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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
5
Advertises hats sold for less than cost at Fannie Hughes' millinery shop two doors west of Sullivan State Bank. Encourages shoppers to visit for bargains and value.
Shelburn daily notes report hunting trips near Vicksburg Mississippi with two deer and many small game. Local residents include Harry Bannister returning from Cincinnati business, and lawyers W P Stratton and Will Hays in Sullivan. Marriages, surgeries, and community events are listed with names and places such as Terre Haute Danville and Danville Illinois. A revival service, new storefront front, and a fireproof bank vault project are mentioned along with lodge elections and Woodmen organization plans.
The Indianapolis Southern announces round trip excursion tickets to Vicksburg for the December 25-28 1908 dedication of the Indiana monument. Fare is 19.35 with return to January 8 1909. For details contact Ben Stone, local agent, Sullivan, Ind.
Carlisle notes list numerous Sunday visits and business trips among residents including Pearl Higgins Ada Niblack and Dan Clark. church revival plans Ruth Circle Christmas market and upcoming school senior activities anchor the town page with casual social and civic updates.
I H Kalley named executor of the will of Richard Hardesty of Sullivan County Indiana deceased The estate is deemed solvent I H Kalley 2013 Executor
Local notes mention James McDonald4 on sick list Lulu Dix visiting kin near Prairieton and an illustrated lecture at Snider schoolhouse. Protracted meeting continues at Hunt church and several local residents attend service with planned sermon by Rev. Lamb of Illinois next Sunday.
Pleasantville schools were dismissed for Mrs Yates funeral while all high school students attended last week. Freshmen debated teaching agriculture in public schools with the affirmative winning unanimously. Pleasantville beat Marco High School in a double header 8 4 first team and 18 6 second team with Enochs Townsley and Garrett leading scorers.
Advertisement for Allen's Foot Ease powder to relieve pinching from tight shoes and help break in new footwear. Mentions price 25 cents, sample free, and seller Allen S. Olmstead of LeRoy, N.Y.
Fannie Hughes announces an 80 percent reduction on millinery stock with prices organized to appeal customers. The sale location is two doors west of Sullivan State Bank.
Harold Trueblood, age ten, died December 8 after a lung hemorrhage following years of poor health. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Trueblood, who are deceased. Harold lived with his grandmother Mrs. Jane Pittman since his parents’ deaths and was buried at Pogue Cemetery after funeral services by Rev. Fuson and Rev. Badger. He leaves one sister and two brothers and many friends and schoolmates who mourn him. The piece reflects on his gentle character, his loss, and offers consolation, with prayers for his surviving relatives.
Graysville high school defeated Paxton 27 to 10 on Saturday night. H. W. Sears will deliver the third lecture in December at Graysville, praised as a blend of Sam Jones and Dr. Willet. The third institute met at the high school, and Turman township teachers honored retiring trustee O T Collier with a leather rocker at their Saturday banquet.
The Washington Herald editor Sefrit argues Indiana Republicans face defeat unless they shield the next state convention from the radical temperance faction. He predicts the saloon question will dominate and notes temperance pressure and local option as central issues in the recent campaign.
Market report notes varied prices for cows, bulls, calves, and sheep. Good to prime bulls range 3 85 to 4 26. common cows and calves around 20 00 to 300. sheep and yearlings listed with multiple price points, including heavy cattle at 3 00 and 7 00 for lambs, and pigs and bulk sales noted.
The notice lists current selling prices for grain and feed including new wheat cracked corn clover seed and Timothy No 1. It shows cattle prices for heifers calves and dressed beef along with poultry and hides market values. Includes figures like 980 806 2 30 2 70 4 00 60 600 pesos and various per ewt or per can rates.
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