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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1921
Page
6
At the August meeting last Thursday the Carlisle town board elected Dr. Grover W. Clayton to join the Carlisle Board of Education replacing Dr Keys who had served ten years and as secretary. The trustees awarded Dr Keys a vote of thanks for his faithful service.
Jefferson township trustee John WW Buck awarded contracts for Pleasantville seriest building work. Basement finishing to Nicho's and Geek of Sullivan for 835.50, toilet system to C. J. Stetty & Son for 1809, and wiring to E. H. Helms for 689.20.
Dr J Brown a Cincinnati Medical College graduate and son of Mr and Mrs James R Brown of Sullivan opens a Carlisle office. He rents the building east of the Whalen real estate office and will practice here starting Saturday. He trained as an intern at Cumberland Street Hospital in New York City.
Mrs. Fannie S. Latshaw widow of James B Latshaw and Ruth N Latshaw sue in Sullivan Circuit Court through attorney Arthur D. Cutler to recover 800 dollars alleged due from a deal in which the Latshaw insurance agency was sold after his death to George A Ridgway. Arthur E DeBaun represents Ridgway.
Cooler weather and showers boosted many crops in Indiana a U S D A report says small grain and hay harvesting finished late planted corn shows improvement while some early corn cannot recover. Potatoes apples peaches pears and melons show varied results with drought affecting yield but quality improved in several sectors.
Tarlton C. Woodward Trustee invites sealed bids for general and heating and ventilating contracts for a new Carlisle Haddon Township school building. Plans by John H. Bayard are on file in Vincennes and Carlisle offices. Bid bonds and certified checks are required with specific amounts, and bids must be clearly marked and filed with the trustee. Estimated total cost around 5000 dollars. bids may be rejected.
The record lists a public sale for Charles Bailey moving to Terre Haute and multiple community notices. It includes travel, visits, car purchases, hospital and funeral details, a wool pooling action, and a nonresident notice from the Sullivan Circuit Court seeking to quiet title in Hymera Lot 38 in Keen Addition.
Mr. Vaughn Palmer recounts buying pedigreed seed corn sent in a gunny sack hung from a roof. Rats reportedly ruined the crop leaving five dead rats in the morning. He attributes the loss to the rats and notes RAT-SNAP as the remedy, offered in three sizes 35c 65c and $1.25 by Turman Riggs and H V Bennett.
Mr and Mrs Ira Fuller thank neighbors and friends for help and sympathy during the illness and passing of their darling baby. They also thank for the floral offerings.
Wayside Tales presents a witty look at marriage dynamics with a sailor’s metaphor. It reflects on payments and tensions in intimate unions, using nautical imagery to lampoon financial disputes and keep humor afloat.
The Sullivan Circuit Court records show Charles F. Cox and John Haddon as plaintiffs in Complaint No. 19106 seeking to quiet title to the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 10 Township 7 North Range 9 West in Sullivan County Indiana. The defendants named include unknown heirs and widows of John Haddon and George Boone and others not residents of Indiana. they are notified to appear or answer by September 27, 1921, otherwise the case will be heard in their absence. The filing date is August 2, 1921, with Walter F Wood as attorney for the plaintiffs.
The Sullivan County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids by 1 PM on August 20 1921 for multiple concrete bridges and culverts in Fairbanks Turman Cass and Jefferson townships. Bids must cover each bridge or culvert separately with plans on file in the Auditor’s office. The board may reject any or all bids.
Complaint No. 19092 filed in Sullivan Circuit Court by Lindley Bedwell on behalf of Otho L. Springer and others seeks to quiet title to Mapleton Subdivision Lot 9 and adjacent Lot 10 portion in Sullivan Indiana. Defendants Lizzie Ogg and unknown heirs reside out of state and must answer by September 26, 1921 or default.
A Wayside Tales exchange titled When We're Waiting features Browne noting the unexpected, and Towne agreeing that surprises arise especially amid hopeful luck. The brief dialogue captures a humorous take on anticipation and fortune.
A quip about wisdom and recognition contrasts a child and a cork recognizing its source, delivering a terse humor on kinship and material likeness. The line plays on familiar sayings to hint at self awareness and origin.
A Wayside quote warns that a man who flees temptation often cuts a path back to it, implying prudence in restraint and self discipline as a guiding rule for readers today. The saying emphasizes caution and personal accountability in facing temptation.
A nurse prompts a doctor about a patient’s daytime cough while the doctor questions the overdue bill, capturing a humorous exchange from Wayside Tales.
Charles R Ratlsback, clerk, a Sullivan Circuit Court notice dated August 2, 1921, states plaintiffs led by M A Haddon sue John E Melone and multiple unknown heirs in a quiet title suit. Real estate described includes Lot 42 in Sullivan and parts of Lot 43 with specified deeded exclusions and a brick wall segment. defendants must answer by October 3, 1921.
Plaintiffs John W. Wilson Roy Wilsom and others file Complaint No 19113 to quiet title on a strip of land one rod wide on the south side of Section 10 Township 7 North Range 9% West west of the Co and FE I Railroad right of way in Sullivan County Indiana. Defendants David Fife Robert Fife William Fife Jr William Fife Anna Dickinson Jennie Bussard Mattie Whurhes Henry 0 Smith James W Martin must answer by October 3 or the case will proceed in their absence. The filing is dated August 8 1921 and attorneys Schroeder and Price represent the plaintiffs.
A terse aphorism notes that even fortune seekers rely on guides at times, illustrating a practical wisdom about navigating risk and wealth. The line anchors a broader moral about mentorship and self reliance in pursuit of success.
Citizens are informed that a petition to dis annexe portions of Hymera Indiana has been filed with the town board. The request covers specified lots in White Ash Coal Companys Second Addition and seeks vacancy of related streets. A hearing is set for September 1 1921 at 7 30 PM at City Hall with access for objections. Dated August 5 1921. M H Hamilton Clerk.
Notice states Sullivan County Council members will meet on September 6 and 7 1921 at 10:00 A M in the County Auditor's office to approve annual appropriations and tax levies for county expenses including salaries public buildings bridges roads and to settle deficient claims and conduct other business. Frank M Daniels Auditor signs and the notice is dated August 5 1921 with publication August 10 1921.
Notice to taxpayers in Jackson Township Sullivan County Indiana that on August 1 1921 the Board determined to issue bonds exceeding five thousand dollars for road improvements on Roy Drennan et al road. The proposed amount 33480000 bearing 3 5 percent annual interest. Net assessed value 83 103 260 and existing indebtedness 55 838 44. Taxpayers may be heard and may appeal within fifteen days after determination to the State Board of Tax Commissioners by filing with the County Auditor. FRANK AM DANTELL Auditor. 1st insertion Aug 10 1921-21.
Under Sullivan Circuit Court May Term 1920 guardianship of Melissa J. Blackburn Myrtle Hoesman will sell Aug 31 1921 at 2 PM at Citizens Trust Building Sullivan to highest bidder for half cash balance in twelve months with 6 percent interest. Land on East Washington Street extended Hamilton Township Sullivan containing 1.5 acres with mortgage security and insurance on buildings. Sealed bids accepted until sale. guardian Myrtle Hoesman.
Board of Commissioners Sullivan County Indiana invites sealed bids by 12:00 noon Monday September 5 1921 for construction of 22 61 feet of gravel road Section 1 in Fairbanks and Turman Townships per plans on file with the Auditor. Board may reject any or all bids. H Poston Clerk Scott Aug 10 1921-32t.
In Wayside Tales a quip compares modern world ills with a proposed remedy by The Old School of Medicine. De Gush asks what would be prescribed while De Crush answers with Mosaic tablets as a playful mock treatment.
Comic vignette in Wayside Tales shows Mrs Browne praising her husband as economical while Mrs Towne recalls he saved her from drowning before marriage, then jokes he has saved nothing since.
A proverb-like exchange frames a joke about taxidermists and taxicabs where the father notes there is no difference as both skin you. The quip captures a humorous rural voice and a compact punchline.
A Wayside Tales snippet warns of worsening times with a skeptical tone. A character predicts stricter measures including a prohibition on lollypops due to the stick inside. The line mixes doom with a comic social dig.
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