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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1904
Page
6
Urges voters in Sullivan county and Indiana to cast ballots for Roosevelt and Fairbanks on November 8. Promotes early voting, getting neighbors to the polls, and publically supporting the Republican ticket despite predictions. Warns against complacency and stresses collective turnout on election day.
The message urges readers to go to the polls and cast their vote as they think is right, emphasizing personal responsibility and the duty to participate in elections. It stresses that citizens should not delegate their duty to others.
Urges voters to keep the Republican party in national control. Warns against nullifying the Roose velt and Fairbanks vote by withholding support for the Republican candidate for Congress. Asserts a Republican congress is as necessary as a Republican president.
The writer argues Bryan Democrats should rebuke the Hill Sheehan Parker faction by backing Roosevelt. A larger Parker defeat in Bryan areas would boost W J Bryan’s satisfaction, claiming he dislikes the hand that strikes him.
A humorous campaign tale says a boy, after trying to sell his pups at a Democratic rally, offered them as Republican pups at a later rally. When asked why the dogs were Republican, he replied they had their eyes opened since the other day.
The message urges voting Republican candidates to continue present prosperity, claim intelligent government, honest finances, and enforcement of law against monopolies and graft. It condemns Democratic looters, Tammany influence, and illegal trusts while opposing D. B. Hill for cabinet involvement and Democratic campaign contributions.
The speaker urges voters to support Roosevelt and Fairbanks to keep a strong White House and protect American lives and property, describing Democrats as weak and urging a Republican majority in Congress to uphold leadership and world standing.
John C. Chaney Sullivan County candidate for Congress drew a large crowd in Farmersburg Friday night. He predicted strong turnout in Curry Township and noted Farmersburg would lead the county in support.
The Palmer's Prairie column reports on Riley's Poem as frost and harvest season, Mammoth Coal Company housing, crowded Nos 2 and 8 schools needing two new buildings, and local moves. It notes Mrs John Wall's recovery, mine boss changes, new cottage near Bean, and area leaders purchasing land near Jasonville. Also mentions revival at Helbrn church, sermon for men, track work on S Lora road, and marriage of Mr Marshall Gatley and Mrs Sutton.
A roundup of local events includes residents paying taxes in Sullivan, the funeral of grandfather Cimmer man at M. E. cemetery, and Mrs. Wes Brewer of Indianapolis visiting relatives. Movers include C Bough and John Benefield with a meat shop setup, W T Howard relocating dry goods, and Mr. Ellis leaving for Los Angeles. Grandmother Townsley improves after a fall, Rev Furr resumes pastoral duties, and Iris Ladis visits D R Newkirk.
Shiloh residents hosted Jesse Page and wife, with visits from Bill Chiyton and family. Roy Anderson of Dagger traveled through Sunday evening, and William Wyatt went to Linton Saturday. Frank Marford attended events in Dagger, Henry Viller and wife were in Dugger, and Rosa Gasneau from Linton visited relatives here. Frank Balence toured Linton, and many attended the Sullivan auction Thursday. Albert Bennett and wife visited, Abner Richard and family called on James Gilbreath, with Mr. Bennett in Sullivan Thursday. Rosa Bennett of Pleasantville spent several days nearby. James Paine teaches Lucy Chapel school this fall.
Distrust in care and railway wrecks are cited before praising Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cols. Mrs Lois Jagg of Dorchester Mass is named among lifesaving use cases with the remedy guaranteed for throat and lung diseases. Joe K Smock, druggist, offers 50c and 1.00 prices with trial bottles free.
Shelburn locals report a bustling Wednesday with a public balloon ascent, parachute leap, and the Bennett and Collins Co appearance at Redmen’s Hall. Attendees packed Redmen’s Hall for Fred Raymonds Old Arkansaw while other townspeople planned fairs, revivals, and new constructions.
A testimonial from 8. F. Bass of Fremont NC claims severe kidney illness was cured by Electric Sitters after other medicines failed. He reports relief after a few doses and no sickness since, adding neighbors were cured of rheumatism neuralgia and liver and kidney troubles. Only 5 cents at Joe K. Smock's druggist.
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