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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1916

Page

6

Candidate for Sullivan Sheriff Seeks Republican Convention Backing

BERT MARION F. WALTERS, O. J. Cartwright of Haddon township announce candidacy for Sullivan county sheriff subject to the Republican county convention. Henry H. Smith also declares candidacy, tying action to convention decision.

Publishers of the Union Lam Sullivan County Republican County Convention Tam Republican County O. J. Cartwright Haddon Township Sulivan County Henry H. Smith

State Officials and Court Races Listed for Election

The slate names Fred A. Sims as Secretary of State and John C. Billheimer as State Auditor. Oscar Hadley is State Treasurer and James Bingham Attorney General. Edward Fitzpatrick is Clerk of the Supreme Court with F A Cotton as Superintendent of Public Instruction. Judges listed include James H. Jordan for First District Supreme Court, Leander J. Monks for Fourth District, and appellate races for First District C C Hadley and Ward H Watson. In Second District, Daniel W. Comstock J M Rabb and Frank Roby seek three seats.

Por Daniel W. Comstock J. M. Rabb Frank Roby

Parisians to hear Beveidge as Indiana senator to speak on July Fourth

Indiana Democratic sources say state committee renders campaign action corrupt and unrepresentative. Senator Albert J Beveidge will give the Fourth of July address at Paris, described as timely Hoosier oratory for the occasion. Evansville council orders milkmen to wash hands before milking in a move aided by easy water access. Greene county to buy 21 voting machines amid prior hints of machine use in Stockton township. Cyrus E Davis profiled as wealthy for returning a five hundred dollar loan to Robert W Miers. the money was not to be kept as repayment.

Indiana Albert J. Beveidge Paris Evansville Greene County John Riddler Stockton Township The Washington Herald Cyrus E. Davis Robert W. Miers Congress Bob

Poynter Falters in Local Democratic Rising

Mr. S Paul Poynter faces repeated defeats in attempts to gain a managerial political post this year. His bids for representative and assessor failed his reorganization plan was rejected and his bid for county chairmanship remains unfulfilled. He does not align with the youth syndicate that now controls the county Democratic machine.

S. Paul Poynter Democratic Party

Cyrus E. Davis Snubbed by Democrats in Indianapolis Meeting

Reports from Indianapolis say Cyrus E. Davis the Democratic candidate for Congress in the Second District avoided the Democratic reorganizers during the state committee meeting last week. Davis was present before, but disappeared as reorganizers gained visibility, highlighting tensions within the party.

Indianapolis Democratic State Committee Cyrus E. Davis Cy Davis

Hoch Renominated in Kansas Gives Kiss Controversy

Governor Hoch of Kansas is renominated by Republicans amid rumors he kissed a woman. The piece notes Kansans support kissing as a test of fitness for office and contemplates how Indiana might react to the custom.

Hoch Kansas Indiana

Rural Route Inspection Begins in Indiana May 15

Inspectors sent by the post office department start a careful probe of rural routes in the county to assess carrier service and road conditions. They may authorize changes to routes based on road quality and service needs to ensure the continuation of the established rural service.

Indiana Post Office Department

Republican County Conventions Urged for Large Attendance

The Union notes townships will vote next Saturday to choose delegates to the county convention. Representation is one delegate per 15 votes for George A. Cunningham in 1904, totaling 204 delegates. The June 2nd gathering at the court house in this city is described as the largest and most important in county Republican history.

George A. Cunningham Court House

Clean House Today with Dr Caldwell’s Pepsin Syrup

An old advertisement urges immediate use of Dr Caldwell’s Pepsin Syrup for bodily cleansing. It claims the product treats constipation indigestion and associated pains, with a money back guarantee and retail price of 50 cents to $1.00 through Joe K Smock.

Rural Route Subscribers Urged To Report Missing Papers

Rural route subscribers are asked to inform the office if they do not receive their newspaper on Wednesday. The notice emphasizes prompt reporting to ensure delivery.

Wanted girl for general house work Crowder notice

Help wanted advertisement seeks a girl for general house work for Mrs. E S Crowder. The small classified item lists no further details on location hours or contact.

Southern Indiana Rail Schedule Effective April 15 1906

The Southern Indiana Railroad timetable lists daily trains with southbound and northbound departures and arrivals. Key routes connect Terre Haute Hymera Sullivan Shelburn and Jasonville with No. 101 102 103 104 and 301 202 204 205 206 services and interchanges on the main line.

Terre Haute Hymera Sullivan Sullivan No Shelburn Black Hawk Jasonville P.m Arlisle Farmersburg Sullivann M. Elburt Ore Saxay Main Paxton

E. and T. H. Timetable Northbound Trains

Train timetable entry lists northbound departures for the E. and T. H. line with no accompanying details. The text also references southbound trains in a parallel listing, yielding a concise snapshot of the route schedule.

Excursion fares announced for regional conventions and events

Excursion rates set by E and TH Anderson and other agents for various events. One and one third fare round trip with sales on June 25th 26th and July 13th to August 13th. Return limits range from June 29th to August 29th. Connections listed to Chicago Peoria Louisville and other points. Sundays offer special one fare round trips. Central Passenger Association mileage honored.

Attle Ground Ind Account Camp Meeting Association Terre Haus Chicago Peoria Louis Beehunter Vandalia Indianapolis Vincennes Bedford Monon Seymour Pennsylvania Louisville Cincinnati Westport Big Four Greensburg Central Passenger Association

Indiana Convention Fare Rates and Homeseekers Excursions

Mixed list of railroad fare offers for Indiana events. Prohibition Convention in May with one fare plus 26 cents round trip and sale dates May 22 23 24. Masons Grand Lodge sale May 21 22 with one fare plus 25 cents. Democratic State Convention sale June 5 6 with one fare plus 25 cents and return by June 8. Homeseekers excursions to south and southwest at one first class fare plus $2 round trip with liberal stops, on sale first and third Tuesdays each month.

Bankfort Ind Indiana Music Teachers’ Association Ndianapolis Grand Lodge FP. & A.M Indianapolis Louisville Mona Lake Winona Assembly Omeseekers West Southwest Northwest South Arkansas Arizona Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Louisiana Mexico Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Texas Utah Washington Wisconsin Wyoming Alabama Georgia Kentucky Mississippi South Carolina North Carolina Tennessee Virginia Dianapolis Indiana Masons Crand Lodge Tndianpolis Lafayette Grand Army of the Republic Department of Indiana Women’s Relief Corps Fomeseekers Homeseekers INTER Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Col Crawfordsville Interscholastic Athletic Association Anpbual NEWAY Black Hill District Manitoba Ontario Saskatchewan Alberta Northern I. S. Draper Agt. Sullivan

Illinois Central Announces Havana Service and Excursions

Havana access via Illinois Central to New Orleans and a new ocean liner with weekly schedules. Fast steamship train to the boat side from Chicago and St Louis after December 26. Sleeping cars Chicago to Hot Springs and Dixie Flyer routes to Jacksonville and California. Details from Illinois Central agents or A H Hanson and S G Hanson in Chicago.

Havana Cuba Illinois Central New Orleans Chicago St. Louis Hot Springs Memphis Cincinnati Louisville Dixie Flyer Jacksonville Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta Illinois California Los Angeles San Francisco Omaha

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. M. Dear Bert Marion F. Walters Wer Secretary of State Fred A. Sims Wee John C. Billheimer Bee Oscar Hadley Wer James Bingham Supreme Court Edward Fitzpatrick Superintendent of Public Instruction F. A. Cotton W.S. Blatchley Vor Joseph Stubbs Supreme Court, First District James H. Jordan Fourth District Leander J. Monks C. C. Hadley Ward H. Watson Crown of Thorns Mr. Bryan Jerusalem Happy Cardus DAVIS Republican CO Clean Olds Southern R.R R’y North Pacific Coast Southern Indiana Railway San Diego Cal Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria Spokane Wenatchee Umatilla Salt Lake City Ogden Helena Butte Billings W. Casto Washington St H. P. Bradley Pass Ills T. E. Hoover D. H. Hillman Gen R. R Prince Arthur Hot Springs, Ark Florida A. H. Hanson S. G. Hanson Sks A. Stewart West Washington St Isaac H. Kalley Sullivan State Bank Walter F. Wood Attorney At Law Muehier’s Drug Store North Side Walter N. Thompson, M. D A. Price Aurney-at-Law A. H. Faith Usrey’s Store Davis House J. S. Murphy Fourth Square Postoffice C. Hunt Attorney-at-Law Goodman’s Clothing Store Citizens’ Trust Co Notary Public E. M. Corbin, M. D Office State and Jackson Streets C. U Joseph M. Webb Dr. Shanklin Citizens’ Trust Company Undertakers H. Edwards David Crawley Buff & Stratton, Sees Attorneys-at-Law Public Square J. W. Lindley Sullivan, Ind WM. T. Douthitt M. A. Haddon Douthitt & Haddon Over National Bank Sullivan, Indiana John Fred Fenton Attorneys AT Law Northside Publc Square Chaney South Side Dale John T. and Will H. Hays DR. A. M Timmis Shelburn, Ind Johnson & Bolinger Block W. L. Laurent Real Estate and Insurance Merom New Lebanon Tawnohin Hncinssd Uowea George McNabb Gill Township Via A. R Wm. H. Bridwell J. W. Milligan Fairbanks, Ind Pius Dru Chichester Eng Ree Madison Square Phila Pas A. &. McNabb J. B. Mullane’s & Co Beasley & Brown Jo,Passey Coren Hamilton Township Board of County Commissioners Main Main Street A. M. Murphy James L. Ferree State of Sullivan Circuit Court Daniel A. Frakes Harriett Frakes William D. Griswold John T Joseph Bailey William W. Martin Jane Ravenscroft Ollie Anderson Eleanor Hill State of Indiana Tilghman Ogle William A. Nelson John Pugh Melinda H. Shoemaker America E. Martin Elizabeth Cruse Martha J. Hicks Rachel A. Shoemaker Roana Sualls William T. Gray Cora Preston Thomas Shoemaker John Shoemaker Plaintiff
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