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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
9
Emerson Krug of this city did not enlist as reported in Chicago last week. He returned Monday and said he would have joined but could not enter the desired department. The note mentions Sullivan counts and upcoming increments, with unrelated references to Terre and local families.
An advertisement highlights linén women's embroidery items with crepe de chine fabric and colored borders. It lists hemstitched handkerchiefs priced from 25 cents to 65 cents and various ranges from 10 to 85 cents, noting quantities like 250 units and multiple price points.
Thirty three members of Sullivan lodges and Jerusalem Chapter Masons are serving in the U S Army. Names include William E. Aydelotte Jr and Paul Higbee among others with details of lodge roles. Also notes on Red Cross seal drive and local medical news.
Jerusalem Chapter R A M elected officers for the year with Alonzo C Owens as High Priest and W E Ayde Forte as Scribe John Ersinger as Treasurer E D Davis Secretary M A Shaddon C of N T S Barnes RAO E F Walker P S Fred Graham G M 3rd W E Reed and George Higginson among new leaders Sullivan Council BR and SM list includes W E Aydelotte as I M I M and BE D Davis as Treasurer among others Ed Hill Reed and Sisson named as C of C and C of G with George Higginson serving as sentinel
The Sullivan County Association of Actual Past Masters holds its fifth annual meeting at Masonic Hall Sullivan Friday December 28 1917 at 11 a.m. Special guest Hon. Chas J Orbison Senior Grand Warden Indiana delivers address Progression. A conservation dinner follows.
Miss Glenn Eno of Turman township, previously employed in Indianapolis, has moved to Washington D. C. to take a position in the War Department.
The Island Levee Association sues Chauncey Miles over levee repair damages. Miles filed exception to the appraisal of damages as circuit court session opens with special judge Charles D. Hunt presiding. Many landowners also filed exceptions to the appraisements.
William T. Mellett is named food director for Sullivan County succeeding the resigned O. L. Springer in a city appointment.
Thomas Smith 74 living with T F Crawford near Jackson Hill fell dead Sunday morning just after leaving breakfast. Funeral held at Christian church. Rev John McD Horne officiated. Burial at Center Ridge cemetery. Survived by two children Ed Smith of Palestine Hr and Mrs Elva Kelly of Clinton. four brothers B F Smith of Paxton Frank Smith of Cass Dan Smith of Carlisle and William Smith of Cass township.
The Mutual Truck Company plans to open a motor truck manufacturing plant in the old Collonade building on South Court street. The board includes A. G. McNabb Walter Routt Edgar Chambers J. B. Miller F. M. Douthitt H. L. Dix Roy O. Anderson and Frank McCoy. Officers named are Robert Petrie president Roy Anderson vice president J. B. Miller second vice president and Frank McCoy secretary.
William W Hiatt 40 and Mary Sweeney 50, both of Sullivan. Joe B Taylor 21 and Syl via Richardson 19, both of Shelburn. Thomas Yung 32 and Lola H Mitchell 29, both of Dugger. Hubert Grove 19 and Bertha Wheeler 17, both of Farmersburg.
Mrs Omar Nichol reports a cablegram from Lieutenant Omar Nichol of the Aviation Corps that he has arrived safely in France. The brief message confirms the veteran's safe arrival during military operations.
In the Sullivan Circuit Court November term 1917 Zora Stipe files a complaint against Jonathan Rogers and unknown heirs to quiet title to 68 acres in Sullivan County Indiana. The action alleges nonresidence of defendants and sets a January 28 1918 hearing at the Sullivan County Court House. Schroeder & Price represent the plaintiff. First insertion December 19 1917.
At North Dakota experiment, two groups of four calves were fed whole milk for three weeks then Lot A stayed on half whole milk and half skim milk for six months while Lot B switched to skim milk with flaxseed. Both groups received two gallons daily. Lot B matched Lot A in thrift and left-leaning gains after six months, saving $19 per calf over the period.
University of Arizona experiment notes cows that resist drying off. Stop grain, milk once daily then gradually extend to every two or three days until milk nearly stops. In persistent cases reduce feed further with little danger to the udder.
Miss Glenn Yeager cooperative weather observer for the county reports the week ending December 16 saw snow on the 13th of one inch, on the 14th two inches, and on the 16th one inch. Days ranged from clear to cloudy with a trace of precipitation.
The Toledo Blade appeals to readers to join its “great national family” as a reliable source for complete war news. The notice pledges fearless, honest editorials and expanded departments, urging subscriptions to stay informed about progress at home and abroad.
An ad urges readers with kidney trouble to consult Chiropractor H Ramsey D C for a case analysis. It promises that chiropractic adjustments will address the cause of the trouble.
Notice urges customers to bring in harness for repair and oiling now as 20 sets have just been completed. Encourages avoiding spring planting delay by securing hand made options at the same cost or less.
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