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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1905
Page
6
The Sullivan Union presents its status as a Republican paper in the county, established August 1, 1866, with a subscription note of one year six months. It outlines subscription rates for readers and potential terms for continuing readers.
The piece urges Sullivan voters to back a Republican town ticket described as competent business men. It argues Democratic votes will curb petty politics and advocates a four year tenure under new laws. The piece cites John S Bays for a big stick strategy and stresses the election’s vital impact on the town’s welfare.
The Evening Times accuses Sullivan town board of granting a Terre Haute Traction & Light Co. franchise for one thousand dollars as a political hedge aimed at influencing a near election. It claims officials held up the company and acted to deter a Democratic win, asserting the action served political ends rather than fair value.
The Sullivan Republican ticket features business leaders with proven ability. Citizens are urged to support a slate viewed as capable of guiding town finances along progressive, thorough business lines. The piece stresses equal consideration for all townspeople in governance.
The Union urges Sullivan voters to elect Republican nominees for town offices, arguing they are free from entrenched alliances and ring control. It praises the Republicans for integrity and independence, while condemning Democratic candidates for discrimination in favor of certain interests, and insisting only the GOP ticket will ensure responsible, impartial administration.
Notice to taxpayers of Sullivan County that the November installment of state county and township taxes is due and must be paid by or on the specified date. Readable fragments urge prompt payment to comply with local tax requirements.
Monday the 6th day of November 1905 marks delinquency for unpaid taxes. Penalty interest and costs will be added as provided by law. A. V. Minich, Treasurer of Sullivan County, 1218.
Executors of David Huff deceased announce a public sale by order of Sullivan Circuit Court. On Thursday November 2, 1905 at 1 p m at the Sullivan County Court House the east half of the northwest quarter section 3 township 7 north range 10 west containing about 68 acres more or less will be sold for cash. JASPER N. HUFF and WILLIAM H. HUFF executors. I H Kalley attorney.
Commissioner of the Sullivan Circuit Court will sell at public sale at the Sullivan Court House Indiana. The lands include the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter in section three township seven north range ten west and the north end of the southeast quarter north of the Liv ing and Merom road. Sale begins at 1 PM with cash terms.
FE. B Reid of Harmony Maine shares a family warning as consumption claimed his mother. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for saving him from serious lung trouble after brief coughs. The ad notes quick relief for coughs and colds with a 5 cent to 1 dollar price and a trial bottle offer. A pocketbook lost October 11 between Little Giant mine and Antioch contained $12. reward offered at Union office.
One dollar each. F. D. RosBins, 12-31 p R. R. 1, Paxton, Ind.
Mary S. Hanchette executrix files final report of the Bland estate in Sullivan Circuit Court. The report will be heard on the 23rd judicial day of the October Term 1905. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. Witness the Clerk and seal October 16 1905. TILGHMAN OGLE Clerk Sullivan Circuit Court. A G McNABB Attorney. First insertion October 18 1905 3t.
North bound and south bound train times listed for stations including Vincennes Pond Carlisle Paxton Sullivan Shelburn Farmersburg Terre Haute and multiple intermediate times. The timetable shows morning and afternoon departures with multiple notation variations across stations.
The E and T H Railway lists excursion fares to Peoria Indianapolis and western points for lodge members and families with 3.25 round trips to Indiana venues. Sale dates span November 20 21 22 28 24 with various return limits in 1905. Thanksgiving fare set at 1 1 3 for central territory trips under 150 miles. Special homeseekers trips begin October 3 1905 with 75 percent return on long routes. Neway settler rates apply to southern and southeastern states with dates from May to November. Time and route details require contacting offices for full schedules.
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