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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
6
Publication notice records Moon Indiana post office entry as second class matter under act of March 8 1873 with publishers DIRRELLE CHANEY and R P WHITE dated 1873.
The article tracks a rising federal treasury deficit from about 83.1 million to 101.7 million between November 10 and December 4, noting press coverage by the Republican press, a temporary slowdown before election day, and continued growth after. It points to large year end receipts in June that briefly boosted administration standing.
A dated advertisement explains a cold cure with Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey. It claims to stop sneezes and sniffles, loosen phlegm, soothe sore throat, and relieve bronchial congestion. It also touts relief for croup and whooping cough with antiseptic effects, priced at 75 cents.
J Hurley Drake sold his interest in the Rech mining property east of here to the Farmersburg Coal Company named George Anthony David R. Scott and Ralph Sharpe. Work to reopen the old shaft began last week.
An 1800s style advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children. It claims to relieve feverishness head ache and teething disorders while moving and regulating bowels destroying worms and breaking up colds in 24 hours. Sold by druggists 25c sample free Mother Gray Co LeRoy NY.
Chicago, Terre Haute and Southeastern R R timetable effective February 27 1916 shows south bound No 23 and north bound No 24 with connections at Terre Haute to Chicago Peoria St Louis and west and northwest routes. Beehunter Bedford Seymour Westport connections listed along with Central Passenger Association mileage honor. For timetable contact local agent or J T Averitt G P A Chicago IL.
Docket list for November Term 1916 shows cases scheduled by day from Wednesday December 13 to Tuesday December 39 including State v Williams and Wilson v Kaufman et al on Dec 13, several civil actions on subsequent days, defaults on Dec 16, closing issues on Dec 18, and additional dockets through Dec 39 with names such as Crowder, O'Dell, Murphy, Thomp son, and Penn v Jameson.
Advertisement for Sloan's Liniment claims quick pain relief for rheumatic pains and aching joints. It promises easy penetration without rubbing, warming effect, non staining skin, and a 25 cent bottle available at druggists.
F Lee Sheppy of Chicago seeks three to four men in Sullivan County and nearby areas to sell a new household product on free trials. No selling experience required. Earn 6 to 15 dollars daily based on homes visited. Must have a rig or auto. Provide personal details and preferred work mode in reply. Some field men earn up to 300 monthly. one farmer earned 1000 while working spare time. No investment needed.
Jerusalem Chapter No 81 R A M elects W S Bicknell as high priest and other officers for 1917 with installation the same evening. Carlisle Lodge No 50 I O O F selects W A Deiss noble grand and a slate including Ben B Evans vice grand and A R Deiss financial secretary for the upcoming term.
Morse Encampment No.139 I O O F S elected W. A. Deiss C P Hdwin Schu H P to lead the lodge for the ensuing term. The abbreviated report lists the newly chosen officers for the fraternal organization.
Carlisle Chapter No. 185 elects officers including Fannie Latshaw as worthy patron Albert Wiggs as worthy patron Emma McCormick as associate matron Grace Wiggs as secretary E W Rogers as treasurer Carrie Keys as conductress Laura Anderson as associate conductress Jennie Lisman as Adah Aimee Rogers Ruth Hester Hoover Esther Alice Giboney Martha Tressie Willis Aleda Katie Ridgway warder T B Hart sentinel Grace Duffer pianist.
Harlisle Rebekahs Path Rebekah Lodge No. 176 elected officers led by Clara Eddleman as Noble Grand and Bessie Walters as Vice Grand. Florence McCormick will serve as recording secretary with Bessie Parnell as financial secretary and Sadie E Hoover as treasurer.
An advertisement urges relief from winter inactivity induced constipation with Dr. King's New Life Pills. It promises a mild, gripe-free laxative effect and a morning bowel movement from a single nightly dose, priced at 25 cents at druggists.
John M. Whitlock administers the estate of David S. Wilson and has filed a final report in Sullivan Circuit Court. The court will hear the report on Friday the 35th judicial day of November term 1916. Creditors and heirs must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved.
Notice in Sullivan Circuit Court announces Alexander G Cavins as executor of Eliza C Murphy estate to present his final account. Creditors and heirs must appear if any reason protests to the report. attorneys listed. First insertion December 18, 1916.
Court order sale at public auction in Farmersburg Sullivan county Indiana on January 15 1917 at 10 o clock for the southwest part of Lot D described as 119 feet south of the northwest corner 150 by 219 feet property must bring at least two thirds of the appraised value Thomas A Plew administrator of Martha J Buchanan deceased first insertion December 13 1916 4t
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