06 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
4
Publication details indicate a local 19th century county newspaper with publishers Dirrelle Chaney and R. P. White. It notes subscription rates by year and period and lists postal entry as a second class matter in 1878 at Van, Indiana.
Circuit Court docket lists cases to be heard from December 66 through December 12 with defendants Heath Anderson Watson Dozier McClure Brown Chastain Edmonds Everhart Dooley Taylor Linkenhaker Spencer Lewis Bartlowe Butler Dorsey Harris Odndley and others. Closing issues slated for Monday December 11 and various civil and criminal actions scheduled across days.
A medicinal ad touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as soothing irritated throats and easing breathing. It claims antiseptic action fights germs delaying heal ing and suits croup sore throat and chronic bronchial conditions. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
Obscure listing shows multiple couples with ages and occupations across Sullivan Shelburn Dugger Hymera and nearby towns. Names include Linus Low Marie Ward James Hayes Nellie Lewis Oliver Butler Clara Vaught John Howard Lela McDaniel James Draper Haliie McCammon Logan Wardell Stella Brown Lewis Cutsinger Farmersburg Minnie Ingham.
J. D. McInnes of the Paxton mine hosted forty employees and guests at the Sherman Cafe last Wednesday. The social gathering gave workers a chance to mingle and strengthen ties within the J. Woolley Coal Company.
Fairbanks boys beat New Lebanon 28 to 9 in Saturday night action led by team play. Lester Waidner and Fuson scored for Fairbanks while Waidner Kaufman and Andrews tallied for New Lebanon. Referee Kersey and timers Bland and Bradbury noted the game.
About forty people gathered at the old Badders home on route two Jasonville to honor Mrs. Mary Badders on her eighty fourth birthday. M E Badders Agnes Johnston hosted with relatives and friends in attendance expressing appreciation for her long life and joyful memories to carry forward.
The State Board of Forestry offers forty dollars in prizes to encourage essays on The Utility of Forests. High school and grade and country school pupils can win 12.50 for first and 7.50 for second, with deadlines and rules to be requested from Elijah A. Gladden in Indianapolis, 1917.
Mrs. C. J. McAnally and family express appreciation to Rev. W. B. Niles the Grand Army of the Republic Bethel M. E. church and Sunday school and all neighbors for sympathy and assistance after the death of husband and father C. J. McAnally.
List of letters remaining unclaimed as of December 6 1916 in Sullivan Indiana Post Office includes ladies and gentlemen names such as Florence Lanham Golda Chickadonz Amanda Ladson Mrs Charles Lewis May Anderson J H Burnett Herman Cox John Lindsay Elva Miller Charles R Willis Herb McEachern Lauchie Foreign and others. Recipients are warned that unclaimed letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office after two weeks if not claimed and to cite advertised date when inquiring.
Henry Tillingham, administrator of Fred Tillingham's estate, sues Fred W. Schroeder and August Goed. Kate Beach seeks divorce custody and maintenance from Harris Beach. Joe Gano sues Mathew Potter and Jefferson V. Alumbaugh on note. Sullivan County Loan and Trust Co. sues Henry A. Pahmier and Emma Pahmier on note mortgage and receiver.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stone and family of Bloomington Illinois spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Stone’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe S Reed and returned home Monday.
Henry Stokes recounts the tale of the Liano Kid fleeing a border shooting after a poker row in Laredo. He travels by train, sea, and consulate planning a bold ruse to claim a vanished heir’s fortune and find guarded refuge with the Unique family in Buenos Tierras.
Richard Park county superintendent lectured at the Martin County Teachers Association in Shoals delivering four talks. Various locals and relatives, including Miss Ruby Copeland, Mrs. Fred Bays, and Myrtle Freeman, are noted in visits, trips, and family gatherings across Indianapolis, Champaign, Spencer, and Rockville.
Frank Neff Relief Corps No. 155 held its annual election with twenty four members present. Elected officers include Mrs. Delila Wallis as president, Mrs. Betty Hardesty senior vice president, Mrs. Louise Borders junior vice president, Mrs. Merida Hunt treasurer, Mrs. Prudence Crowder chaplain, Mrs. Gertie Ruddell conductress, and Mrs. Margaret Stewart guard. Delegates chosen to represent the corps at the department convention are Mrs. Delila Wallis and Mrs. Betty Hardesty.
Jerusalem Chapter No 81 R A M to hold annual officer election at its regular meeting tomorrow night.
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