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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
2
Indiana dispatch reports former Kentucky governor William S. Taylor, exiled since the Goebel assassination, issues a signed statement. He demands absolute guarantees of a fair trial, return of funds from a $100,000 corruption pool, and unbiased jurors before agreeing to return and face charges.
A carpenter Dan Dolittle sends his baby home in a traveling chest marked This Side Up With Care Glass. The bridge wreck kills the baggage man. months later the crate with the alive infant arrives at the Dolittles, thanks to a German couple who deliver it to the correct address. The reunion fills them with joy and relief.
The article states that life expectancy is extended by proper care especially between ages 50 and 60 and promotes Electric Bitters as a vital tonic to revitalize all organs. It labels the product as guaranteed by Joe K Smock and Son Druggists for 50 cents. It also notes property moves: Mr and Mrs Herbert Steele renting in Giles addition and occupying John Mattix’s former place on Section street.
A long list of transfers records numerous parcels across Cass and Sullivan counties. Buyers and sellers include Margaret L. Boston, Philip B. Griffith, James F. Sproatt, Shirley Hill Coal Co, and many others with prices ranging from 1 to 5,500 dollars. Notable parcels include acres in Jefferson and Cass, lots in Sul livan and Dugger, and multiple add districts.
The Modern Millers bulletin reports average winter wheat yields per acre in central states and projecteds for major states. Indiana yields 16 bushels per acre with an 38 million bushels crop. Illinois 18 per acre 40 million. Kansas 12 per acre 68 million. Michigan 15 per acre 13 million. Ohio 18 per acre 34 million. Missouri 14 per acre 31 million. Nebraska 22 per acre 49 million. Kentucky 12 per acre 9 million. Tennessee 9 per acre 7 million. Quality of soft winter wheat is below last year. hard winter similar or better. Frequent rains hinder threshing, cause sprouting and weedy shocks.
An offer promises a free trial pack of Dr. Shoop’s Headache Tablets to relieve pains by reducing blood pressure. The mail order note directs Dr. Shoop in Racine Wisconsin and mentions T. B. Shaffer as seller.
Milton A Hadodn returned from Gary Indiana where he presided at the founding of a new Hagles lodge. Gary is noted as the model city being built by United States Steel Corporation.
Miss Mayme Reed daughter of Attica mayor William Reed arrived in Bloomington after visiting relatives in Terre Haute to see her classmate Gretchen Holmes.
The public schools of Sullivan will open on Monday September 9 with buildings prepared. Central school adds new seats and improvements, Elm Park rooms frescoed, and high school assembly room refreshed. Vacancies from teacher resignations filled.
E W Heath Covington mayor on Saturday en route to Merom for chautauqua. He once studied at Merom and is son of Rev A R Heath. he has not seen Sullivan in 23 years. O M Chambers Fairbanks township man in town Friday to discuss legal action against the trustee to secure pupil transportation for district No 2 amid claims the district lacks promised conveyance. Mrs Etta Hughes, long ill, underwent surgery at Terre Haute Thursday and is recovering. Flora Cavins visits Indianapolis son A G Cavins. Mrs Sam A White visits Louisville with relatives. The Alcott family returns from Diland Florida. Edmond Liston, post-surgery in Chicago, is now able to go out. Miss Mary Badger wed Erasmus Parrett at the Badger home. Rev George F McNaughton officiated. Parrett linked to Rosedale Tribune. Harry Owens publisher. Mrs Owens is Mary Badger’s daughter. Distanced guests included Harry Owens, Fred Parrett, Letha Mark. Clyde Hunt of Memphis Tennessee visiting parents John W Hunt.
The document lists salary and expense items for county offices including Clerk of Circuit Court 3750, County Auditor 3950, County Treasurer 3600, County Recorder 2925, County Sheriff and Assessor figures, County Superintendent per diem, County Truant, Ditch Commissioner, and other items. It notes totals and specific line items such as change of venue costs, insanity inquests, and board expenses. Auditor E. Be Russell signs as county auditor with base totals and miscellaneous charges.
Notice to council members Joshua Beasley John G Barnett Homer Beckett John Walters Columbus Bough Frank Alum baugh Dora Eaton Sullivan county auditor's office will host the annual meeting September 3 and 4 1907 at 9:00 a m to consider appropriations for 1908 and additional 1907 funds and other lawful business.
Postmaster Holmes in this city will recommend the appointment of T. W. D. Hutchison as money order clerk and Omer C. Hammond as substitute and general utility clerk.
Messrs Volmer and Winkler of Vincennes have contracted for most of the cantaloupes grown near Carlisle this year. Til Ogle of Sulivan provided the ideal with about 50 acres west of Carlisle. The price was 32 cents per casket and melons must be delivered to Carlisle railroad station. Shipping has been heavy, first refrigerator car loaded last Monday, previously express shipments by night train with baskets along the platform causing delays. The crop’s flavor is excellent though not as large as hoped. Will Neff and Barbara of Los Angeles are visiting Captain W. T. Crawford’s family while Neff is bound for New York on business.
An editorial urges recognition of private nervous ailments causing memory loss dizziness and dread noting premature death and insanity may result. It promotes Dr Crowley as a proven savior and announces Dr George Knapp of Vincennes will be at the McCammon Hotel on Friday September 6 events include health consultation.
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