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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1917
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, the county’s only Republican paper, traces its establishment to 1866. It lists subscription rates and publishers Diarelle Chaney and R. P. White, notes second class matter status, and postal details in Sullivan Indiana from July 1, 1873.
The ballot lists candidates for Mayor Henry H Smith Clerk Joe S Schroeder Councilman 1st Ward A M Getty Councilman 2d Ward Albert P Hill Councilman 3d Ward James A Knotts and Councilmen at Large William I Beck Carl N Shaver. The eight hour law appears to have been really shorter than that.
Congressman Oscar E. Bland of Linton will travel to Washington to attend the special session of Congress convening April 1, with his return set for April 10.
Bouck White and three followers were sentenced to prison in New York for desecrating the American flag after delivering a lecture at the Merom chautauqua last summer.
Former Congressman W A Cul lop returns to Vincennes and says he is done with politicos for now and will resume practicing law. The statement hints at a shift away from political life and toward legal work.
Mrs Dan Emmet widow of the author of Dixie died in Chicago last week at age 41. Emmet, who died 14 years ago, was a famous minstrel.
The Bloomfield Democrat notes that state suffrage enactment requires the election booth curtain to reveal voters knees. Given current women’s skirt fashions, the curtain will meet requirements even as women vote.
Bill Slinkard of the Bloomfield Democrat with a soft oil spectorship under the Ralston regime faces likely replacement by a Republican appointee. Governor Goodrich tried to abolish sixty inspectorships in the recent legislature but Democratic opposition blocked the move. With abolition blocked the governor now plans to fill the offices with Republicans.
Judge Alton B Parker of New York Democratic candidate for president in 1900 sent a timely telegram to William Jennings Bryan. He argued that if Bryan and his followers had been in heaven three years earlier Germany would not have attempted to drive the United States from the seas or plot war, and that the nation would have been prepared to defend itself.
The piece portrays former President Taft as a man with a clear mission. It argues he seeks steady, sensible leadership over crusades or sensationalism, valuing right over bright and practical judgment over page-filling bravado.
In St Louis on Saturday Taft urged full year military training for all U S youths not exempted for proper reasons and defended the League to Enforce Peace. He argued fairness, studied foreign relations, and opposed extremism with a compassionate statesmanlike tone. The Globe Democrat noted his notable timely address.
Indiana’s new Republican state officers pledge efficiency and economy. Secretary of State Judge Jackson reports a Save of £3,816 in three months with workload up to five months last year. State Treasurer Oz McMurtrie runs with one fewer staffer. State Auditor Krauss pushes efficiency and cost cuts. Supreme Court Reporter Will H. Adams and deputies reduce staff by one and save $1,200 yearly.
President Wilson named a Tariff Commission with Harvard economist Frank William Taussig leading the slate. Included are ex congressmen David J. Lewis and William Kent and other figures such as E P Constigan W S Culbertson and Daniel C Roper. Taussig questions protectionism and free trade arguing tariffs affect industry but may not shift major U S production. The Globe Democrat notes American labor and industries may expect little from a commission of these men.
Homer Elliott announced that he will seek election as delegate to the constitutional convention from the joint representative district after the bill creating the convention passed. Elliott’s candidacy follows the legislative action and names the district involved.
Owen and Greene counties join Sullivan in electing delegates for a state constitutional convention. Fifteen delegates at large and one for each district will be chosen September 17 in a special election. The convention meets in Indianapolis next January to draft a new form of constitution for voter approval.
Washington reports Senator Harry S. New of Indiana will oppose the confirmation of the Tariff Commission. He says the panel lacks bipartisan balance and includes Republicans and a Socialist tied to the process, urging nonpartisan consideration by the administration.
Sullivan county begins testing Japanese clover as a pasture crop on the Coulson farm in Gill township and the Harding farm in Jackson township. G P Walker from Purdue assists County Agent Wright in the project as club work grows. At Shelburn school meeting on Thursday the community plans home gardening and civic improvement led by students.
Samuel Parks of near Cass was arrested Thursday on a charge of assault and battery against his wife. He pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Justice Lester and was released on a $50 bond with trial set for March 22. Ed Palmer pleaded guilty to beating at a board bill and was fined $1 plus costs. Graegge Page of Merom pleaded guilty to intoxication and carrying concealed weapons, each fined $1 plus costs.
Ross and John Harbaugh from Purdue Lafayette visit family in Sullivan as Masonic Lodge grants Master Mason degree. Indiana University student Carro Krug visits her parents in Sullivan. Real estate broker Robert G. Jackson moves from Hymera to Worthington. Various residents plan moves, visits, and career changes includes Otto Krug family and Wells Fargo clerk Hubert Botts.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs celebrate their anniversary Monday night March 26 at the lodge room. All members and families are urged to attend with a program including songs scripture readings and prayers led by Rev. McCullough and D. G. M. John Taylor, plus multiple duets readings solos and a supper to follow.
A year and a day after his brother Charley died at Willfred Commodore Irwin diedWednesday at his mother's home in Terre Haute from heart disease. He had been in poor health for months and collapsed after arising. He left Shelburn for Hut residence two years ago and leaves a 5 year old son. The body was brought to Shelburn and funeral held at the Methodist church with Rev McCullough officiating. Interment was at Little Flock.
George C. Downs was summoned to Chicago on Wednesday by the death of his brother Walter F. Downs at North Chicago Hospital after an operation for stomach cancer. This is the second family death in two months, his father having died in January.
Poultry experts say hatching chicks early gives longer growing seasons, faster gains, and earlier egg production. Early hatched birds weigh more at four months than those hatched later, with lice being less prevalent in spring aiding growth and reducing losses. Farmers can command higher prices for larger broilers in early spring markets.
Abe Boyer, a well known farmer west of town, reports an exceptional January yield from his six cows with three of ordinary breeding and three outstanding.
A quiet home wedding in South Crowder street united Miss Zada Douthitt and Walter F. Dixon of Greenfield at 5 pm Thursday. Rev. S J Long officiated with a ring ceremony. A wedding dinner followed as guests toasted the couple and gifts were presented. The pair left at 7:20 for an indefinite honeymoon. Dixon works for Presto Lite in Indianapolis.
The text presents a quip attributed to Merton Morose about aging and clumsiness. It features a humorous line on missteps when moving about a room and contrasts careless versus careful behavior, framed as a brief courtroom style judgment.
Freeman Martin of Fairbanks township has moved to Hibbard Montana after conducting a public sale of personal property. His family plans to join him at the end of this school year.
Mr. and Mrs. R A Plunkett visited the former's ill father John M Plunkett at his Crawford county home in Illinois. Mr Plunkett serves on the board of trustees of the U C College at Merom.
Roy Maxwell of Fort Collins Colorado and formerly of this city visits his father W P Maxwell and other relatives in town during a brief stay, with plans to tour local sights and reconnect with kin.
Lawmakers debate tariff policy and funding for the Shipping Commission as Republicans push protectionist measures and Democrats resist postmaster civil service changes. The piece cites Representative Martin of Louisiana urging tariff protection and opposing new bond issues, while critics warn against Clayton Act and Trade Commission limits on business.
Mrs. William Cutler of Milwau kee Wisconsin visited Mrs. Mary Wills here on Friday.
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