Local notices reflect social visits and moves in Sullivan region
J W Miles of the Narrows visited the city on Friday. W W Allen of Farmersburg came in last Wednesday. John C Chaney expected home from Washington this week. Baptist Sunday School changed to 9 45 a m. Harry Mabley with lumber plant at Danville Ill. David Cashner of West Milton guest of I N Cashner. Mrs August Goodman of Terre Haute guest of Sol Goodman. Dance at McCammon House last Wednesday. Mandolin orchestra performed. Belle Howard moved back to Linton from Bloomfield. her son had business there. Mr and Mrs Chas Weisse of St Louis guests of Paul Reid. returned home Friday. Belle Bunch visiting W C Jamison, returned to Pulaski Tenn. John C Chaney's daughter accompanied Saucerman to Indianapolis to consult an oculist. Fannie Rainsford visiting Linton parents. proceeding to Butte Montana. John E Griffith of Dugger in city. first time in four months. Wun Willis of Sullivan in town on real estate business. Sam White of Sullivan preparing to depart South in January. Mrs W B Akin of Sullivan visited in Sullivan with Curtner. Will DeVol and wife of Sullivan attended Eastern Star supper. R Shoffner and wife moved from Franklin to Greensburg. Bob partner in Penson Shoffner dry goods. Will Shoffner moved to Lebanon to start own dry goods business. Recall three Sullivan boys in Lebanon: Cliff McKinney, Will Shoffner, Matt Herman. Poem ends with by WIILL DIXON.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Miles
the Narrows
W. W. Allen
Farmersburg
John C. Chaney
Washington
Baptist
Harry Mabley
Danville
Ill
David Cashner
West Milton
I. N. Cashner
August Goodman
Terre Haute
Sol. Goodman
McCammon
Belle Howard
Bloomfield
Linton
Chas. Weisse
St. Louis
Paul Reid
Mr. Saucerman
Indianapolis
Fannie Rainsford
Tee
Butte
Montana
John E Griffith
Dugger
Carlisle
Wun
Willis
Sullivan
Sam White
W. B. Akin
W. J. Curtner
Will DeVol
Eastern Star
R. ©. Shoffner
Franklin
Greensburg
Bob
Penson & Shoffner
Will Shoffner
Robert
Lebanon
Sullivan Boys
Cliff McKinney
Matt Herman
Empire of the South book by Southern Railway
The Southern Railway releases The Empire of the South a detailed study of the southern states from agriculture to climate. Frank Preshray authors chapters on each state south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers and east of the Mississippi. The book has 154 pages with 500 engravings and street scenes. price 15 cents postage to Ajex. S. Theveatt, 271 Broadway, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Empire of the South
South
Ohio
Potomac Rivers
Mississippi River
Frank Preshray
Ajex
S. Theveatt
Eastern
Broadway
N. XY
Electric Bitters Restore Strength In Idaville Man
Idaville resident J W Gardner testifies Electric Bitters revived his health from stomach and liver troubles. He reports renewed appetite and energy after using the remedy. Available at Smock's Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
Smock
Sullivan public schools dismiss for Christmas vacation
The Sullivan public schools will dismiss for Christmas vacation next Friday at 3 50 p m and will not reopen until Tuesday morning January 2 1900. W C McConoughey superintendent. Baldwin Ga September 14 1898. Dr J H McLean s Liver and Kidney Balm cured my wife of dropsy after four physicians had given her up to die. J F McIntire. For sale by Joe K Smock. Auctioneer John Creager Merom Ind offers services with satisfaction guaranteed and twenty four years experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Baldwin
J. H. McLean
Balin
J. F. McIntire
Joe K. Smock
John Creager
Merom
Ind
Mrs Cordelia Burton Hosts Club Meeting
Mrs Cordelia Burton presided as hostess on the 15th with an instrumental duet by Mrs Burton and Mrs Holmes. Readers discussed Harriet Beecher Stowe, Western Canada resources, Othello scenes with Desdemona and Iago, and club notes for a meeting on the 20th with Mrs Eaton reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desdemons
Anna Sheridan
Virginia Eaton
Iago
Eaton
Prominent Family Recalled From Sullivan Death Visit
William Ixerus and his wife were summoned to Sullivan last week after the death of the elder Ikerins. Tilghman Lovell, once a Merom resident, is identified as the youngest son of the late Thomas Ikerns of Merom. The Ikerns family lived in Merom before moving to Terre Haute in 1874, then to California for health reasons. N. G. Buft married the eldest daughter and William returned to bring the remains home. William, in his forties, long resided in Kansas City and many old friends in Sullivan recognized him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ixerus
Sullivan
Tilghman Lovell
Merom
Thos, Ikerns
Terre Haute
Just Saved His Life by New Discovery Cures
Charles Davis of Bowerston faced a severe lung trouble for two years that threatened consumption. He used Dr. King’s New Discovery and reports instant relief and a permanent cure. The medicine, used for chest and throat troubles for 25 years, costs 50c and 100, with trial bottles free at Smock's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Davis
Bowerston
Dr. King
Smock
New Crown Sewing Machine Offered for 22 50 with Trial
A local ad claims durable New Crown sewing machine used for 156 years by families in Sullivan including Gravemier of Long Warren and W E Shephard. The machine is advertised as improved with a 30 day trial and price of 22 50 at Reeds Drug and Piano House. Subscribe for the Union for 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Co. Bank
J. B. Vaughn
Reed
Sullivan
Gravemier
Long & Warren
W. Ed Shepherd
White Bronze versus Stone Cemetery Work Ad
A historical comparison promotes White Bronze as superior to stone for monuments. It claims White Bronze is nonporous crack resistant moss resistant and enduring with legible inscriptions and single grade while stone tarnishes. The ad urges investigation before purchasing cemetery work and identifies A. J. Rich as agent of Shelburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Rich
Shelburn
Digestive Tablets Ad From Local Sellers
For stomach relief take Hunt's Digestive Tablets before meals. Sold by local merchants Joe K. Smock J S. Reed and T B. Shaffer in the Herald district store listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Joe K. Smock
J. S. Reed
T. B. Shaffer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clarender Muffler
Wm. McCammon
South Side
John S. Bays
Public Square
Smock’s
Geo. W. Buff
W. Paul Stratton
Buff & Stratton
Attorneys-At-Law
P. O
Liston & Ray Ring
Davis Block
Sullivan, Ind
David Crawley
W. H. Hill Jr
General Insurance
Sullivan State Bank
H. Stratton
West Side Square
E. R. Riggs
New Davis Block
Little Bessie Dooley
D. H. Baldwin & Co
Crowder Street
Francis Kelly
Belle Bunch
W. C. Jamison
Pulaski, Tenn
Earth
Allis
Wiill Dixon
Empire of
W.C. McCoNouGy
Cordelia Burton
Reeds Drug and Piano House
UNION
Gus. Goodman
O.k.notion Store
North Side
Engle & CO
Weekly Journal Free
Journal
Sullivan County
A. A. Holmes
Sullivan Union
Mary E. Hatfield
Paxton
Minors Central
J. S. Draper
Queen Esther
Opera House
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