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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
6
Chaney Publishers announces subscription rates for one year, six months, and three months, with terms strictly in advance. R. P. White is listed, and the publication is entered as second class matter at Sullivan Indiana post office under the March 1873 Congress act.
A Democratic owner derides war tax policy as bungled while Congressman Cullop tours the district and vies for reelection. The piece notes strong Democratic pressure and speculation on future candidacy amid statewide dissatisfaction with the national administration. Sloan's liniment is advertised for rheumatism and related ailments.
The Tippecanoe Republican Club, incorporated after the recent election, reports a 47 member roll and plans to have each member pledge five recruits by year end. President F E Davidson and Vice-President John Gray lead the group, which secured a five year lease on Hib’s club rooms.
An 1890s style advertises Dr King New Nite Pills to cure liver sluggishness and a unhappy mental state. It claims the product heats the body, cleanses bowels, tones the stomach, relieves constipation and purifies the blood. Mentioned price and availability at druggists. Also touts Buecklen’s Arnica Salve for piles.
Sullivan known as Goat Kelly of Terre Haute and Dolly Gray of Shelburn, former Rose Poly athletes, led a 38 to 31 defeat of Evansville Y M C A. Evansville trailed by 24 at halftime before Sullivan scored ten straight baskets without a field goal in the second half.
Sullivan County Loan & Trust Company named administrator of the estate of Launa Linn Brewer of Sullivan county Indiana deceased. Estate deemed solvent. First insertion December 9 1914. 3t
Readable items describe persimmon hunting and church dog fights in Droomington with local gossip about marriages, debts, and town characters. The piece notes Zeb Hawkins family needs feeding, Squire Hartseck’s health, and a dog policy at the Hardshell church amid humor and scolding. It also mentions gas-derived gasoline growing in use in 1913, its uses in motors, lighting, and the rising industry.
Mrs Nancy Tincher of Stockton township Greene county near Linton observed her hundredth birthday last week. She crossed to Greene county as a child of ten with her parents, first married Alfred Carrithers then to Samuel Tincher in 1856. Born in Tennessee she recalls Civil War era memories and near legends from her grandfather’s Indian captivity and her parting with enslaved playmates Rosie and Stevie. She also recalls the 1837 night when stars appeared to fall and the day of judgment fears. Indianapolis report notes White county Republicans claim strength in 1916 with a solid front against Democrats and disappearance of the Progressive party.
Norval K. Harris, who has spent several months in Colorado on newspaper work, returned home Wednesday and expects to resume his duties in this state.
A cold spreads easily and weakens the system. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey loosens mucus stops the cough and soothes the lungs. It is guaranteed and available at druggists for 25 cents.
Marion E. Dugger and Otto E. Dugger of Dugger were among 148 in a class receiving Scottish Rite degrees in Indianapolis last week. Also note orchard listing: five thousand bushels of bulk apples for sale two miles southeast of Robinson Ill. Price forty cents per bushel. Special price to car lot buyers. Day Brothers Orchardists.
The Terre Haute Star and The Union celebrate their first birthday as local newspapers marking one year serving readers with community news and updates.
The court orders a hearing on the bankruptcy discharge of Woodford Ef. Woodards for January 13, 1915, at Indianapolis. It requires notice by publication in Sullivan Union and-mail copies to known creditors with the petition and order sent to their residences. The order is signed by Judge Albert B. Anderson and Clerk Noble C. Butler.
A young man expresses his wish to marry into the family. Mr Cumrox replies he cannot advise on the purpose of joining the family, noting his role as a sincere friend but also his duties as husband and father restraining him.
A home care note recommends using a soft flannel cloth dampened with warm water, wrung out, then dabbed in clean bran. The bran friction removes stains from white paint without damage.
Effective April 19 1914 a railroad note lists South Bound No 7 Ar No 18 at .2005 North Bound No 8 Ly No 10 Ly 10 43 a m cee et eee
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