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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, a Republican paper in Sullivan County Indiana, established 1866, lists subscription rates and publishers Durel Le Chaney and R P White. It notes second class mailing and July 1 1873 post office entry in Sullivan Indiana.
The piece discusses Justice Hughes as Roosevelt’s rival for president, the Progressive push for Roosevelt, and the potential impact on Wilson and the nation. It analyzes voter persuasion, party splits, and the consequences of Hughes or Roosevelt winning the nomination.
Buy a live blade and receive a free safety razor as advertised by Bennett's Drug Store. The offer appears in a local newspaper snippet. The copy emphasizes a promotional deal and the retailer's name.
The piece argues Roosevelt cannot stay neutral in the 1916 race. It contends he will either back the Republican ticket or align openly against it, predicting he will support Hughes and help fuse party factions. It notes his past nominating role and suggests his stance could seal victory or loss.
The piece extols Charles Fairbanks as a seasoned Republican, noting his Indiana Senate tenure, St. Louis 1896 leadership, and trusted counsel to Roosevelt. It argues his quiet, dignified style strengthens the ticket with Hughes, and that he remains an effective campaigner despite a reputation for reserve.
Hammock time promotion offers a fine line of hammocks priced from 1.75 to 7.09. Bennett's Drug Store features the display and sale of these hammocks to customers.
A St. Louis Globe Democrat article extols Fairbanks praising his sanity brilliance and dignified potential as president. It notes Missouri’s glad reception of his nomination citing his 1804 Missouri visit and four days there despite opposition from the national committee.
The board of county commissioners signals strong support for widespread readiness measures, advocating substantial funding and rapid implementation across departments. Authorities emphasize urgent action to ensure resilience amid potential crises and emergencies.
There is a disposition to use a scarifier on the John Fund et al concrete highway, with officials weighing the method and potential impacts. Analysis prioritizes efficiency, surface texture, and long term durability to decide whether to proceed.
The readable text questions whether a concrete method could separate particles in a survey lead or a highway case. It appears to discuss a potential legal or technical issue without clear names or dates.
Frank Goins of Robinson, HL, formerly of his city, was arrested on charges of attempted criminal fault and released on bond. Bond set at 50 with sureties of Robinson: A Alexander, To BL Sanders, A G Mes erve, Firry Steel, and W J RidgWas.
Connie Yates 28 of Palestine and Cora Galloway 18 of Sullivan. Clarence BE Jake 21 farmer. Glenn M. Pittman 18 and Ernest DD Davis 24 bank cashier. Kelen Crowder 20 of Sullivan. Levi Roberts 34 coal miner and Lula BE Davis 24 of Sheiburn.
J B Mullane of Indianapolis is in the city on business. Sullivan county is not heavily represented at the Democratic convention in St Louis. Cleveland McKinley postmaster of Merom and yr John Parker left for St. Louis Monday. No Sullivan representatives seen. Mrs Carl Sherred visiting her parents will return to Wheeling West Virginia this week. Fred G Boatright of Cordele Georgia visiting relatives. Boatright was a delegate to the National Republican Convention in Chicago last week. A daughter born last week to Mr and Mrs Charles W Hartfelter named Leona May. Proceedings of the House on Joseph Gurney Cannon's eightieth birthday on May 6 read via Captain John W Canary of New Lebanon. John Crowder of Missouri Valley Iowa visiting brothers O H and William H Crowder Sr. He was a delegate to the National Republican Convention in Chicago. Miss Lettie Bailey resigns as bookkeeper for Stark & Company, joining Cyrus E Davis law offices in Bloomfield.
Clarence Howe of Shellburn was released from the state penal farm as his sixty day sentence expired. He paid the $120 total fine and costs to County Clerk Giles.
A brief note discusses advertising in the paper. It asserts merchants publish ads only for up to date goods and warns buyers to trust advertised items. The piece reflects old newspaper commerce attitudes and reader guidance about shopping through ads.
Flora Johnson a poor stenographer at 28 Walden Avenue endures hunger and misfortune until a letter to a namesake misleads Fairfax & Co. A selfless act by Flora leads to employment for the other Flora, prompting Fairfax to hire her, and later romance with founder Mr. Fairfax resulting in marriage and wealth.
Bernard I. Bell argues in The Atlantic that women are more religious now because social roles place them in charge of sustaining persons while men focus on production. He asserts labor division shapes faith, with factories housing men and homes centering the family.
A foreman berates Cassidy for not loading his hod fully insisting a full load per trip. When bricks run low Cassidy gathers bricks from all corners and still falls short. He yells up to a worker on the fifth story to throw down one brick.
Miss Sfelen Skinner eighteen daughter of F C Skinner of Pine Knot Lodge Big Bear valley skis fifteen miles through deep snow to reach Dobble on the Big Bear crest where a stage from Victorville meets her party. She marries Wesley F P Turner a young businessman in Los Angeles after delays caused by winter storms.
Philadelphia reports Frank L. Canning formerly of this city and Clarksboro New Jersey receives 200000 after a late night trolley altercation. The widow Mrs. J T Elkins of Detroit left 465000 in her estate. Half goes to Canning and half to a Detroit charity. Chadley Miss Irene Chadley was escorted home by Canning after he protected her from intoxicated passengers.
Bob Russell his wife and baby six miles west of Brady escaped a lightning strike that set wallpaper and bed clothing afire. The bolt crossed the roof entered the room where they slept and exited through a telephone wire and two shotguns near the bed. Russell was knocked unconscious then awoke to find a blaze which he quickly extinguished. the shotgun barrels and the telephone ground wire were melted.
In San Francisco Dr. Winslow Anderson and fourteen medical staff ventured to sea in a Crowley launch seeking thirty six gallons of pure sea water for a patient at St. Winifred's hospital. They lowered twelve jugs with lead sinkers to thirty fathoms and returned after dark.
A thief who robbed L. L. Whittemore’s home in St Louis mailed a letter to the family offering apologies and returning a miniature pair of opera glasses used as a watch charm. The note also included thanks and signed as AN OUTCAST, while the victim still awaits the $500 in jewelry.
A marked salmon released at Kintradwell north of Brora in Sutherlandshire was caught fifteen days later along the Aberdeenshire coast. The fish covered at least 140 miles and lost about one and a half pounds in weight between tagging and capture.
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