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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
7
Paris August 26. Nathan Gidding a renowned women s costumer forecasts 1913 fall styles for fashionable women Extremely tight neg topped skirts slit to the knee possibly higher artistic hose mandatory fur trim coats hip length not too roomy and purple dominates the palette The blind will face a hard autumn as trends unfold.
Captain James H Welton a Knox County business leader and Civil War veteran died suddenly at his daughter Mrs B F McCoys Sullivan Indiana He was 70 nearly 71 to be 71 next month His funeral will be in Mt Zion Cemetery near Monroe City He married Agnes Alton in 1867 and leaves wife six children including Mrs J P Allen and Mrs Norman E Beckes He spent a life in Harrison township and was active in the grain business at Bicknell He served in the 51st Indiana under Colonel Streight and was a respected Republican and M E church member
Indianapolis August 20 Governor Ralston today issued a proclamation naming Monday September 1 as Labor Day He urged labor to participate in upholding law and order and praised the role of workers in building and preserving the republic stressing civilization rests on the combined efforts of brain heart and muscle.
A testimonial-style note from Wm. Lee of Paskenta California praising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for universal satisfaction and recommending it for children. HE C Rhodes of Middleton Georgia reports relief from a serious cough after using the product. Sold by Joe K Smock Bon.
The Mann Grove Convention marks 31 years of Sunday school gatherings in the county. The event began with three schools and grew to include a walnut grove venue near Dr. Durhams, with traditions of homebringing, auctions for refreshment rights, and notable acts by leaders like J. W. Watson and Thos. Woods. It remains a homecoming and training ground for future speakers and community figures.
Parents urged to treat worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer claiming to kill worms and improve appetite and digestion. Advertisement notes symptoms like feverishness irritability and restless behavior and lists availability in drugstores or by mail from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company and Smock & Son.
Mr and Mrs Harry Mayfield travel to Chicago for a short trip. He will handle business while she visits Mr and Mrs G R Cain during the excursion.
Miss Marion Halliday returns home to Pittsburgh after visiting Mildred Nesbit and Juanita Bailey. Nesbit accompanied her to Terre Haute. Turman township residents George Nowlin Otho Collier and James Kelly discuss rebuilding the river levee in town. Mrs C Thornberry and two sons of Bedford Indiana stay with relatives for several days.
Local dental practitioner L A Stewart operates at 105 West Washington Street offering general dentistry and cosmetic services. Establishment details are listed in the directory style entry with emphasis on location and practice.
Effective Sunday September 4 1910 the Chicago Terre Haute and Southeastern railroad announces south bound trains No 7 to Sullivan at 7 05 am and No 13 to Sullivan at 11 40 am. North bound trains No 14 from Sullivan 9 49 am and No 10 from Sullivan 3 30 pm. Connections at Terre Haute Bee hunter Bedford Seymour Westport with various lines. Information from A L O Neill agent or J T Averitt G P A Chicago Ills.
Dr George Knapp of Vincennes announces office hours on the third Friday of each month at the Davis House.
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