Republican Voice in County Chamber Discusses 1916 Nomination
The Sullivan papers discuss the 1916 Republican congressional nomination race. Key players include Cullop, Vollmer of Vincennes, Hunt of Sullivan, Bays of Sullivan, and Knox county figures. The piece notes Vollmer’s opposition, Hunt’s improving odds, and Cullop’s steady campaign with strong district support. The Indiana Daily Times report on Will Hays and the 1916 senate race is cited, along with Democratic reflections from the Sullivan Times and Washington Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullop
Congress
Vollmer
Knox County
Hunt
Fred F. Bays
Indiana Daily Times
Will H. Hays
United States
Hays
Shively
Bland
Culin
Buil Moose
Republican
Indiana
Marshall
Lawrence
Morgan County
Sullivan
Knox
Greene
Daviess
Monroe County
Court Action Blames Democracy For Business Decline
A Spencer county court action with stockholders of the Anderson Valley Lumber and Spoke Co. at St Meinrad Indiana argues that three years of democracy ruined their thriving business. It claims the firm is insolvent with 138300 debt and seeks a receiver to wind up. It contrasts Republican tariff protection with Democratic free trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer County
Anderson Valley Lumber and Spoke Company
St. Meinrad
Indiana
Republican Party
Saiu
Indiana Second District Sees Republican Victory Likely
The article argues a 1916 Republican win in Indiana's second district amid tariff discontent and unemployment among miners and industrial workers. It notes several Republican hopefuls including Oscar Bland and James M. House, with Chaney as a favored potential governor.
Chaney Favored as Governor Candidate in Worthington Note
The Worthington Times recalls John C. Chaney of Sullivan as a strong gubernatorial possibility who nearly secured the nomination two years earlier. He stood second in the list and might have won with earlier entry. Chaney is praised for integrity and proven running qualities from two terms in Congress in a tough Democratic district.
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John C. Chaney
Sullivan
Bond Williams nuptials noted in Vincennes wedding
Paul Bond and Velma Williams were quietly married at Vincennes by Elder C. E. Scifres last Saturday September 11, 1915. Both hail from the local community and after the ceremony went to Sullivan where the groom attends Sullivan High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaktown Record
Wolfe Family Annual Reunion Surges with Food and Friendship
The Wolfe family reunion at the Shaker Prairie church lawn on Sept. 12, 1915 featured abundant tables, famed eaters like Paul Wolfe and Henry Dunkerly, and a day of socializing. Officers elected for next year were President Charles M. Wolfe and Sec Treasurer W. B. Wolfe Sr, with 206 registrants including the elderly Hannah Curry and infant Cecil Ridgeway.
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Wolfe
Shaker Prairie
Paul Wolfe
Geo. Wolfe
Henry Dunkerly
Carlisle
Tom Wolfe
Germany
C. EB. Scifres
J. P. Polk
Sullivan
Jacob Fleming
Sullivan County
Thos. Hastings
Neosha
Chas. M. Wolfe
Sec
Treas
W. B. Wolfe
Percy Wolfe
Bert Wolfe
Marvin Sproatt
Richard Hackett
Hannah Curry
Vincennes
Cecil W. Ridgeway
Jas. Ridgeway
Knox and
Sullivan Counties
Mary E. Bond
Bainbridge
Neosho
Sol Wolfe
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Patrina Campbell
Indianapolis
Zoll Wolfe
Paul
Evansville
Douglas Kinkaid
Palestine
Inl
W. Had
Shepherd
Terre Haute
Aunt Hannah Curry Recalls a Long Life in Flat Rock
A reading at a Flat Rock Illinois reunion captures Aunt Hannah Curry recounting birth in Sullivan County in 1826, moving to Shaker Prairie, family life with William Curry, eight children with two surviving, and a plea for a Christian life. The reminiscence notes corn planting, sewing, schooling, and gratitude for health and peace.
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Hannah Curry
Sullivan County
Shaker Prairie
Here
Wm. F. Curry
T. J. McGowen
Vincennes
Bell Barton
Jackson
Death of George Edward Nowlin at 18
George Edward Nowlin born May 12 1897 died Aug 29 1915 aged 18 3 months 17 days. Son of Geo W and Lilly Nowlin. Senior high school student active in agricultural science and Christian Sunday School. Survived by parents four brothers Roy D Emmett F Archie M and sisters Pearl Mabel. Funeral at Christian church conducted by Rev W W Jacobs Kansas Ill with high school peers as pallbearers. Buried Mann cemetery family lot.
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George Edward Nowlin
Geo. W
Lilly Nowlin
Eddie
Christian Sunday School
Wm. B
Roy D
Emmett F
Archie M
Pearl
Mabel
Christian Church
W. W. Jacobs
Kansas
Ill
Mann Cemetery
Otto Automates and Aims for Nobility in Comical Auto Tale
Otto hires an auto operator and a Turk to drive, but the horseless machine resists. A playful pun-filled chase follows as Otto from Mobile tries to master the car, the auto overheats, and the tale ends with Otto realizing the auto must do as it ought.
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Otto
Alabama
Mobile
Hymera Man Killed by Train at Terre Haute
Louis M. Frazier son of Pleas ant Frazier a Hymera resident and retired miner was struck by a Big Four passenger train in Terre Haute last Tuesday and died shortly after at St Anthonys hospital The body was identified on Thursday and he was buried in Hymera after a funeral there The death occurred while he visited his uncle George Robinson and sought work with hearing difficulty in hearing trains
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Hymera
Terre Haute
Louis M. Frazier
Pleasant Frazier
St. Anthonys Hospital
Frazier
George Robinson
Reed and Davis Couples Attend Haute Robi Event
Mr and Mrs Joe Reed and Mr and Mrs Charles Davis traveled to Haute Friday to attend the Robi gathering. The small social event drew nearby families seeking community ties and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Reed
Charles L. Davis
Haute
Attorney at Law Practices in All Courts
A notice announces a lawyer will practice in all courts with prompt attention to business entrusted. Locations cited are Suites 4 and 6 Citizens Trust Building.
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Lua
Sullivan State Bank
Citizens
A. G. McNabb
Citizens Trust Co
Lee F. Bays
North Side Square
N. Side
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Ojuuyar U Usha Union
Civnrelle Chaney, R. P. White, Publishers
Sional
Cy Davis
Bloomfield
Robi. W. Myers
Bloomington
William
H. Vollmer
Democratic
Charles BD. Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Bill
Decatur Herald
Sullivan Times
Bryan
Wilson
Poynter
William Jennings Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Washington Herald
Democratic Congress
Indian Bureau
Oscar E. Bland
Linton
William A. Cullop
James M. House
Mr. House
Thomas H. Adams
Vincenes Commercial
Charles A. Bainum
Bicknell
The
National Bank
That City
Knox Bank and Trust Company of
Frank Weems
Worthington Times
Mr. Weems
Mr. Chaney
Congressman
House
Will
Chaney
Nomin
Dele
Gates
State Committee
Colonel Durbin
Claypool Hotel
Tion
James Wade
Vention
Durbin
Second Congressional District
Flat Rock, Ill
Phillip Menk
Birds
F. J. Keller
Birds, Ill
Oscar Dougherty
Walter Wolfe
Jasonville
Immaac Kh, Ralley
i # he
Jas. R. Brown J
Schroede
Brown & Schroeder
Dr. Crowder Bidg. EB. Side
Hays & Hays
Walter F. Woodd
Asrey’s
Charles D. Hunt
Gilbert W
G. W. Clayton
First National Bank
Carlisle, Indiana
Co. T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Park & Wible Livery Barn
Sullivan, Indiana
George Knapp
Vincennes Davis House
L. A. Stewart
Art Dentistry
West Washington
Buff & Stratton
South Court Street
McClanahan’s
West Side Public Square
W. Lindley
Chicago
Southeastern R. R
L. Neil
Peoria
Louis
Beehunter
Vandalia
Bedford
Monon
Seymour
Pennsvania Linéé
Louisville
Cincinnati
All Point
East Westport
Greensburg
Central Passenger Association
D. T. Averitt
Cascago
His
Haute Star
TON Union
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