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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1916

Page

7

The Republican County Ticket

The Republican ticket lists candidates for local offices: Senator Bapt.esse Haddon, Auditor Charles B. Bolinger, Treasurer John W. Cooper, Clerk Charles Eno, Recorder Harrison Cochran, Sheriff Marion F. Walters, Coroner Dr. J. B. Coulson, County Surveyor John Ersinger, Assessor J. B. Johnson, Commissioner 1st District Shelby Bosinger, Commissioner 2d District John Harrison.

John W. Cooper Haddon Charles Eno Turman Harrison Cochran Curry John Ersinger Hamilton BD. Johnson Fairbanks Shelby Bosinger John Harrison

District and council candidates named in county slate

1st District Samuel H. Nichols of Jackson township 2nd District David J. Watson of Gill township 3rd District Winfield Exline of Cass township 4th District Bailey McConnell of Haddon township County Council at Large Don Cochran of Hamilton township Dr James Miles of Gill township John H. Dickerson of Hamilton township

Samuel H. Nicholsgp Jackson Tp David J. Watson Gill Tp Winfield Exline Cass Tp Bailey McConnell Haddon Don Cochran Hamilton James Miles Gill John H. Dickerson

Florence Hot Blast Heating Stove For Sale

For sale by J. B. Mullane Co. on the south side at 1241. Ask anyone who uses the famous Florence Hot Blast heating stove about it.

Florence J. B. Mullane Co South Side

Florence Hot Blast Stove Captures Sullivan County

The Florence Hot Blast heating stove by J. B. Mullane Co. gains popularity in Sullivan County with hundreds of satisfied users. Trade notes call it the world's greatest heating stove.

Florence J. B. Mullane Co South Side Sullivan County

It Takes Nerve Nerve Force and Vitality Claim

A testimonial advertisement touts Dr. Miles' Nervine and Anti-Pain Pills as restoring nerve strength and overall vitality. It argues nerve force drives body functions and that weak nerves cause fatigue irritability and poor health, claiming the product benefits a reader from a long-standing user in New Castle Pennsylvania.

Dr. Miles

Court calendar outlines term docket with multiple civil cases

The term calendar lists daily dockets from October 24 to November 8 including Nash versus Lovejoy and many coal and railway company disputes, with cases such as Indiana Southern Coal Co others against Ridgeway Scott and Belle Hazelrod. The schedule spans Nash Town of Farmersburg Benson Liston Dodds Bond and many others across successive days.

Nash Lovejoy Mason A. D. Scott Haskett Scott State Brent Hazelrod Town of Farmersburg Moore Ridgeway E Moore Victoria Coal Mining Benson Liston Dodds Burton John A. Cox Fossmeyer Wilkey Coffman Richardson Indiana Southern Coal Company Bond Bond-Gustin Axle Co Alu Obaugh Curtis Kelley Monahan Rector Indiana Southern Coal Co Foster Miller City of Linton Phillips Smith Lafayette Eng. Co. Lisman Pierson and Clark Terre Haute Oil and Coal Co Billman Usrey McNabb French Pritchett Board of Com Knox Brown Shirley Hill Coal Co Hicks Et al Brentlinger James Stewart Kendrick Swift Ind Southern Coal Co Engle Bown Beggs Sahn Staley State Ex Gluck Et al. Sons Southern Coal Grow Summit Coal Co Goldberg Russel Dugger Cooperative Mining Company Central Coal and Mining Company Orson B. Harris Sullivan Said County Chambers Court House Indiana Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company Nathan W. Ringo Ada Ringo Sullivan County Illinois Central Railroad Indianapolis Southern Railroad Sullivan Circuit Court

Gompers Seeks Democratic House, Laborers Split

The Terre Haute Star notes Samuel Gompers of the AFL is trying to elect a Democratic Congress by opposing almost all Republican congressmen. Laboring men in the tenth district favor protectionism and resist helping a Democratic House. Louis Ludlow comments on the strategy.

Gompers American Federation of Labor Crumpacker House of Representatives Louis Ludlow Terre Haute

Child Burned by Lye at Jefferson Township Mine

The 18 month old child of Mr and Mrs David Critchfield of Little Giant mine Jefferson Township was badly burned last Wednesday after chewing concentrated lye. The child left alone in a room carried a lye can and ingested the chemical. A physician treated the child for about two hours. recovery is hoped though the mouth throat and lips were burned.

David Critchfield Little Giant Mine Jefferson Township Frank Leach

New Lebanon Boy Held for Robbery at Store

Jesse Dale a 14 year old is accused of robbing the John B Oldham store in New Lebanon of 6 dollars last Wednesday. A portion of the money has been recovered. The notice also touts Dr Crowley claiming success treating grippe linked illnesses and chronic diseases with vegetable medicines.

Jesse Dale John B. Oldham New Lebanon la Grippe Crowley Indiana

Miller Hurt by Falling Slate at Shirley Hill Mine

Mike Flemming, a miller, was struck by falling slate at the Shirley Hill mine last Wednesday. A large piece fell but only a small fragment hit him. doctors say he will be out in a few days.

Mike Flemming Shirley Hill

Real Estate Deals On West Johnson Street

Squire W. C. Asrey purchased Coroner F. M. Gambill's property on West Johnson street and will take possession next spring. Adjoining the house are 15 acres. The consideration was $4000. Gambill bought 120 acres of his father's Hymera estate for $6000 and will move there next spring.

Squire W. C. Asrey F. M. Gambill West Johnson Street Mr. Gambill Hymera

Thumb Mash Cut Off at Glendora Mine

Fred Crawford, a Glendora mine driver, had his thumb mashed off last Wednesday afternoon while attempting to check a car. The J. B. Mullane Co. guarantees Florence Hot Blast stoves sold on an absolute guarantee. J A Mattix has returned from Trinity Springs.

Fred Crawford Glendora

Women’s Relief Corps District 5 Meets in Terre Haute

Terre Haute Indiana October 18 The Woman's Relief Corps district No 5 held its annual convention at Morton Post G A R hall. Thirty corps were represented by 150 delegates with Carlisle No 250 welcomed into district 5. Officers elected include Margaret Connelly Newport president and Belle Ephlin Brazil treasurer. The convention adjourned at five with next year’s meeting set for Brazil.

Terre Haute Woman’s Relief Corps of District No. 5 Morton Post Seventeenth Ohio Streets Mary Piper Morton Corps Louise Johnson Clinton Henrietta Fortune Connelly Newport Carlisle Indiana Minneapolis Mary A. McElvaine P. R. Owens General Canby W.R.C Brazil Bell Bishop A P. R. Owens Sarah White Rockville Eugene Carpenter S. V Bishops Belle Ephlin Meribeh Walker District No. 5 Johnson Sarah Kivitt Sullivan Belle Wasson Ephlin

Ellery Hayden Adopts Three Letter Spelling Change

Ellery Hayden of Shelburn rural route three subscribes to simplified spelling and will spell his name as L. R. A. Hayden in print, though he will still sign checks as Ellery. He notes his name has long been misspelled and prefers the three capital letters pronounced the same.

Ellery Hayden Shelburn Hayden L. R. A. Hayden Ellery

Seven aged veterans hire younger men to erect tombstones

A small group of seven elderly veterans in Oaktown gathered at the cemetery to set 13 military head stones for fallen heroes. Unable to complete the task due to age, they tallied their ages totaling 493 years, averaging 72.4 per man, and hired Lewis Williams and William Moore to finish the work.

Oaktown Wm. Jordan, Sr C. C. Wise James Shepherd James Kelly Charles Drummond Jos. Cox Nathan Orndorff Lewis Williams William Moore Oaktown Record

Women’s Relief Corps District Meeting Held at Terre Haute

The Terre Haute Women’s Relief Corps district meeting drew numerous attendees, including Mesdames Ike Stewart, Harry Conkle, J P Stratton, George Alvey, Thomas Reed, Frank Walters, John Tyson, Ward Boles, Margaret Allen, Marion Willis, John Watson, Hud Crowder, Charles Hunt, Mac Hunt, and Mrs Kivett of this city. Also present were Mrs Hartling, Mrs T B Springer Sr, Mrs James Kent of New Lebanon, Mrs Ryan, Mrs Bailey McConnell, Mrs Ida Starner, Mrs Ann Hoover, Mrs Sadie Hoover and Mrs Yocum of Carlisle. Mrs Kivett served as chaplain at the Wednesday morning session.

Woman’s Relief Corps District Terre Haute Mesdames Ike Stewart Harry Conkle J. P. Stratton George Alvey Thomas Reed Frank Walters John Tyson Ward Boles Margaret Allen Marion Willis John Watson Hud Crowder Charles Hunt Mac Hunt Kivett City Hartling T. B. Springer James Kent New Lebanon

Prize fights eyed at Merom opera house

Merom reports that boxing exhibitions are planned soon at the new opera house. Management expects strong demand and aims to secure a lineup of prominent fighters for the initial shows.

Merom Opera House

Death of Jennie Briley in Hymera area

Miss Jennie Briley daughter of Mrs Margaret Briley died at her home Saturday night after a long illness of organic heart trouble. The funeral was at Friendly Grove church north of Coalmont conducted by Rev Thomas Fuson with interment nearby. Flowers, pallbearers and Hymera school closure marked the bereavement.

Jennie Briley Margaret Briley Hymera Herald Friendly Grove Church Coalmont Thomas Fuson Ella McCarty Eurnie Stutsman Pearl Crysell Lena Vanarsdall Marie McCord Hallie Gilman Briley Hymera

Mrs. John R. Bennett Dies in Terre Haute Home

Mrs. John R. Bennett died last Wednesday at 2 PM at her father Frank Garen's home in Terre Haute. The funeral was held in Farmersburg, with interment in Liberty cemetery. Her infant child was buried at Liberty about two weeks earlier.

John R. Bennett Frank Garen Terre Haute Farmersburg Liberty Cemetery

Spencer Gase Continued In Forgery Case

The case of Jackson M. Spencer charged with forgery was continued to the January term of the Sullivan circuit court due to the illness of defense attorney Charles D. Hunt.

Mercy E. Woner William E.woner Sullivan Circuit Court Gaid Witneas Tilghman Ogle Isaac H. Kalley Jackson M. Spencer Sullivan Spencer Charles D. Hunt

Hunters Fined for Illegal Hunting on Beasley Land

Carl Wilson John Wilson and Andrew Gregg were fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to hunting without permission on Joshua Beasley land east of Selburn.

Carl Wilson John Wilson Andrew Gregg Joshua Beasley Selburn

Houck fined for assault on brother in prior week

Adolphus A. Houck was fined one dollar and costs by Squire Kirk hare for assault and battery on his brother Thomas J. Houck after a trial. The notice then promotes Dr Crowley offering a free examination for kidney and bladder disease with diagnostic tools.

Adolphus A. Houck Squire Kirkhare Thomas J. Houck Crowley

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Sullivan Union Republican County Esse Haddon Charles B. Bolinger Curry Tp Marion F. Walters B. Coulson County Council John C. Chaney Citizens’ Driving Club Coffman Park M. A. Haddon Mattix, Turman & Riggs Studebaker Chicago Wholesale and E. Lake Chicago Pennyroyal Pat Chichester Rie Alvar Con Ind. Coal Co Reynolds Christian Church of Shelburn Wence Dave Gritchfield J. A. Mattix Trinity Springs Ld &S Dr. Kirz Toe Carlisle Corps W. RG. Meeting Pacha A. Stewart Ari Dentistry West Washington St DR. Riggs Davis Hotel Bi’k Sullivan Walter N. Thompson, M. D J. S. Murphy Fourth Square Postoffice Dr. Shanklin Citizens’ Trust Company H. Edwards Buff & Stratton Gezee Attorneys-at-Law Sullivan, Ind Public Square J. W. Lindley Attorney-at-Law North Side Spencer Gase T. Douthitt Sullivan, Indiana ttorney-at-Law Sullivan State Banking John T. and Will H. Hays Attorneys At Law Sullivan State Bank Wim. H. Bridwell A. G. McNabb Citizens’ Trust Co Beasley & Brown Jos Quier Coffman Block Kaat Side Public Square Walter F. Wood Attorney At Law Muehler’s Drug Store C. A. Price Shaffer West Side C. Hunt Goodman's Clothing Store Dale's Jewelry John S Fred Fenton Northside Public Square Insurance Notary Public C. O. Thornberry C. E. Walston Thornberry & Walston South Side Square Joseph M. Webb Undertakers David Crawley VRE Nathan W. Ringo Et al Attys Union
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