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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
7
R S Taylor argues in South Whitley on October 16 1908 that protective tariffs built American industry and raised wages but could be abused by trusts. He warns against Bryan's plan to place most articles on the free list, saying it would devastate independent producers and U S industry.
The piece criticizes Thomas R. Marshall for invoking Abraham Lincoln to bolster the Democratic ticket, noting older Indiana Republicans recall his father’s anti Lincoln stance. It recalls local war era loyalties, party shifts, and a general disgust at Marshall’s Lincoln praise. It also touches on Senator Beveridge and labor figures, framing a broader political clash over business and party allegiances.
Four couples wed by Squire Kirkham on Saturday at marriage parlors in Hymera Shelburn Lewis and Gill township. Charles Johnson, miner 25 from Hymera weds Laura Plew 24. Onis Allen from Shelburn weds Melda Jane Newcome 16. Jesse Mahan, miner from Lewis weds Della Litzegaio. Ed Ellery Walters a plumber weds Elva Doris Worley. Walters and Worley will live on North Broad street. Also fines of 5 dollars plus costs totaling 16.50 each assessed to William Ashby and Albert Asbury for disturbing a religious meeting in Gill township.
Farnsworth and surrounding areas report numerous visits and social calls. Residents from Caledonia Farmersburg Sullivan and Terre Haute were seen visiting relatives and shopping, while weekend travelers include Mr and Mrs Bill Powell of Caledonia and Mrs Nellie Engle of Shelburn.
One week remains until election day as residents in Big Springs discuss events. E C Eno J W and Emerson Watson saw Taft in Terre Haute. Eno family and friends dined with C E Medsker. Mrs Bell Wood traveled to Bedford to visit sick daughter Mrs Winiger. Mary Manning and daughter visited Sullivan. Laura Langston headed to Palestine for brother Don Corder’s illness. Merom Station folks stayed with Newton Haines. Oil well work continues slowly.
Lizzie M. Kisner administrator files final account for Archa L. Kisner deceased. The Sullivan Circuit Court will hear the report on Friday November 13 during the October term 1908. Creditors heirs and others are notified to appear and show cause why the final settlement should not be approved.
Methodist Sunday school observed rally day with many pupils and teachers present. Program included School Prayer by the pastor, a song, Edith McBean reciting The Beautiful Story, Scripture Lesson, Lesson Study, Nina Stewart delivering the School Lord's Prayer.
Fairbanks notes describe current pleasant weather. Will Culter spent the weekend with his mother in Marshall. Jacob Frederick works for J. P. Martin. Byron Foutz hauls gravel for Charles Riggs. Miss Mary Foutz returned from Terre Haute. Mrs. Dollie Funkhouser visits son Claude. Will Patton stayed with his sister. Mrs. Robert Davis from Sullivan and Miss Glenn Eno visited. Several locals attended the street fair in the county seat. Frank Patton traveled to Palestine Illinois on business.
Emery Johnson transacted business in Sullivan. C D Pound began work on a store addition. Town hall contemplated if weather allows. Charles Morris and family visited Sullivan. Mrs Glenn Nesbitt and sister visited Frank Johnson couple near Prairie Creek. Pearl Smock visited her parents here. Charles Scott and wife of Sullivan visited William Albee family. Cash Harrison plans a move to Oklahoma. Carrie Trueblood and daughter Myrtle returned from North Dakota.
James Bradberry of Caledonia visits relatives in Willfred while Jessie Bradberry travels to Rosedale for his wife’s illness. Shelburn, Hout, Pinkston, Capler, and Stewart attend events. Lizzie Stewart joins Rebekah lodge. Cloe Griffith’s 15th birthday celebration draws about 50 with apples bananas and hot taffy. Barns mend, trips to Sullivan and Dunneville noted.
John G. Barnett the Republican nominee for the First district county commissioner in Sullivan county is a Jackson township farmer and longtime teacher. He has worked as a carpenter and contractor in Sullivan and neighboring counties building many public and private structures.
Mr. Barnett, a 25 year member in good standing of Hymera lodges of Masons and Odd Fellows, seeks the county office. He pledges honesty, integrity, and diligent service, promising to conduct duties economically, fairly, and impartially, with politics entirely set aside.
Carlisle Indiana observers report leading Sullivan county Socialists including W W Dale Townsley Willis and George Willis traveled to Vincennes to hear Eugene V Debs the Socialist presidential candidate. Various residents attended local events with school graduates praised and a Republican lecture given locally.
Mrs Jas Crawford and children Lodell and Lucile visited Mrs George Ander in Farmersburg on October 27. The brief note records a family visit and social call among local residents.
A Farmersburg delegation attended the township convention at the Shelburn Baptist church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Asbury and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cummins drove from Hymera in Cummins automobile. Mrs. Ellen C braham Clifford of Chapman Kansas returned home after visiting. Mrs. Mary Jenney of Little Rock Arkansas stayed with Perley Hayworth’s family. she is a cousin he hadn’t seen in 30 years. The Farmersburg Masonic lodge worked the third degree Friday with Cecil Jennings receiving the degree from Fairbanks lodge in a gathering of about 35 members.
Carlisle Oct. 28. H N Hicks has leased his bakery here to James Mc Bride of Washington.
Shelburn October 28 Walter J Millard state organizer for the Socialist party will deliver an address at the Red Men’s hall Thursday night. Fred Siner transacted business in Sullivan this morning. W O Kirkham had his heel badly mashed in the Scott mine Thursday. Dr Douglass attended him. Ira Cochran moved to Illinois today. W L Laurent transacted business in Sullivan today. R A Osborne and family have moved here from Burnett Indiana.
Hay baled and ready for purchase offered by M M Wimmer R R 1 Sullivan. Corn and hay available for sale with contact details for the seller.
Samuel O Nea l administrator of Johonathan Jewell deceased files final account in court. Court date set for Friday November 13 1908 the 29th judicial day of October term 1908. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why report should not be approved. Isaac H Kalley attorney. First insertion Oct 28 1908.
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