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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1905
Page
4
A fragment recalls a Wea man serving as adviser to the Czar. The note hints at court intrigue and the roles of royal counselors within a historical setting. Further readable context remains sparse, but the reference anchors policy and leadership dynamics of the era.
Dionezi Chranicki of Sullivan speaks on Russia, praising American government and liberty. He recounts fighting in 1848 with Hungary, seeks release from Russia’s repression, and condemns espionage. He notes Poland’s school languages, cites Napoleon’s era, and recalls meeting Countess Madjeska during her Sullivan visit.
Mrs. Mary Nichols known as Granny Nichols died at 78 at her East Washington home. She leaves three children Lige Nichols Amanda Wright and Mrs Belle Parigo and funeral services are set for tomorrow morning. Ettie Guthrie aged 70 died last night at her daughter’s home in this city formerly of Carlisle daughter of pioneer cabinetmaker Benson Riggs burial at Haddon graveyard. Survived by two children Mrs C E Salee and Mrs Geo Trout.
Nathaniel Robbins died Friday at his home east of the RE T H station. Funeral was held Sunday morning led by Rev. W S Jewell. Robbins born June 24 1850 in Scot county. Married 1869 to Elizabeth Smith. Parents of 18 children, nine deceased. He leaves a wife and four children.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Hill thank neighbors and friends for kindness through their son’s illness and death. Gratitude also extended to the Royal Neighbors for sympathy and respect.
An advertisement offers the Chicago Daily Review for one dollar annually or shorter terms, highlighting full news coverage and market reports. The pitch invites readers to send payment to the Coca Cola Building in Chicago with a street listing.
Wm Ingersollis improving and soon able to walk. Last week’s weather tested everyone and coal bins. S S Yager traveled to Terre Haute on business. Grandma Huff buried at Mann cemetery. Leonard Bostic and Billa Turman wed at bride's home with Rev McNaughton officiating. Elevator joke about going down. Oil and gas magnates met landowners last Saturday. No results announced but a gas strike rumor. Geo Bicknell’s lung tester amused many. Lon Pennington hauling large oak logs amid forest talk.
Rev E B Hershey led the revival to conclude with the most successful turnout in years as eight young people joined the church. Harry Rowe delivered five sermons last week to broad acclaim amid social visits by local families and a burial at Mann cemetery for Grandma Huff widow of David Huff.
County officials warn that ministers and magistrates who perform marriages must file returns within ninety days or face a $100 fine per offense. Records show 2316 licenses issued, 25 without returns, risking property disputes as unrecorded marriages leave rightful heirs unprotected.
Roscoe Meard spent Sunday with Elsie Asbury of Palmont and Nellie Payne hosted guests last week. The Entre Nous group met with Prof J I Stahl Friday evening. Mrs. Andy Trublood visits her parents in Terre Haute. Minnie and Billa Williams visited Hymera friends one day last week. Thomas Nicholson of Almaithm Avenue was in town last week. Mrs Martha Keene and her son Bennie visit relatives in Dogger.
Fraudulent counterfeiters imitate Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and coughs to defraud the public. The warning urges consumers to look for the ProtectioN seal and Bucklen & Co on the wrapper, noting remedies have served since 35 years. The message cites Bucklen and Co Chicago and Windsor Ontario.
Scott City residents attended the funeral at the Drake church last Friday. Other local news notes include W. V. Cutsinger in Sullivan on Friday Homer Pittman and Larence Clark at Drake church Friday night and Baker traveling to Prairie over the weekend. A coal syndicate was in the area last week and Mr. and Mrs. William Hough with Ward Jewell visited Sullivan Saturday.
A reader recounts grave trouble from stomach and liver disease and credits Fhebt rie Bitters with fast relief. The letter praises the medicine as the best for weak hearts and poor appetite, sold by Joe WK Smock, a local druggist, at 50 cents a bottle under guarantee.
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