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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
4
As the election day approaches the article notes rising sentiment that citizens should govern. It highlights public discussion about democratic participation and the evolving role of voters in shaping policy.
The article urges Sullivan County voters to elect two Republican candidates, James A. Payne and John G. Barnett, to the three member Board of County Commissioners. It warns that a Democratic or reform-led board would hinder investigations into gravel road contracts and county finances, arguing the office directly controls spending and contracts.
The Enron notes Sullivan merchants who boast before the business men’s association but refuse to advertise. A prominent trader bought two dollars of hand bills to slip them out first, asking printers to hide them from rivals. Critics say consistent advertising benefits towns and that such merchants block fair notices when opportunities arise.
A photo in this edition shows Mr Taggart standing behind Bryan, recalling that the brewers support Taggart.
A husband's coldness and a wife's fond affections were portrayed with fidelity in Man's Work at the new theatre on Tuesday February 8th.
A humorous notice promotes Sam Hastings in Man's Work at the new theatre. The playful tease invites the public to come Tuesday September 8 for a light hearted performance featuring Hastings.
The writer recalls earlier free trade days when labor earned a few cents and staple goods were cheap. Hog prices, calico costs, and pork for a dress are contrasted with current cash wages and tariff talk. The piece invites readers to reconsider how tariffs shaped daily life and voter choices in Grover Cleveland’s era.
In the Fourteenth district race, Allison G. McNabb is named by Republicans as the suitable nominee for prosecuting attorney. His clean nomination process, unblemished character, and dedication to good government favor his election over opponent Madison, who is accused of catering to liquor interests and unscrupulous methods.
Fordue university horticultural department urges southern Indiana farmers to cultivate pecans. Wild trees reach Terre Haute, Wa bash region once plentiful. Study seeks samples from best native trees to grow commercial orchards and compete with southern stock.
A resident asks Diana to survey degrable pecan trees in the neighborhood and send a description to C C Woodbury at the Purdue Experiment Station in Lafiyette, IA. The note requests environmental details and tree characteristics for research.
S Y McClung a leading Sullivan county physician and drug business partner died at his Pleasantville home aged 50 years 4 months and 7 days after years of illness. He practiced in Pleasantville and Terre Haute and married Margaret A Purcell. survivors include three children Amy Salena and James with Salena dead. Funeral at Mt Moriah church conducted by Rev C A Ward.
The McClung family thanks friends for their help during the illness and death of husband and father Margaret McClung expresses gratitude for the support and attention shown in their sad affliction.
List of letters remaining unclaimed as of September 2 1908 with two week deadline before transfer to the Dead Letter Office. Ladies list includes Adams Dupre Langford Fitzsimmons Knoll. Gent’s list includes Brandenberg Craig Colson Ewing Henning Hale Lynch McGeary Ring Shanks. one cent postage due on each letter.
F D Edwards of Lyons conducts a singing school at the M E church. The annual township Sunday school convention meets at Indian Prairie church next Sunday at 2 20 PM. Attendees visited Merom Chautauqua and the Linton camp meeting. All schools here start September 7. S J Bedwell nears completion of a new store room to stock hardware and implements.
The Sullivan Masonic lodge conferred the third degree upon Thomas Conway last night.
Five men can hold down a lion but it takes nine to manage a tiger.
In Vermont yesterday Republicans carried the state by more than 28 000 votes. Lieutenant Governor George H Frouty won 41 432 votes and Democrat James E Burke 14 538. The Senate shifted to Republicans by 29 to 1 with 210 Republicans and 36 independents to the rest. Prohibition ran close with the Independence League. Socialists trailed.
Dr. Joan Robert Hume of Doniphan Missouri and Miss Nelle Ethel Springer will marry this evening at Walker's chapel west of the city with Rev. Geo McNaughton officiating. Hume, a Missouri physician and former professor, has European education and writings on history. Springer, daughter of Levi Springer, is a Union Christian College graduate and accomplished musician. They will reside in Doniphan after October first.
The northbound E and T railroad passenger train derailed two miles north of Farmersburg yesterday afternoon. The cause remains a mystery. The crash injured several, including brakeman Vaught whose head and shoulders were badly lacerated.
The county council will meet in annual session at the courthouse next Tuesday to determine the annual tax rate and approve county expenses for 1909. They note a $5,000 increase in expenses and a decrease in property valuation, signaling a higher levy for the coming year.
The Sullivan marshal Jim Willis is said to be using a dramatic facial growth as a disguise. Locals report he surprised the natives by appearing in a fully hirsute look and plan to surprise a blind tiger with his altered appearance.
The Big Four and Chicago and Great Eastern seek control of the bankrupt Southern Indiana to gain access for hauling heavy stone and coal. The New York Central also eyes a Terre Haute to Chicago link to rival C and E I. If sold, Walsh road might attract bids from multiple systems to form a shorter, integrated network.
The Big Four seeks a Terre Haute north route to win Michigan resorts traffic and compete with Vandalia and Vandalia's Logansport division. Southern Indiana is praised for being well built with rock ballast, steel rails, Bedford limestone facilities, and coal fields along its route, attracting interest from rival lines seeking Walsh line control.
Market listings show good to choice steers 1500 lbs and up at 600, common to medium steers 1200 lbs and up around 500, with various weights and grades for steers and cows. Bulls and calves priced from 2.50 to 3.75, hogs including best heavies at 2.10 to 2.50, and sheep with good to choice grades noted. figures reflect market bids and ranges across weight classes.
New wheat corn cracked corn timothy hay and wheat straw listed with prices. Cattle heifers sheep lambs beef and dressed meats priced along with poultry hides and wool market notes. Prices shown include ranges for beef dressed calves dressed mutton pork lard poultry and wool quality levels.
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