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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
12
An advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder as a vital aid for homemakers to bake fresher, cleaner and tastier cakes muffins and tea biscuits at home. It claims superior results versus ready made foods and touts Royal as the greatest bake day helper from New York based Royal Baking Powder Co.
Local residents report illness visits business trips and social calls across Sullivan Carlisle and Terre Haute. Papers note resignations purchases renewals marriages deaths and a Sunday dance. The Palestine News and Presbytery changes appear with community updates and a Woodsmen insurance dispute.
Charles Deiss, C. L. Risinger and Charles W. Hooper organize a two room poultry operation with Deiss and Locksrt in charge. A Denver area resident, Squire Owen Colvin, dies Jan. 22. A group from Carlisle travels south, and land on a two acre King Hamilton estate tract sold to George Gains for 150 dollars. Nearby, Charles Merritt, father of Mrs. Woods, dies Jan. 29 in Kansas City. An advertisement touts Bright Eyes features from Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea.
The Elks dance drew a large crowd on Thursday evening with sugared popcorn and doughnuts provided by Mrs. E. S. Crowder. Mrs. C. H. Edwards and Mrs. James Riggs hosted one hundred ladies Thursday afternoon with sherbet cake and coffee and pink carnation favors. Mr. Ralph Edwards hosted a party with Flinch and games and sherbet cake and cocoa. The Knights of Pythias held a popular box supper at their hall Friday with dancing. Friday afternoon the Banner Club met and Miss Martha Davis won the lone hands and points prize with light refreshments. Mrs. J. I. Holcomb hosted a delightful aid party Friday evening with nines served and an ornate table setup.
Pink and white hooded candles added charm to the decor ations. In the center of the table a hooded candle in apple boss mis. The Woman's Club will meet February with Ass. W C Jamison instead of Mrs. O B Harris.
A heavy snowfall last Sunday slowed Graysville routines as residents note local business visits. Individuals like Guy Burnett and Maud Arnett are mentioned with travel and community events. Delegates Geo Nowlin and James Dodd attend a Terre Haute railroad meeting amid broad support for the proposed line.
A local trader promotes Dr. Kine Life Pills with a strong guarantee to aid digestion and remove undigested matter. The ad claims the product cures sickness and protects finances, selling at 25e at Smoei's drug shop.
Notice from a commissioner of the Sullivan County Circuit Court Indiana for LL S40 specifying a sale of multiple tracts in Sullivan County and Greene County. Describes quarter sections and parcels including portions of the southeast quarters and northeast quarters with boundary lines and measurements. Sale to be conducted at the courthouse with terms and referenced deeds and locations.
An incomplete notice fragment references water service, residents, and a premises with a commission listing John W Lindley as a commissioner. The legible elements imply a public administration action affecting water, with multiple unreadable words surrounding.
Comptroller of the Currency certifies that the First Bank of Shelburn located in Shelburn Sullivan County Indiana is authorized to commence banking business under the revised United States statutes. Witness WM. B. Ridgley Comptroller of the Currency on December 16 1904. Number 7513. First insertion Dec. 21 8t.
Classified item offers a 4x5 Alta B piste camera nearly new for sale at a discount. Inquiry directed to Muehlers Drug Store. Also an unrelated medical quack line promotes Holster’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for headaches and kidney or liver troubles.
The Dixie Flyer operates daily sleeping cars from Chicago to Jacksonville Florida via Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta Macon and Tifton with inter tourist round trips. One way and round trip tickets to Havana Port Tampa and Manini at same rates as via Mobile or New Orleans. Homeseeker tickets to southern and southeastern points including Florida available on the first and third Tuesday monthly excluding Jacksonville and Key West. For rates contact local agents Briard Hill or W L Danly.
Dr Crowley specializes in diseases of the ear and eye and has achieved many cures after other eminent physicians failed. The report highlights his skill and success across several cases.
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