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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
5
The article argues farmers are a favored class as land and product values doubled over twelve years while costs for groceries and goods stayed stable. It cites farm product price quotations from 1896 and 1908 in Indianapolis newspapers to urge farmers to study prices before election.
The Indiana Federation of Labor is allied with Taggart and brewers to oppose temperance candidates, urging rural voters to back Republicans to keep local option laws alive. Editors in Greenfield and Elkhart urge turnout to prevent repeal and defend the temperance cause against brewery influence.
The New Castle Courier reports that both parties face a dilemma over a state act. Republicans must acknowledge county local option and remonstrance by townships and wards, while Democrats choose between approving or opposing the legislature’s action. The act, once in place, is portrayed as lasting.
The Rockville Republican argues that Jack Thomas R Marshall and the Democratic party face a tough temperance choice. Endorsing temperance would align them with the Republican position, while electing a governor and legislature to repeal it would oppose the people’s will.
A Martinsville report notes the Democratic state organization demonstrated genuine opposition to a county local option, matching the Republicans’ stated support. The piece emphasizes the parallel in partisan positions and local political dynamics.
A New York paper reports a plain prescription for backache and urinary issues before Bright's disease stage. Fluid extract of dandelion half ounce, compound Karyon one ounce, compound syrup of sarsaparilla three ounces. Shake and take a teaspoon after meals and at bedtime. Local druggist says ingredients are harmless and affordable and can be prepared on request. Several local notices follow about residents visiting relatives and attending events.
Carlisle Indiana notes show Isaac Van Meter and Miss Elsie McCord attending the Freelandville carnival with several local residents. Others visit Vincennes and Terre Haute, attend church events, and report local social visits and a new baby at the Bellevue mine.
Marshall resident Austin Gray visited Graysville last week as gravel hauling for new roads continues. Township teachers' institute met with Superintendent Park in attendance. Rev. O E H Badger spoke on the Holy Land at the Methodist church. Rev. J H Sammis to preach at the Presbyterian church on Sunday the 18th. Jasper N Huff and wife of Sullivan visited. dinner hosted for Reuben Ransford and others. D Hunt spoke on Democratic campaign issues. Talks of reviving the Terre Haute and Merom railroad circulated. James Heck bought a lot in York addition to build a house.
In Terre Haute Hymera loses to Shelburn 6 to 4 for the amateur southern Indiana championship at Central League park. Shelburn, with stars Wheeler Richardson Day ton Liner Potts and Hirschfield, beat Grammel who allowed 12 hits including a homer and two doubles. The third game of the series, Hymera and Shelburn each had won one prior.
Former high school student Ray Holcomb now living in Indianapolis visited Sullivan on a Sunday outing with friends, enjoying a relaxed afternoon in the town.
A large Carlisle audience heard Gertrude Breslau Hunt from Chicago lecture on labor issues. The event drew Republicans and Democrats alike as she challenged both parties with sharp questions and pointed critiques, highlighting the vigor of the season’s socialist discourse.
Robert Gouchenour, after eight years with Springer & Carruthers, resigns to take a position in the carpet department of Marshall Field & Co. in Chicago. The move represents a notable personnel shift within local business circles.
Lloyd Frisbee has returned to Indiana University following a brief visit with Curtis Birdwell.
Mrs. C. W. Welman and her children are in Fort Branch visiting Mr. Welman’s sister, Mrs. Mary Ripley.
Roy Coleman of Palestine accepts a position with T. B. Shaffer and company and will play in the city band.
A special car will transport the rout ers of the high school to Brazil on Saturday to witness the Sul livan versus Brazil game.
The 16th annual convention of the Fifth district W R C is under way in Clinton. The local corps attended in a body and led the ritual work during the session.
Notice states the administrator of the estate of James M Shields deceased will offer the property for sale at public auction at the late residence of the deceased in Hamilton township Sullivan County Indiana on a date to be announced.
Farmersburg area residents and visitors are listed with travel and social updates. John Allen, Wy S Baldridge, Ferry Bell, Clarence Bennett, Sylvia Walls, Golda Kendall, Emma Marlow, Frankie DeFauw, Glenn Moore, Clyde Kendall, Ben Crawford, John Haag, John Young, B O Ray, John Fister, Minnie Aitchell, Otto McCoskey's infant, Bert Brown, Clara Baldridge, Nellie Brown, Harry Heck, Matt Himer, Bart Carico are mentioned with movements, visits, illnesses, a restaurant sale, and a burial in West Lawn cemetery last week.
Shelburn and Sullivan update with births and visits. Residents attend lodges, church events, and social outings. Notables include Coroner Brewer in Sullivan and Emmett Nash’s World Series chatter. Newwell well drilling pauses at 1,700 feet.
A county diary notes a light rain over the weekend. Mrs Doll Funkhouser of Terre Haute visits relatives here. Adisa Bicknell and Tressa Walters study at Graysville. The Wernz family visits West Terre Haute. Frank Wernz acquires a new buggy. J P Martin makes a Robinson Ill trip. Lola and Gladys Mayfield visit Mrs John Foutz. Patton family visits Terre Haute. Alford Knight family moves into the former Snyder residence east of Staffordshire.
There will be preaching at this place next Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night. J. W. Jackson filled his Corinth appointment over Sunday. Daniel Peak and wife with mother Mrs. Rebecca Hazelrigg attended Liberty church Sunday. Young men are warned against fast driving with ladies. hats may need ribbons and hat pins are dangerous for boys. Art Dix returns from the west to visit. Leonard Niccum home from Illinois. Jap Price plans a move to Quaker Town to run a saw mill. Gus Close buys the Scott City store and is wished success.
Frank Bowen weds Laura Belle Kennedy. John Reeves to Emma Goodman. Herschel Trueblood to Edna Knowles. John Brower to Nellie Berry. Herman Engle to Nellie McDaniels. John Raine to Virginia Godden. Elmer Shorter to Anne Wilkey. Henry McCrory to Mary Douthitt.
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