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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1916
Page
4
The Sullivan Union lists Dirrelle Chaney and Robert White as publishers. no additional context or details provided.
Announcement that Thomas Stevenson seeks the sheriff's office on the Republican ticket subject to county convention decision. John W. Cooper of Haddon township is a candidate for county Treasurer, subject to the Republican county convention on June.
Tom Taggart has consented to oversee Democratic affairs in Indiana during the current campaign. The Sullivan Democrat notes attention to the party’s shifting posture after the state convention and in relation to the state organization in the coming weeks.
The Greene county Democrats insist that Judge O. B. Harris of this city accept the nomination for judge of the appellate court on the Democratic state ticket.
The coal operators of Indiana Illinois and Ohio have formally ended their alliance. Indications show miners gained concessions but Indiana operators are close to signing the 1903 scale ensuring a settlement.
Miss Ruth Smith of Farnsworth attended Sunday school at Long's Chapel this past Sunday.
County Superintendent Richard Park finishes grading 378 manuscripts for graduation. 106 students graduate across township schools. Commencement plans include Dugger, Friend ship, Graysville, New Lebanon, and Farmersburg with Dr A J Kinneman delivering portions of the program.
The Beveridge meat inspection bill passed the Senate as part of the agricultural appropriation measure. It mandates federal inspection of animals on the hoof and all meat products, requires a government label, and sets penalties for violations. The act aims to ensure safe meat for interstate commerce and aligns with president and roving reports backing strict sanitary rules.
Big Four excursion listings show trips from St Louis and New Haven with round trip prices of 26.50 and 23.50 dollars. Tickets on sale June 2 3 4 6 for New Haven and return, other routes include Buffalo area at 18.50. Details available at City Ticket Office Broadway and Chase or by contacting A G P A Billeary in St Louis.
A string of weekend social calls and visits noted in Providence with many residents visiting relatives in Sullivan. Several couples and individuals visited family homes, plus a birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Wm Johnson.
Willie asks to trade the old buggy for a new Rex at Scott Bros No 9 West Side. Papa suggests joining the crowd trading old buggies and buying a new one with weekly payments while the nurse notes the Go Cart for moving the baby.
A fragment shows a girl named Lily White speaking with Scott Brothers as she expresses a wish to grow up and buy furniture. The ad copy highlights their folding beds iron and wood beds cots couches springs mattresses and bedroom suites offered at best prices.
A local ad notes Cow Peas at $1.50 per bushel and mentions Birdsell and Troy Wagons. It previews an upcoming interurban line to Sullivan and describes weekly Shelburn trips and countywide deliveries. The store offers Gasoline Stoves Ranges Herrick Refrigerators Screen Doors and more with a pledge that PRICES are always RIGHT and customer satisfaction is guaranteed. White Lily Washers Cream Separators Porch Settees and Lawn Swings are listed.
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