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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
4
James T. Osburn announces candidacy for nomination as Commissioner from the Second District, subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention. The notice appears in Editors Union.
A brief, charged note argues public officials should take a hard look at gasoline costs and public frustration. The piece suggests a spontaneous response from leaders to reduce penalties or fines, hoping those affected feel some relief.
The remarks by John W. Kern about Senator Lorimer echo his past criticisms of Senator Shively. He now shifts to tying gail and four flushing to a figure reminiscent of William A. Cullop.
The city school board earns praise for improving sanitation in schools. Sanitary closets will be installed in all buildings this summer with connections for drinking fountains to be used when a pure water supply becomes available.
The town lacks a spirit of mutual cooperation to improve conditions. County towns show more cooperative effort, and without it Sullivan may not advance. Advocates say more people and competition will raise rents and wages, but others warn against domination by a few.
A Loogootee Tribune note questions where congressman Bill Cullop was when a vote repealing mileage graft occurred. The Washington City observer suggests he avoided voting to claim credit, while criticizing the third term bid and guessing at possible duties elsewhere in federal offices in Washington.
In a contest at the Christian church between Rev. Jaynes and W. R. Nesbit classes, women led in attendance and collections though both groups reported strong totals. Nesbit’s class finished with eighteen points to seventeen for the men. Sunday totals showed 445 attendees and collections of $114.56, with Bible prep scores noted for each class.
Miss Hazel Curtis visits Crown Point to see friends. Mr and Mrs Fred Bays and Lee Bays travel to Worthington in Freds auto to visit Mrs Mattie Carnahan. Mr and Mrs Donald Basler from Indianapolis have returned home after visiting relatives here.
Civil War notes recount Porter corps defeating Confederates near Hanover Court House with 500 prisoners and 100 killed. Confederate blockade runners captured off Wilmington and Nassau. Numerous skirmishes, captures, and moves across Virginia, Georgia, Missouri, and Arkansas as Union and Confederate forces maneuver toward Corinth and Richmond.
All members of the G A R W R C and Sons of Veterans meet at the G A R Hall May 30 at 1 30 for a parade to M E church. The program includes songs prayers poems and Lincoln Gettysburg address followed by a cemetery march and flag distribution to city children. Also a Brotherhood of Churches meeting at the Baptist church Sunday evening with a public program of music scripture readings and talks on religious life and local church roles.
The Postoffice will close on Decoration Day at 11 30 a m for the day. Rural route service will not operate that day. City carriers will make one complete delivery and all mails will be dispatched as usual. A A Holmes P M
William Smith, longtime superintendent of the county infirmary, will submit his resignation to the board of county commissioners at the upcoming meeting. Details of his future plans remain undisclosed. Mrs. Ed Roach of Cincinnati visits her father W. E. Woods as she returns from Coronado Beach Florida. Sheriff Wible and his wife depart for Evansville with Mrs. Bennie Klausmyer who has been declared insane. George W. Lackey of Dugger, VP of UMW District 11, heads to New York then Europe for the International Miners Congress. Mrs. J Francis Brunner of Terre Haute visits Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Getty.
The city council enacts prohibitions on idling in public places and begging in Sullivan Indiana. Violators face fines up to 10 dollars. The ordinance takes effect after two consecutive weekly publications from May 29 to June 4, 1912. Passed May 28, 1912, by Mayor T Ed Hoover and City Clerk J S Schroeder.
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