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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1919
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, the county’s only Republican paper, announces its establishment with subscription rates listed. Publisher Robert YP White, named owner and publisher, is noted in legal filings from 1873. The piece comments on Woodrow Wilson era politics and remarks on women’s club meetings being influenced by partisan interests.
The miners strike was canceled by the national UMWA on Federal Court order. Four hundred twenty five thousand workers are to return to work while a conference with miners and operators in Washington is planned. The piece also surveys last week’s election results showing Republican gains and law and order emphasis across Massachusetts Kentucky Maryland New York New Jersey Ohio and the Crabb act repeal context.
The piece notes President Wilson once boasted of a single track mind, then mixed signals on prohibition versus wages. It recalls his recent telegrams congratulating Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts on a law and order victory and Edward L Edwards, a Democrat who won New Jersey governor on a platform against federal prohibition enforcement. The contrast frames a critique of inconsistent policy stance.
The Harriman National Bank criticizes the War Department over wartime food sales in France. Secretary Baker’s policy is accused of selling 1.75 billion worth of supplies for 400 million less than cost, including 22 million pounds sugar and 74 million pounds bacon. Critics claim a sugar famine and rising prices at home.
Nancy Agnes Parks daughter of Joshua and Rachel Parks was born November 6 1847 in Sullivan Indiana and died November 7 1919 at her Merom Indiana home after months of illness. She married Captain John G Parker July 20 1867 and lived on the Narrows farm in Fairbanks township before moving to Merom in 1896. Surviving are four children Otis O Parker Br John J Parker Olin O Parker and Mrs Harvey Cooper, eight grandchildren, a sister Mrs Riley Sanders and a brother James Parks with several relatives. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Fairbanks with Rev C B Hershey in charge and interment at Pogue cemetery.
The Fairbanks Victors dominated the game at home, besting the Terre Haute Crufts 42 to 6 with strong team play. Pounds and Drake limited Crufts' scoring, and the Victors look ahead to Carlisle Independents in next week’s match at Fairbanks.
A brief classified-style item notes that printing services are offered with neatness and prompt dispatch. It highlights emphasis on quality and timely delivery for various kinds of printing needs.
Sullivan county war fund pledges unpaid after the March 1 deadline face court action by A. D. Cutler, county chairman of the United War Work Campaign. The county fell short of its $37,778 quota though many obligations are cleared. a first case, Paris E. Drake of Fairbanks township, paid $17.50 after arraignment, with more suits planned to recover outstanding sums.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during illness and death of Mrs. E. J. Alger. Appreciation is given to Brother Barnett and quartet, the Relief Corps, Missionary Society for the flag and flowers, and to Mrs. J. H. Gill, Mrs. T. W. Kennedy, Mrs. George Peters, Mrs. Emma Hillis, and Mrs. T. W. Algers for comfort.
Miss Glenn Yeager cooperative observer for the county reports weekly weather ending November 9. Highs ranged from 57 to 68 degrees with lows from 26 to 45. Skies varied from clear to cloudy with two periods of precipitation totaling 0.35 inches.
Notice announces Thomas B. Mayfield appointed administrator of the estate of Tryphenia Mayfield of Sullivan County Indiana. The estate is presumed solvent. Attorney Arthur E. DeBaun listed. First insertion November 12, 1919.
Commodore Ransford administrator of Plautina Ransford deceased files final account in Sullivan Circuit Court. Hearing set for Monday November 24 1919 the first judicial day of the November term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved.
James E. Shake executor of Elizabeth Shake deceased has filed a final account in Sullivan circuit court. The hearing is set for Friday November 28 1919 the fifth judicial day of the November term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause if any. Kalley attorney. First insertion November 6 1919.
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