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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
7
The fragment announces an 1866 established Republican paper with subscription rates listed as One Year One Dollar Six Months Fifty Cents Three Months Twenty Five Cents and credits publishers Gran Sa Dirrelle Chaney and Robert P. White.
The dispatches from Washington state say Congressman Elect Cullop is using influence to shift the second district toward a safe Democratic plurality. The piece doubts success, noting the district’s Republican lean and Castine-like rhetoric about McKinley and monarchy.
A local note urges Sullivan residents to adopt organized efforts to boost commerce. It cites a poor previous year for business and highlights the merchants association and Men's club, suggesting Sullivan imitate Terre Haute’s aggressive efforts to attract trade and improve the town’s fortunes in the coming year.
A prominent local farmer urged the Union to form a corn growers society for Sullivan county. He notes lax promotion of farmer interests as the former county farmers institute fades. The proposal aims to unite local growers and boost county agricultural progress.
Washington dispatches report Speaker Cannon will oppose river improvements tied to a $500000 appropriation from a Chaney bill. The writer urges starting preliminary work now, arguing small sums can advance parts of the needed project and public spirit should not fade.
A promotional piece invites readers to visit Fannie Hughes two doors west of State Bank for affordable hats. It suggests obtaining a stylish hat for less than cost, emphasizing prompt action on the bargains.
Board of Commissioners of Sullivan County Indiana will accept sealed bids until 12 noon on January 1909 for 4350 feet of stone road in Tramiltonn township as petitioned by William A Hughes et al. Plans are on file in the auditor's office. The board may reject any bid.
John TH Graham was sentenced to three years in Port Leavenworth federal prison after pleading guilty in Indianapolis federal court to breaking into the Carlisle Ind post office last June. Arrested in Terre Haute he had about $25 in stamps and pennies. The jockey turned defendant claimed he stood outside while a companion robbed the post office and noted he was under 21, though the judge questioned his age.
Notice to Joshua Beasley John G Barnett Hiomer Bicknell Dora Eaton John Walters Columbus Bough and J Frank Alumbaugh Sullivan County Council to meet at the Auditor's Office Sullivan on Monday January 4 1909 at 10 oclock a m session to consider res appropriations for 1908 and other council business.
An advertisement depicts a normally strong man becoming ill from indigestion after a heavy meal. It promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as instant relief, detailing stomach digestion restoration and a money back guarantee. Reed & Batey, Druggists of Sullivan Indiana sell 25 cent packages.
Wilson Pigg, a native and former Dugger resident, unexpectedly arrived in town after being reported dead in a Santa Fe railroad wreck two years ago. He was injured and unconscious at the time of the crash, which killed engineers and firemen and left few survivors. He later traveled to Terre Haute and then back to his home in St. Louis.
A historical home remedy prescribes shaking a bottle of fluids including Fluid extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla after meals and at night. The plan claims to cleanse kidneys and uric acid, relieving rheumatism and preventing kidney or urinary disorders with regular use.
Mrs. Bernard Brown of Marion applied the mud stone belonging to Mrs. Anna Bilyew of the city after a dog bite. The stone reportedly stuck for seven hours during the procedure.
An abbreviated item notes bargains at a location two doors west of a reference point, urging readers to inspect deals and prices. The fragment hints at a local sale or storefront promotion without specific details.
Silver Chaney advertises farm loans of any amount at six percent interest with the privilege of making partial payments.
Diseases of the kidneys and bladder are numerous and deadly without proper treatment. Dr Crowley has thorough knowledge of anatomy physiology and pathology and uses ophthalmoscope microscope and urinary analysis for diagnosis. Take advantage of his offer of a free examination.
Take advantage of low prices on splendid hats at Fannie Hughes' millinery store located two doors west of Sullivan State Bank. Limited time offer to get more value for your money.
Arie Decker, charged with receiving liquor shipments under fictitious labels, was released on bond Saturday. Bond set at 250 dollars furnished by Mrs. Sarah Swendrick.
Robert Elrod, jailed on a charge of receiving money under false pretense in Harrisburg Illinois, was granted a writ of habeas corpus by Judge Henderson at Bloomfield Thursday and released from jail that afternoon. He refused to depart for Illinois without requisition papers, which arrived after his release.
Local millinery shop run by Fannie Hughes advertises reduced stock with pricing to please customers. Located two doors west of Sullivan State Bank.
Mrs. Emma Mahon sues John Ek Seifert as receiver for Southern Indiana Coal Co for $5000 damages over the death of her son Roscoe Lane in the Mammoth Vein mine. The suit cites the accidental fatality as the basis for the claim.
Notice of appointment declares W P Stratton as administrator of the estate of Fred Martin deceased of Sullivan County Indiana. Estate described as solvent. Buff and Stratton serve as administrator attorneys with initial issue December date.
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