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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
4
The Sullivan Union publishes subscription rates for one year six months and three months in advance. D Chaney and R P White are listed as publishers with notice of second class entry dated July 1, 1878 in Sullivan Indiana.
A fragmented political note links Teddy Roosevelt to an overindulgence rumor and hints at a campaign shift. It suggests debates over free wool policies and planned export of a John E. Lamb figure to Mexico, signaling a partisan strategy dispute.
Teddy won a judgment of six cents against Editor Newitt of the Iron Age, a small sum that leaves him short when he seeks a drink of white wine.
Royal E Purcell of the Vincennes Sun notes Walter Bradfute the Bloomington postmaster and Monroe County Republican leader resigned with two years left. Purcell speculates Vinennes Republican postmaster may resign and that he wants the job. Cullop reportedly hopes Vincennes postmaster serves until after the next congressional convention.
James P. Goodrich, Indiana GOP member, returns from Washington praising a united party. He urges common sense, subordinating personal aims to the public good, and foresees harmony spreading from Congress to the nation as the Republicans seek to erase old feuds and renew progress.
A critical column condemns Colonel Roosevelt for libelous accusations and unproven charges. It argues that repeating insults freely invites reciprocal abuse and calls for accountability, citing a clash with Judge Anderson in Indianapolis and broader implications for truth in public debate.
The report condemns a violent assault on a Michigan congressman for not backing the Col onel for a third term. It notes the attacker’s misdirected protest and implies accountability for the blows received, phrased with strong editorial tone.
Bath IL resident J G Eveland says twenty five years of eczema ended after using Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. The physician formula has long been in use and is guaranteed. Available from Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia St Louis or Joe K Smock & Son.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Powell hosted a six o clock dinner at their country home east of the city on Wednesday June 4 in honor of their eldest son Wayne s fourteenth birthday The event was a complete surprise Wayne was taken to Sullivan by a neighbor boy and brought home to a lawn table laden with ice cream strawberries cakes bananas and lemonade Relatives and friends attended including Fay Exline Zella Walters Bessie Winders Fern Exline Velma Deckard Gladys Robbins Jennie Willis Fay Walters Elizabeth Willis Goldie Lund Grace McKee Ethel Willis Norval Wonders Frank Walters Bailey Marlow Harold Willis Bernard Marlow Nelson Willis Edward Willis Lome Smith Homer Ray Roy Lund Herman McCowen Willard Powell George McCowan John Lund Ewell Ray Newton Smith and others from near Jasonville Guests departed late saying they were highly entertained and wished Wayne many happy anniversaries.
Ernest V. Tomlinson of Indianapolis to Margaret H. Reid of Carlisle. Earl E. Hart of Oaktown to Katie A. Klinger of Sullivan. Earl Harris of Merom to Amy Keller of Merom. Carl C. Boone to Ruth Kauffman of Sullivan. Ernie A. Walters to Vernon H. Chastain of Graysville. William G. Orr to Bessie Snapp of Carlisle. Fred Wheeler to Gertie Ranard of Dugger.
Florence Oregon resident Wm Morris says kidney and bladder problems kept him from work for years. After eight months on Foley Kidney Pills he feels fine and recommends the remedy, sold by Smock & Son.
Thirty six graduates received diplomas at the Indiana Dental College commencement exercises on Thursday. Addressed by E A Hanley president of Franklin College who urged dentists to engage in public affairs as well as professional duties. Diplomas presented by Dr J N Hurty. Among grads are Raymond Carnes of Linton and Grover Clayton of Sullivan.
The Sullivan County Medical Society met last Wednesday night in Hymera with strong attendance. A supper was provided by Drs. Asbury and Thralls of Hymera. Attendees included Drs. Neff, Briggs, Billman, Thompson, Scott, Crowder of Sullivan, Walters of Paxton, Thralls and Asbury of Hymera, Maple and Wrork of Shelburn, VanCleave of Farmersburg, and Deputies Lowder, Gill and Dukes of Dugger.
J R Wells MD from Weidners Arkansas notes twenty years of practice and prescribes Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Tonic where quinine is unsuitable for children and those with weak stomachs. Sold and guaranteed by Joe K Smock and Son.
Miss Isabelle Coulson of Indiana polis formerly of this city will marry Ellis B Burroughs tomorrow evening at the home of her brother Dr S B Coulson in Indianapolis.
A brief reader note describes a remedy claiming permanent removal of coins warts and bunions when applied, highlighting a home remedy tone without medical endorsement. The text emphasizes lasting results and simple application.
Miss Sarah E. Dodds born November 11 1850 in New Lebanon died June 4 1913 at her North Section Street home. Wife of Robert F. Knotts she left three sons Carl James William R and two daughters Bessie and Mrs Samuel Eslinger. Survived by siblings Anthony Hihu and Nannie Mason. An organist and donor of flowers she aided the poor and orphaned and hosted Decoration Day music for 20 years.
List of unclaimed letters dated June 11 1913 for Sullivan Indiana including Miss Maude Burns Miss Hffa Morgan Mrs Mable Swiney and Mr John H Alsman Steve R F D No 9 Campbell E B Dunn Fly Frank Harrison Elmer B Luckett Wm Spencer J Frank Whitlock Claren E and Indiana Silo Company. One cent due on each letter. Call for letters and say advertised.
Miss Carrie Yeager reports for the county the week ending June 8 with daily highs and lows ranging from 92 and 57 to 69 and 58. Conditions were clear to partly cloudy with 0.02 inches of rain on June 6.
Wheeler batting .338 with 43 hits in 129 at bats for the Terre Haute Central league team leads the Terreirs in slugging with a .333 average. Eighteen doubles and extra base hits boost his ranking among top sluggers.
At the regular meeting of Sullivan chapter No. 188 Order of the Eastern Star John C Chaney was elected Worthy Patron to succeed Rev J H McArthur and Miss Capitola Basler was elected secretary to succeed Miss Bessie Knotts who resigned.
Lyman Harmon aged 55, formerly of Fairbanks, died Sunday at his son’s home in Vigo county. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Prairie Creek. Burial was Monday at Pogue cemetery and the lodge conducted the funeral.
County Superintendent Richard Park will deliver the commencement address to the Greene County Schools graduates in Linton on Friday evening. Twenty six graduates are listed.
Indiana county clerks of the courts receive one half of the fees they collect for naturalization of aliens. The ruling came last week in a case brought by Leonard M. Quill, former clerk of Marion County.
The first wheat harvested in the county was cut on Tuesday by William Corder of Gill township, marking the season's start for local farmers.
County commissioners report multiple road petitions in the June session. Grants include a rock road in Gill township and care for Curry township routes. Viewers and engineers assess highways as public utilities and bids are ordered for July 8 1918. Names include W V Bragdon Ross Cooksey J W Lindley Lansberry Riggs Carl F Hughes and others.
Will Allen of Erie Kansas, visiting old friends after being summoned by the death of his aunt Mrs Robert F Knotts, is now in banking in Erie and began his career here with Medford B Wilson over twenty years ago. Tom Allen of Chicago, a former Sullivan resident, also came for the death of Mrs Knotts and once ran a harness shop in town.
Postmaster W E Aydelotte reports Farnsworth will be discontinued next Saturday. After closure, area patrons will receive service via rural routes Nos 5 and 8 from Sullivan.
Rush Trimble sues School Town of Carlisle for injunction. Alicia Fish seeks divorce from Henry Fish. Frank Land files for divorce from Hattie J. Land.
Read the opening of The Argyle Case and join the mystery as clues unfold. The new serial promises intrigue with a central puzzle and evolving characters.
The Eagle Island Club of this city will host its annual fish fry at the clubhouse on Eagle Island near Riverton tomorrow. Officers for the coming year will be elected during the event.
Robert Gambill, treasurer elect of Sullivan county, accepts a position at the Charles Clark barber shop and will move his family from Cass to reside in the area.
In Shelburn and nearby James Sinclair's Index Cheap Store faced a panic when a small snake slithered across the floor prompting female clerks to flee. Elmer McKee shot the reptile, and in Shelburn a six foot black snake was later cornered by bystanders using clubs and crowbars in John D. Hill's general store.
Miss Mary Stratton will travel tomorrow to Rockport to visit her grandmother Mrs. Lizzie Stratton and Dr. Harry Stratton. Joe T. Akin attended a trustees meeting of the Southern insane hospital in Evansville. Rev. J. H. Allen and Mrs. Allen with son Paul return home from a visit with HE. T. Allen. George Haskett will work in Bridgeport oil fields for the summer.
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