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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1916
Page
3
Notice states LEE FENTON BAYS 52 31 is appointed administrator of the estate of Prudence Houck deceased in Sullivan County Indiana. The estate is described as solvent and administrator name appears in the filing.
Edith Louise daughter of Ed and Mary Jones was born September 29 1904 and died July 27 1906 at age 1 year 9 months 28 days. Her four week illness showed patience as she kept sweetly loved by all. A loving child whose memory remains with us with prayers for God’s will.
Waco resident E W Goodloe credits Dr King s New Discovery for five years of good health after a long cough. The advertisement touts the remedy for chronic coughs la grippe croup whooping cough and pneumonia with a trial bottle free and bottles priced at 50c and 1 00 from Smock s drug store.
Headquarters of the County Soldiers Association calls officers and committees to meet in Sullivan on Saturday August 11 at 2 PM to report and arrange for the reunion August 28 29. Merom chautauqua sets Old Soldiers Day Friday August 24 inviting all soldiers to gather by 9 AM. By order of John W Canary president G W Burr adjutant.
James Briggs and Grace Nicoson were married at Grace’s sister’s home in Rossville Indiana on Saturday July 28. The couple, formerly of this city, plan to reside in Erie Pennsylvania where Briggs works in engineering. News notes also mention Guston dust and oil proof axles at Mullane's. Rural route subscribers are reminded to report missed Wednesday deliveries.
Local notice advertises bale ties at 85 cents per bale with Mattix Turman and Riggs as suppliers. Call for interested parties to secure supplies and support within the community.
The Priscilla Embroidery Club met with Mrs. W. M. Billman last Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mesdames J. A. McClanahan, W. N. Thompson, Ike Snow, Clay Ladd, A. G. McNabb, Bryce Ridgeway, Mary Coulson of Indianapolis, Mrs. Thompson of Macon Missouri, and Miss Ella Thompson.
Eminence Kentucky editor reports being fiercely attacked four years ago by Piles. He credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with a ten day cure and no further trouble. Advertises 25 cents at Smock’s drug store.
A brief notice compiling real estate transfers prepared by W H Hill Jr Abstracter. The list reflects transfers recorded in the public land records and provides names of grantors and grantees where legible.
A sequence of property transfers shows many deeds from Stella Hickman to Arthur G McGuire and others. Listings include lots in Mullane's addition Farmersburg and C T C Co sub Dugger, along with 40 acres in Gill township and several parcels in Hamilton and Haddon townships. Total transfers numbered 17 with consideration $11390 and July transfers 115 totaling $131241.
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr Caldwell's laxative Symp Pepsia as a cure for heart palpitations nervousness melancholy and indigestion. It claims brain clarity purifies blood and offers money back if failing. Also mentions Dr Geo Knapp visiting Sullivan and local ads for produce and buggies.
An advertisement for William's Kidney Pills claims cures for kidney and bladder issues caused by overwork of the nervous system. It promises a sample free and mail orders for 50 cents, with sale through druggists and Williams Manufacturing Co. in Cleveland Ohio.
Notice issued by Lester of Fairbanks Indiana invites sealed bids by noon August 9 1906 for stand privileges at the Sunday School Convention to be held at Mann's Grove on August 16 1906 The bid rules prohibit intoxicants popcorn candy with prize whistles and the bidders risk rejection of all bids Local contact 52 31 W 58 Lester R F D 1 Fairbanks Ind.
Rev. Z. T. Sweeney, state commissioner of fisheries and game, designates the Union office as the place to fill out hunters license applications. A supply of blanks is on hand and the application fee is one dollar.
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