Republican Township and County Conventions Planned
The Sullivan county Republicans schedule mass township meetings on May 28 1892 at 2 pm to select delegates for the Congressional Judicial Joint Representative and County Conventions. Delegates are allocated by township with a basis of two delegates and two alternates per township and one delegate per ten votes over five for Milton Prussler for Secretary of State. The county convention will be held June 25 1892 at 10 am at the Sullivan Court House to choose county officers for the November election and handle other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Jackson Township
Curry Township
Fairbanks Township
Turmat Township
Malmilton
Cass Township
Jefferson Township
Haddon Township
Girl Township
Representa
Milton Prussler
Court House
Sullivan
R. HH. Crowper
J. H. Karey
Gill Township
Indiana
Board of Commissioners of
Mary Gerdink
Township 7
Range 10
Infill Township
State of Indiana
Indiana &Linois Southern Railroad
Mais Gerdink
George BB. Gerdink
Tax questions stir in 1891 county concerns
A critic argues that state debt and taxes threaten farmers as the 1891 tax increases push the burden onto the poor. The piece notes higher state and tuition taxes, predicts a larger school fund gap, and questions democratic policies and party influence on taxation. It references the Times Corporation and political maneuvering without graphic detail.
Democracy’s Cost in 1891 School Funds Revealed
The Times Corporation reports 1891 school money exceeding 1890 by over six thousand dollars while local tuition and a special school tax total drops by $1,764.86. State tuition tax apportioned back to counties amounted to $18,671.87, with a noted discrepancy in 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Corporation
Journal
Marshall County
Owen County
Newton County
Orange County
LaPorte County
Scott County
Knox County
Pike County
Lagrange County
Randolph County
Benton County
Indianapolis Journal
Questioning County School Levy and Tax Spending
The speaker blasts a near six thousand dollar school funding increase in Sullivan urging reallocation of local tuition tax and county bond tax. He accuses Democrats of mismanagement and calls for political repercussions. The piece frames the debate as excessive taxation versus unused local funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Brookshire Nominated by Terre Haute Democrats
The Terre Haute convention last Thursday nominated E. V. Brookshire who currently represents the district. The article questions how many farmers can vote for him noting Brookshire backed free wool and arguing it would collapse the sheep industry or force farmers to sell wool at ten to fifteen cents due to South American wool herders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem LH. Willis
FE. M. RB. A
John Igbee
W.C. Hultz
Congress
Brookshire
Judge Briggs
Imaybe Wes Mayfield
Wes
Indianapolis
Ringsters
Times Corporation
Davis’ Hardware Store
Australia
Senate
Terre Haute
E. V. Brookshire
South America
Overhauling Court House Books Prompts Democratic Backing
A call for a competent committee to audit the courthouse ledgers and reveal truth. The appeal seeks 750 Democrats to vote for reform this fall and to open Treasurer’s sealed books to expose misdeeds and inform taxpayers.
Salisbury Speech on Free Trade and Tariffs at Hlaistings
Lord Salisbury argues that free trade failed to prevent rising protectionism fifty years ago. He contends Britain must defend market access by resisting other nations demands while warning free traders they may have erred. He states Britain has discarded armor for tariff battles and stresses firmness in trade policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
England
Hlaistings
Great Britain
Pleasantville Social Notes and Local Developments
Mr Jesse Flemming reports prosperity in Marco and a railroad switch proposal from the I and W road is under consideration. Mollie Gilmore moved her millinery to the Houldson building. Graveyard work progresses. Albert Gilmore attended the Democratic state convention at Terre Haute on the 19th. Robert Ellis will paint his store front. Farmers see higher egg prices attributed to the McKinley bill. Dr Pidgett moved into a new office. League meetings urged for young folks. S J Bedwell plans repairs and a full line of groceries boots shoes and notions. Post Master J S Anderson and wife made a trip to Freelandsville on Saturday. SYMPKER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville
Jesse Flemming
Marco
Mollie Gilmore
Houldson
Albert Gilmore
Terre Haute
Robert Ellis
J. S. Anderson
Freelandsville
Sympker
Local Pulpit Goings On And Community News
The Rev. Cuppy to occupy the M E church pulpit Saturday and Sunday during repairs. Mr and Mrs Thos Cuppy of Waverland arrive. Mrs Mattie All of Terre Haute visits. Richard Railsback of Hymera visits. Band's box supper proves financially successful. George Welch reports a very sick child. Mort Turner and his bride visit. Mrs I N Bunch reports a sick child. Band noted as attracting a certain young man more than the ladies. Decoration day plans uncertain. Mrs Len Orr of Sullivan visits. Watch on trials of the bycklist delivering a message from Gen Miles to Gen Howard. awaiting arrival of ojeleists. Charley Hall has a sick child. John Hodge has a child on the sick list. Parsy AYERS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuppy
M. E
The
Baptist
Thos. Cuppy
Waverland
Mattie All
Terre Haute
Richard Railsback
Hymera
George Welch
Mort Turner
I. N. Bunch
Len. Orr
Sullivan
Miles
Chicago
Gen. Howard
New York
Ojeleists
Charley Hall
John Hodge
Parsy Ayers
Dry spell delays corn planting in South West Sary
Farmers blame wet weather for late corn planting. Mr and Mrs Joseph Dix traveled through the area last Friday. Alva Marts family visited Sullivan. Jake Marts and John Jewell made trips to Terre Haute and Sullivan. The death of the infant son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hill occurred on May 17. Brack Birn noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Sary
Joseph Dix
Alva Marts
Sullivan
Bushells
Jake Marts
Terre Haute
John Jewell
Joseph Hill
Brack Birn
Local Notices and Personal Roundup
Richard Parks and wife visited friends Sunday. Mrs. Johnson buried at Palmers Prairie cemetery Sunday. Rev. Jols conducted the funeral. Will Bailey is dangerously ill. Mrs. James Marlow on the sick list. Jas. Bilgew made a business trip across Busser Saturday. John Benefield returned from the West. Jas Ferree building an addition to his house. Sam Chastain sold a nice lot of hogs Friday. Miss Lola Bailey vacations from Normal School a while. J. F. Raines and wife from near Dugger visited relatives Sunday. Bob Stratton visiting section Sunday after returning from New Mexico where he taught Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Parks
Mrs. Johnson
Palmers Praiie
Rev. Jols
Will Bailey
James Marlow
Jas. Bilgew
Busser
John Benefield
Jas Ferree
Sam Chastain
Lola Bailey
J. F. Raines
Dugger
Bob Stratton
New Mexico
Revorter
John Skidmore
Carliste
Etlie Shepherd
Sullivan
R. Eaton
IT. OQ
Sloop
Maggie
Puesday
James Kehoe
Belle Gordon
John Ek. Pirtle
Henry Ayres
Will Gray
Wim. Ladson
J.T. McKinley
W. W. Bailey
Nina Nesbit
Matt Scott
D. A. Haddon
Greed Robbins
Our Town
Jim Nash
A.R. Angell
J. W. Rogers
Protection and politics stir scattered Indiana remarks
A collage of editorials and letters cites protectionist policy, pension bureau probes, and gubernatorial chatter. N G Thayer of Plymouth is floated for the ticket while national figures and tax debates draw critique from multiple Indiana papers.
Local notes recall visits and incidents around Sullivan
Ww. AG Klingman and John Nesbit took a business trip to Sullivan last Monday. W W Bailey ships hay this week. J B McNiel visited Perryville last week. Mrs Jennie Wolfe visited sister Zora Stipes and other Sullivan locals were noted throughout. Several travelers, salesmen, and visitors appear from Sullivan to Carlisle Terre Haute and surrounding towns with various chores and social events. A fishing party, a lawn party, and memorial day plans feature alongside weather damage and a large GOP and Democrat convention note from Terre Haute and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AG ‘Klingman
John Nesbit
Sullivan
W. W. Bailey
J. B. McNiel
Perryville
Jennie Wolfe
Zora Stipes
J. W. Rogers
Edwin Russell
J.C. Jackson
New York
Zenia Anderson
Carlisle
Mollie Dailey
John Kehoe
Ella Klingman
Joe Anderson
Near Sullivan
Billie Walters
Geo. Melinley
Davie Angell
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the Union
A. A. Holmes
P. D. Lowe
Business Agr
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Shelburn
Fairbanks
Graysville
Sullivan Oo
Dueger
Lehanen
Jackson. Curry
Hamilton
Farmer
Democratic House of Representatives
Julia Gray
Assax
Tuerr
Pension Bureau
N. G. Thayer
Plymouth
Thayer
Argos
Harrison
Hawley
Cleveland
Robinson Argus
Worthington Times
Ony
Crisp
Terre Haute Express
Minneapolis
Horace Greely
AY Meera
John Edwards
Bethel Cemetery
Jack Dorothy
Clay City
Tymera
Robert Barnett
Nymera
W. B. Collins
Vincennes
Miller
Miller Hotel
GALRR
Hymeran
Shields’ Garden
Public Square
de Ordoz
Ohio
Jousa L. Sue Los
Milwaukee
Steel
Paul Beam
Ind
C.W Eno
St. Pierce
Frank Poxne
Albert Wnght
Richard Adams
Turman Township
Milford Stevens
E P. Thompson
Alexander Dickerson
Willis Benefield
Hamilton Township
Jacob Sheafstall
Haddon
P. H- Beam
R. UW
Borders
E&t H Depot
the Elephant Variety Store
Southside
Eoas
Sullivan, Indiana
W. WW
Boatrigcht
Grlocmsky
West Side Square
Hutchison & Co
Northeast Corner
Public Senate
Pratts Food
Engle & Blue
Haydock Bros
Birdsell
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West Side
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