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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
5
Local report clears up rumor that the Victor band would skip weekly Wednesday concerts during the Peoples fairs. The band will continue its Wednesday night performances.
Unclaimed letters in Sullivan Indiana Postoffice as of August 19 1908 await owners two weeks before being sent to the Dead Letter Office. The list separates Ladies and Gents with names including Elizabeth Divine Maggie Kennedy Katie Irwin Ethel Lew Fannie Shepherd Minnie Bell Shelburn Kate Williams Nettie and E W Allen Ben Bogard Joe Bennett John Dawson Alec Grubs Jeff Hastings Samuel McFarland Willis J W Smith Telhem Ben and others. One cent postage due on each letter. Callers should mention advertised. ArtTHUR A Houmss P M.
The Carl Hagenbeck and Wallace Combined Shows report a general renovation across all departments from tents to cook tents while retaining the Hagenbeck & Wallace name. Five long trainloads travel with one of the era’s largest circus and menagerie attractions featuring trained wild beasts, three rings, steel arena, and costly new acts ahead of a September 9 stop.
August tenth witnessed a beautiful wedding when Chauncey Roscoe Piety of Farmersburg and Effie Myrtle Fuller of Fairbanks joined in marriage. Chauncey, a respected public school teacher and Union Christian College alumnus, and Effie, a Danville Normal graduate, were wed at the bride’s home with only family present. They plan a housekeeping move to Farmersburg after a Niagara Falls visit.
A reader asks about inspecting a buggy harness priced at twelve dollars from Campbell and Douthitt's, seeking firsthand confirmation.
Shelburn August 18 W L Staley who organized the Reliance Coal Co has organized the Sunset Mining Company to drill for lead in New Mexico He left today for Albuquerque.
A brief notice states Burlap covers are available at fifty cents each from Campbell and Douthitt. The ad emphasizes remaining stock and the seller names for potential buyers.
Campbell and Douthitt advertise a celluloid harness priced at $15. The notice highlights affordability and product features to attract buyers.
William T. Douthitt moves his household to Terre Haute this week and will establish a law practice there. He has bought property on south Seventh Street and will set offices in the Terre Haute Trust building. Born and raised in Jefferson township, he has long practiced law in Sullivan and is a leading local figure.
Sullivan Reds, recently organized, meet the Carlisle White Soxs tomorrow at Coffman’s Park in a 3 PM game. The Reds’ lineup mirrors the 1906 1907 Sullivan squad that beat Shelburn for the championship, and Carlisle is noted for recent solid wins.
Rainfall last Wednesday helped corn in the county but was not ample enough to prevent damage from drought. The crop has already been cut back substantially as growing corn suffers in the dry spell.
John W. Lindley paid into the county treasury yesterday morning the sum of $250, the amount of the forfeited bond.
The program spans Monday through Tuesday with morning and evening concerts by the Chautauqua Band and Hruby Bros. Quintette. Lectures feature Gov. Richard Yates of Illinois, Rev. Parker Stockdale, Rev. H. M. Parkhurst, and Hon. Thos. R. Marshall. Reading by Miss Canfield and other performances are listed.
A note highlights harness production using the Campbell Lock Stitch Machine and cites a mechanic with 15 years of bench experience.
A ticket office has been erected in the waiting room at the Interurban restaurant and tickets will be sold on all electric lines in and out of the state. Baggage will be checked to any destination. G. R. Stivers is the agent and Miss Dorsin Bledsoe of Carlisle is the assistant.
William O Neal Little of Williamsport, formerly Pleasantville and Rose E Booker, a Jefferson teacher and daughter of William A Booker, were granted a license to wed yesterday by County Clerk De Baun.
Farmersburg Indiana August 13 a crowd estimated at 8000 attended the annual old settlers meeting at Bennetts grove. Democratic candidate for congress William A. Cullop and Congressman John C. Chaney spoke in the afternoon along with Prohibition candidate William H. Hill. The opening address was by Rev. Joe Latham followed by Rev. L V Barbie Rev E G Denney and Capt W T Crawford. Foster's band provided music and the event was a success with amusements and no games of chance.
The Turman township Sunday schools held their annual picnic last Thursday at Mann's Grove west of Graysville. Fourteen schools presented songs recitations reports and remarks. Attendees came from across the county and neighboring states Illinois and Michigan.
The Steamer Roy H. meets all strains at Riverton and runs an evening excursion to Hutsonville and back. Music fills the ship as Misses Pauline Long Naomi Harris Sylvanus Long and Gladys McBride visit, while Libbie Gettinger camps nearby. The Entre Nous maintains its tent and activity.
Rev. J. M. Vawter of Jeffersonville has been selected as pastor here to succeed Rev. Melnotte Miller.
Property transfers listed include Amos H. Right to Bertha M Warnell Rufus Fowler to Stella Davis Gordon G Jones to Abbie Hutchison George S Shepherd to Effie P Dum ond Silas C Hammond to Mary D Coul son Joseph E Butler to Myrtie Alsman Martin Harris to Etta M Carter. Social note mentions Mrs Evans and Mrs McMillan of Evansville visiting Mr and Mrs Isaac Shoffner.
A reflective line notes that true modesty avoids seeking shock or drama and favors quiet restraint over attention seeking or sensational reactions. The statement emphasizes inner measure over outward display.
Shelburn date August 18 constable MecCoskey arrested Frank Risk this evening on the charge of provoking Mike Malinski and took Risk to Sullivan jail. Risk was arrested a few days ago by Constable Watson and allowed to go on his own recognizance but failed to show up at the proper time.
A concise reflection on political cycles noting how yesterday's radicalism becomes tomorrow's conservatism and shaping future policy perspectives.
A fragmentary lyric line shows a speaker addressing a lover, asserting awareness of past affections while requesting discretion about those past loves and urging honesty. The tone blends yearning with guarded expectation.
A batch of divorce actions has been filed since the last issue. Plaintiffs include Alice Baugh versus Hugh Baugh Effie Osborne versus Rex Osborne Minnie M Akers versus Hud H Akers Bertha V Bunch versus John C Bunch Mary A Milburn versus John Milburn and Arthur L Stanley versus Beatrice Stanley.
A playful quip notes wooden legs have fallen to a low price and urges readers to take advantage of cut rates. It contrasts with a proverb about the wicked shunning light, reflecting tongue in cheek humor from the era.
John F. Dennis has filed an appeal from the assessment of the Gill township levee committee. The committee members listed are W. H. Jones Jr. Wake Giles John W. Cooper and John T. Hays.
Plaintiffs Samuel Harding and Lucy Harding bring a civil action against the Indianapolis Southern Railroad seeking damages in a complaint filed in a circuit court. The case outlines alleged injuries or losses tied to railroad operations and requests monetary relief.
A reflective note describes adversity as diamond dust that polishes jewels, likening hardship to a transformative force. The phrasing emphasizes growth through struggle and resilience in the face of difficulty.
A quirky selection from Meggendorfer Blaetter asks about two bills for a hat and gifts for a husband and female friends. The piece then poses a riddle about a toothless old woman choosing chickens with gum shoes, reflecting playful wordplay and social curiosities.
The list shows cattle steers with contracts from 900 to 1,300 pounds and up, various grades from extra choice to good feeding, with price ranges like 4 00 to 6 00. Heifers, cows, bulls, calves, hogs, and sheep are listed with price brackets and weights, reflecting typical market quotes in a rural sale ledger.
Miss Abbie Hutchison daughter of T W D Hutchison and Gordon D Jones of Jackson Ohio were married Friday afternoon at the Baptist church with Rev A O Protsman officiating. They will visit Brazil briefly before returning to Jackson.
Tom Gallagher was arrested by Constable McCoskey on a charge of disturbing a religious meeting at Mammoth. He pleaded guilty in Squire Dickey's court and was fined.
Henry Musgrave of Robinson, a longtime acquaintance of Will Lindley, topped the city last week as the business part of Lindley’s venture. In earlier years he taught in Crawford County public schools and later owned one of Crawford County’s poor farms, where he saw his fortunes rise.
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