Sol Goodman and the Goodman Clothing Firm of Sullivan
The Sullivan community recalls Gustave Goodman and Sol Goodman founder of a four-brother clothing business rooted in Sullivan for 46 years. Sol arrived from Bavaria in 1867, built and ran stores, mentored local farmers’ sons, and left a lasting civic legacy as the Goodman name merged with time and new owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Gustave Goodman
Sol Goodman
Leophold Goodman
Terre Haute
Simon Hirschler
Sol
Simon
Lee
August
Bavaria
German Empire
Sedan
Goodmans
John Otto
Prussia
Austria
Havre
France
Sol. Goodman
Land of
Free
Sulivan
Hamburg
Otto
Hoosier
George Park
Gustave
M. W. Asrey
the Rhine
Goodman
Evansville
Crawfordsville
Norfolx
Virginia
Ford Basler
George Parrow
Hirschler
Lightning and Buildings in a Learn More Sheet
A educational notice explains what lightning does and does not strike. It lists metal buildings and steel structures as less vulnerable and imperfect conductors like country homes barns schools churches trees fences and livestock as common targets. The piece offers a book and $5 credit slip upon request.
Sky Light Community Notes
Wm. T. Murdock spent a day with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Conner. Vern Clouse and child were here Friday. Wheat plowing is near. May McMahan called on Jennie Hughes Monday. Frank Conner and daughter Fay ette called on Mahala Conner Friday. Amos Metcalf and family were Sullivan visitors Saturday. Jennie Hughes passed through here Wednesday. Oscar McMahan and family plus his mother visited the cemetery Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Murdock
Sam Conner
Vern Clouse
May McMahan
Jennie Hughes
Frank Conner
Fayette
Mahala Conner
Transit times logged for morning and evening runs
Timetable entries show morning at 10 42 am and 4 25 pm with 7 18 pm listed for an evening run. The fragments indicate a daily schedule with multiple daily departures though exact routes or destinations are unspecified.
Rug Department Offers Broad Carpet Linoleum Line
Our Rug Department announces a full line of carpets and a wide selection of linoleum patterns. Save money with the best variety we've ever offered.
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travelers
Miss Lizzie Osburn passed through here Monday. Mrs Mahala Conner spent last week with her daughter Mrs Flo Woodard. Mr and Mrs LeRoy Metcalf were in Sullivan Saturday. Miss Ruth Coffman was a Sullivan visitor Saturday. Mr and Mrs Wiley Anderson and children spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Gus Eslinger. Everett Metcalf was among the Sul residents. Mrs Josephine Conner and Mrs Emmie Woodard and daughter passed here Thursday. Miss Myrtle Clark of Paxton and Miss Fannie McCammon of Tabor passed here Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Osburn
Mahala Conner
Flo Woodard
LeRoy Metcalf
Sullivan
Ruth Coffman
Wiley Anderson
Gus Eslinger
Everett Metcalf
Josephine Conner
Emmie Woodard
Myrtle Clark
Paxton
Fannie McCammon
Tabor
Electric Bitters Blood Purifier Praise From Tracy Reader
A testimonial claims Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys and expel poisons from the blood. It says they purify blood improve strength and appetite, with a quoted endorsement from C. T. Budahn of Tracy California. Available for 60 cents at Joe K Smock and Son's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Budahn
Tracy, Cal
Joe K. Smock & Son's
Mrs Rose Wyle Plans Return to County Home
A letter from Mrs Rose Wyle of Kansas City Kansas states she plans to return soon to make her future home in the county. She is sister of the Yager boys of Graysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Wyle
Kansas City
Kas
Yager Boys
Graysvile
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Lfe
Sullivan Planing Mill
Indiana
E. A. Billman
Billman & McBride
Calis Ane
Wight
Automobile Service
W. H. Hill, JR
Insurance, Abstracts
John C. Chaney
Citizens Trust Building
Br. King
Amos Metcalf
Oscar McMahan
Indianapolis Southern
Hastings
Peters
Sullivan-Hymera
Dr.king
Geo. McNabb
T. P. McBride
J. H. Allen
D. Crawley
Washington Street
The
Sullivan County Loan and Trust Co
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