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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
7
A large assortment of items is listed including rubber dolls and balls, butcher knives, miner gear, files, pulleys, pest items, kitchenware, glassware, picture frames, sewing and crafts supplies, clothing, and household furnishings. The catalog mentions tools, farm implements, and decorative pieces among the offerings.
The article notes a forthcoming debate on a controversial national issue with speakers John Bazil Barnhill and his opponent. The duel will take place Saturday August 24, with both sides prepared to fight the battle to a finish. Also recounted is a July 30 old fashioned pound party at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Dillingham in honor of their son Harold’s 17th birthday attended by about 60 guests from several towns.
The article notes threshing as farmers chief occupation and that rain on Sunday aided crops. It lists community scenes including burial for Victor Morin of Terre Haute, visits by Frank Patton and Lola Mayfield, relatives from Terre Haute staying with Jess Borders, and social events such as an ice cream supper at Graysville and relatives visiting from Sullivan and Mildred. A Sunday school convention is announced for Manns Grove on August 15 1907.
Frank DeLashmutt a Shelburn merchant was appointed receiver for the A. H. Whitsett Coal company Thursday by Judge Henderson. He was one of the largest creditors of the defunct firm. The remains of Victor E. Morin infant of Terre Haute were buried at Union Chapel cemetery near Graysville after spinal meningitis. John Peter Schuberth infant son of local residents died of stomach trouble with services at the Catholic church and burial at Palmers Prairie. Ida Leonard left for a visit to Roanoke Virginia to see relatives at her old home.
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