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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1922
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, a Republican paper in Sullivan County, Indiana, traces its establishment in 1866 with Robert P. White as owner and publisher. Subscriptions were listed at 1.50 with postal registration dates and association credits noted.
In Indiana the Republican candidate Albert Beveridge warns that radical critics aim to unsettle constitutional government and labor order. He denounces a widely circulated labor organ and urges loyal workers to back his ticket to preserve law, economy, and nationwide stability. Charles Emerson Watson emerges as Vigo and Sullivan counties candidate for joint senator, praised for farming, business leadership, and support of the 18th amendment.
A fragmented excerpt urges Indiana voters to oppose destructive forces and support the existing economic order and constitutional government. The speaker appeals to right-thinking and patriotic men and women to make a decision for Indiana's future.
Col Emmett Harrison a Fairbanks township native and World War I veteran campaigns as the Republican candidate for commissioner from the second district. He advocates a new deal in county road administration and the functions of the county commissioners' office.
Mrs Ed S Sparrow of Hinton West Virginia visits daughter Mrs Maurice L Thompson. Charles P Riggs of Chicago returns home after visiting relatives. Mrs Rebecca Alleman and Mrs Emma Reed of St Petersburg plus Lee Frakes depart for winter in Florida. Charles E Warren heads to Chattanooga Tennessee for winter. Dorothy Ford deputy county recorder suffers broken nose in office accident. Miss Mary Powell Indianapolis returns home due to inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs O E Campbell Loogootee visits daughter Mrs O H Hendricks. Dr C E Howard Indianapolis state veterinarian's office visits city.
A quip lists Dumb Dan's mistaken beliefs about the North Star as a Canarian address and the New York Yanks as dentists. It also mocks George Ade as a drink and claims Walla Walla Washington is a Chinese laundry, while misplacing the Civil War scene at Approximately.
A 1921 1922 savings plan targets cutting 79312 public employees between March 4 1921 and June 30 1922 and saving 300000000 in routine government expenses. It notes over 1b less than last Democratic administration and credits Republican cooperation for the cuts. It argues for electing a Republican Congress to continue the policy.
County trustees races attract unusual attention with strong indications of Republican wins in Hamilton Turman Curry Jackson Cass Haddon Jefferson Fairbanks Gill townships. Candidates include Cornelius Willis Alva Hadden John Setzer Weir Jack Evans Charles Mason Floyd Combs Frank Spencer Edgar Strain and Harry Buff, each campaigning for office and school standards.
John T. Adams chairman of the Republican National Committee argues voters support a Republican Congress based on performance since the administration took office. He asserts Democratic opposition offers no constructive policy and warns of gridlock if Democrats control Congress.
Ernest Davis and Dr. Lindley came back from a Black River fishing and hunting trip Monday with the party returning in parts this week. Several members traveled by auto to Poplar Bluff and back. Plans include wintering in St Petersburg Florida with Mrs Mattix and daughters while Edsil Bosstick serves as chauffeur for about ten days before returning home.
Friends and relatives gathered at Maple Park greenhouse to honor Mrs Jennie Beck on her 70th birthday. Guests from Terre Haute Sullivan Carlisle and nearby towns shared outdoor refreshments beneath a maple tree, with stories of old times and thanks for a bountiful repast.
Mr. and Mrs. E Richardson of Fort Dodge Kansas are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Richardson.
A composite letter chain shows John L. Lewis and William Mitch praising Oscar E. Bland for his labor advocacy in Indiana and Washington. Correspondence from 1922 documents Bland’s 100 percent favorable record on labor measures, urging miners to support his re election and noting AFL and State Federation endorsements.
Rebecca J. Maxwell a lifelong Sullivan resident died Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Pollard on North Section Street. She was an active Christian church member and is survived by daughter Maude Maxwell of Evansville and granddaughters Bessie Ridge Kittie Ridge and Pearl Ridge. Funeral held at the Christian church and burial at Center Ridge cemetery with pallbearers James M Lang Arthur E DeBaun Ed Pollard Edward Taylor Isaac Maxwell and David Giles. Distants attended from Effingham Terre Haute Shelburn Carlisle and others.
The I. E. Russell Auto Co. buys a two acre tract at the north end of the concrete road between South Section and South Court streets. They plan a large service station in the spring and will offer the State Highway Commission a right of way through the property if the commission wants to straighten the route.
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