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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1916
Page
4
Indiana legislators are urged to pass a public depository law advocated by Governor Hanly and State Chairman Goodrich. The measure aims to stop graft in public fund interest and transfer earnings to the public treasury, seen as just and commendable.
Mrs. J. B. Wright of Hamilton township harvested 42 pounds of butter from one cow in 21 days from October 27 to November 17. The milk and cream supported her family with 37 pounds sold in Sullivan market, with the cow fed only corn and no special milking regimen used.
Congressman Chaney praises coal miners and Democratic neighbors in Sullivan County for his success. He attacks Gomper and appeals for organized labor leadership, warning about predatory wealth, tariff revisions, and pressing policy questions in the next two years. Washington Herald commentary questions labor voters' independence.
The piece argues Samuel Gompers harms union labor by pushing into politics and warns unions must avoid political entanglements. It cites the Congressional race where Gompers backed Davis over Chaney, claims Chaney supported labor interests, and critiques political manipulation by party managers and uninformed labor voters.
Mrs Clara Bedell and daughter Katharine of Sullivan visited Paxton friends last week. Mrs Bedell will move to Coffeyville Kansas. A L Creager and family visited Mrs Exline. Exlines plan California summer trip. Rev Ryan spoke at M E church. protracted meeting starts Thursday. John Cox bought Massiee man property.
In verse the speaker recalls Halloween past where a sprightly elf reveals a future inside a magic book. The vision shows a farmhouse and golden fields, a beloved sweetheart, and a vow fulfilled. The poem ends with gratitude as the unseen hand seals the image and the narrator cherishes the remembered face. Harry A. Shefhead, Wabash College, 07.
County Clerk Ogle surprised a young man who sought a marriage license by refusing to charge. The candidate, an old friend, had waited to wed and was told the license would be provided free of charge as a gesture of goodwill.
Bert Stark the rural carrier on route three out of Sullivan covered his 26 mile route on foot for several days last week after one horse was disabled. He completed the route in less than seven hours, delivering to patrons along the line.
Dade Pittman is on the sick list. W S Baldridge was in Indianapolis Wednesday. Mrs Dr Kennedy of Sullivan visited here Monday. Mrs J H Mavity returned from Noblesville. Furnace arrives for New Central Christian church. Dr Thomson and wife returned from Illinois. Uncle Elijah Lloyd not expected to live. James Crawford family welcome a fine girl baby Sunday. J T Scott and family Rev Mavity and family dined with Arthur Hopewell Sunday. Emory Jennings and wife visited Illinois. Mrs Hayworth and son Dudley attended Mary Hayworth funeral. Mrs Yaw mother of Mrs Hardy McClanahan died Sunday. Bonnie Scott visited home folks Friday to Sunday. W H O'Haver moved to Ann Gaskins property east of New. Golda Bolinger in Sanitarium at Vincennes. Union Thanksgiving services at Methodist church. Rev J H Mavity to deliver sermon. Silver Circle to prepare Thanksgiving dinner at Brunker’s hall. Dinner prices adults 25 cents children 15 cents. Jabez Asbury and family moved to Terre Haute. Charles Jacobs moved butcher shop to north Main, in former post office room. Daughter born Sunday night to Mr and Mrs Jacob Branson. James S Bly of Bloomfield visited J W Barbie. Dr P T Oliphant, cancer specialist, visited relatives Sunday. Belle Mitchell of St Joseph Missouri visiting. Dick Bedwell transacted business in Lewis Saturday. Mrs Combs shopped in Terre Haute Monday.
Local church young ladies invite residents to an oyster supper at the town hall on Wednesday evening November 28 1906. Community updates include new houses works on a concrete meat market and plans to dedicate a new M W A hall.
In Scott City winter approaches as daily mine work continues last week. Residents including H. D. Pittman and wife visited Alf Bensons. Will Drake of Fairbanks spent Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Lewis shopped in Fairbanks Friday. Ward Jewell and Wm Hough visited Sullivan Saturday. Roy Lewis traced to the Fairbanks school Friday. Douglass chapel set for next Monday night. infant of Mrs Inez Arney remains ill. Frank McDaniel and Mrs Tom Watson alongside Mrs Fred Hamilton also in Fairbanks Thursday evening. trustee John Bowen in town Monday and Tuesday. new school building nearing completion.
A notice from Sullivan merchants announces the sale of granulated sugar at five cents per pound until further notice. Signatories include THOos DAUGHERTY Roy CowLes P L Reid W E Durton RUDDELL BROS M W USREY Oscar RICH.
A Sullivan boy repeats a classroom tale about chicken meat names, then tells his mother he sat on dark meat and leaned his head against white meat after spending an afternoon with his young teacher. The innocent mishearing turns the family moment into a humorous, awkward anecdote.
Mrs Mable Turman remains very ill in Big Springs. Rev C B Hershey to preach a Thanksgiving sermon at 10 AM with all invited. Marion Street sells farm and plans move to southern Illinois soon. Francis Eno visited Sylvia Medsker over weekend. Grace Moore returns from Hazeldell Illinois where she worked as a milliner. Warren Watson traveled to Terre Haute Saturday and back Monday. Second new school wagon arrives last week.
The report notes very cold weather with rain last weekend. Residents Hampered by husking, Island School held Saturday makeup day. Visits include Hosie Adams Alma Tuathroy and James Brenton who was ill. Delegates urged from Sullivan county G A R posts to Washington on Nov 27 to decide pension bill support for Chaney.
Mrs Flora Young and two children to spend winter in Carlisle with relatives. Guests include Mrs Speake from Springfield and families of Harris Almbaugh and others. Christian church ladies prep a December 12 bazaar at Ridgway's hall with musical program seven booths and an elegant supper. Dr Pride moved to a new home. Akin family relocated to Sullivan.
Rev Bratton closed a series of meetings at Benson Chapel Sunday night. Homer Ferree and an unnamed guest visited Cyrus Starks Sunday. Murray Shields visited Shelburn Saturday. Mrs Wash Osburn and son Frank visited Sullivan Saturday. Charley Bunch attended his sister Mrs Tarrs funeral near Fairbanks Saturday. Farmers nearly finished husking corn. Dave Dix is on the sick list. John Wade and wife were in Sullivan.
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