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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1922
Page
4
A long list details state and county officials on the Republican ticket including Albert Beveridge as U S Senator and Ed Jackson as Secretary of State with names for auditor treasurer clerk and many judges plus county offices such as sheriff assessor coroner and surveyor and several local representatives and prosecutors. The slate names Emerson Watson Oscar Bland John Hill and others as part of the 1 year 6 months 3 months term schedule.
Statement of ownership, management, and circulation for the Sullivan Union weekly at Sullivan Indiana dated October 11 1922. Publisher and editor R P White lists Fred D Martin as business manager with notary Milton A Haddon witnessing the declaration sworn September 28 1922.
The text argues federal and Indiana law support agricultural funding to Purdue University from the State Agricultural College. It recounts Governor Ralston withholding Purdue appropriations to pay state debt, leading Purdue trustees to sue and win a $675,000 judgment paid by Governor Goodrich. It notes Ralston reduced debt but harmed Purdue, and compares his record to three Republican predecessors.
Mary E Burnett born November 12 1850 departed this life September 2 1922 aged 71 years 10 months 16 days. She married Frank Vickrey October 15 1860s he died October 10 1911. Nine children were born six girls and three boys two died in infancy. Surviving are Fanny Faulkner Indianapolis Alice Hartong Rock Island Marjory Dudley Sullivan Anna Daugherty Louise Copeland Charles Grover Vickrey Merom one brother Harper Burnett Riverton twenty three grandchildren four great grandchildren. She joined the M E church at New Lebanon Indiana and remained faithful though homebound. She was kind keen and devout.
John T. Adams argues the 1920 21 crisis of 5 million unemployed ended as the Republican administration and Congress enacted protective tariffs cut taxes reduced living costs and limited immigration. He credits policy measures with reviving industry expanding employment and restoring consumer purchasing power.
A farewell notice honors a devout woman described as rare, beautiful and pure whose life blessed family and friends. Her pastor, family, and prayers marked the final hours as she peacefully departed at three in the morning. Interment followed in Merom cemetery with a benediction on the grave.
The article notes women yielding to fashion trends and accepting shorter skirts. It contrasts protests over modesty with the economic boost from increased fabric use and mill work, describing how the dressmakers supply dictates options for women and drives business in stores.
Graysville Auxiliary of the W F M S held an all day meeting at Mrs. William Gaston’s north of Fairbanks on Thursday September 28. After a noon dinner the program opened with a song and devotions led by Mrs. Elsa Burton. Members including Mrs. Grace Whitlock Mrs. Hallie St John Mrs. Bess Bruner Mrs. Joe Medsker Mrs. Cornelia Dickerson Mrs. Maria Shields and Miss Iva Drake participated in readings discussions and a text book program. Officers were elected and closing prayer given by Maria Shields.
The rail of officers elected includes Mrs. Mary Bailey as president and Mrs. Grace Whitlock as vice president. Other posts name Mrs. Bess Bruner recording secretary, Mrs. Cornelia Dickerson corresponding secretary, Mrs. Frances Burton treasurer, Elsa Burton superintendent S. B., Iva Drake pianist, Mrs. St. John assistant pianist, and Mrs. Harriet Cushman choirster.
Dr Hazel Ramsey returned from the 2nd annual Indiana Chiropractors' Association convention at the Roberts Hotel Muncie Indiana. 250 chiropractors attended officers elected include Eugene Ford Lebanon G Echel Washington Maude Jones Indianapolis C J Van Til bur Indianapolis and board directors S G Gerkingss Elkhart Holloway Salem. A Riley Memorial hospital endorsement and support for straight chiropractics were adopted. The 1923 convention will be in Indianapolis.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy and the Masonic Order for floral offerings during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. Martha Worth and Children Hymera Ind.
Members of the State Tax Board heard objections filed by Curry township residents against the township tax levy set by the advisory board.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in the Sullivan Indiana postoffice dated October 4 1922. Unclaimed items will go to the Dead Letter Office after two weeks. Ladies list includes Mrs A L Owens Mrs Sam Ridge Mrs Sophia Schaffer Miss Esther Willmarth. Gents list includes Mr Robert Halecott Mr Willis Mullan Willis Mullane Mr Walter Wilson. Call and say Advertised with date.
The Sullivan county horseshoe pitching contest at City park drew many spectators Sunday afternoon with twenty four entries forming twelve teams. After six rounds only six completed, next Sunday will finish five more rounds starting at one o'clock. Standouts include Jesse Alsop who leads with 228 points and 39 ringers, Gilbert Gambill 182 points, Joe Souter 180. Ted and Sam Phegley lead in team totals with 315 points over Alsop and Carty at 310. A separate notice follows about a petition for a free stone or macadam road in Fairbanks Township filed September 15 1922 with hearing set for November 6 1922.
The 4 year old Sybil Fry daughter of Rev J E Fry formerly of Merom died of diphtheria while the family now resides in Bismark Illinois. Funeral details are not listed. Other local mentions include travel news of relatives and business figures visiting New York City and Bloomington, plus a report that Will Knotts of Chicago was hurt in an auto accident.
The purple finch is described as an excellent musician by the American Forestry Magazine with a rich well sustained song. It shows a fondness for various birds and may be seen eating the catkins of poplars, illustrating its feeding habits and vocal talents.
A large tourist steamship bound for the Mediterranean carries live fish in tanks for restaurant service on the dining tables. The crew ensures fresh supply for meals during the voyage.
In Sullivan Circuit Court September Term 1922 James W. Timmons sues Alta Timmons for divorce Complaint No 1958 filed September 29 1922 affidavit declares Alta Timmons not a resident of Indiana Defendant must answer or demur by November 27 1922 at Sullivan County Court House Judge Charles R. Railsback Clerk Walter F Wood attorney for plaintiff. 1st insertion Oct 4 1922 2at.
A historical note recalls the Shaker Prairie colony shipping grain to New Orleans by flatboats via Busseron creek and the Wabash. It describes their separate sex units, church worship, silent meditation, and spirited tremblings as signs of divine action.
Greenfield Ind Sept 27 Senator James E Watson contends the Fordney emergency tariff halted the drop in farm product prices without raising consumer food costs. He notes farm prices fell under 1920 policies due to credit cuts and imports, but tariffs kept U S prices above world levels and reduced the burden on farmers while 63 percent of imports stay duty free under the new law.
The Mercer county Shaker colony declines after 1882 church demolition and 1835 dissolution. Remnants include the Sprinkle homestead brick walls and a historic three story communal house with two dungeons. Notable descendants like Auntie Martine and Uncle Johnny Jenkins linked to Carlisle and Shaker prairie life.
Mr. and Mrs. Rollin A. Plunkett plan a Oct 9 motor trip to Burlington NC for the quadrennial American Christian Convention as delegates. They travel via Washington and Richmond with Pal estine Illinois relatives joining in Indianapolis. Return around Nov 1 visiting Gettysburg Mt Vernon Richmond and Petersburg en route. The convention runs Oct 17 to 25.
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