06 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1899
Page
1
We offer special prices on Women’s American Rubber Sandals not second rate. These first grade sandals are genuine and priced lower than today’s case lot costs, showing what others ask and what you can pay.
Mr and Mrs Chas Draper hosted their Johnson street neighbor on a Thursday evening. They offered lavish hospitality and demonstrated notable entertaining skill. See Bidlets for particulars.
Advertisement claims Reed's Drug and Piano House backs every item sold and advises buyers to avoid agents who profit from sales of pianos organs and sewing machines.
Property available for rent on Crowder Street in the southwest part of town. Inquiries may be directed to Mrs. Francis Kelly via the advertised address.
The Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith releases a report urging Congress to curb second class mail abuse. He cites a yearly waste of about $20,000,000 and a current deficiency of $6,610,776, arguing reforms could restore revenue and broaden mail service while maintaining penny postage ideas.
Ellen M Saucerman died Thursday afternoon at four o clock at her home on the Dugger road seven miles east of Sullivan after a dysentery attack. Born in Coshocton Ohio in 1821 she lived alone, kept a large sum of money unlocked, raised cattle hogs and poultry, and traded with Sullivan merchants. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev John Ward with burial at Center Ridge cemetery beside her mother. She leaves three survivors Barnett, George, and Samuel Saucerman. Also notes a local store entering its 15th year of merchandising offering Xmas gifts and a large stock.
The Fifty-Sixth Session opens with Senate President Pro Tem Frye in charge and adjourns after news of Vice President Hobart`s death. In the House, David B. Henderson wins the speakership with full Republican support while James D. Richardson draws Democratic votes. A motion seeks a committee to investigate Utah’s Robberts over polygamy charges as the chamber adjourns for the day.
Next Saturday the Vaughn farm in Gill township will be offered at a commissioners sale. The 80 acre property sits on bottom land drained by a large ditch with a small hill suitable for buildings and is described as an ideal home for a moderate farmer.
When you need tin work don t forget that D. Soames & Co furnish the heat of material and work at the lowest prices.
S A White and wife with daughter Gertrude join P H Blue and wife G W Buff and wife C L Davis and wife and J Hoke and wife for a Florida winter expedition. Judge Buff stays to end January term. Mrs Bult leaves at Tampa to visit relatives. Others, including Leonardi and Bull couples and Prof J H Ford and wife, plan a Winter Park stay near Tampa. Hoke in Louisiana hunting bears expected home soon.
A sacred cantata titled Under the Palms will be presented Thursday evening December 7 at 7 30 in the University College Chapel. Part I covers Judahs captivity prayers and deliverance Part II follows the march to Jerusalem deliverance joy and consecration. Biblical outlines provided with Judean costumes and fine vocalists. Admission ten and twenty cents.
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