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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
7
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as an effective cold and cough remedy. It promises rapid relief from feverish symptoms and weakened systems, urging readers to buy a bottle at druggists and start taking it immediately for relief tomorrow.
Edward M. Lisman of Carlisle serves with the United States Marine Corps detachment on the battleship Kearsarge patrolling the east coast of Mexico. Enlisted in Nashville on January 16 1912 he is the son of Mrs. Sarah Lisman and is well known in the community as Marines are sent where needed and strive as the soldiers of the sea.
Citizens Trust Company's Christmas Savings Club will issue checks totaling eight thousand dollars to 200 members in Sullivan. The fund supports local merchants and aims to build a saving habit, with the smallest payout this year set at twenty five dollars and fifty cents from a start of two cents weekly increases. A new club opens December 20 for the 1916 season.
Advertising copy touts Mother Grays Sweet Powders for feverishness stomach disorders and worm treatment. Claims 26 years of use and universal efficacy. Sold by druggists, 25 cents with free sample. Allen S Olmsted LeRoy New York addresses the offer.
Al Pryor pleaded guilty before Judge Bridwell and was sent to the state prison for one to eight years in an indeterminate term. He was fined ten dollars and disfranchised for five years after being charged with stealing a pair of trousers and cash from his roommate at the Ennis hotel.
When rubbers pinch use Allen's Foot-Ease to ease tired feet. Shake into shoes for comfort during dancing and breaking in new shoes. Provides rest to swollen feet. Sold everywhere for 25c.
In Sullivan Circuit Court Indiana Elmus Carter and Dollie Carter. Complaint for Divorce No 16723 filed December 6 1915 with affidavit showing Dollie Carter not resident of Indiana. If she does not answer by February 21 1916, the court will proceed in her absence. Clerk Charles R Railsback. Attorney Lee F Bays. First insertion December 8 1915-31.
Graysville High School reports Typhoid illness affecting Ransford with visits by Mrs. Walters and Miss Thornberry. Junior Clyde Daniels has been absent. Graysville beat Merom 4 2 in girls basketball and lost 25 19 to Palestine. Gabe Parsons and Marlon Arnett were lost on the way home after Palestine. Freshmen hosted evening exercises with vocal duet recitation and reading. November exams took place. bi weekly literary program featured music recitations and a drill by Russell Kelly. Also promoting Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and colds.
A string of small town vignettes recounts sermons, old feuds, social events, and household scenes. The Rev. Perkins preaches on kindness and con gregation meaning, while Deacon Ebbersole passes the pan. A bull moose society plans a meeting at Bill Blithers shop. Various neighbors swap gifts and chores, with pie socials and modest court antics noted.
Mrs. Clint Bicknell, Mrs. W. R. Nesbit and Miss Nelle Hanchette attended the funeral of Samuel R. Anderson in Terre Haute on Thursday.
John A. Mattix Jacob H. Miller and James W. Bishop named as commissioners with Win S. Bicknell as auditor. First insertion dated December 8 1915.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from National Bank of Commerce Toledo and others affirm F. J. Cheney & Co. are trustworthy. Cure advertised as internal with testimonials available free, price 75 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In the matter of the estate of Bert E. Latshaw deceased Jonathan P. Polk administrator. The court found the estate solvent and ordered settlement. Creditors must file claims for allowance by December 27 1915 in Sullivan Indiana Court. First insertion December 8 1915.
Administrator of the Silas W. Davis estate will sell at the late residence in Turman township Sullivan county Indiana on Thursday December 9 1915 at 10 oclock a m personal property not taken by the widow including horses cattle hogs hay wagon farm implements and machinery and other items Terms five dollars and under cash on larger sums credit of nine months with note bearing eight percent interest from date if not paid at maturity and attorney fees Auctioneer Col Robt F Knotts Chas N Davis First insertion Nov 17 1915-41
Ferdinand E. Basler Jr son of Mrs Alice Basler and Mae Lease of Terre Haute wed last Wednesday evening in Urbana Illinois Rev J J Wilson of the Urbana First Presbyterian Church performed the ceremony The couple will reside in Danville Illinois Basler is a traveling auditor for American Express with headquarters in Danville
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a universal pain killer. It claims no rubbing is needed and highlights a Berkeley reader's report of neck stiffness easing after use after wet Panama Exposition footwear. The product price is listed as 25 cents.
The Sullivan County Medical Association elected officers for the ensuing year. J. T. Oliphant of Farmersburg will serve as president, C. A. Thralls of Hymera as vice president, and J. B. Maple of Shelburn as secretary.
Mr Ralph Dodds and Mrs Dodds departed last Wednesday for Jacksonville Florida for a business trip.
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