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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1916
Page
8
Hymera and nearby areas received a timely shower Tuesday morning the first in about two weeks. The rain helped the corn crop, reported as excellent, with minimal damage from the dry spell in Jackson Township and surrounding areas.
The Terre Haute Traction and Light Company plans a 500000 dollar investment to modernize its lines. Funds will upgrade the Sullivan line with passing sidings and rebuild the Brazil line almost entirely.
Aug 7 authorities report Dr. W B Sprinkle used a horsewhip on Dr. M A Johnston on the public square after a sidewalk altercation with Mrs. Sprinkle. The dispute stems from years old business partnership and a long running grudge. Johnston moved to town eight years ago from Terre Haute.
Arthur G McGuire and Dona Gravemier were married Tuesday at the bride’s parents home in Sullivan. Rev A M McGuire officiated asJ U G club members witnessed. The couple will reside in a newly furnished cottage on North State street.
Scovitto and Julian Po. Earl M Brown and Lena Donnelly. Albert Scotter and Rebecca Badger. Noah H Jones and Mary Johnson. Samuel Buckworth and Laura Rose. Charles Wesk t to Sadie McCain. William Sills and Pinkie al. Leonard Taylor and Flora Morin. Walter Nixon and Minta Thers. Arther McGuire and Estella Gravemier.
Charles Stinnitt died Monday morning at his mother's home in depot town, aged 30. Death followed delirium tremens, after a life as a coal miner and more recently driving a People's Brewing Company wagon. He was unmarried.
A medical note credits Dr Crowley with a careful study that cured many severe asthma cases despite numerous complicating factors. The report highlights promising results and suggests effective treatment approaches.
An Indiana observer argues that lumber prices stay high despite tariff cuts because scarcity, not tariffs, drives costs. He notes Canada buys U S lumber and ships southern pine from Georgia, making Canadian supply not cheaper even with lower tariffs.
Indiana banks and trust companies grew in resources from 268.3 million to 301.9 million dollars between April 1905 and April 1906. The number of institutions rose from 683 to 702, with 204 national banks 198 state banks 228 private banks and 72 trust companies. Deposits increased to 224.6 million, and depositsors to 630,903. taxes paid grew from 762,969 to 814,820 dollars.
A stark portrait of industrial gloom in the 1890s notes widespread unemployment, hunger, and debt. It recalls factory closures, rent struggles, soup houses, and the failed promises of parties as thousands roam streets seeking work.
Secretary Dover of the National Republican Committee says the main campaign issue is whether to endorse President Roosevelt and his policies. He argues the country will re elect a Republican house if it supports the administration and Congress following the president.
The Martinaville Republican notes that W. J. Bryan faced repeated rejection in 1896 1900 and via the 1904 Democratic convention. It claims Bryan remains radical and that voters have not endorsed his policies in past campaigns. It questions Bryan's pessiency prospects.
During the Van Amburg parade Jim McCracken is seen in the road with a large alcohol pack he grabs a camel’s hair then a sacred ox tail and finally a large elephant tail. James A. Dudley recalls the 19th century Sullivan show visits when it arrived by wagon. George Brown helped the circus with teams and Uncle Bob Moore remembers 1850 Sullivan events at the old court house park.
E H Wolfe of Bear Grove Iowa describes two years of kidney trouble and general debility cured by Electric Bitters. He notes relief from stomach liver and kidney complaints with improved strength and health. Price 50c and guaranteed at Smock's drug store.
Mrs. Jason Walters shows slow improvement. Mrs. Jane Foutz and daughters dine with relatives. Geo C Adams and wife plan to move in two weeks. Young people attend Holiness meeting at Merom. Mr and Mrs Luther Arnett visit parental home. Wishes for Mr and Mrs Albert Scotter’s long life. Hardy Osborn and Fred Osborn prepare to move to Missouri. Patton and Verna Raley attend Van Amburg circus. Locals plan Old Settlers meeting at Farmersburg. Sunday School Convention at Mann’s Grove on Aug 16. Dental phone offer noted at 293 office and 189 residence.
Very dry and dusty today. Mrs Charles Mason of Terre Haute visits sister Mrs Sam Dillingham. A sixteenth birthday party for Harold Dillingham hosted by Mr and Mrs Sam Dillingham featured games and music. L M Gorby attended conference at Shelburn. Tom Morgan and wife shopped in Sullivan. Many locals visited Terre Haute via interurban last Sunday. Otto Gorby visited Dennie Brokaw of Walker's Chapel. Mrs Cora Biddle hosted a Merom Bluff picnic for Misses Taylor and Patton of Shelburn. Attendees included Mrs Biddle and sister Mrs Bailey, Miss Patton and Miss Taylor, Mrs C O Dillingham and Miss Nora Gorby, and Miss Mabel Oldham of New Lebanon. Several from the area joined the Missionary Ladies ice cream social at New Lebanon. Mrs Will Dickerson and daughter visited John Morgan and family. others on Sunday included Sam Dillingham and family, Mrs Charley Mason of Terre Haute, Larbie Mason and family, and Mervin Willis and wife of Sullivan, who dined with C O Dillingham and wife. Bishop Eaton and son Warren of near Terre Haute made a business trip here last Friday. Carl Spencer and wife visited Wash Sinclair near Carlisle Sunday. Jim Behm called on Grace Morgan Sunday evening.
E W Brickert declares he will prosecute anyone who swears within sight of his wife and children after hearing profane oaths at Leonard's Grocery and nearby on a Sunday. He claims to rely on statutes and aims to curb blasphemy in Sullivan.
A Chicago ad warns that indigestion causes heart trouble and that Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin can cure symptoms like fluttering chest pain and breath shortness. The product is sold by Joe K Smock for 50c or 100 and offers a money back guarantee.
After seven years as pastor of the local Baptist church, Mr. McGuire has tendered his resignation and will soon move to Terre Haute to serve as district superintendent for the anti saloon league.
The Providence column notes extreme heat and lists social visits including Elwood Brown and wife to John Canary and wife on Sunday, Claude Phillips and wife in Sullivan on Saturday, James Bates and wife to Tom Webb and wife on Sunday, and several Morris families visiting Cap Morris and wife. Alex Raley attended a show in Sullivan on Monday. Mrs John Burnett and children visited Mrs Tom Webb.
A local note highlights Mattix Turman and Riggs selling the old reliable Stu Debaker wagon. The message mentions a newly received car and directs readers to contact the dealers.
Mrs. Cal Hopewell remains about the same. District conference attendees from the vicinity went to Shelburn last week. Miss Carrie Hines visits cousin Miss Lillie Hall. Fred Osburn and baby visited John Alkire's. Win Harris and wife traveled to Sullivan. Wilburn and Hazel Murdock Edna and Jennie Hughes Harvey and Lillie Hall and Carrie Hines spent Sunday at Dave Harris'. Lillie Hall and Carrie Hines were guests of Mrs Fred Hines Monday. Guston axle bed sale by J B Mullane noted with promise of savings.
Edna Kesler visited Harden Sparks and family Wednesday. Henderson Wilkins and family visited Willie Bell and family Sunday. Mrs Eliza Douglas and Floy Nelson visited Mrs Willis Farrand Sunday. Several from here attended the funeral of William Woodard last Wednesday. Elmer Woodard visited Geo Palmer Friday. A large crowd attended the ice cream supper at Tom Smiths Saturday night. Maude Douglas visited Ida Farrand. Elmer Woodard was the guest of Walter Wyman Saturday night. The old settlers will soon meet here and a good time is expected. The camp meeting was well attended last week. Lola Wilkins visited Ida and Flora Farr Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Clause spent Sunday with Geo McCord and family. J B Mullane Co in receipt of a car load of the celebrated Melborn Ky buggies.
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