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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
4
Tom Taggart could not attend the democratic love feast in Indianapolis last Wednesday evening. Donn Roberts, former mayor of Terre Haute, was also unable to attend.
Wallace S. Cook of Evansville met State Chairman Will H. Hays in the city Thursday. A leading Evansville business man he was the Republican candidate for Congress in the first district in 1912 and plans to run again next year.
Frank P. Heighway of Crown Point Indiana visited the city Wednesday to promote his Republican bid for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He currently leads Lake County Schools following W R Curtis of Kankakee Illinois. Heighway travels the state describing growing Republican prospects.
The Martinsville Democrat discusses crowded plans for congressional primaries with Bedwell Bays Hunt awaiting potential bids alongside Cullop Riddie McNutt and others. It anticipates a full field and notes the top poller may secure more second choice votes than first, while Republicans may label the leading candidate as only second class.
The piece argues voters back the Republican Party for tariff protection and competent governance, not ethics debates. It cites Indiana GOP leader Willy Hays linking prosperity to protection and faults the Democrats for incompetence, calling opponents’ small disputes insignificant.
The Cass county Republican Club held a House Warming to mark the opening of permanent headquarters. Plans were made to form auxiliary Republican clubs in all townships with Bethlehem township already organizing last week.
A critical look at the Underwood Tariff five per cent discount for American vessels now before the Court of Customs Appeals. The piece argues the provision is ill drafted, tax revenue shortfalls persist, and Democratic lawmakers failed to seek amendments, warning of ongoing costs to citizens.
A critical editorial argues the Democratic tariff bill failed due to careless, secret methods and guesswork. It claims customs receipts fell short and income tax collections underperformed, leaving the treasury undersupplied and exposing a lack of conscientious study and accurate estimates.
By mid May republican district meetings will have occurred in every Indiana congressional district except the Third. About forty militant clubs have formed statewide as attendance and enthusiasm surge beyond the off year. At Vincennes a crowded banquet hall showed the intense push as L. W. Henley notes the rising campaign momentum.
Huntington county and the Eleventh district Republicans plan an afternoon and night gathering in Huntington on May 6 with Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio as the sole banquet speaker. The afternoon will feature ten minute addresses from several prominent state Republicans.
Congressman Nick Longworth of Cincinnati will headline a major fourth district Republican demonstration in Greensburg on May 14. Bartholomew county Republicans will charter a special train to attend.
A new Colored Republican Club has been organized in Vigo County, signaling political organizing among African American residents in the area. Local leaders say the group will promote civic participation and advance party aims.
A charter membership of 100 is organized in Brazil city for a Young Republican Club. The group formed before the county and district Republican chairmen were aware of the plans.
Charles Kleckner, longtime Cass County Democrat representative, told a Cass County Republican Club meeting he will affiliate with the Republicans. He denounced the Democratic machine and national administration, accusing them of fostering an overall industrial slump.
The Republican editors of the Tenth district will enjoy a picnic dinner at Cedar Lake in July. They will host several candidates seeking Republican state ticket positions.
Over the past month the Columbia Club membership has risen about 70 percent. Campaign managers report heavy influx of applications from across the state as the organization expands its statewide footprint.
The militant republican group in Gary plans an all day picnic at northern Indiana lakes during the summer. The event aims to mobilize members and supporters across the region for recreational gathering and political outreach.
Don’t visit the California Expositions without Allen's Foot Base. It gives instant relief to tired aching feet and prevents swollen hot feet. One reader says Allen's Foot Ease made her stay enjoyable in her shoes. Sold everywhere 25c. Don’t accept substitutes.
Mr and Mrs Dave Rogers have returned home from wintering at St Petersburg Fila They will reside in the De Camp property 1 West Jackson streets.
Indianapolis May 4 The Redfield meeting at Tomlinson Hall drew scant crowds despite grand plans. Democratic leaders blamed weak attendance on overambitious organizing while Republicans had mobilized from local precincts with strong turnout in other state demonstrations.
A committee led by John Hays Hammond plans a Cleveland congress May 12 18 and 14 to form a supreme world court for judicial settlement of disputes. The congress seeks to establish international justice machinery after the war, with Taft Parker and Hill among speakers and Central armory hosting discussions on the world court’s composition and impact.
A committee led push for a true world court not a peace movement. Delegates from states and cities will discuss organizing world peace through judicial settlement of international disputes, in line with Hague conference principles.
One hundred dollars reward for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo endorsed by National Bank of Commerce Toledo. Cure taken internally and claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available, price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs. Robert Gambill underwent an appendicitis operation in a hospital at Terre Haute some time ago and is able to return home.
Stenographer and Notary Public in Sullivan Indiana. Hunt and Gambill lawyers offer services in all courts handling civil criminal and probate matters. Any business placed with us will be carefully and promptly looked after.
Isaac H Kalley attorney at law handles all legal business promptly. Specializes in collections and probate. Offers money to loan on long or short time with easy terms. Office located on ground floor in Sullivan State Bank building.
Practice across all courts with prompt attention to business entrusted. Suites 4 and 6 noted for the Citizens Trust Blog.
Business entrusted to him will receive prompt and careful attention. Will practice in all courts of this state and such other courts as may require his services. Office in Citizens Trust Co. Building.
Attorney Leef Bays states willingness to practice in all courts where services are required. Office located on the north side square, upstairs.
Dr O T Howard a veterinary surgeon graduates from Indiana Veterinary College and operates a practice at the Park and Wible livery barn in Sullivan Indiana serving local animals with veterinary care.
Announcement notes care for legal business with an office located on the north side upstairs.
Transactions include Benjamin Carrico to Daniel W. Carrico for section 31 township 7 range 8 valued at 4000 dollars. W W H Eaton to E E Dixland in Sullivan for 750. Lewis C Baughman to Charles F Baughman part of ar of sw quarter section 24 township 7 range 10 for 1000. George F Plew to Delbert Cummins lot 7 in Hymera for 10 dollars. Frank Brown to Rosa McCammon part of section 34 township 7 range 9 for 700. H W Davis to Sarah M Flack land in Sullivan county for 500. Archie Hodges to Cecil Hyde lot 42 in Cherrydale division to Shelburn for 1. Jas T Ridgeway to Daniel N Lane land in Sullivan county for 1. John B Workman to Electa O Calvert lot 31 in Shelburn for 1. W H Murphy to Mary A Stanley part SW near section 3 township 7 range 8 for 100.
Mrs R H Hutchison and daughter from Evansville visited relatives in the city Thursday while en route home from a visit with relatives in Linton.
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