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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
5
The Georgia 12th district contest ended with Roosevelt delegates led by Dean E. Ryman challenging the publication of the convention call. H L Johnson argued the notice had general circulation, while Taft delegates were seated by viva voce vote despite no roll call.
Chicago June 10 The Republican national committee added twelve delegates to Tafts strength on the temporary roll Indiana contests were decided all in Tafts favor Bringing total Taft delegates to 285 with 201 instructed and un contested delegates already on the roll The day featured a showdown over seating two Taft delegates from South Bends thirteenth district Roosevelt attorneys argued affidavits President Borah attacked the decision while Taft partisans defended it The panel backed Taft 36 to 14 in the final seating vote and earlier California case delays sparked debate about a steamroller metaphor
The Associated Press reports Roosevelt leads with 540 delegates needed for nomination. Uninstructed delegates total 166 and 254 are contested. Taft, La Follette, Cummins and others hold smaller, instructed or uncontested shares across states including Ohio, California, Indiana, and New Jersey.
William Gregory of Helenville Indiana, recently married to Mrs. Mary Turpin of Dugger, hanged himself in a Lawrence County barn last week. Ill health is thought to have caused the act. Mrs. Gregory is the mother of Mrs. William Alsman of this city.
A trimmed hats display promises money-saving prices at Fan nie Hughes two doors west of State Bank inviting shoppers to compare before buying elsewhere.
Dan Frakes of Shelburn reports a letter from his son Eugene Frakes stating he is in Cuba on a government secret service mission and connected to a department. He had been in China and was returning home when a telegram ordered him to Cuba.
Alonzo Haines of this city traveled to St. Louis to visit a daughter he believed dead, unseen for twenty two years since she was a child. The daughter, now married, had written to him prompting the reunion. He had lost all trace of his former wife and child after she eloped.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for women marrying well. It claims the tonic restores strength, promotes free muscles, and relieves indigestion backache headache fainting and dizziness. Targeted at feminine health, the piece promotes 50 cent bottles at Joe K Smock & Sons drug store.
Lawrence Burton son of Mr and Mrs Edward Burton of this city recently won the John S Bays medal for oratory. He graduated from Sullivan high school last month and has gone to Washington DC where he has accepted a position.
Mr and Mrs Will Jenkins of Cleveland Ohio and Mr and Mrs Hol Jenkins of Los Angeles are here to attend the funeral of Philip R Jenkins tomorrow afternoon.
At Center Ridge cemetery trustees met with president C. J. Sherman at Citizens Trust Co. to receive the treasurer's report and fill vacancies. W. R. Nesbit and C. F. Batey were elected trustees. E. A. Billman became president. Treasurer's balance was 3452.89 with expenditures 2980.83 since Sept. 8, 1907.
The committee reports donations for the cemetery entrance project totaling 2925.28 with an equal disbursement for improvements leaving a balance of 472.06 on hand.
A reader muses on how people scan newspapers showing distinct habits from weather to sports to real estate. The piece argues that reading order reflects temperament and interests, noting news is subjective and that no two readers approach the page the same way.
R. C. Viskniskki of South Bend, a former local dry goods merchant eight years ago, visited the city Thursday while now traveling for a New York firm.
Private notice offers an Emerson typewriter with two color ribbon movement, back spacer and tabulating device for sale on payments. Price listed at 40 dollars. Apply to this office.
John C. Chaney administrator of Ida E. Crawford's estate files final account with the Sullivan Circuit Court. Hearing set for Tuesday July 9, 1912, the 56th judicial day of the May term. Creditors heirs and legatees urged to appear and show cause why report should not be approved. John Cochaney, Administrator. First insertion June 12, 1914.
Ferguson and Ward coal dealers of Carlisle won a $226.27 judgment against RE Watts of Princeton in Squire Ready’s court. Watts, contractor on Busseron creek work, argued short weights. inspectors found Carlisle scales 40 pounds per ton slow, meaning customers were charged for 2,000 pounds while receiving 2,040.
C H Baldwin Indiana state entomologist announces readiness to advise on district insect problems. Write for information at the state house Indianapolis and send specimens with requests. Inspectors may be sent for serious trouble and rare insect identifications are offered.
Neenah Wisconsin man endures rib fractures following a frightful coughing spell. Dr Kink’s New Discovery is promoted as a remedy to end coughing and heal lungs. A Missouri resident praises it as life saving and a free trial bottle offer is advertised at a local drugstore.
The Dugger Light and Power Company has filed articles of incorporation for 12000 dollars. The company plans to install an electric lighting system in Dugger.
Rev. Frank E. Jaynes of the Christian church delivered the Odd Fellows memorial address at Carlisle on Sunday marking the community tribute.
Captain Frank P Swigart state commander of the G A R died at his Logansport home from acute indigestion. He was 72, a Civil War veteran, former presidential elector in 1888 and a leader in Indiana politics and army circles. He organized the state encampment at South Bend two weeks ago and issued his first general order last Tuesday. He long served as lawyer and public official in Cass county and authored Civil War histories and pioneer life fiction. Weather report notes a cool week with clear to partly cloudy days in Farmersburg from June 9 to 11.
A vivid railroad or national scene text extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick healer for burns cuts bruises bullet wounds or explosions and common skin ailments. The ad notes 25 cents at Joe K. store.
The gathering at Loogootee last week included Mrs. Charles Walston and Misses Lola Poston Bessie Hancock Bernice Hunt Grace Bland along with Messrs Homer Tate Lester Brattain and William Armstrong.
Mrs. Cassie Buzzard has returned to her Chicago home after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. George W Buff.
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