Democratic struggles in the Second district field more candidacies
The Sullivan Union reports intense Democratic maneuvering in the Second district sparked by Bryan’s Bloomfield visit. Cyrus E. Davis appears favored for the nomination, with editors and local figures weighing rivals such as Wood, Welman, Douthitt, Padgett, and Riddle. Local papers debate who undermined whom as plans for a congressional race unfold.
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Bloomfield
Bryan
Cyrus E. Davis
Davis
Nebraskan
Gilbert Hendren
Bloomfield Democrat
Underwood of
Bedford
Robert W. Miers
Coveressman
Dempecrats
Waitloop
Alvin Padgett
Daviess County
Padgett
Greene
Sullivan
John Riddle
Riddle
Greene County
Linton
Terre Haute Tribune
Linton Citizen
Mr. Davis
Riddie
Broomfield
William Jennings Bryan Introductions in Indiana Districts
The piece criticizes the practice of bringing in out of town figures like L Ert Slack to introduce William J Bryan at events in Indiana's second district. It argues this diminishes local honor and suggests keep introductions local to honor prominent national figures at home.
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William J. Bryan
Indiana
Bryan
Merom
Chautauqua
L. Ert Slack
Slack
Bloomfield
A Humane Appeal for Dr King’s New Discovery
Richmond resident A D Williams appeals to weak lung patients to try Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy is claimed to cure coughs and lung diseases including asthma bronchitis croup whooping cough and hoarseness. Available at Smock drug store 50c and 1.00. trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
A. D. Wiliams
Wesco Mainstreet
Joe K. Smock & Son
Trade Your Old Store for a New Acker Range
Advertisement notes trade of an old store for a new Acker range at INDEX FURNITURE DEPARTMENT with cash or easy payments. neighbor recommendation implied.
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Cost Or Easy Payments Index Furniture Department
Index Furniture
County Charities Report Highlights Sullivan County Inmates
The Indiana state board of charities reports on Sullivan County Poor Asylum and jail conditions in August 1907. Inmates total 11 at the county house with varied disabilities and a dairy and livestock inventory. recommendations include wall painting, floor oiling, and sanitation improvements.
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Indiana State Board of Charities
County Poor Asylum
Sullivan
Board of Commissioners
County
Isith Sullivan
Poor House
Commisners
Board of State Charities
Notice of final account for Elizabeth Jones estate
Silver Chaney as administrator de bonis non for Elizabeth Jones has filed a final report in Sullivan circuit court. The hearing is set for Friday November 8 1907, the 29th judicial day of the October term. Creditors heirs and legatees are notified to appear.
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David R. Newkirk
Henrieta Wildman
Sullivan Circuit Court
Tilghman Ogle
Wood & Edmonds
Attys
Silver Chaney
de Bonis
Elizabeth Jones
John G Barnett
Abigail Williams
John G. Barnett
Folding Voting Booth Patented by Local Inventor Hill
William H. Hill Sr. of this city has secured a patent on a folding voting booth. He has built a fine model of the invention which is expected to be a winner.
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William H. Hill Sr
Hill
Public Sale of Decedent's Personal Property
Public sale of the decedent's personal property including cattle hogs hay corn wagon buggy harness farming implements and household items. Terms: cash under $5 credit of eight months on larger sums with note and security bearing 8 percent interest if unpaid. Sale begins at 10 o'clock am.
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The
Sullivan Union
Dirrelle Chaney
Robert P. White
PUBL
IRS
Aley
Mason Niblack
Vincennes
Dr. Shoop
T. B. Shaffer
Washington
Geological Survey
de Bonis Non
Julius Hatry
Benjamin B. Mason
Sullivan County
Il. H Kalley
Gill Township
I. H. Kalley
Clust
Florence
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