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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1892
Page
2
The Union notes Democratic disarray with Cleveland as a potential nominee and forecasts defeat. It urges Republicans to attend the county convention at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in the courthouse to form a ticket and end the 40 year Bourbon reign of darkness.
Local notices announce a Republican state convention Tuesday the 20th at Fort Wayne with rail service via Danville on the following Sunday. A special train from Eo WY to Fort Wayne via Sullivan is planned for around 10:00. Round trip fare is five dollars with tickets valid through June 30.
The Republican county convention is set for 10:00 a.m. next Saturday at the courthouse to nominate a county ticket. Attendees are urged to attend to support a strong ticket and show voters the need for change. The Democratic opposition is described as entrenched in the courthouse amid alleged manipulation fears.
The list designates delegates to the State Convention at Fort Wayne next Tuesday. Delegates include R. G. Denton J. A. Harper Nick Yeager Enoch Yeager Geo W Bult John W Cooper Weeden Hume Cary Littlejon W Ss Maple J T Reid WE U Zike Winouch. Alternates are Sean G Mahan Charles Lloyd John Ramsen Frank Pogue J K Coulson W W Purcell James Anderson Ed Hancock Clint Murdock W C Wolfenberger Ro F P Knotts and W B Ridgeway.
Mereay warns Sullivan county demand for a full books audit faces opposition as a political struggle tied to a four decades old Democratic power ring. supporters argue transparency while critics warn it could threaten the party's influence and reference a costly prior investigation and the late Commodore Riggs.
Citizens demand accountability for former treasurers and auditors and seek to examine past stewardship. They reference Mr. Briggs and Jonathan Scott, assert no accusation against Briggs personally, and suggest county aid could cover investigative expenses.
The article argues that freeing sugar imports benefits American farmers by opening Latin American markets and Europe while sparing domestic interests. It cites treaties, a 1890 act granting limited presidential discretion, and examples from Brazil and Havana. Opponents view tariff repeal as harmful, with references to past panics tied to tariff reforms.
The Argus argues the Republican party’s past achievements justify continued power, while opponents are urged to show a record or proof. Sullivan Union’s Holmes cites public records under bourbon rule to challenge Democrats, and Bloomfield News lauds Ben Harrison as superior to the Democratic party.
The Bloomington News hails Benjamin Harrison as the grandest man in America and predicts a rematch with Grover Cleveland. The Vincennes Commercial notes Harrison's lead over Cleveland, with Democrats conceding poor hopes for victory.
Paxton folks report visitors and residents at Mrs Hattie Grey and Mrs Lizzie Walters homes. Fishermen including Henry Ayers and Dr Hoover fished Busseron Creek. Wool shipments to Sullivan increase while harvesting begins and a singing school may form for M E Sunday school.
Noah Crawford of Sullivan and Miss Pearl Caton of Terre Haute are in Hymera for visits. A local boy drowned near Wymera while swimming. Mrs. John Hawkins died after a long illness and was buried at Bethel. Samuel Patton Jr. is ill. Weather hot with 94 degrees observed Friday.
Residents and visitors from Sullivan and nearby towns are listed with recent and upcoming activities. Names include Mrs C L Davis Miss Mary Anderson Charley Eno Chancey Meds ker Archie Coyner Jennie Page Will Smith and families Mrs Josie Ford and children. Dr Holmes attended Merom commencement. Carrie Woods departed for Chicago.
Carrie Land and Lou Akin returned from Coates College while Roberts and Alumbaugh sold 30 binders this season. Kent Coulson began work on Jno Cooper's house with six workers. A thief was repelled from Steve Hackney's home. Captain Haddon showed a fine county colt at his stock barn. James H. Collins celebrated his 42nd birthday with a large gathering. Lyman Mabeley and Myrtle Scott married at the Christian church. Niac and Co extend best wishes for a peaceful sea voyage.
In Terre Haute last Friday an exercise drill of the K P under drill-master A C Dudleson was held by invitation from F J Stineman. The drill aimed to prepare for the Kansas City meeting. Local mining activity is quiet. scattered social notes follow with visits from Evansville and Martinsville residents.
Miss Ella Griffin of Sullivan spent Sunday here. The ladies aid society festival was financially successful. Mrs Lhos Sutton traveled to Sullivan Monday. W A Fordyce bought Edison phonograph and plans a tour soon. Lightning caused a stir Saturday but no serious harm. Several sportsmen went to the Wabash last week. Chas A Lloyd left on Monday morning train. Misses Emma St John Flossie Sulkirk Lena Linn went to Lymera Monday Patsy Ayers.
The President received a congratulatory message from Whitelaw Reid at Ophir Farm Westchester County N Y praising a triumph by merit. Harrison replied from Ophir Farm expressing sincere satisfaction that the convention named Reid for Vice President and noting support for Cleveland against free trade. News items recall political and local incidents including a large Greencastle fire, a crime case in Findlay, and a trotting accident at the fairgrounds followed by a rail excursion notice for Sullivan to Fort Wayne.
The Vandalia Line offers round trip excursion tickets at reduced and first class fares for events across destinations. Rates apply to groups including New York Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor, National Convention Independent Party in Omaha, Baptist Young People's Union in Detroit, League of American Wheelmen in Washington, and Pythians in Kansas City with select windows from July to September 1882. Open to public, limited two hundred mile radius and specific return dates.
State of Indiana Sullivan County notice lists Sullivan Circuit Court May term 1892 for non-residents. Legal notice details appear in official court records and require action or appearance as directed by the court.
Andrew Carnegie quotes on legitimate business and insurance. Harris advertises law and insurance services at No. 4 Northside public square. He claims his companies hold assets near 13,000,000 and policyholder surplus over 6,000,000. He invites potential clients to consult before placing insurance.
Shields Garden announces fresh seeds and plants for sale west of Public Square Sullivan Indiana. Corn beans and peas northern grown at 10c per pint. Cabbage plants 40c per 100, open ground 25c per 100. Tomato pepper egg plant plants 10c each. Flowers and rose varieties available now. Bee Northern grown potatoes on hand. Subscribe for the Union.
A fragmented report describes a Republican gathering praising Reid as the successor to Horace Greeley, highlighting his East and West representation and urging Republicans to unite against a common foe. The event notes accommodations for about 6 000 people and mentions the New York delegation backing Reid.
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