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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1905
Page
5
A long list of Sullivan area social items notes visits and returns among Osborne Theobolt Creech Falconberry and other Decatur residents. It covers marriages, travels to Niagara Falls, illness relocations, and local events including sign painting by Rev. Francis and multiple weddings performed in a few days.
Manning Drake, a longtime Fairbanks township resident and father of Manning Drake of this city, is in a critical condition with heart disease and death is momentarily anticipated. He is 92 years old.
The Japanese peace commissioner Takahira lectured at the Sullivan Methodist church about a year ago. He stayed as a guest of Will H. Hays, whom he knew from Wabash College where both were members of the same fraternity.
John Hughes is slowly fading at Captain W. T. Crawford’s residence on East Washington Street after five years of paralysis. Last night he grew weaker with a very low pulse, and death is expected within a few hours to relieve his suffering.
Fred McCloud youngest son of Mr and Mrs William A McCloud was married this morning at Rushville to Miss Esther Kratzer of that city. They will travel to Sullivan tomorrow afternoon and a reception will be held at the McCloud residence tomorrow evening. Also advertised are two furnished rooms for rent and a lost black and white male Scotch Collie dog with a finder’s return noted.
Merom notes Chautauqua on the Bluff runs August 16 through 28. Local visitors include Charley Napier from Terre Haute and Sadie Springer. Numerous neighbors and activities are recorded, with many land transactions listed totaling 287,591 dollars.
Sullivan Indiana August 8 a letter from Rebecca Beauchamp Fairbanks notes she is much improved after rheumatism under Dr Ira H Larr. She can comb her hair herself for the first time since last November and praises his treatment. Beauchamp has been ill for over a year and received care at home and in Sullivan with positive progress reported.
Illinois Central Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to Riverton Indiana for 45 cents with return by August 24. A steamboat link between Riverton and Merom Bluff costs 25 cents for a round trip. Special Sunday trains run August 20 from Switz City to Riverton and back, with connections at Sullivan. Address J S Draper, Sullivan, Ind, for details.
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Mrs David Harmon of Carlisle praised Dr Lindley’s New Painless Method after seven teeth and roots were extracted with no pain. The letter notes she was very greatly pleased and felt no discomfort during the procedure.
J R Stone of Jasonville reports five teeth were removed by Dr. Lindley and declared the procedure absolutely painless. The ad notes many extractions, guaranteed work, and a price deduction from plates when made, with the office located over Douthitt's on the south side of the square.
For sale notice states agreement to sell a West Washington street property with possession possible within 30 days.
Dr Crowley offers focused care for heart diseases and notes remarkable success by diagnosing exact systemic conditions. The passage warns that heart disease can strike suddenly even from moderate health and underscores the seriousness of the condition.
Display ad promotes Six Morse Schools of Telegraphy offering easy to learn telegraphy for young men and women with promise of securing a position. Includes call to master a trade for family welfare.
Sealed bids for the Creamery building with lot and equipment including a 20 hp boiler a 12 hp engine line shaft pulleys belts and a deep well pump will be received until Thursday August 31. Bids for machinery alone or for building and lot alone will be considered. Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Jacob Mahley Committee member Mason signoff.
A note claims Dr Crowley cures summer complaint in children and many cases after eminent physicians failed. The report notes higher summer mortality and asserts Dr Crowley achieved cures where others did not.
The notice advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for various ailments including heart palpitations chest discomfort and indigestion. It promotes sale by Joe K Smock in 50 cents and 1.00 options with a money back guarantee. It also reminds patients undergoing osteopathic treatment in Sullivan to keep appointments and to write ahead for Vincennes visits. Beaven Beaven osteopathic physicians operate in Vincennes and Sullivan Indiana with daily hours.
An old Chicago note claims most heart trouble stems from indigestion and promotes Dr Caldwell's Swaps Pepsin as a cure. The ad asserts stomach pressure causes heart symptoms and offers the laxative with a 50 cent price and money back guarantee via Joe K Smock.
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