taggart, claiming graft and theft have been hunted out.
A heated Greene Sullivan county race for the Democratic nomination in the circuit court pits John A. Riddle against incumbent Judge Harris. Critics accuse Riddle of ward politician tactics and tampering with nominations, arguing the judicial post should command higher esteem than partisan manipulation.
Mrs E H Bronson of Dublin Georgia claims electric bitters keep the old ax young and body strong. The tonic is said to cure dyspepsia, torpid liver, inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation after a reasonable use period. Guaranteed by AK Smock druggist at a small price.
Rainy weather noted as neighboring towns report social events. July 28 ice cream on the Union Chapel lawn with Terre Haute ice cream. Recent visits include Ethel Ransford ill, Frank Patton as guest of Miss Zena Fox, and gatherings at Miss Mary Foutz and Miss Lilliey Murphie’s homes.
Members of the Merom Station M. E. church Graysville charge Vincennes District Indiana conference will meet at the Merom Station school house July 2 1906 at 2 o clock to elect trustees for said society. Wo Russell Pastor.
Advertisement lists a Guston axle for sale by J B Mullane and Co with contact at 39 tf and price not specified. The item appears in a small business notice from a historical newspaper page segment.
Mrs Clara Bebrank daughter of Jesse Pinkston Independence Kan formerly local resident was in San Francisco during the recent earthquake disaster. Her family escaped unharmed though their house was shaken and belongings broken. A store and new building owned by her husband were destroyed.
J. B. Mullane & Co. reports 39 If units for sale, noting faulty Pheeton seats. Details unclear due to OCR.
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia swears Bucklens Arnica Salve cured chronic piles and malignant sores after twenty years. Ad touts it as best for old ulcers, cuts, barns and wounds. 55c at Smocks drug store. Baling wire 8c per bundle at Mattix Turman and Riggs. 52-tf
Governor Hanly, speaking in Philadelphia on efficiency in state charitable and correctional institutions, outlines Indiana's program. New cottages for the insane, a planned $1,000,000 facility, a deaf school, and separated industrial schools are planned with strict merit-based staffing and no party influence. Cost per inmate falls from $222.79 in 1891 to $178.90 in 1905, while contract labor is replaced by schools and a binder twine plant at the state prison.
Local labor organizations announce plans for a citywide celebration. Organizers say activities will showcase union solidarity and community support with speeches, music, and a community luncheon.
Traveling passenger agent for Illinois Central and India contact point described. Details indicate liaison duties between rail service regions and overseas routes.
A light anecdote about actor Richard Mansfield and a joke from a friend who teases his thinning hair. Mansfield replies with humor noting his daily prayer is that the joke will keep on. The note mentions Scott as the recipient of the mailed article without comment.
A local notice touts No. 9 West Side of the square Sullivan offering furniture with a flexible payment plan of part down and balance by the week. It mentions various professionals in town who might vouch for services but all point to this address for furniture purchases.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.