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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1913
Page
4
The notice identifies a county newspaper as the only Republican paper in the area established in 1866. Subscription rates are listed as One Year Six Months and Three Months strictly in advance. publishers are Chaney R. P. White, and the paper is entered as second class matter at Sullivan Indiana July 1 1873 under the March 8 1873 act.
A concise comment compares domestic science influence on traditional cooking with the impact of higher education on spelling, highlighting a debate over changing practices and standards in everyday life.
Two members of the democratic council elected at the recent election now sit on the miners examining board which pays fifteen dollars per month or five dollars per day for three days of service. The councilman salary is about eight dollars a month. The move seems not driven by pay.
Uncle Joe Cannon of Danville Illinois runs for congress on a platform similar to the one that kept him in office for forty years. Last year voters rejected a platform protecting American workers and industries as a unit. Cannon will succeed Mr. O H air of Paris Illinois in the next congress.
The Cleveland Leader argues that minority party wins rely on divisions among major parties over tariff and currency. It notes Massachusetts GOP and New Jersey outcomes reflect anti Democratic majorities, with Progressive and Republican votes exceeding Democratic strength by about 20 000 in New Jersey. It questions how long such division can sustain political power and when the anti Democratic majority will assert control.
Edwin M. Lee state Bull Moose chairman says consolation lies in election returns after heavy losses. The piece notes Beveridge’s harsh stance, party leaders’ reactions, and upcoming Tomlinson Hall gathering as Republicans regain strength and Armageddon rhetoric fades.
Mrs. E G Carrithers visited Mrs. Fred Hoke in Indianapolis last week delivering greetings and sharing social visits with family and friends in the city.
The Washington Herald argues the Indiana Democratic party mismanaged finances over fifty years, increasing debt and state costs. It claims Republican restorations reduced debt, while Democratic rule raised borrowing costs and widened per capita salaries and administration expenses in benevolent institutions.
Three stalks of corn grown at the county farm are shown at the Corner store containing fourteen ears. Each of two stalks bears five ears and the remaining stalk has four. The corn is well matured with plump grain and ears well formed. the fourteen ears are classed as No. 1 corn.
Marriage licenses granted to Harvey Wilson Patton 46 a Hymera merchant and Mary Julian 35 of Hymera Elza Shanks 19 Sullivan and Madge Ethel Sinclair 18 Sullivan John Piraino 23 miner near Sullivan and Mary Elsie Deakins 16 near Sullivan Robert Franklin Alumbaugh 21 miner Cass and Lillie Esther Pickett 18 Dugger Milford Morris 23 farmer near Carlisle and Celia Ann Meek 18 near Carlisle Russell Stoner 25 miner Farmersburg and Lena Opal Forbes 22 Farmersburg.
Mrs Frank Mason and daughters Lulu and Frances of south of the city were in Sullivan Saturday. Miss Edith Queen Frances Riggs Allen Brokaw and Russel Cramer visited Shelburn friends on Thursday evening.
Samuel Woodsmall an imprisoned Shelburn attorney convicted in circuit court of conspiracy had the transcript filed in the supreme court on Monday. He is represented by Walter F. Wood and Charles D. Hunt and has posted a 3500 dollar appeal bond. This is the case’s second Supreme Court submission after a prior retrial ruling found the indictment defective. Woodsmall has continued to work at the old Shelburn mine since his conviction.
S. A. D. Hoskins of Merom Station bought a 137 acre farm in Jefferson township from Beasley Griggs for 10500 dollars. Part of the payment consisted of Hoskins property on South Court street. He plans to move to the farm in spring to farm and raise stock.
Miss Carrie Yeager reports the Farmersburg county weather for the week ending Nov 16. Days ranged from clear to cloudy with high temperatures from 41 to 67 and lows from 17 to 46. Snow trace on the 10th, rain on the 12th, and cumulative rainfall 1.05 inches across the period.
Miss Grace Loudermilk daughter of Josiah Loudermilk a well known farmer west of the city was declared of unsound mind at an inquest held last week before Squire Calvert. Attending physicians were Drs J H Neff and T W Kennedy. She had been losing her mind for some time and recently attempted death by her own action at her sister Mrs Tom Simmons home. A few nights ago she wandered away and was found in the woods by a searching party.
Mr and Mrs George Love celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their South Court street residence on Sunday.
The Rensselaer Republican notes plans by Pullin Bros. of Iroquois farm to plant alfalfa, citing favorable yields, lower production costs, and higher feeding value than timothy. It estimates 1,500 pounds of seed could cover about 100 acres with proper preparation and equipment, urging neighbors to start small plots that could become common within a decade.
A haughty saleslady asks if anyone is waiting while a shopper explains her husband stayed outside and has gone home, revealing a tense but witty moment in a public shop.
Herman Richardville foreman on the 80 acre Catt farm owned by George L. Ryan shucked 65 bushels of corn per acre. He was aided by Martin Judge. Both say the average is very good this year while corn is thin in many areas.
The Editors Booster Club of the Wabash Valley organized at Terre Haute with publishers and writers from Illinois and Indiana. A noon dinner at the Elks club followed by a theatre party and plant inspections. George W. Harper of Robinson Ill elected president. A C Keifer of Terre Haute named treasurer. C T Jewett of Terre Haute named secretary.
Joseph R. Wyne of Townsend Montana visited his brother T E Wyne of this city. The brothers last met 25 years ago when they lived in Palmyra Missouri. Joseph later moved to Montana while T E Wyne went to Indiana. They had kept in touch by letter until this visit in St Louis.
Frances Morgan a longtime Vigo county resident and widow of Valentine Morgan died at her daughter J H Morris home in Pulaski Tennessee at age 92. She leaves ten children eight surviving including Dick Morgan Tulsa Oklahoma congressman Fred Morgan Harry Morgan and C H Morgan. She had been ill with paralysis for two years and was a member of the Prairie Creek Christian church.
A productive oil well on the M. H. Dix farm west of the city spurs exploration in nearby territory once outside the pool. Leases cover Gill and Haddon townships as rigs are set, Ohio Oil Company buys west holdings, and Bays Riggs and Willis Drake farms report strong producers. Drilling continues on Eli Marquette in Hadon and R O Willard in Haddon.
The loose parts of a gas range collect grease and dirt. Place these parts on the furnace coal while the fire is low to burn them clean quickly and without damage.
Ira Medley of Jefferson township must answer for murder in the first degree in the killing of Truston Isbell at the Little Giant mine. Justice Charles BE Boyd will hear the preliminary on Monday in Shelburn with a change of venue from Squire Calvert's court. Over one hundred witnesses are expected, and the hearing will be held in special quarters for the crowd.
Garrett Osburn visited Shelburn Friday. Families from Fairbanks and Sullivan attended events in Terre Haute and Little Flock church held for Wardiman Jewell. Local residents and visiting guests were noted in weekly social and agricultural updates including farmers institute planning for Fairbanks December 2 and 3.
Wabash county farmers shift toward cattle stockers with weekly moves to Kansas City and St Joseph markets. Bankers note recent loans of about 50000 dollars to fund cattle purchases as corn and pasture spur late winter fattening and selling plans. Sullivan County notice warns non residents Basil Carrico et al to answer quiet title suit by Jan 8 1914.
Walt H. Nichols of Indianapolis a well known paper salesman who has visited Sullivan for years and is known to many businessmen in this city has moved to Pasadena California to make his future home.
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