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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1916
Page
4
On Monday April 9th the town hardware store announces a week long opening selling buggies gang plows disc harrows braking plows corn planters and other goods. The promotional text boasts low prices and a lively poem references local humor and hunting rhymes. The anonymous note invites residents to attend and save money.
A Sullivan Indiana court entry lists numerous matters including sales of real estate in estate proceedings, a divorce granted in Macer Reynolds v Reynolds, various notes and judgments in cases against Lovejoy Hale and Bolinger, bastardy and support orders in Bedwell v Purcell, and a drainage dispute referred for a commission report. Appraisers Joseph Asbury and J G Watts named with bond. Sale of Andrew Hamilton estate real estate ordered for debt payment. Dismissals include Sullivan State Bank v Houck Brodie.
Eight Sullivan youths on Busseron bridge near the creek fled the east bound Illinois Central passenger train as it bore down. All eight plunged into the water to escape, with one dog killed after failing to jump. The group reached shore unharmed.
The Union prints a verse dedicating Joe S Reed of the town who wintered in Florida. A hunter narrator recalls a day of failed gobbler and duck pursuits, losing luck and endurance as he plans a lagoon outing, decoys, and fishing to salvage the trip.
Advertises sowing of seed oats using tools like disc peg tooth bars and plows. Mentions tending through April, with ongoing work all week, urging readers to prepare for planting.
Do not fail to come and bring someone with you next week to Mattix Turman and Riggs buggy and implement opening. We are prepared to fill the bill.
Lawton Oklahoma April 3 Geronimo the aged Apache warrior has joined a forthcoming opening at Mattix Turman and Riggs beginning on the 9th and lasting until a new role for Geronimo is announced in the event.
The election in St. Petersburg was sealed and the ballot count delayed for a day. A sweeping victory for the Constitutional Democrats is generally conceded.
New York reports famine in Japan is severe. The state Red Cross plans to raise funds and ship food from the United States to aid the starving Japanese population.
For sale. My property on Harris Street offered at a low price. Contact Wanita Clark in Sullivan for details.
A 19th century style advertisement notes nervousness in children from school boards surveys and claims Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures via proper food sleep and laxative效果. Sold by Joe K. Smock for 50c and 1.00 with money back guarantee.
A diarist records days marked by club life gossip and emotional turmoil. Letters from Emerson Whitaker urge moral reform while romantic longing for Emerson and Frank Haverton drives actions and social observations.
Additional Locals reports E. B. Neal of Noblesville seeking clerk of the supreme court at the Republican state convention. Berry Boston moves to Terre Haute for a new dry goods job formerly with Hays and Company. Mrs J B Maple of Shelburn hospitalized in Terre Haute for a planned operation. Wrestler John Walters of Greene County loses to Pop Corn John Dudley in one round here. Dr Rush P Crawford resumes practice at Shelburn after studies at Purdue. Harriet Ristine of Crawfordsville visits Mrs Will H Yaya. Charles Gerkins and Mrs Shoals guests of Crooks in local area. Myrtle Freeman, Indianapolis teacher, visiting her parents. Frank Aydelotte, student at Indiana, also listed.
Warren Watson president of the Sullivan County Sunday School Association reports Rev M H Lich liter of Olean New York will attend the annual Sunday School picnic at Manns Grove and the Merom Chautauqua. He spoke at last year's meetings and praises the county's charm and potential for another visit.
Grain and livestock quotes from Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Chicago, New York, East Buffalo and Toledo. Wheat prices range from 83 to 88 cents, corn around 44 to 46 cents, oats 30 to 33 cents, with cattle hogs sheep and lamb values and current receipts totals across markets. May wheat at Toledo 88 cents, July 79 and cash 84.
A local note claims corn ears always display an even count of kernel rows, a peculiarity that intrigues observers and sparks discussion about plant anatomy and mystery.
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