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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
5
In Sullivan Indiana the Fidelity Loan Company explains inexpensive loan terms to miners and other working people. They advertise state supervised lending at Indiana legal rates with repayment plans from one to twenty months and offer loans up to 300 dollars with no charge unless a loan is made.
Mrs Lena Badger shopped in Terre Haute on Saturday. The Victors basketball team defeated Carlisle 14 19 Thursday night. Elbin Pound died of diphtheria Tuesday morning. schools closed rest of the week. George Muncie died Thursday night at his daughter’s home.
Mrs. J. T. Mayfield was buried Saturday at Mann's Grove. School at Scott City closed this week for repairs after a gunpowder incident in the stove. The O E S met Tuesday night and conferred degrees on Miss Marion Bradbury, with nuts and popcorn refreshments.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy for catarrhal deafness due to Eustachian tube inflammation. Claims local applications cannot reach the disease and offers one hundred dollars for any cure not achieved, with free circulars from J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Sunday Methodist reading sparks remarks on buying and selling among members. Obituary notes Uncle George Muncie buried at Mann cemetery. Yager family visited Terre Haute. Captain Moore of Independent Basketball faces changes as Shields may join Cincinnati White Sox. Three players eyed as Shields’ replacement: Pinkston Badger Monk. Methodist Sunday school reorganization lists officers and music staff. Grav el road expansion to finish this week pending weather. Mrs Badger returns from Sullivan ill spell. Captain Moore challenges Sullivan team next January. Mrs Cushman in Terre Haute en route to Florida for winter.
Advertised offerings include Irish Linen table cloths two yards square priced at 13.50, matching napkins per half dozen at 9.50, pure linen 72 inches wide at 4.50 per yard, satin damask cloths at 2.00 each, and knotted comfort silkoline sets from 7.50 to 8.00. Also listed are table linen by the yard, unmade napkins, damask napkins, round lace-edged covers, toppers, dressers scarfs, and runners with prices ranging from 0.85 to 3.50, made in the shop and available within one to two days.
Large bath towels 18x36 in heavy weight in blue and pink cross bar designs priced 85 cents each. White Ivory pieces include large combs 75 cents to 1.00, stiff bristle brushes 1.00 to 2.09, and ivory trays 25 cents. Hosiery features Cinderella silk at 3.98 per pair, others from 1.25 to 4.20. The Store of the Christmas Spirit.
The Christmas vacation starts Friday December 19 and ends Monday January 5 1920. A student recital is set for Thursday evening December 19. Dedication of the Hatten building is planned for January 11 1920. Two ministers Rev W H Martin and Rev Wm I McKnight spoke in December about missionary appointments to Porto Rico and Japan respectively.
Will Springer family spent Sunday at Emerson Watson's. John Greene shows a new Ford. Bert Fisher of Hymera husked corn for John Greene then planned to work in the mines. Several families and individuals visited relatives, shopped, or attended events. burial of George Muncie at Mann cemetery. YWCA bazaar at the college. Misses Fleming at Wabash Business College. new property purchases on Main Street.
At the regular meeting of the Order of Eastern Star Monday night Mrs Roy Reed and Mrs John H Rowland were initiated into the lodge. A good crowd attended.
A brief note reports that various printing tasks were completed with neatness and promptness. The item highlights efficiency in finishing orders and timely distribution, reflecting satisfactory shop performance.
Mr C F Patterson of Tipton Indiana will address the Gill township farmers association at the College Auditorium in Merom Friday evening December 19 at 7 30 p m. Women cordially invited. Wayne C Stevens of Ames Iowa sending subscription favors. Stevens attends Iowa State College and works on the college dairy farm during his spare hours.
Mrs Minnie Chaney and her son Dean traveled to Walkerton Indiana to visit Mr and Mrs Conroe Carter over the holidays and spend time with familiar friends.
Miss Florence Bradbury entertained the Queen Esther Society of the Methodist church Thursday evening at Troll Street home. The house used Christmas colors red and green and Miss Lucile Self led an engaging program. Delicious refreshments were served.
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