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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
7
Senator Thomas T. Moore of Green Castle argues the remonstrance law differs from county options and warns township ward local option would repeal the remonstrance act. He emphasizes the last law on a subject controls and cautions voters to consider unit scope and impact on saloon restrictions.
The article details a moral clash in Indiana between temperance advocates led by church figures and brewery interests. It quotes Rev. Somerville Light of Marion and Miss Daisy Part of Fairmount describing county local option as a state moral issue and urges citizens to support temperance despite party lines. It notes opposition from Brewers and Democratic Civic Leagues, with regional tensions in Dekalb and Rush counties amid warnings of fraud and political manipulation.
J J Holcomb and brother R A Holcomb, formerly of Sullivan, launch Willis Haywood Holcomb Co a Packard car agency at 330 N Minors St Indianapolis. J I Holcomb is president and Miner E Haywood vice president. R A Holcomb serves as secretary and Frank B Willis as treasurer. J J Holcomb also heads J J Holcomb Mfg Co and the American Box Ball Co.
Mr. Haywood formerly supervised the mechanical department at Fisher Auto Co. R A Holcomb is with the insurance firm H W Woodsmall & Company. Frank B Williso was formerly manager of Fisher Auto Co.
Curtis Douglass fell 33 feet while digging a well on Mrs Ed Johnson’s property in Carlisle. He broke a leg when the windlass failed as he neared the top. Dr G W Pirtle attended.
George W. Davidson 70, former Carlisle resident, died September 10 at the National Military Home hospital in Marion Indiana. He served in company C, 26th Indiana Infantry and 2nd Cavalry and had lived at the home for years. Survived by son William A. Davidson and daughter Mrs. Bessie Austin, both of Marion.
The text praises Dr. Crowley as an expert in asthma treatment with extensive experience and recent success in curing severe cases. It notes his special study and use of imported remedies for treatment and cure.
Heber Stephens a telegraph operator and Miss Marilda Scott of Stratford Kas were married in Vincennes this week. They will make their home in Carlisle.
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