The Sullivan Union Newspaper History Note
The Sullivan Union, established August 1 1866, is cited as the only Republican paper in the county.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1916
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, established August 1 1866, is cited as the only Republican paper in the county.
A joint meeting at the new Linton hotel to settle county war over the judgeship failed. Greene county holds the nomination this term, while Sullivan seeks change. The Sullivan committee will seek state committee adjudication.
The record lists damages actions, drainage petitions, divorces, guardianships, and property matters. Notable items include a judgment for the defendant in a central car case, drainage referrals to commissioners with set meeting dates, several divorces with name changes, quiet title suit, mortgage foreclosures dismissed, and numerous land transfers and appraisals across local townships.
A record of numerous land transfers and property dealings in Hamilton and nearby areas. Transfers include W Welman to Sullivan Land Co and others, lots 38 42 47 57, Martha Shaw to C R Fairfield Reelote S9land Merom, Orion Stoddard to C R Fairfield Pt lot 80 Merom, and more. Total of transfers numbered 91 with consideration totaling 88781 dollars.
Mrs. Sarah Land aged 80 died last Saturday at her daughter Mrs. Hiram Wiggs home in Curry Township after living most of her life in the county. She married twice, had four children with her first husband Charles W. Lovelace and two with James R. Land, with several survivors including David and Chas Lovelace and Mrs. Wiggs. Her sister was Russell McKinley of this city.
A long list of real estate transfers records deeds and conveyances across Hymera Carlisle Merom Sullivan Farmersburg Haddon Shelburn and surrounding areas detailing buyers sellers parcel sizes and lot numbers including interactions among Wint Cummins Elizabeth Pirtle Chas Gilmore and many others in 19th or early 20th century records. Many entries note lot numbers land parcels acres and additions such as C and B add Hymera Elm Park and Jackson.
United Mine Workers in Indianapolis threaten strike after issuing an ultimatum to coal operators via president John Mitchell. The demand is to restore the 1908 scale, a 5.55 increase. Operators adjourned the committee until Tuesday awaiting a definite reply, with both sides giving up hope for a settlement.
A Haymakers lodge Org Dugger Linton is formed as an auxiliary to the Red Men. Charter members include Otto Kays George Kluesner W A Taylor Cairy Ringo Thomas Gambill Reese Davis Robert Wilkey Henry Abram Clarence Mitchell Dallas Young Lon Mitchell. Officers: W A Taylor Chief Haymaker Clarence Mitchell Past Chief Haymaker, George Kluesner Collector of Straws, Thomas Combell Keeper of Bundles, rt Wilkey Overseer. Members of the Presbyterian congregation of Sicily will have a social gathering at the session and Mrs W C Jamison on
A diary fragment traces a woman's longing for Emerson and conflicted love for Frank. She debates fate, loyalty, and social duties, notes Nan's dressmaking help, and recalls poetry and songs as she endures sleet and longing. March 12 to 17 record personal doubt and faint plans.
The Linton Traction company seeks a mass meeting in Linton tomorrow evening to discuss the proposed interurban line connecting Sullivan and Linton.
The Wabash River at Hutsonville is rising quickly though not yet bank full. Water climbed six feet Monday night and has been rising about three inches per hour since then.
The Terre Haute Automobile club schedules a drive on the first Sunday in May. Depart Terre Haute at 10 AM, lunch at the Davis hotel, then travel to Merom and return by evening. About fifteen cars expected.
The Daughters and Sons of Veterans announce a surrender celebration at their hall in Apomattox on April 12. All interested in this great war event and its global influence are invited. A thoughtful program will honor the nation and its people. By the Committee.
The Baptist Young People's Union hosted a musical and literary evening at the church with recitations piano solos and duets. The Baptist Male Quartette performed and the audience called for encores. Rev and Mrs McGuire Py were presented a gold watch fob and silver tea spoons as thanks for leading a Bible study.
Frank Aydelotte of this city who studies at Oxford University will reach Sullivan Friday after a delay caused by unforeseen events. A Oxford student named Reed died in Oxford and his body was shipped under Reed's escort. upon arrival in New York no one met the body, so Aydelotte faced a further trip to New Orleans where Reed lay.
The Republicans of Hamilton township will meet at the G. A. R. hall on Saturday afternoon March 31 at 2 oclock for selecting four delegates and alternates to the Republican state convention and delegates to the congressional and judicial conventions.
Fourteen drivers at the Little Giant mine in Jefferson township went on strike yesterday claiming mine mules had not been fed for two days. The mine remains shut down as a result of the stoppage.
A young man recalls a night near the Catholic university when a mild poker game left him broke. He borrows car fare from a newspaper man, returns home to face his wife who needs money for Sunday papers and vows to pawn something to cover the loss. He protests but admits the $5 bill was still in his vest.
An excerpt from the Cleveland Leader reflects on women's social expectations and restrictions in a cautionary verse. It describes education for subservience, obedience to men, ignorance of finances, and limited agency, ending with a note of a chosen life with a partner.
The text notes that there is no organized Jewish community in Japan except Nagasaki where a synagogue was built by a Japanese woman who married a Jew and, after his death, erected the synagogue in his memory.
Trust building janitor Chas White contemplates a future move to Linton for his health, weighing the potential improvement and personal needs in the coming days.
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