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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
4
Crossborder remarks in a dry town commentary
A vintage column notes publishers Dirrelle Chaney and John C Chaney with an assignee trustee Robert P White. It humorously claims Madero might cross the Colorado and jokes about Mexicans and a white cap replacing a night cap in a dry Bloomington. It ends with a jab about democracy and state board of accounts jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
State Board of Accounts
Jug handling features emerge under new democratic liquor law
With age the jug handled features of the new democratic liquor law became more apparent. If a bill should pass confess to put hot air on the free list congress man Cullop would be an aviator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullop
Governor Marshall Opposes Reformers Ad dress in Chicago
Governor Marshall warned against reformers in a Chicago address and contrasted it with Indiana’s swift creation of a new constitution. He argued the need for quick action and criticized calls for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Chicago
Indiana
Democratic figures join band wagon in tariff campaign
Figures including Senator Iseru and Champ Clark shift stance on tariff issues. The group of Democratic Statesmen pivot to support the campaign, altering prior positions and signaling a revised approach to policy and party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iseru
Champ Clark
Democratic Party Mission Quote Sparks Carolinas Contrast
Governor Woodrow Wilson says the party’s aim is to set things right not upset them. The remark contrasts with old Democratic governors of the Carolinas who “get ’em up,” signaling a sharper, more aggressive approach in their era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Carolinas
Senator Kern to seek inquiry into McNamara arrest in Indianapolis
Senator Kern says he will introduce a congressional resolution to probe the arrest of labor leader McNamara in Indianapolis. He suggests also examining the election of his colleague Senator Shively, claiming he is well informed on that matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Congress
McNamara
Indianapolis
Shively
Oregon Senator Bourne backs LaFollette leadership in Indiana
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Bourne of Oregon plans to organize support for LaFollette in Indiana. The Huntington Times urges Indiana Republicans and Democrats to unite under LaFollette to avert a major demagogue and save the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bourne
Oregon
Indiana
Senator LaFollette
LaFollette
Huntington Times
Congressman Cullop on coal free list and tariffs
The writer questions Congressman Cullop’s stance on placing coal on the free list and on tariffs affecting local coal miners and farmers. The farmers free list bill, authored by Southern Democrats now in control, is labeled political buncombe used to mask campaign shortcomings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullop
Post Office Department
House
Free trade fears in Hartford City Times item
The Hartford City Times warns that dropping duties on manufactured goods could follow tumbling farm prices. If foreign goods flood the market, money leaves the country, foreign workers take jobs, and American laborers face idle days unless wages align with European levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City Times
City Population Shows Meager Growth Over Ten Years
The last census lists our city at 4115 residents, a rise of about one thousand. The text argues growth was natural, not due to any local effort, and urges action to attract newcomers by leveraging Sullivan’s conditions, opportunities, and natural advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Death of Jacob O Barnes in Terre Haute Brain Trouble
Jacob O Barnes died Friday in Terre Haute after a two day illness caused by brain trouble. Barnes had been disabled for years and formerly worked as an operator for the Postal Telegraph Company in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob O. Barnes
Terre Haute
Arnes
Postal Telegraph Company
Real estate transfers compiled by W H Hill Jr Abstracter
List of land transactions with buyers and sellers across Cass Gill Jackson Shelburn and Dugger areas, including parcels in Wolfe's Gill Turman and Lovelace additions with prices from 1 to 5 thousand dollars and some transfers for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hill, Jr
Minnie B. Nash
John EH. Alsman
Wolfe’s
Sullivan
Ben Davis
John EB. Alsman
Cass
John Keene
John W. Keene
Jackson
Nancy A. Hunt
John M. Springer
Gill
Louisa Hunt Gambill
Turman
John A
Calvin Nicholson
John Davis
Cen Coal Co
Dugger
Jacob O. Park
Robt
C. Hedworth
Scott City
Thos. B. O’'Haver
James Wilson
Spencers
Fleasantville
Cyrus E. Davis
Jno. Tennent
Clover Leaf Coal Co
Lyouton
Mary &. McClung
Water Medley
Jefferson
Rebecca Hazelrigg
J. W. Scott
Minnie M. Chaney
Aloysius Mathias
Joan L. Robbins
Bert Bedwell
Elmer E. Pifer
Geo. F. Wolfe
Haddon
Jno. J. Brickey
Nancy Snyder
Wh. E. Evans
Jos. Mitchell
Shelburn
Geo. G. Arnold
Salathiel Boon
Carlisle
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertised for Female Trouble
A promotional note asserts Dr King’s New Life Pills aid women with constipation and female trouble. Mrs. M. C. Dunlap of Leadill Tennessee reports benefit. Available for 25 cents at Joe K Smock and Son’s.
Notice of Petition for Levee Hearing in Sullivan County
George W Unger Luke Squires Amanda Squires John T Hale Grove I Blowers John A Lisman George W Adams Salathiel Boone James Boone Jesse Boone and Robert Boone filed a petition in Sullivan County Indiana to construct a levee along Busseron Creek and redirect the Tucker ditch to flow into the creek. The hearing is set for June 26 1911 with the route described from Amanda Squires land to Scottsville and a connection to Paris Underwood land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamel D. Hinkle
George W. Unger
Luke Squires
Amanda Squires
John T. Hale
Grove I. Blowers
John A. Lisman
George W. Adams
Salathiel Boone
James Boone
Jesse Boone
Robert Boone
Sullivan Circuit Court
Sullivan County
Indiana
Scottsville
Gill Township
Paris Underwood
Arthur D. Cutler
De Palma to Drive Simplex in 500 Mile Indy Race
Ralph De Palma, top mile track driver of 1910, will pilot a fifty horsepower Simplex in the 500 mile International Sweepstakes at Indianapolis on Memorial Day 1911. The entry bolsters a growing field of about forty cars with $50,000 in prize money and $8,300 in side offers from manufacturers and suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph de Palma
de Palma
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Decoration Day
Simplex Automobile Company
DePalma
Los Angeles
Indianapolis
Burman
Speedway
Florida
Wheeler & Schebler Co
Rayfield
Findeisen & Kropf Manufacturing Co
Chicago
Columbia Lubricants Co
Remy Electric Co
Remy
Buick Team to Enter 1911 Indianapolis 500 with French and Swiss Drivers
The Buick factory will field two foreign stars Arthur Chevrolet and Charley Basle for the 500 mile Indianapolis race led by Wadsworth Warren. Basle from France and Arthur Chevrolet, brother of Louis, have reputations from major events abroad and in America.
Militia Guards Speedway At Indianapolis Race
Spectators at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are kept from rushing the track by a militia unit maintained by the race course management. The soldiers ensure spectators stay clear of speeding cars during race meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
McFarlan Introduces Big and Little 6 Cars for 1911 Racing
McFarlan Motor Car Co of Connersville Indiana unveils two aligned speedsters the Big 6 and the Little 6 built identical save for size. Both will race this season with the Big 6 in the larger class and the Little 6 in its eligible class. They are entered in the 500 mile International Sweepstakes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Turner
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Turner
Speedway
McFarlan Motor Car Co
Connersville
Indiana
Cobb Leaves Baseball For Speedway Speed Run
Ty Cobb the Detroit star tested high powered race cars at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He ran a two and a half mile stint in 2 20 riding with Brick Owens and later clocked a 55 second mile in a roadster. Cobb planned more trials but darkness ended the day ahead of Memorial Day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Cobb
Detroit Baseball Club
Tyrus
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Brick” Owens
American Association
Cobb
Barney Oldfield
Georgia Peach
Johnny” Aitken
Speedway
Diamond Star
National
Jennings
Owens
Nap Rucker
Brooklyn
Navin
Detroit Club
Local Bank Names Russell Cramer as New President
Russell Cramer of Merom has accepted a post at Sulivan State Bank succeeding James Durham who resigned. Sheriff Wible returned Sunday from Michigan City where Jesse Southerland, convicted in the attempted murder of Mel Webster, broke down in tears at the sight of the prison walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Cramer
Merom
Sullivan State Bank
James Durham
Wible
Michigan City
Jesse Southerland
Mel Webster
Southerland
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Indiana Bankruptcy Case
In the District Court for the District of Indiana the trustee for Ziby Howe bankrupt will sell at public auction on May 25, 1911 at 2:00 p.m. multiple Sullivan County Indiana parcels by Lot and metes described, with deposits required per parcel and a 48 hour grace to complete purchase, liens and taxes noted, trustee George Price. First insertion April 26, 1911-41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziby Howe
Sullivan County
Indiana
Wolfe
City
Sullivan
Mullane
Twentyune
Donnybrook
Administrator's Sale Of Real Estate In Sullivan County
The administrator of Mary E. Montgomery deceased offers at public sale in Sullivan County Indiana the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 27 township 8 north range 10 west with a 2% acre square carve out and the north half of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 27 with a five acre strip removed from the west end. Sale at 2 pm on Thursday June 1 1911. One third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months with 6 percent interest secured by mortgage. Charles E Montgomery Administrator. First insertion May 10 1911-41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Montgomery
Sullivan Circuit Court
Charles EB. Montgomery
Mary EH. Montgomery
S. Roxie G. Johnson
Sullivan County
State of
Indiana
Charles E. Montgomery
John W. Lindley
Notice for Bids for Dead Animal Removal Sullivan IN
Common Council of Sullivan Indiana will receive sealed bids for removing dead animals within the city for one year after June 1 1911 until 7 p m May 28 1911. Bidders must file statutory affidavit with the Clerk. Successful bidder must furnish bond approved by the Mayor to ensure faithful performance. Council may reject any or all bids. City Clerk J S Schr odder. First insertion May 10 1911
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Sullivan
Indiana
Schrobddr
Want Ads Advertising Rates Note
Want ads header explains pricing one cent per word for first insertion and half a cent per word for each subsequent insertion. General directive appears as publication guidance.
Gasoline Stoves Cleaned and Repaired
John B. Gooldy reports gasoline stoves cleaned and repaired, noting a 40-foot capacity and improved safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gooldy
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in Bankruptcy
District Court of Indiana announces Otto F. Joiner bankruptcy case number 3 194. First meeting of creditors set for May 22 1911 at 3 30 p m in Hunt and Gambill law office Sullivan Indiana. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint trustee examine bankrupt and conduct any business before the meeting. May 10 1911 Evansville Indiana referee Phelps F Darby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
District of
Indiana
Otto F. Joiner
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Hunt & Gambill
Evansville
Phelps F. Darby
U. S&s. Supreme Court
County Board of Review Meeting Set for June 5 1911
County Board of Review to meet Monday June 5 1911 in the County Commissioners' room at the Court House. Sessions will continue for 40 days to review and equalize personal property and real estate assessments for Sullivan County. Auditor Ben C Crowder issues notice. first insertion May 10-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board OF Review
Sullivan County
County Commissioners
Court House
Ben C. Crowder
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Sullivan Union
Dirrelle Chaney
Robert P. White
John C. Chaney
Madero
Colorado Maduro
Jas. N. Hale
Jas. B. Bennett
J. R. Riggs
Benj
M. Crawford
Cherrydale
DeWitt Bedwell
Wm. Powell
Hamilton
Fletie
Cody Burch
Sarah E. Mayfield
Dee Boone
Wih
Chevrolet and
BASLE
Buick
America
Arthur Chevrolet
Charley Basle
Wadsworth Warren
Michigan
Louis Chevrolet
Crown Point
Winton Motor Car Co
Lewis
Wild Bob” Burman
France
Pope-Hartford
Savannah
Bob” Burman
Chevrolet
Ralph Mulford
Lozier
Elgin
Vanderbilt
Fairmount Park
Atlanta
M’farlan
Indiana Autos
Speed Demon
District of Indiana
George Price
Phillips
Corwin Phillips
Fairbanks
Dr. Jackson
Davis Hotel
Interurban
Pimento
Youngstown
Eastern Traction Company
Shapleigh
Rugby New Idea
C. T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Parka & Knotts Barn
Undiana
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