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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
4
The Sullivan Union reports Knox county gold brick swindlers and a farmer buying sand. It notes pension rolls at 725100 Civil War soldiers plus widows and dependents, with rising names due to liberal Congress laws. Senator Cyrus E. Davis hints at a rival to Miers in the next year and factional strife for Democratic hopes.
A 19th century ad and a political quote fragment praise Dr. Pierce favorite prescription and Pellets as tonics for weak nervous women. The letter from Annie Moring of Roanoke VA endorses the medicine, while a separate Indiana political note mentions Senator Davis and Mr Freeman, Republican party activity.
Large temperance meetings in Sullivan churches featured Rev. E. G. Saunderson state superintendent of Anti-Saloon work. He argued the saloon is vicious and not financially beneficial, noting illicit venues still fail to outpace licensed saloons, and outlined Indiana progress while urging citizens to strengthen local organization for broader action.
Land deeds show numerous transfers with buyers including Major Collins and others. Properties span Jefferson, Cass, Curry, Jackson, Sullivan, Hymera, Shelburn and Dugger with prices from 40 to 5500 dollars for parcels including acres and lots.
Judge Kohlsatt of Chicago issues a perpetual injunction against Indiana and Illinois coal operators to stop any combination that sells their product through a single distributing agency and to regulate prices.
Indications suggest Sullivan County is unprepared for Fourth of July events this year with no plans confirmed in Sullivan and no proposals found in nearby towns, leaving celebrations undetermined.
Senator Hanna says the upcoming Republican campaign will tell Democrats to get out of the way or be run over, urging them to keep “well enough alone.” The remark frames a hardline push by the GOP in the political fight.
The Republican State Committee headquarters in Indianapolis relocates from the Majestic building to the Stevenson building on Washington Street for more room. The move is intended to be permanent to accommodate necessity for space.
Gilbert H. Hernden of Bloomfield the Second District Democratic chairman expects to abandon his Indiana residence for Indian Territory in September. He says retirement holds little glory in politics and only momentary satisfaction, noting politics is a mighty poor occupation to pursue permanently.
An Indianapolis dispatch notes Beveridge supporters plan a strong bid for the 1904 vice presidential nod though Beveridge denies running. Roosevelt is said to favor him as Indiana Democrats lament the Morning Sentinel's demise and loss of AP franchise to Republicans. Also mentions new refrigeration stock at H Schmidt & Co and Green Hill mines preparing to start operations with workers clearing the site.
Job Freeman of Linton, coal operator and partner of Senator Davis, weighs Indiana Second District politics. He cites Judge Chaney as a strong Republican nominee, credits John R. Walsh with defeating Chaney previously, and predicts Republicans could win next year while noting Democratic divisions and Miers’ vulnerabilities.
Mrs. Will Catlin aged 25 died Saturday evening at her home two miles southwest of Sullivan. She was a daughter of John Handley of this city. The funeral was held at the residence Monday afternoon and burial followed at Center Ridge.
Merom baseball opened the season with a 14 to 13 win over Sullivan on Merom’s new grounds. Shepherd pitched well for Merom as the crowd watched a close contest and celebrated the team's first victory.
Sunday excursion rates on the Vandalia Line between Terre Haute and South Bend allow a one fare round trip with tickets valid only on the Sunday trains. No ticket sold for less than twenty five cents or for trips where one way exceeds three dollars and fifty cents. Inquiries to Vandalia Line agents or VA W Hartman T P A Logansport Indiana. Ay 21 Ice cream plans noted as Sullivan summer diet with May cool spell yet 600 gallons shipped locally and about 100 gallons consumed at homes. Several local figures attended the Thompson Club banquet in Terre Haute. Town boards grant franchises to Indiana Coal Belt Traction Company for Linton Jasonville Shelburn. The H H H swaps new buggies for old ones. old A A ones are cheap. 27 St Students seeking boarding places urged to contact Miss Laura Irwin or Mr F M Price.
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