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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1912
Page
8
An estimated 800 G A R Indiana veterans may die this year, prompting officers to seek state aid for department expenses. Indiana has no state support, unlike New York and Kentucky. Debate on legislative action may arise this winter.
John Mc Masters of Streator Illinois says Foley Kidney Pills make him feel better and stronger after years. The product is for sale by Joe K Smock and Son.
An Indiana appellate court decision holds that mileage fees collected by sheriffs for work tied to county boards and auditors must be turned over to the county treasurer. The ruling cites prior supreme court holdings and aims to reduce sheriff remuneration. The decision affects road posting, election notices, and transporting patients.
Sullivan Council No 73 R and S M elected new officers last night W B Aydelotte T I M JT W Hutchison D I M Dir relle Chaney P C W James M Lang treasurer M A Haden recorder John Ersinger C of G Win S Bicknell C of C Ward Griffith steward N H Davis sentinel
Judge Bridwell sentenced Jno Goodman a 20 year old miner near Little Giant to a $50 fine with $106 total costs and 30 days jail suspended on good behavior after his guilty plea to seduction of Ada Miller 17. Ada’s father Frank Miller was killed in Shirley Hill mine two years ago and her mother won an $8,000 judgment against Shirley Hill Coal Co now on appeal to the state supreme court.
An 1831 advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease to ease wearing patent leather and new shoes. It claims many people can wear a size smaller using the product and notes a 25 cent price with free samples, sent from Olmstead Le Roy New York.
Fairbanks H. 8S. defeated Graysville 46 to 16 in a clean basketball game Saturday night. Fairbanks guards Drake and Kersey starred while Thomas and Fuller contributed in the victory.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Kings New Life Pills prevent distress by prompting right action of stomach liver and bowels. It claims the product restores health and good feelings and is sold for 25 cents at Joe K Smock and Son.
In Bloomington Star lively items note Love Ann Long selling eggs at Gosport and being mad when candied. Uncle Johnny Sprucebey seeks pension increase. Indianapolis trip stirs Dick Bledsoe. Zeb Hawkins as lone Democrat opposed to office while seeking seeds. Postmaster row rises. Ed Bascombe adds saw dust cuspidors for winter game. Mrs Haritsock stores dried apples. Hardshell church hymn hits, From Green land's Icy Mountains. Deacon Perkins fills glass with old hat to omen corner. Arminta Jones ill. Doc McFadden mocks highfalutin terms. Squire Hansford plans to whitewash corn crib next week.
H. H. Shepard details experiments mixing and fertilizing poor soil across four fields. He used surface manure and straw, careful seeding, and multiple harrowings to improve moisture retention and plant vigor, noting better results with surface manuring before cultivation.
The article notes eggs fetch top prices when uniform in size color and quality, with premium from one to five cents per dozen possible as demand rises for best grades. Emphasizes gathering promptly and marketing within a few days under ideal storage conditions.
Mother uses Cay’s Sweet Powders to break up colds in 24 hours and relieve feverishness headaches stomach trouble teething disorders and worms. Available at druggists 25 samples mailed free Allen S Olmstead Le Roy New York.
Dr Stonewall J Allsman a respected Sullivan county physician died at home in Pleasantville on Monday December 9 after about two years with tuberculosis. Born December 3 1866 he was 46. Survived by wife Clarissa Hume, son Bynum, daughter Ruth, and father John A Allsman. Funeral at Indian Prairie Baptist Church with Rev Watkins. Interment Indian Prairie. Carlisle News.
A brisk ad notes instant relief from chilblains and foot aches with Allen's Foot-Ease foot-bath powder. For lasting comfort, use Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder in shoes, available from all druggists. 250.
In Stagg California a woman operates a frog farm selling frog legs yearly from 000 to 35000. She earns about 2000 annually. A second frog farm in New Jersey is also run by a woman.
A small internal yard door is shown to calm hen chasing and ease reentry. Used near feeding, the 10 by 12 inch gate swings shut without springs, easing unrest and letting the keeper identify laying hens by gate direction. It offers a simple device to reduce coop turmoil and track laying activity.
Uncle Eben advises that rest helps the overworked. Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children claim to relieve feverishness stomach issues teething disorders regulate bowels and expel worms. Widely used by mothers for two years. 25 cents at all druggists sample free. A S Olmstead Le Roy NY 20 4
A mother recalls her four year old daughter gazing at music notes and interpreting them as boys on a wire fence. The child muses that some of them got late, a playful misreading captured in a private exchange.
Local breeders advertise ahead of the breeding season offering reduced prices to clear space for new stock. The notices urge buyers to act now to secure breeders for the upcoming year.
Notice of private sale of household goods as the owner removes to another location. Items offered include furniture and personal effects. Sale to be conducted by the mare owner at a set time and place with all sales final.
The Sullivan County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 12 noon on Saturday December 28 1912 for supplying stationery to county officers for the year ending December 31 1913 per specifications on file with the county auditor. Bidder must follow the adopted specs and bids bear the auditor’s seal and date December 1912.
The State of Indiana files notice in Sullivan County against The American Telegraph and Phone Company and other parties as nonresidents. The action seeks jurisdictional or legal remedies with specified deadlines for response or appearance.
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