02 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1902
Page
1
An old time coffee advertisement touts Chase & Sanborn's Famous Brands noting it as the finest grown coffee with a rich flavor. The seller claims strong customer demand and offers six grades priced from 15c to 40c per pound.
The term closed successfully on March 21 with W. H. Poston as teacher. Patrons arrived with baskets for a bountiful noon meal and a program followed, including speeches and dialogues. By unanimous vote, the patrons asked Mr. Poston to teach next year.
A brief notice from Long, Warren & Co. invites readers to see a newly crafted item described as a big cat in Oliver Prown before making a purchase. It emphasizes viewing prior to buying.
Luther Lucas, a long time Floyd County resident born in 1840, died Friday morning on Washington street from heart failure. Funeral held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at W. H. Lucas's residence, burial at Center Ridge cemetery. He was uncle to W. H. Lucas and brother of B. R. Lucas of Bedford. Known for cheerful nature, he aided local business and trains at the old National house. His wife had died years earlier.
Property transfers listed include Elia M McGrew to Lee F Bays 84 acres in Hamilton and multiple other parcels across Cass, Hamilton, Jackson, Curry, Jefferson, Hymera, Turman, and Sullivan townships. Transactions include 84, 1600, 30, 1500, 8000, 686, 1000, 55, 12, 950, 175, 99, 925, 1200, 4000, 1200, 2000, 28500, 300 and 600 acre or lot transfers among McGrew, Bays, Drake, Gaskins, Douthitt, Watson, Mayfield, Shields, Fritts, Linton, Goodman, Banefield, Thorn, Kelley, Riggs, Mitchell, Shoemaker, and others.
The Palestine Reporter issued a 14 page souvenir edition last week showcasing the business and people of Palestine. The issue features familiar faces and recollections including a 1873 East Side scene and a memory of an early telephone made from tin cans and twine observed during a wool shipment trip.
The Eureka of Anamosa Iowa reports a notice about Jerry Lockwood a Sullivan Indiana resident for 27 years and his family ties to James and Stephen Lockwood Mrs Port and Mrs Brown He is noted as a former second lieutenant in Company K 9th Iowa Cavalry and later mustering officer with rank of captain Also details recount his 1850 brick office near EF W Gillett property and local brickmaking history involving Oliver Lockwood and James McNutt The piece preserves local historical notes from the Anamosa paper.
Barahona on the southern coast was attacked and taken by revolutionaries after a heavy fight in which 40 were killed or wounded. A government gunboat bombarded the town and troops retook it. Rebels retreated to a nearby stronghold. The war minister is marching to Barahona to reestablish order as martial law is declared nationwide and constitutional guarantees suspended.
Mindanao rebel Rufino, who spent 30000 in attempts to incite insurrection in Misamis, offers to surrender with 75 rifles to the native constabulary. General Chaffee to inspect Samar starting April 10 and witness insurgent General Guevarra surrender on April 15, reducing American garrisons there.
General Smith meets insurrectionist General Guevarra on Samar and secures surrender of Guevarra and his entire force with rifles on April 15 after a three hour talk. Lukban’s successor signals intent to lay down arms to American authorities.
Washington report details asserted secret document by Captain Walter Christmas to the Danish government alleging corrupt use of a $500,000 fund to push through the sale of the Danish West Indies. Tennessee Democrat leader Mr. Richardson presented the charges amid a house session.
Mrs. C B Waller of Miles Iowa fatally shoots J S Judd of Chicago in her rooms claiming self defense Judd 55 reputedly wealthy. She admits the act saying it was justified. The incident occurred in Las Vegas New Mexico March 28.
A Moscow staff officer returned from Amur declares the Anglo Japanese alliance seals Manchuria to Russia. He says a detailed civil and military administration plan is ready and will receive the czar's sign manual in due time.
Morristown Indiana, March 28. George W. Carter, a prosperous farmer living three miles southeast, committed suicide yesterday afternoon by placing dynamite in his mouth and detonating it. He died instantly.
A storm during Easter services at the United Presbyterian church in Jamestown Pa. Rev J M Jamison pastor killed as damage ends service. The event occurred about noon yesterday six miles north of Greenville in Jamestown township.
Stephen G. Conkling of Emery and Conkling shot and fatally wounded his divorced wife and seriously wounded his mother in law Mrs. Silvers before shooting himself, dying instantly.
Representative James M. Griggs of Georgia was unanimously named chairman of the Democratic congressional committee at a meeting last night in the minority caucus room at the Capitol.
A retailer touts a large display of muslin underwear priced up to 1.50 with good material and value. The department is praised as a marvel and customers are invited to browse for affordable options and helpful staff.
Coroner ordered to Star City this morning to hold an inquest on the body of Thos Gregg who died last night by his own hand. He shot himself twice in the breast with a revolver. Cause unknown. He left a wife and nine children. Lived in the area years, formerly from Knightstown. He was 54 years old and a miner.
A sequence of property or marital transfer notices appears listing Edgar Lytle to Alice J. Plew Tom Sartor to Ethel Barrack Orville O Pige to Florence E Dud ley Frasers F Tronus to Susan McBride Charles Denney to Minnie M Beasley as recorded in the public notices.
Elizabeth Lucas seeks divorce from Martin V Lucas. Admr Josh Beasley sues Chas Brewer and others. Partizan to sell. Branson sues E T H Ry Co for damages. Heaton vs Miller on an account.
The list shows the date to which each member paid and the amounts in each case. Readers are asked to advise if any errors are detected in the renewals and payments recorded.
Albert Heller of 1114 Farnham St Omaha reports trying various headache remedies but finds Krause's Headache Capsules most effective. He notes price at 26 cents and sale by E. E. Muebler.
Will DeVol displays Florida scenery with a highlight on the Sullivan party and the old Spanish Mission. The group is expected home as soon as possible and currently remains water bound at Atlanta Georgia en route.
Anna Yager born June 24 1898 died March 25 1902 aged 3 years 9 months 2 days after 18 days of fever. Though physicians and parents nursed her, she passed to her reward. A beloved Sunday School pupil and a hopeful Christian, she is mourned as a bud plucked to bloom in paradise.
The annual Sunday school convention of Union Baptist Association will meet in Sullivan starting Monday evening April 14 and run through the next evening. It will present progressive Bible teaching ideas and methods, aiming to engage a Sullivan audience and everyone is invited.
Notice urges buyers to view the Moline Scotch Clipper before purchasing a breaking plow. Describes the plow as right in form and price. Mentions sale by J A Matrix.
The Daughters of Rebeckah announce a birthday social at their ball on Thursday evening April 3. A full program is prepared for attendees with amusements expected.
The monthly business meeting of the Baptist church will be held Friday evening April 4. Topics of interest and importance will be discussed. All members are requested to be present.
The Lord's supper will be administered at the Baptist church and new members will be welcomed. Services are on Sunday morning and evening with regular services at 7 30 p m.
Having sold stock and retired, notice to all indebted on store accounts to settle at once at the law office of I H Kaller. The John Davis Co pays cash for eggs iron copper brass zinc lead rubber. Also a lost brooch and an escaped inmate note appear amid varied notices from Sullivan County Normal and Sheriff Dudley.
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