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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
7
The Sullivan Union reports James T. Osburn seeking the Republican nomination for the Second District Commissioner. He notes candidacy subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention in the county. Publisher credits indicate D. Chaney and R. P. White.
The Indianapolis Star questions the state house Democrats about a $200000 on hand and a $380000 April fund raise, asking how much is tied up in debt sinking funds and why May calls for county money are needed. The piece critiques alleged shifts in funding and ongoing advances through June and beyond.
A political commentary notes that the real issue is the expense of democracy in Indiana, framing policy costs as a reflection on governance and civic participation.
An SOS signal issued by the state administration appears to have failed to get response from county treasurers and may affect fiscal coordination across districts.
The piece argues that tariffs do not cause trusts and calls Democratic tariff attacks impractical. It notes Republicans defend home and factory interests and claim they can face tariff criticism by leaders including Champ Clark with confidence.
The piece notes a warm contest among Republican candidates yet affirms unity on fundamental principles. It contrasts Republican cohesion with Democratic criticism, pointing to internal diversity within the Democratic Party.
Remedy claim for fast relief of colds feverishness headaches and stomach troubles in children. Advertisement notes 25¢ price at all druggists and free sample by mail requests to Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY.
John A. Green, a well known farmer from Turman township, came to the city Friday and called on the Union.
A summary of Civil War events from April 29 to May 9 1862 including Union captures at Grimballs Plantation, Yorktown siege activity, shifts in command from Grant to Thomas, Beauregard warnings, and the start of Confederate martial law amid registration rules for voting. The report notes prisoner captures, ship actions, and naval engagements across South Carolina Tennessee Alabama and Virginia.
A civic essay argues that cheap motion pictures tempt excessive attendance and affect children’s moral and intellectual life. It urges parental supervision, selective films for youths, and municipal regulation to balance entertainment with restraint, proposing matinees, school involvement, and community oversight.
In Sullivan County a farmer borrows a newspaper to read war news and jokes about a report noting I killed and I wounded. Uncle Len recalls early coal oil lamps bought at Coffman’s drug store and a lamp-light memory contrasting with candles. Eggs sold for 2.5 cents a dozen and a mule colt price was nine hours in the Sullivan Times.
Hop Giles recalls a tale of the I and I S railroad. A dilapidated corn car leaking fruit follows corn to Buck Creek trestle near Sullivan, illustrating train speed. Uncle Len Bailey remembers Sullivan’s early days with a log jail and little town.
Mrs Henshaw of 235 South 14th Street Richmond reports severe back pain and kidney trouble improved after taking Foley's Kidney Pills. She says the pills relieved the back ache and improved kidney action and recommends the product. For sale by Joe K Smock & Son.
The Martin County Tribune condemns the Indiana state government led by Crawford Fairbanks and Tom Taggart, calling their liquor law enforcement and patronage system a ghastly joke that the people will reject this year.
Farmers along the fences plant and preserve trees such as walnut wild cherry ash maple and elm. Tall trees spread shade with little effect on crops and provide retreat from storms. Some animals perish near fences without trees while others are sheltered by them. The piece urges leaving a few trees per field and planting along roadsides.
Mr Bryan offers his name to the Republican party as a presidential candidate. The party, preferring viable nominees, cannot accept his bid given doubts about his ability to run.
The trustee of Hamilton township Sullivan County Indiana will sell at public sale on Saturday May 11 1912 at 2:00 pm at School House No 11 known as the Workman with outbuildings and one acre of land Slate blackboard and bell reserved Terms Cash N D Martin
Notice states Charles E Wouu as administrator of the John J Wolfe estate in Sullivan county Indiana with BUFF & STRATTON as attorneys. The estate is deemed solvent. First insertion April 17, 1912. 3t.
In the District Court of Indiana John H H and Hosea Hill bankrupts No 8352 a trustee will sell at public auction on Thursday May 9 1912 at 10 am on the premises Sullivan County Indiana Lot 11 Pierce Addition Town of Shelburn Title free of liens and encumbrances except 1912 taxes payable 1918 Terms cash William R Nesbit Trustee First insertion April 10 1912 46
In Sullivan County Indiana a Quiet Title action is filed in the Sullivan Circuit Court February 1912 term. Olive W Powell et al v B Arthur F Bell et al Complaint 14990 names nonresidents Arthur F Bell and others as defendants. An appearance by June 10 1912 is required or the complaint will be heard in their absence. First insertion April 17 1912.
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