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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1912

Page

2

Terre Haute Boosters Tour Sullivan in Friendly Visit

Terre Haute Boosters Club visited Sullivan Indiana, toured downtown with escorts, attended a Davis hotel supper, heard a Sullivan band concert, and received gifts and jokes in shops. Judge Hays praised neighborly ties and invited Sullivan to return the visit. a fall Roosters Day event in Terre Haute was promised.

Terre Haute Eherburn Sullivan Merchants’ Association Terre Hauteé Sullivan John T. Hays Giystre Hays D. W. Frenry Judge Kenry Score Boosters Charles Beagley Sullivan Organization Will Thompson Davis Hotel Sullivan High School Hays and Henry W. C. Dorsey Dorsey W. E. Woods Jim” Hoskins Hoskins Webb Songster Calaboose Jim

Illness in Greensburg Family Reaches Home Front

Mrs Martha L Riggs is very ill at her home on West Washington street. Her daughter Mrs Robert Shoffner of Greensburg is here on account of her illness.

Martha L. Riggs West Washington Street Robert Shoffner Greensburg

Mrs Herschel Ford Visits in Clinton With Her Mother

Mrs. Herschel Ford spent time in Clinton last week visiting her mother and enjoyed the reunion.

Herschel Ford Clinton

Hypatia the Cat Becomes Bellamy Family House Mouse Warden

In a tale from a back room near a building demolition, Bellamy brings home Hypatia the cat to curb a mice infestation. The cat proves useful by catching several mice, while Bellamy’s wife experiments with various solutions and even gives Hypatia to a boy, who plans to deliver dead mice to prove the cat’s usefulness.

Mr. Bellamy Hypatia Bellamy Harvey Scott Bellamys Mrs. Bellamy Billy Moses

Personal notices from Sullivan rely on family visits

Eb oh of Mrs L A Story of Dix Ill returned home Friday after visiting Mrs Maria Willis. Bert Coffman and wife left for Indianapolis to reside. W G Yanke and friends from San Francisco visited Akin then went to Detroit. Margaret Speake and Gladys Yanke left for San Francisco. Mrs Kirkham of North Main improves from a lame ankle. Prof E L Lawson of Villa Grove and family visited. Numerous locals travel, shop upgrades, and social calls fill the week.

L. A. Story Dix Ill Maria Willis Bert Coffman Indianapolis W. G. Yanke San Francisco Joe T. Akin Detroit Margaret Speake Gladys Yanke John Kirkham North Main Street Oac E. L. Lawson Villa Grove Lrl University of Illinois L. B Burke C. Eaton Pearl Barnes Correil Bucyrus Charles Hartfelter Genevieve Weems Sullivan Sarah Cain Frank Mace Robinson James Cochran John Thompson Laura Rose Roscoe McCammon Seattle Thomas Elis Ora Sadie J Lovelace Merom Chautauqua Herseckel Ford Terre Haute Margaret Beasley Richmond Eleanor Gilmore Vincennes Josephine Beasley James McClanahan New Lebanon M. J. McClanahan W. H. Murley Broad Rippie Ind James Pierson C. A. Eaton Lee Kelly Gus Eaton Maggie White St. Francisville Homer Wolfe Mary Jeter Dorothy Coffman Grace Anna McClain Charles McClain Cincinnati Tom Hancock Philadelphia Linton J. B. Shipman Miss Fay Dugger Jesse Burge H. K. Ross Central Union Telephone Company Lewis Saucerman Cass Township Escondido Cal Emma Cowan Beaumont Texas James Shields Peter Schmidt Evansville Herman Schmidt Conza Dudley Adelia Casto Washington R. P. Weltner Masontown W. T. Mellett Clark Engle Peterson & Fell Company Canada S. R .Engle Sullivan Circuit Court Paul Walker Osceola Fla Charles D. Hunt West Point U. S. Military Academy Couch House Park Will Graham Due Dave Graham Lauirday Rocky Ford Colo

Grand and Petit Jurors Drawn for September Court Term

Lists of jurors drawn for September term include Petit Jury members from multiple townships such as Curry, Haddon, Fairbanks, Jefferson, Jackson, and Turman with names including Lewis Jackson Oliver Saucerman F J Wise James Drake Dora Goldman Homer Sturgeon Warrick Plew and others. Extra names George Dungan Jacob Morris Eddie Ryland Starvey Johnson and more are noted among the panel.

Sullivan Circuit Court Lewis Hamilton Haddon Township Frank M. Young Curry Thomas W. Colvin Turman William J. Postlewaite Gill Harry G. Vanarshall Cass William Roseberry Hamilton John E. McCoskey Fairbanks Township Alexander Enstrom Jackson Henry Borders Petit Jury Lewis Jackson Curry Township Oliver Saucerman F. J. Wise Raymond L. Deiss Haddon Joel P. Rusher C. O. Curry Fairbanks John M. Osburn James &. Robertson Jefferson John M Springer James H. Drake Tilghman O. Wolfe Dora O. Goldman Homer Sturgeon Warrick Plew George G. Dungan Jacob A. Morris Eddie Ryland Starvey J. Johnson

Multiple Oddities And Discoveries Reported In Indiana Area

Lightning ignites a quarry charge near Muncie as workers prep a blast. A Rushville fair snake panics floral hall patrons, bites no one. Evansville resident W B Stanley, married young, becomes grandfather at thirty six. His daughter bore a son after eloping last November. Monogahela and Western Dredge workers uncover a prehistoric mammoth tusk fragment and a large cartridge with a lead ball while dredging the Ohio river under Col. Lynn’s supervision.

Rushville Fair Ground Floral Hall W. B .Stanley Evansville Owsley Stanley Henderson Harry McCulley Stanley Monogahela and Western Dredge Company Edward B. Lynn Cincinnati Ohio River

Miss Marguerite Shaffer Honored At South Seventh Tea

Miss Helen Leever hosted a Thursday afternoon event for Miss Marguerite Shaffer of Sullivan Ind guest of Miss Marie Reiman. Garden flowers decorated and a victrola program was enjoyed. Two prizes were awarded for high scores and a luncheon was served. Attending were Shaffer Reiman Marie Williams Grace Flood Sarah Edington Marie Hazelrigg Dorothy Thornton Ethel Mace.

Helen Leever South Seventh Street Eutire Marguerite Shaffer Sullivan Ind Marie Reiman South Center Street Miss Shaffer Miss Reiman Marie Williams Grace Flood Sarah Edington Marie Hazelrigg Dorothy Thornton Ethel Mace Terre Haute Tribune

Isbell Family Returns From Decatur Illinois Race Trip

Truston Isbell and family of Jefferson Township returned home after a week with his brother A. M. Tepell in Decatur Illinois. They attended races there and Mr Isbell drove his car to the trip.

Truston Isbell Jefferson Township Mr. Isbell A. M. Tepell Decatur Ill Mr. Isbel

Greensburg guest Miss Louise Shoffner with Miss Louise Riggs

Miss Louise Shoffner of Greensburg Indiana was the guest last week of Miss Louise Riggs.

Louise Shoffner Greensburg, Ind Louise Riggs

State Charities Conference Program Set for Logansport

The preliminary program for the State Charities Conference schedules events from October 12 to 15 in Logansport including welcome addresses by Mrs Emma Lee Blum and Prof A G Weatherly Indianapolis and Indiana University leaders. Gov Thomas R Marshall will speak at the mass meeting and other sessions include committee reports and round tables with leaders from Indiana University and the Indiana State Prison system. The Children's Bureau of Indiana will hold its first annual meeting October 12 with a luncheon on October 14 led by Prof A G Weatherly.

State Charities State Conference of Charities Logansport Emma Lee Blum Board of State Charities Indianapolis A. G. Weatherly Indiana University Eliza A. Blaker W. C. van Nuys New Castle Alexander Johnson Secu New York City John B. Stoll Board of Indiana State Prison South Bend

Foley Kidney Pills Ad from The Progressive Party

An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills for backache rheumatism and kidney and bladder issues. It claims quick healing and warns the genuine product comes in a yellow package sold by Joe K. Smock & Son.

Progressive” Party Joe K. Smock & Son

Smith Lever agricultural extension bill urged for farming progress

A timely movement promotes the Smith Lever agricultural extension bill to fund state and federal cooperation. The measure aims to train and dispatch farm demonstrators to educate farmers on modern methods, boosting yields and soil fertility. Support comes from multiple groups including soil fertility advocates, the national grange, farmers institutes, and business associations. Local agent T Ed Hoover of C and E I lines offers printed material to interested parties.

Congress Smith Lever National Grange Farmers’ Institutes Woman’s Clubs C. & E. I. Lines T. Ed. Hoover

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for Piles and Skin Wounds

Advertising copy promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for piles and skin ailments. It claims quick relief from itching irritation inflammation and swelling and lists burns boils ulcers cuts bruises eczema scalds pimples and eruptions with a 25 cent price at Joe K Smock & Son.

Bucklen Joe K. Smock & Son’s

Excursion to Texas Seeks 25 Farmers and Investors

Beasley & Griggs of Sullivan Indiana promotes a September 3 excursion to Texas for homeseekers. They offer farms for sale at one fourth price and promise lands here will produce. inquiry contact at No 99 by call write or phone with a firm member joining the trip.

Texas Beasley & Griggs, Sullivan, Ind

Will sell or trade piano for horse and buggy notice

Local ad notes a first class piano for sale or trade for a horse and buggy. Contact Bud Wright at 612 East Chaney Street, city. 31f.

Bud Wright East Chaney Street City

Bridge Club Session Honors Mrs. Steel

The Wednesday afternoon bridge club met with Mrs. Stephen Brunger. Attendees included Mesdames Charles Davis I H K Alle y O B Harris Will Lindley John Wright M MccMorrow Herbert C Steel and Misses Emma Brunger Joy Davis. The prize went to Mrs. Steel.

Stephen Brunger Mesdames Charles Davis I. H. Kalley O. B. Harris Will Lindley John Wright M.mcmorrow Herbert C. Steel Emma Brunger Joy Davis Steel

Miss May Benefield Attends Merom Chautauqua Visit

Miss May Benefield of Terre Haute went to Merom last week with Mrs. Owen Conklin to attend the chautauqua event.

May Benefield Terre Haute Owen Conklin Merom

Lonesome Prisoner Digging Through Wall At Robinson Jail

A prisoner at Robinson Jail made a wire tool to dig through the wall, creating a notable escape attempt. Jail authorities investigated the incident and tightened security measures afterward.

Robinson Jail

Jail break shows puzzle solving inmate escapes new Robinson jail

Jerry Potter, jailed for burglaries in Hutsonville, dug a 20 inch by 16 inch hole through a brick wall using a wire during a six hour period after dinner and bean soup. He slipped into the corridor, then fled the Robinson jail. Potter had prior escapes from another jail and was recaptured.

Robinson Jerry Potter Hutsonville Jerry

Local Canton Man Praises Foley Kidney Pills

D C Bybee of 669 Keeling Court Canton Illinois reports relief from kidney trouble headaches and dizziness after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says his life and strength returned and he now sleeps well. For sale by Smock & Son Druggists.

D. C

Shelburn Social Roundup Reflects Local Visits and Events

Florence O Neal spent Sunday with home folks. Jim Wood and Jennie Heien attended services at Friendship. Commodore Hauger visited Sullivan on Friday. Veterans attended Hymera reunion last week. Lonnie Trueblood and children visited Slader family. O Neal and Virgil Bushell at Merom chautauqua. Flesher family visited near Battle Roe. May Slader visited Nellie Watson. Vernon Clouse and Homer Pittman welcomed a stork. Alva Marts slowly recovering. Albert Lloyd preached at Liberty.

R. R. No Shelburn Florence O’neal Jim Wood Jennie Heien Friendship Commodore Hauger Sullivan Hymera Lonnie Trueblood Doc Slader Joe O’neal Virgil Bushell Merom

Republican Outlook Brightens in Indiana Says Chaney

John C. Chaney former Indiana congressman called on the president saying the Republican outlook in Indiana is improving daily. He noted many Republicans who backed Roosevelt are returning to the GOP as Roosevelt’s new party dissolves. He predicted the Roosevelt Johnson ticket will not greatly outperform the Palmer Buckner ticket of 1896, aside from Roosevelt’s personal popularity adding slight prestige.

Washington John C. Chaney Congress Indiana Roosevelt Republican Party Palmer- Buckner Foosevelt

Poisoning Mistaken for Mad Dog Near J C Station

A report from Friday near the J C station describes a vicious dog deemed mad by onlookers. Chief of Police Smith investigated and determined the animal’s condition was due to poisoning rather than rabies.

J. C Smith

Hays Attorneys At Law Announces Sullivan Band Practice

John T. and Will H. Hays announce they will practice in all courts from Suites 4 and 5 Citizens Trust Building. Business entrusted to them will receive prompt attention.

George W. Buff W. P. Stratton Citizens Trust Building John T Will H. Hays Sullivan State Citizens Trust Bldg A. G. McNabb Citizens Trust Co Chas. D. Hunt Gilbert W. Gambill Hunt & Gambile Attorneys-At-Law National Bk. Cor Washington and Main Streets

Lee F Bays Attorney at Law Practice in All Courts

Lee F Bays announces he will practice in all courts where services are required. Office located on the north side square up stairs.

Lee F. Bays North Side Square

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bertha Austin Lulu Williamson Muncie L. A. Stewart Art Dentistry West Washington St Ly. Sullivan Lr. Sullivan Chicago, Terre Haute Southeastern A. R South BO North Bt A. L. O’neil Southern Peat Iese Rte Eternate BER- Wits Vandalia Enews Monon Sylvania Lines Gignaports Demitic All Points Westport Big Fear Greenabara Central Pa. Association Wileage Agen 'T Hi. P. Radley, G. P T. A. Trust Bldg Terre Haute, Ind C. F. Briggs Walter N. Thompson George Knapp Vincennes Davis House J. W. Lindley N. Side Isaac H. Kalley Sullivan State Bank C. A. Price Hunt West Side W. L. Laurent Jas. R. Brown J. S. Schroeder Brown & Schroeder Sullivan County Walter F. Wood Usrey’s C. T. Howard Indiana Veterinary College Parks & Knotts Livery Barn Sullivan, Indiana Chilcken Ory Fletcher
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