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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1923
Page
4
The Sullivan Union announces publication as a second class mail matter with the dates One Year Six Months and Three Months, noting entry July 1, 1873 at the Sullivan Indiana post office under the 1878 act.
Census figures show 37,692 marriage licenses and 7,005 divorces in Indiana last year. Sullivan county issued 283 licenses and 60 divorces in the same period.
Indiana corn prospects improve greatly with a government bulletin forecasting a yield of 201,476,000 bushels, up from 176,305,000 last year. Farmers' cash income could rise by 59 million dollars with prices near 60 cents, while oats also show strong gains. The state leads central west producers. prewar comparisons show steady crop condition improvement.
A copy of the Civil War era Dollar Times documents Lincoln's assassination and Lee's surrender after Richmond fell. It details Grant's near arrival, Booth's escape via Ford's Theatre, and Major Rathbone's struggle as the assassin fled across the stage. The article notes chaos in Richmond during the transition.
Mr and Mrs Harold T Riggs have been visiting the latter s sister Mrs Ed Hoffman at Shelbyville Kentucky and other relatives before going to Milford where they will make their future home.
The piece defends the American system after President Harding's death, praising Coolidge and the seamless transfer of power. It contrasts the U S framework with European models, arguing stability and orderly government prove the strength of American institutions and party-driven leadership.
Notice to Turman Township fair exhibitors to bring historical items to Turman High School Friday morning September 21 for display. Each item must have a plain description and owner name. Elia Eno Owen Patton and Henrietta Mann will receive the articles.
Mr and Mrs John A Wilson and Mr and Mrs Jesse Wilson and daughter completed a 3774 mile trip visiting Illinois Iowa South Dakota North Dakota Wyoming Colorado Nebraska Missouri and Kansas. John Goodwin farmer northwest of the city suffered eye injuries from a broken glasses incident and remains hospitalized with one eye removed and the other in poor condition. Marlow Arnett former county resident now in Ritzville Washington is principal of the local schools after summers in Shelby Montana and Idaho.
The Jasonville Leader reports an old Sullivan county Democratic state and county ticket from 1884 found on the street and printed. Named candidates include John E. Lamb for Congress and Lemuel H. Willis for sheriff, with Beasley and Briggs among others now living in Terre Haute and Erie.
Loans and discounts total 1 400 350 02 dollars and 7 253 30 in bank income. Banking house furnish and fixtures and other real estate owned 50 235 90. Capital stock paid in surplus and undivided profits 8230 961 98. Savings deposits 1 526 158 71. Notes rediscounted 25 100 00 and 10 800 00. These figures illustrate bank strength and safety elements.
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