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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1916
Page
5
The Sullivan circuit court's March term closed last Saturday with substantial probate activity and a lighter criminal docket than usual. The term opens again May 28, and the record lists numerous partition, real estate, and guardianship actions, including multiple estates and foreclosures, with many guardians appointed or discharged and bonds fixed.
The court authorized guardians to accept deeds for Albert Lloyd and Phillip Lloyd with Homer Steele as guardian and approved final guardianship for Margaret J. Thompson with Steele. A guardian petitioned to sell real estate to pay debts. appraisers Thomas Woods and Harry Hawkins were appointed with bond 400 dollars. Guardian Pleasant L. Combs filed current report for Vernie Allen and others. John A. Curry appointed guardian in Harold H. Bohnstadt case. Applications for letters and bond approved. letters to be issued. Laura B. Rose named guardian in Chester M. Rose case. Final reports for decedents John Giles Chas F. Snivers Samuel H. Alkire James M. Huff Lewis Griggsby James W. Pirtle William S. Crawford Thomas Neal John Ridszeway A. Calvin Norman Armstedt M. Nash Flemon Keene Andrew J. Norris reviewed and approved. Estate of Thomas L. Jenkins. Bert E. Jenkins and LeRoy Jenkins named administrators. Petition to sell real estate granted. Estate of Geo N. Higgins deceased. Clara M. Higgins administratrix. petition to sell machinery granted.
J. B. Mullane & Co reports issues with 39 If model Prizeton seats. No injuries noted as repair plans underway and customers advised on replacements and warranties.
A docket of civil actions includes petitions for divorce in multiple cases, guardianship and real estate sales, naturalization applications, mechanics lien enforcement, and quiet title suits. Named parties include Georgia W Scott Samuel Scott Max Rosen Keena Rosen Mollie Wright and Grace Malone among others.
Backy merchant J. W. Williams recounts a horror marked by human blood in his home. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a severe lung hemorrhage twenty years ago and notes it now treats hemorrhages, chronic coughs, settled colds and bronchitis with a trial bottle offered.
Charles Mason a former resident of this county died Friday evening at his home in Terre Haute after a short illness. He was 51, born and raised here, and is survived by a wife and three children, Mrs. Mason being the daughter of the late John Sinclair. Funeral was held Monday at his Terre Haute home with burial at High Lawn cemetery.
The Christian church of Shelburn will hold an election on Saturday April 28 at 2 PM in the tabernacle to elect five trustees three elders and seven deacons. All members are requested to attend.
The Paragon Coal Company led by Geo. McCullough seeks to build a gigantic power plant on 1700 acres in Sullivan County near Shelburn to supply power for Indiana Union Traction lines and city factories. The venture aims to ease gas shortages by providing abundant coal fueled electricity for mills homes and communities along the line.
Statistic gathered by school boards shows many children suffer nervousness moodiness and mild chorea. Proper food sleep and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin aid digestion and nerve health. Pleasant and safe with a money back guarantee. Sold by Joe K Smock at 50c and 1.00.
Wanted traveling salesman must furnish references and invest 1000 in first class 6 percent bonds. Salary and expenses paid. Experience not required. The Wheeling Roofing & Commies Company Wheel-
The Sullivan High School system reports an unusually successful year with praised work by the superintendent and teachers. A Smithsonian Institute fish collection gifted through Congressman Chaney joins the school, featuring deep sea and flying fish specimens for histo ry and science study as the eighth month closes and vacation approaches.
The article discusses the idea of lunar life and notes scientists have proven the moon bears an atmosphere allowing some forms of life, though not humans. It also advertises Electric Bitters as a tonic for various ailments, guaranteed by Joe K. Smock, Druggist, at 50 cents.
A list of land transfers and deeds showing multiple grantees in Cass and nearby counties. Transfers include 4 acres from O H Crowder to John H Dickerson in Hamilton, 118 acres from Asrey to Harry Laughmin in Cass, and numerous lot transfers in Merom Hymera Sullivan and Dugger among others.
The Elks Ladies Minstrels promises a rich local talent show on Thursday evening April 26 at Bass Auditorium Sullivan. Featured are Mrs E S Crowder as conversationalist and Miss Hazel McClanahan as musical director with George Leach Jr stage manager.
L S Napier of Bugle Ky recalls a ten year pile ailment and credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with a permanent cure after using less than a box. The remedy is said to heal wounds burns and sores swiftly and is sold by Joe K Smock's druggist for five cents.
A short note indicates Dr J B Crowley keeps his office at his home. The line reads 9 1 £, but no further details are provided.
Reverend David R. Francis, longtime pastor of Sullivan Christian church, received a hero's send off as he prepared to move to Ironton Ohio. A packed house Sunday evening heard his final Sullivan sermon and a requested performance of The Sinner and the Song. Francis plans to bid Sullivan farewell tomorrow night.
Crowley offers special attention to chronic diseases and urges those seeking relief to call, while Mattix, Tarman & Riggs advertise rubber tires and reasonable charges. J B Mullane & Co announce Guston dust and oil proof axles and Melborn Ky buggies in stock. Sullivan Normal to convene Monday June 11.
Ellen Purcell announces a public sale at her home 14 miles northeast of Paxton at 9:00 a.m. The sale features household and kitchen furniture and various other items. Terms: cash for $5 or less. over $5 on a 9 month credit with a note and security. interest accrues but is not paid at maturity. items to be removed only after terms are met.
The incorporators and trustees at a recent meeting unanimously invited Sullivan citizens to join a new civic project. Officials outlined aims and urged broad community participation to advance local development and public welfare.
Terre Haute Indiana excursion rate of 1.15 round trip for Ringling Bros show on April 28 1906. Tickets sold April 28 with return by April 29 tabulated by Southern Indiana Railway agents W W Casto Sullivan H P Pasleys and G P A Chicago. Dr Crowley advertises gall stone and bilious colic cures with forty six years of success. Schmidt Co offers plumbing including bath tub lavatory and closet for 40.
Readable lines note buggy with automobile seats offered by J. B. Mullane and Company. The fragment mentions a figure 39 tf transcribed from the source.
Community reform push invites all residents of Sullivan County to attend a prohibition convention chaired by P. Asbury. The goal is to choose a county ticket and select two men to represent Sullivan County in the Indiana legislature.
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