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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1916
Page
6
The Sullivan Union announces subscription rates for one year and six months. Public notice appears with publisher names and the paper claiming to be the county's only Republican newspaper established in 1866.
The piece criticizes the city council for delaying paving the public square. It mocks self praised Democrats and hints at a bold business response if the square remains in disrepair while sparring over railroads and ownership.
Opponents of Clinton brick paving oppose building a brick square. Advocates urge unity to decide the Sullivan project and do the best thing for the city.
A Democratic exchange reports Baer, president of the Reading railroad, insisting he stands on the railroad charter and defies the interstate commerce commission. The piece characterizes Baer as a hardened Pennsylvania Democrat unlikely to comply with Republican rate laws without coercion.
The county praises its congressman for obtaining rural route service after his election. Supporters say the program provides valuable mail access and shows the representative’s effective work for Sullivan County, transcending party lines.
The county pledges support for a Republican representative aligned with Theodore Roosevelt and his administration for the next two years, citing benefits of alignment with national policy and leadership.
Residents of Sullivan fear a harsh winter if the public square paving is not finished. Business leaders warn they face unmeasured losses while the city council stalls over using Clinton brick instead of Brazil. Citizens urge the contractors to proceed now to prevent an outright outrage this winter.
Shoppers note two fabric choices this fall merce rized cotton or all wool both readily available at select stores. Availability varies by retailer but quality options exist for both fabrics.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a safe non habit forming headache remedy without opiates. It claims rapid relief from nervous or sick headaches by soothing tired brain nerves and notes satisfaction guaranteed with 25 doses for 25 cents from Miles Medical Co. in Elkhart Indiana.
Joe T. Akin of Carlisle sold his Carlisle residence to Dr. George W. Pirtle and will move to this city soon. Akin is vice-president of the People's State Bank of this city which is being organized with $100000 capital and will be actively connected with the institution.
Trustee P. M. Hayworth and son Dudley traveled to Indianapolis. Various residents served travel to Terre Haute Oak town Greensburg and Greensburg. Local ministers held meetings at Paxton and Greensburg conferences. Roy Dills sues Superior Coal for injuries in a mine. The Curry Township Sunday school convention planned for Central Christian church next year. Rail travel updates show connections to Chicago Peoria St Louis and Vandalia with Sunday one fare round trips and mileage honors.
Notice of public sale four miles north of Sullivan on Thursday October 4 begins at 10 80 a m. Items include 14 yearling cattle two year old heifer three year old, two spring calves two cows with calves two red cows three work horses one spring colt nine hogs five year old mare wagon double harness buggy harness carriage corn in field baled hay farming implements and other articles. Terms cash under 5 and credit 12 months over 5 with bankable note. 5 percent discount for cash over 5.
Incomplete schedule shows trains No. 201 No. 263 No. 102 and No. 104 with stops at Terre Haute Hymera Sullivan Shelburn Jasonville and connections to the Main Line from the south. Times listed range from morning departures around 7 40 a m to evening arrivals about 9 p m with multiple intermediate stop timings.
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