Exaggerated claims of Marshall administration cited
A speaker charges Governor Marshall with increased state costs under the present administration, detailing annual rises in salaries and board expenses, and accusing him of misrepresentation and unconstitutional actions. The address argues the governor must admit fault or acknowledge ongoing extravagance and ties the critique to broader political outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Mr. Hanry
Salares
Hanly
General Assembly
Commonwealth
Mr. Marshall
Thomas Taggart-Crawford Fairbanks State Machine
Wilson
Veteran Republican Extols Party and Urges Vote
A letter from GEO. C. YOUNGMAN defends the Grand Old Party and urges voters to support the President seeking reelection. He argues the party’s mission endures and expresses duty fulfilled by voting to reelect the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Grand Old Party
Geo. C. Youngman
Woman Recommends Foley's Honey and Tar for Cough
Mrs. Peter Holan of Cleveland credits Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with a rapid cure for her boy's severe whooping cough. The testimonial says he turned blue at times but recovered quickly. For sale by Joe K. Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Holan
Buckeye Rd
Cleveland
Foley
Joe K. Smock & Son
Jury Indicts Atlas Miner Bloomfield October 11
The special grand jury, discharged by Judge Henderson, returned twelve indictments. Names will not be released until arrests are made. David Archer of Dugger is indicted for first degree murder in his jailed case for shooting his wife, with three more Archer indictments for assault and battery. Three others face assault and battery, two for embezzlement, two for provoke, and one for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Henderson
David Archer
Dugger
Archer
Eulogy for Arthur A. Holmes by Will Hays at Elks funeral
A Sunday funeral eulogy praises Arthur A. Holmes as honest and unselfish, recounting his thirty years as a teacher, lawyer, editor, and citizen. The speaker lauds his sincerity, charity, love for Sullivan, and unwavering duty, urging reflection on the life he lived and the belief that death is a transition to a higher life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Holmes
Will H. Hays
Elks Lodge
Arthur Holmes
Elysian
Sullivan
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Willon
Yesteryear
Circuit Court Notes Summary of Damages and Divorces
Frank Thomas won 450 dollars in a suit against Elzy Jennicks for assault and battery after a mine attack in Dugger. Jennicks appeals. Mary Dudley’s divorce from George Dudley was dismissed for want of prosecution. Various other suits were dismissed or settled. Ora Goodman was granted a divorce and her maiden name Ora Robbins restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thomas
Elzy Jennicks
Appelate
Dugger
Jennicks
Thomas
Mary L. Dudley
George Dudley
Ora Goodman
George M. Goodman
George McClellan Goodman
Ora Robbins
Ruddell Birthday Reunion and Sullivan Wedding Surprise
A family gathering at Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ruddell home on South Court Street Sunday marked Mrs. Ruddell’s 69th birthday with a festive dinner. A surprise announcement revealed the September 2 marriage of Ella Donnelly to Gus Laurent at St. John's parsonage Vincennes. The couple, visiting Vincennes for Labor Day with Claude and Mrs. Hughes, wed secretly as a joke on Sullivan friends and received many congratulations amid rice showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whoding
George W. Ruddell
South Court Street
Ruddell
Ella Donnelly
Gus Laurent
Shelburn
St. John’s Parsonage
Vincennes
Claude Hughes
Sullivan
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg
For the week ending October 13, Miss Carrie Yeager records mostly partly cloudy days with a trace of rain on the 8th a tenth of an inch on the 10th and six hundredths on the 12th. Temperatures ranged from a low of 43 to a high of 87 degrees with several days in the 70s and a clear 13th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Farmer's Friends Protection and Taft Tariff Defense
The article argues that American farmers benefit from tariffs and criticizes Democratic free trade. It states President Taft vetoed a tariff bill that placed cereals on the free list and frames a Taft Republican vote as protecting farmers from Canadian and other grain imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Taft
United States
Canada
Farmers Back Tariffs Say Protection Benefits Them
A 1912 appeal argues that protectionist tariffs boost farmer incomes and prices. Citing Senator Smoot and wage data, it claims corn, wheat, cotton, oats, and hogs rose sharply under protection, while costs for farm goods did not. It urges farmers to vote for Taft and Sherman to continue protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Party of Protection
United States
Senator Smoot
Congressional Record
Wilson
Party of Free Trade
Taft
Sherman
Voters Reject Idea Of Elevating Schoolmaster To President
The electorate decides not to elevate a respected schoolmaster to the presidency, choosing to keep him as a local leader rather than a national figure.
Ross Buys Canada Land Near Carlstadt Alberta
A. J. Ross of Sullivan Indiana bought a C P R farm section near Carlstadt, Alberta for 17000 in cash. He claims the first C P R land title in the district and plans to return March 1. Ross pays 26 50 at home but offered 30 per acre here and foresees land reaching 100 by 10 years. He visited Southern Alberta before choosing Carlstadt. He sold an Indiana farm for 125 per acre. Also James Dodd announces purchase of Simmers restaurant and grocery at No 8 East Washington Street and invites friends to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Canada
Carlstadt Alberta
Carlstadt
A. J. Ross
Sullivan
Indiana
Pete Laimey
Alberta
Simmers
No. 8
East Washington Street
James Dodd
Foley Kidney Pills Help Mrs Wehling in Peoria
Mrs. Paul Wehling of 316 Smith St Peoria Illinois suffered kidney and bladder trouble with backache and hip pain. She says the pills eased headaches dizzy spells and nervous issues and that all troubles are cured. She will always recommend Foley Kidney Pills. Gale by Joe K Smock and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wehling
Smith St
Peoria
Ill
Foley
Gale
Joe K. Smock & Son
Divorce Granted After Testimony Of Cruelty In Circuit Court
Mrs Hannah Gallagher testified to extreme cruelty by Daniel Gallagher who has served two county jail terms for running a blind tiger. He was brought in handcuffs after fleeing with their children, and the decree grants divorce and custody of seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Gallagher
Af’ Mammoth
Daniel Gallagher
Local visitors and farewells at area towns
Daniel Langton of Sidney Ohio left Saturday for Vincennes for a visit before returning home. Mr and Mrs Samuel Lindley of Hutsonville were here Sunday to attend the funeral of Arthur A Holmes. Miss Emma Cowan of Beaumont Texas who has been visiting relatives here for some time will return home tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Langton
Sidney
Ohio
Vincennes
Samuel Lindley
Hutsonville
Arthur A. Holmes
Emma Cowan
Beaumont
Texas
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Atlas Miner
Farmer's Friends Protection
Crossetts
Lewis Acrossetting
North Abington Mass
Maxwell
Cowles Shoe Co
Foot Fitters
Electric Bitters
H. T. Alston
Raleigh
N.C
Co. T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary“. College
Parks & Krotts Barn
Sullivan, Indiana
Lindley
Dentist
Davia House
Interurban
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