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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1916

Page

5

County Teachers Annual Meeting Opens in Sullivan County

The Sullivan county teachers hold their annual institute at the county courthouse with sessions from Monday morning to Thursday evening. Attendees include educators Preston W. Search W Otto Miessner and Cora Mel Patten. Highlights include a Monday address Face to Face With Great Ideals and Patten’s Parsifal reading.

Sullivan County Court House Preston W. Search W. Otto Miessner Cora Mel Patten Search

Institute Notes Signal New Teachers Across Hymera Area

Gilbert Gambill named super intendent for Hymera schools after graduating from Central Normal College at Danville Indiana. Multiple teachers listed for area schools including Eva Ballew at Bailey, Ora Bedwell at Marlow, Bess Lacey back at Paxton, Hud Alsman at Carlisle sixth grade, Alva Ford at New Market, Edwin Howe principal at Fairbanks, Roy Steele Cass township, Prof. Rising Pleasantville with Charles Yates and Miss Glenn Douthitt, William Whitlock and Orval Shake Haddon township, Lydia Padgett Jefferson township, Roscoe Piety Shelburn principal, Oliphant Hawkins Keller, Ed Liston Glendora, and Cass township teachers Roy F Seale A R Wyman and Donald.

Gilbert Gambill Hymera Central Normal College Danville Ind Eva Ballew Bailey School Sullivan Ora Bedwell Marlow School See Lacey Paxton Bess Lacey Hud Alsman Haddon Township Carlisle Alva Ford New Market Crawfordsville Edwin Howe Alfalona Fairbanks Roy Steele Cass Township Pleasantville Prof. Rising Washington Charles Yates Glenn Douthitt William Whitlock Orval Shake Lydia Padgett Jefferson Township Roscoe Piety Caledonia State Normal Shelburn Oliphant Hawkins Keller Ed Liston Glendora Roy F. Seale A. R. Wyman Donard

Clothier Gus Goodman Fetes 29th Year in America

Gus Goodman, prominent local clothier, marks 29 years since landing in the United States. A native of Germany, he came at age 26 and worked first at Terre Haute’s Goodman & Hirschler, then in the shop now owned by his brother Sol Goodman in Norfolk, Virginia. He bought the store in 1896 and has led it since. He wed Lena Schwat of Cleveland in 1887. they have two daughters, Rosa and Lillie. He has only visited Germany once since emigrating, in 1904.

Gus Goodman United States Germany Mr. Goodman Goodman & Hirschler Terre Haute Sol Goodman Norfolk Lena Schwat Cleveland Ohio Rosa Lillie Goodman America Old Country

Arnica Salve Praised By Editor For Healing Burns

Major Hamm editor and manager of the Constitutionalist Eminence Kentucky recalls a fierce attack four years ago. He credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing him in ten days and no trouble since. Available 25c at Smoke's.

Major Hamm The Constitutionalist Eminence Piles Bucklen Smoek

Sullivan County Delegates to the Judicial Convention

The complete list of Sullivan County delegates to the Republican judicial convention at the opera house in Linton on Thursday August 30 lists members from Hamilton, Cass, Curry, Turman, Gill, Haddon, Jefferson, Fairbanks and Jackson townships. Delegates were chosen March 31 and include Joe Lacey Johnathan Crooks Walter Wood Will Hays Malangton Ringer Ed Ward Bailey McConnell J A Booker George Smock Charles Zenor Lawrence Loudermilk and others.

Opera House Linton Hamilton Joe Lacey Johnathan Crooks Walter Wood Will H. Hays Cass Township Malangton Ringer Curry Township E. G. Denney Shell Bolligger P. M. Hayworth Turman Warren Watson Gill Township Ed Ward

Bays Appointed Trustee for Southern Hospital for the Insane

Fred F Bays of this city has been named trustee of the Southern Hospital for the Insane at Evansville to fill the vacancy from his father John F Bayss death Governor Hanlys letter to Bays says a commission will follow to occupy the unexpired term on the hospital board Governor notes Bayss qualifications and character.

Fred F. Bays Southern Hospital For the Insane Evansville John F. Bays Hanly Mr. Bays Southern Indiana Hospital For the Insane Fred Bays

Bond and meeting proposed for August 31 1906 executive office

A formal note expresses belief in integrity and proposes a bond of ten thousand dollars to be filled out and returned for approval. It requests a conference with the recipient and board members at the executive office at 10:30 a.m. August 31, 1906 to discuss important matters.

Dr Crowley Noted For Asthma Treatment Success

Dr Crowley, regarded as one of the state's most experienced physicians in asthma care, has recently achieved uniform success in curing severe asthma cases using specialized study and imported remedies for treatment and cure.

Crowley

Florida Sojourner Reunion for Dr Bouchelle in New Smyrna

Florida Sojourners from Sullivan plan a reunion on September six at E S Crowder’s lawn in this city to honor Dr L B Bouchelle of New Smyrna arriving for a visit A large number of invitations have been issued and a feast will be served The event features a verse by Joe S Reed praising the group and their winter sojourns with light humor about returning to Cracker state and Hoosier hosts

Sullivan New Smyrna Florida E. S. Crowder L. B. Bouchelle Joe S. Reed

Not Active Candidate Buff May Seek Nomination

A Sul livan report said Judge Geo W Buff of this city announced for the Republican nomination to the circuit judgeship. He is not an active candidate but would accept if delegates at the convention nominate him. He would make an excellent official and the people of the two counties would honor him.

Sullivan Geo. W. Buff Buff

Sullivan School Board Adopts Tax Levy for Local and Special School Services

At a Sullivan school board meeting the levy for school purposes includes local tuition of 35 cents per 100 property value and 25 cents per taxable poll. A special school levy of 40 cents per 100 and 1.00 per taxable poll is approved.

Sullivan School Board School Corporation of Sullivan

Ill resident Eaton listed as dangerously ill in Washington

Thomas B. Eaton a former resident of this city is dangerously ill at his home in Washington. About forty members of the Lady Maccabees attended a Terre Haute banquet last Wednesday night. They traveled by interurban and enjoyed the trip and the welcome. Arthur Krug returned from an extended visit in Canada and the West and spent a week at Lawrence Kansas with Eugene Crawley.

Thomas B. Eaton Washington Lady Maccabees Terre Haute Arthur Krug Canada West Arthur Lawrence, Kas Eugene Crawley

Three Days Rages For Sullivan Race Meet At Coffman's Park

The Citizens' Driving Club schedules a three day race meeting at Coffman's Park on September 26 to 28. Programs list events across the days including pace trots, county trots, mule races, and multiple races for horses that have never started.

Citizens’ Driving Club Coffman’s Park

Maude Yeager Sent Off With Special Shelburn Services

Shelburn Methodist church held services for Miss Maude Yeager who departs around September 10 for Herkimer New York to study two years at Foltz's Mission Institute for foreign missionary work. After the course she will enter under the Methodist church Foreign Missionary Society. The Terre Haute Heights female quartet led the singing.

Shelburn Methodist Church Maude Yeager Shelburn Herkimer N. Y Foltz Mission Institute Methodist Church Foreign Missionary Society Terre Haute Heights

John Railsback dies after brief illness near Hymera

Hymera Aug 23 John S Railsback dies at his home three miles north of town after an eighteen hour stomach and bowel illness. He was born in Kentucky on November 8 almost 57 and leaves nine living children from his marriage to Miss Taylor. Funeral planned Friday at Liberty church northwest of Farmersburg with Rev Chambers.

Hymera John S. Railsback Kentucky Daniel Railsback Eliza (Reynolds) Railsback Blue Grass Taylor Ola Marratta Dora Lotta Lessie Lena Richard Claude Cleve Adolph Richard Railsback Liberty Church Farmersburg Chambers

Local Shiloh Notices Echo Weekend Visits

Eli Woodward and James South were in Linton on Saturday while Louvissa Pirtle visited Bloomfield and Elmer Robertson with wife spent Sunday with relatives. A large meeting in Shiloh drew a crowd as Luke Booker and Eli Clayton with family visited neighbors. A pleasant rain preceded by many day trips.

Louvissa Pirtle Bloomfield Oscar Bennett Linton Elmer Robertson Shiloh Luke Booker Eli Clayton Martin Pirtle

Homeseekers schedule for West and Southwest trips announced

The speaker will be at Jennings and Taylor's hardware store in Farmersburg on Thursdays and at the National Hotel in Carlisle on Fridays, with Sullivan on Saturdays and the Monday before the first and third Tuesdays each month. They will arrange tickets and provide route information for trips to the destination.

Farmersburg Jennings & Taylor’s Carlisle National Hotel Sullivan

Home seekers excursion offer to West and Southwest

An advertiser invites readers to call and meet a representative who conducts Homeseekers' Excursions on the first and third Tuesdays each month. The trips cover many parts of West and Southwest Oklahoma and Texas with literature mailed on request.

West Southwest Oklahoma Texas

Filbert Heads Hen Derision Delegation At Linton Meeting

J B Filbert will lead the township delegates to the Fourteenth district convention in Linton instructing for Henderson of Bloomfield for circuit judge. Walton Stover was elected chair with A M Beasley secretary after a contentious vote.

Linton Stockso J. B. Filbert Charles Henderson Bloomfield Fourteenth Greene-Sullivan Walton Stover A. M. Beasley Henderson Filbert M. F. Pate J. Filbert O. W. Underwood T. G. Morgan Norman Arch Moore Beasley Roll Hannum William Rockcliffe Sam Baxley Sam James Fourteenth Judicial District Opera House Indianapolis I. S

A Point He Overlooked At Marienbad Weight Loss Tale

Bishop McVickar of Providence recalls a stout man who visited Marienbad seeking to shed about 50 pounds. He found the rates and regime harsh, and the hotel doctor quipped that high prices themselves would help reduce weight.

Bishop McVickar Providence Marienbad

High School Lecture Course Showcased This Winter

An outstanding winter program for the high school lecture course features the Chicago Glee Club and the Dixie Jubilee Singers. Ralph Parlette and Eugene Laurant will perform, with the Salisbury orchestra also presenting.

Chicago Glee Club Dixie Jubilee Singers Ralph Parlette Eugene Laurant Salisbury Elks’ Lodge

East Indian Judge Resolves Death Ceremony Case

A native East Indian judge recounts a dispute over two men who killed and ate a fowl in a complainant’s house while journeying to death ceremonies. The judge consulted village elders, ruled the act serious, and fined the defendants one two year old buffalo and one silk garment, with payment delayed.

Starks buys Terre Haute meat market on Wabash Ave

Virgil Starks of Hymera purchases a meat market in Terre Haute located on Wabash avenue between Seventh and Eighth streets trades.

Virgil Starks Hymera Wabash Avenue Terre Haute Seventh Eighth

Eccentric Woman Sent to Sullivan From Police Court

Mary Ann Azzle, described as coal black and half witted, was jailed then released on a 50 cent pass to Sullivan. Chief Feiler arranged transport for her on the 10 o clock train. She amuses jailers by fashion mania, making ornaments from bed linen, wires, and combs and wearing improvised jewelry.

Mary Ann Azzle Sullivan Feiler Terre Haute Tribune

Mystery Solved by Dr King’s New Life Pills

John N Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana writes that the pills cured periodic biliousness and constipation. The advertised pills guarantee satisfaction or money refunded. Available for 25 cents at Joe Ek Smock's.

Dr. King John N. Pleasant Magnolia Ind Joe Ek Smock

Wagon breakdowns solved by Stu Debaker sales

Local ad notes broken wagon need repair and promotes Mattix Turman and Riggs selling the old reliable Stu Debaker. A vehicle update is mentioned with a new car arrival.

Mattix, Turman & Riggs Studebaker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Institute Institute Notes Bailey McConnell J. A. Booker Fairbanks Township George Smock Jackson Township Charles Zenor, Lawrence Loudermilk Ant Nyy Florida Sojourners Cincinnati Columbus Dayton Springfield Xenia Piqua Sanduska Louisville Madison Vandalia Pennsylvania Co T. E. Hoover Agt. E Sullivan, Ind Shelburn Church John Railsback Chicago Wholesale and Mail Order House E. Lake St Chicago Eli Woodward James South Homeseekers Bailey Hawkins Frisco Lead and Immigration Agt Brean
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