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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
4
The Sullivan Union criticizes profanity in the public square and streets with growing frequency and urges enforcement of the law. It argues the issue harms ladies passing by and notes crowding around paving brick areas. Roosevelt critique appears, calling for a Republican standard beyond one leader.
President Roosevelt denounces efforts by several states to endorse “favorite sons” in the presidential nomination fight. Indiana pledges support for Fairbanks and rebuffs Roosevelt as unalterable, while assertions about Cannon in Illinois and Taft’s influence are discussed. The piece cites party loyalty in Indiana and mentions mail order competition.
The city plans extensive improvements to the public square and paving of streets to beautify Sullivan and reflect its progressive spirit. Linton citizens are urged to improve their premises with offers of prizes for the greatest civic enhancement.
A quirky town brief notes that the Lemon Crop is safe and beer use in the United States averages 18 gallons per person. It mentions exemptions for Cass Fairbanks Turman Gill Jefferson and Curry townships and concludes with Sandborn becoming a suburb of Linton.
Drillers with the Egypt Oil Company at the Marks farm near Bedford Indiana report striking magnetic water at 870 feet. Locals say the water benefits users and may turn the site into a health resort. A match set to a water sample ignites burning gas like flame.
The Sullivan school board on Friday retained the current teaching staff, except for Miss Adah Schaffer who resigned from the German department to enter DePauw University. Superintendent J W Holton and high school and central building teachers were all kept, with Elm Park and other specialists also named. The district plans an electric line to Merom and a June 12 reunion at Union Christian College with a large campus dinner and notable speakers.
Indianapolis May 13 The Terre Haute and Merom Traction Company will be incorporated to build a 30 mile traction line from Terre Haute to Merom. Capital stock is set at 750000 and work will start within two months. Surveying is finished and deeds to nearly all right of way are secured. Incorporators include Lafayette Brown H L Bartlett R L Ruby J F Oldbuck J T Barrett Frank B Lewis A B Hays and Virgil Pounds.
An extensive Union Christian College advertisement extols the Merom Indiana campus overlooking Illinois plains. It highlights recent up to date amenities, moral influence, and claims the college offers superior nature study and character development, boasting the largest ad space ever published in Sullivan County.
Willie Niester ten year old son of farmer Fred Niester of four miles west of Carlisle died Sunday after being dragged by a mare. He tied a halter around his waist while leading the horse and foal. the mare panicked, dragging him until a neighbor Charley Hall halted the animal. The boy was found unconscious and died a short time later.
In this issue of the Union an advertisement for the Golden Rule Department Store is published, noted as the largest advertisement ever in a Sullivan newspaper.
The 12 year old son of Mrs. Sarah Gregg near the Kettle Creek mine was handling a target rifle last Wednesday when it discharged. The bullet struck his forearm and fractured the bone. Dr. J. H. Wrork attended the boy and treated the injury.
The notice touts No 9 as a bargain destination with able prices and weekly delivery across the county. It emphasizes selling goods at fair prices and the convenience of home delivery by a traveling wagon that passes many areas regularly.
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