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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
6
Effective June 14 1915 a list of daily limited trains runs between Sullivan and Terre Haute with multiple morning and afternoon departures from Sullivan and Terre Haute. Times include early morning mid day and evening slots and note daily operation with exceptions for Sundays.
Clarence Thornton was indicted by a Bloomfield grand jury last week on first degree murder for killing his wife in South Linton on December 6. He pleaded not guilty and plans an insanity defense. While in Bloomfield jail he set fire to his bed and harmed himself.
An advertisement from Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh and includes endorsements from the National Bank of Commerce of Toledo. It promotes internal use and mucous-surface action, with testimonials free and price at 75 cents per bottle.
Township Trustee Homer H. Arnett announces a sale on December 30 1915 at 2 p m of Turman Township School District No 6 real estate totaling 1.97 acres plus two school buildings and outbuildings. The appraised value sets bid at no less than two thirds. parcels may be sold separately with cash terms and bids subject to rejection.
A Christmas correspondence from Carlisle Indiana dated December 17 1915 includes multiple child readers listing desired gifts such as air rifles candy watches gowns dolls rings bracelets and sports items. The notes reveal ages grades and brief personal details about each writer and family vicinity.
A six year old boy in the Prign er asks for a gun a story book a rubber ball gloves a horn a small house and a flag for Christmas writing to his friend Paul Cox and signing Virg il Johnson promising to close.
A reader signs a playful list of Christmas wishes addressed to Fred Weathers including a watch, a soldier, a gun, firecrackers, a horn, an engine, candy, and a motorcycle for Christmas.
An 11 year old writes of wanting a box of candy and shotgun shells, tan Sunday shoes, and a Buick with four wheels for his sister Mary. He describes Carlisle area landmarks like Cli max school, a big house and barn, a windmill, and a wire fence. He mentions a furnace fire risk and upcoming examinations Monday and Tuesday.
Dr. S. E. Lindley in Sullivan boasts one of Indiana’s best equipped dental offices with the latest electrical appliances. He reports an immense eleven year practice, built on high grade work and many testimonials from Sullivan County patrons. He extends Yuletide wishes and thanks for liberal patronage.
A handwritten pair of letters warns of slick roads and snow hazards while asking Santa for gifts. Earl Rapp begs for a Buick and safety home, while 10 year old Harry Weathers lists toys from a harp to a gun and sleigh gear in a child’s Christmas request.
The speaker asks for Christmas gifts including filling a stocking with toys and a big doll with blue eyes and yellow hair. They describe not having a fire in the stove to avoid burns and invite the visitor to their house on Christmas night.
A holiday message from Grace Geneva Adams requests candy nuts a new ring a locket and oranges. She asks for speedy driving to her house and to not forget her wishes.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best cough and cold remedy for children and adults. It claims Pine Tar blends with healing balsams, antiseptic action, and a mild laxative effect to expel poisons and soothe irritation.
Walter Camp names Elmer Oliphant of Cass township a halfback for the West Point team to the All American second eleven. Oliphant earns recognition as a standout college football player.
O. B. Badger son of O. P. Badger of Turman township resigns head of the Fargo schools manual arts department to join the business staff of the Fargo Courier News. His wife is former Miss Bessie Hancock of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hancock.
A historic advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment for sciatica and nerve pain, claiming fast relief without rubbing. It touts benefits for rheumatism lumbago sore throat chest pain sprains bruises neuralgia and headache with a 25 cent price at druggists.
E A Ridgeway of Charlotte North Carolina visited his brother Bryce Ridgeway last week en route to South Bend on a business trip. Ridgeway was born and raised in the county and has lived in Charlotte for eleven years.
A traveling salesman for a large southern store visits his brother in December, a recurring domestic detail noted in the story.
Advertising copy promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for cold symptoms including sore throat coughing and feverish heads. It claims honey soothes irritation pine tar reduces phlegm and congestion with additional notes on pine tar’s soothing effects.
An advertisement touts Dr. Bell’s Pine Tar Honey claiming it relieves breathing, arrests further inflammation, and provides general relief. It promotes the product as an ideal treatment priced at 25 cents.
The message brands President Wilson a Byzantine logothete in a sharp exchange. The speaker notes a lack of strength to defend Wilson yet rejects harsher judgments.
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