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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
5
Patriots are urged to sacrifice at home to support the war. The notice champions Liberty Bonds of the Third Liberty Loan at 4 percent interest as the safest investment, promising ships guns ammunition aerial equipment food shelter clothes and cheer for soldiers and national security.
Several local residents attended events and visits across the Strain district. Ed Strain and Mrs. Lester visited Mrs. Elmer Harrison near Big Springs, with school year closing activities reported at Strain School. Merle Whitlock graduated at Fairbanks, while Max Eisner taught the close of the term. Others traveled or hosted guests from Graysville Sullivan Terre Haute Sullivan and Sullivan.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Harrison of Fairbanks visited Mrs. Jessie Harrison on Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Bostick called on Charles Morris. Robert Johnson and family stopped at Will Burton's. Rev. O M Deal delivered a patriotism sermon at Kingsley. Sunday school officers elected: Supt Mrs. Warren Dickerson, Secretary Lotta Gaston, Treasurer Charles Riggs, Chorister Wild Lester, Pianist Mrs. Rufus De Hart, librarians Elmer Riggs and Lorenz Strain.
Roy Bateman of Mansfield visits the college with friends over the weekend. Miss Alverta White, now at Indiana University, spent vacation with home folk in Merom. Students and faculty attended Maude Adams in Terre Haute. The Christian Endeavor society hosted a scholarship event. Easter services were held at Kirklin with Rev J. DeBeamer as speaker. Capt James M. Stoddard, from class of 1906, now in France with a hospital unit. Dr J F Burnett of the American Christian Convention lectured at the college April 11-14 on denominational history and development.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy that acts through the blood to treat catarrh. The piece cites testimonials and lists FP J Cheney Co of Toledo as makers, alongside various local names and social notes from Farmersburg and nearby areas.
A soldier from Camp Taylor stayed with Curt Dungan. R. Dungan visited Terre Haute to see a severely ill brother-in-law. Flora Spragué and daughter joined Ruth and Ruby Perry of Robinson for Easter at George Dungan's. Grace White was listed as sick last week.
Cure claims include relief from feverishness, headaches, upset stomach, teething disorders, bowel regulation, and worm destruction. Advertises 30 years of use and 25 cent price with free samples from Mother Gray Co. LeRoy New York.
Local items report Harry Dilley working in Sullivan and others visiting towns. notes on Armstrong and Bales health, extended trips to South Dakota and Terre Haute, a hospital injury, a birthday party, and political candidacy. Commencement at Fairbanks schools concluded with Friday night exercises.
The graduating class included two recipients Miss Verna Hunt and Merle Whitlock with special interest noted. Rev. Boyd Jones of Terre Haute delivered a memorable address titled Things Worth While marking the ceremony as a notable event for the class and audience.
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