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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1921
Page
4
The Sullivan Union notes a July 1, 1873 filing and recounts post office turmoil under Burleson. It cites 33 robberies totaling $6.204 million, $3.03 million recovered, and 90,000 Chicago mail-loss complaints. Postmaster General Hays plans arming staff with revolvers riot guns and ammo from the War Department to meet the emergency.
Editorial argues that government and railroad charges amount to about eleven billion dollars yearly, averaging 550 per US family, driven by wartime inflation. It urges cutting war inflation labor costs to reduce prices and revive industry, citing the New York Herald.
In a wartime tone ruling the New York Supreme Court denies a charter for a Catalonian Society aimed at creating a center of Catalonian culture. The opinion argues for teaching American culture and opposes hyphenated American identities and organizations that divide citizens by race or foreign loyalties.
A reverent essay urges reinforced American culture and unity. It condemns hyphenated identities and praises the flag in churches and schools. The text argues the Great War revealed duties and the American creed, calling for pride and citizenship in every heart.
Martha M. McCammon Lyons Nicholson was born in Sullivan County Indiana on April 3 1847 and died April 27 1921 at 74 years. She married Robert A Lyons in 1867, had one daughter Ida, and after his death remarried Samuel H Nicholson in 1874 joining two families. She was a devout Bethel Methodist Episcopal member whose faith sustained her through illness and death with hymns and prayer.
Enoch A McKinney age 76 died at 1 am Monday at his home one mile northwest of Pimento Indiana. Funeral at noon Wednesday at Second Prairie Creek church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev George Fuson in charge. Survived by widow Alice two daughters Mrs Raymond Davis of Colorado and Mrs Fred Nance of Wichita Kansas two sons Thomas of Carlisle and John of Pimento.
Mr and Mrs Rollin A Plunkett spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs O L Plunket in Robinson. Mr and Mrs Carl Sherred are visiting the latter s parents Mr and Mrs Andy McClanahan.
Mrs. Nellie Hutchinson of Indianapolis says Tanlac restored her health after 14 years of weakness. She fell from 102 to 145 pounds, suffered headaches and fatigue, but in weeks of treatment she regained strength and stamina.
Bank officers A G McNabb president W V Bragdon vice president G T Carrithers cashier and John Mason assistant cashier declare the Merom State Bank in Sullivan county Indiana is in sound condition with total liabilities of 113 715 32 at close of business April 28 1921. Carrithers sworn before Corwin S Phillips notary May 4 1921.
The National Bank of Sullivan plans a free distribution of illustrated articles on the U S government. The educational pages will be mailed to homes, appealing to new citizens and students and aiming to broaden community knowledge of government services and finance. Call the bank to join the mailing list.
List of unclaimed letters in Sullivan Indiana postoffice dated May 1921. Letters to ladies include Addie Hogan Miller R D Orsborn Parse Van Leuvin C G. Gents include Lon Ebdon Fred Foxworthy Leonard Piper J D Pirtle Sam Bayley W L Smith. Foreign Rozalia Pozybycion Mike Bodiner H Wright Son. Call and say Advertised with date. letters will go to Dead Letter Office if unclaimed after ten days.
Mrs. Nelson Brodie had a Caesarean at the county hospital yesterday. The five-pound daughter and mother are reported to be getting along nicely. Dr. G D Stott performed the operation. Mrs. Conroe Carter of Walkerton Indiana is visiting her mother Mrs. Minnie Chaney.
A jar of attar of roses presented to Martin Van Buren and exhibited in the patent office was stolen within a decade or so after its display. The theft likely occurred between 1850 and 1860, though the exact date remains unknown.
An old circular explains that Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats nasal catarrh by taking it internally and acting through the blood to reduce inflammation on mucous surfaces. It claims prevention of frequent colds and chronic catarrh with circulars available from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
Tom Golna currently in Seattle with longtime residence visiting his brother Nick Golna during a brief hometown stop in Washington state.
Cora E. Cramer administratrix of Jesse M. Cramer’s estate in Sullivan County Indiana has filed a final account with the Sullivan Circuit Court. The court will hear on Friday June 8 1921 the 29th judicial day of the May term creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. Arthur E. DeBaun attorney. May 11 1921.
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