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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
4
The board discussed purchasing two 125 horsepower boilers for the water works pumping station with a working pressure of 150 psi and a guaranteed safety pressure of 400 psi. The boilers will be installed in two sections, and existing fire house hose was recently tested at high pressure.
Mr. and Mrs. Joevis fete in Los Angeles then depart to New Orleans and the Southern Route. They will pass through the Union Pacific Salt Lake and Denver regions returning via the Pacific coast. Along the way they expect visits with Dick Coffman in Houston and Dr. Harry Stark in El Paso while Nelle Glidden joins to Houston. The Kennedys stay in San Antonio with Battle Creek friends.
Revival services led by Rev L V Barbie of Farmersburg at Carlisle Christian Church have added about 50 members in three weeks. Rev H Irving Tarrett and an evangelist start a revival at Carlisle Presbyterian Church Sunday night with Miss Antoinette Andrews of Vincennes directing the music and Miss Windsor of Muncie overseeing the Christian church program.
A drive with Miss Ethel Victory Saturday evening ended when a frightened horse bolted near Charley Crapo’s place. The buggy overturned into a ditch, throwing Miss Victory out. Walter Frakes was dragged a short distance before the single tree broke, freeing the horse. Both escaped with a few scratches.
Shelburn event report notes the Will Stock Company stages at Red Men’s Opera House this week. Last night featured Slaves of the Orient, tonight Valley of the Mohawk, and tomorrow night Parm er Hopkins is billed as the popular melodrama.
Wayne County voters approved the local option measure by 24 in favor of license sealing the first wet county under the law. Richmond city, the county seat, backed the license by about 2000 votes in favor confirming the first county result.
Insurance firms settled equitably with merchants burned out in the south side fire near the public square. J B Mullane Company workers clean brick rubble as remaining walls are torn down. Renovation continues on the Wolfe property once housing Mrs Haley, owned by Alr Mullane. Several owners debate rebuilding plans for their damaged premises while others proceed with repairs and contracts for nearby properties.
Krank Douthik, a location tied to the south side blaze, rents a room on the southwest corner of the square once occupied by Oscrne's restaurant and will open his clothing store there.
Hymera man Nymera Ind reports his wife Mrs Case has not been seen since Saturday after visiting Terre Haute to shop. He describes her as tall with a broken tooth, a scar on her left cheek, and wearing black. He heard her talking to herself in the yard and fears she has wandered away in a distressed state.
The essay argues happiness comes from doing one’s best and securing a personal inglenook. It places the homemaker at the top of the life scale, extending one’s role from housekeeper to social leader, and urges sharing happiness with community.
The article notes the first canning establishment in Asiatic Russia opening at Giw in Siberia, focusing on hides and skins exports. It cites a rise in tonnage from 2,800 to 9,200 in 1902 and mentions large Siberian egg production aimed at the London market.
A six year old asks about fractions and the teacher’s simple problem ends with the clever answer “The shells.” The Delineator records the humorous exchange highlighting a playful misunderstanding of halves and eyes.
A Cleveland Leader item reports a Chicago professor’s claim that mound builders played baseball and that the bone finds in mounds belong to umpires. The piece uses dialect about probabilities and reading the time table to warn about missing a train.
A train tale of a nosy woman who exposes a couple’s affair by noting powder on the young man’s beard. The husband, revealed as the girl’s father, catches his daughter’s kiss and vows his duty before the amused travelers.
A humorous 1908 account follows Brown Reed as he bungles three attempts to propose to Francesca Singleton. First at church he hesitates, then at a theater, then on a Toboggan slide with a crowd. After bad advice from friends and an aunt, a staged corsair costume finally yields a yes.
Market report from Indianapolis lists steer prices from 625 to 675 dollars for 1300 lb plus stock. Heifers cows bulls calves and sheep quoted with varying grades and weights. Bulk sale figures noted for beef, dressed meats, and poultry products.
John Sexton of Greene county visited Sullivan to arrange a Purdue University sponsored short course for farmers at Worthington from February 15 to 20. The program features day and night lectures by university faculty aimed at corn growers stockmen dairymen and others in agriculture. A special lecture series for school teachers will be offered and hotel accommodations have been secured.
Robert N. Buchanan sues William J. Ladson on a note. Hix W. Davis sues Trustees of the Southern Indiana Christian Conference for Riverton. Mary Sheets seeks damages from Indiana Southern Coal Co. Guardianship petition for Norma C. Wence by Leander Wence. The Foulkes Forbes Co. claims against the estate of Francis E. Walters.
Official notice announces sale of land lease blanks available at the union office. Sale details include location and hours for inspection and purchase. Public bids may be submitted within the stated period.
The Pastime club of Carlisle Indiana held its first annual banquet at the Carlisle opera house. DePauw junior Leonard G. Nattkemper entertained guests while music was provided by the Carlisle orchestra. About 60 attendees enjoyed a luncheon, received bouquets, and departed late.
James Crawford the Terre Laute oil operator has spent about forty thousand dollars prospecting in this county without success. Oil operations recently began in Gibson County have padded duck there and will likely abandon that field. We will probably drill near Oakland City with Thompson and Knox, local drillers, awaiting orders in the city.
Farmersburg on February 9 reports Armstrong selling his brick and tile plant south of town to Bert Wood Fred Lash Allie Curry and Sam Birlinginier who will take charge immediately. Foreman J S Smith remains in charge of operations for the time being until a successor is found.
Notice states Dr. A. M. Timmis agrees to allow the same amount off to his patients from prices of plates for teeth extracted as he would have allowed if he made the plates. S. D. Lindley, Dentist.
Help wanted ad seeks a housekeeper for permanent employment at Krug's store. No washing or ironing required. Apply to T. Burnett.
The post office received a consignment of 3000 Lincoln souvenir 2 cent stamps which will be placed on sale Friday.
Local notice indicates a warm hand contact with Harry Mason associated with Route 1 in Sullivan Indiana. The fragmentary text suggests a personal or shipping coordinate note but lacks clear context or complete actions. Further details are unreadable.
Fragmentary notice reports a land case linked to a union office dispute. Readable details indicate a legal action with potential sale or transfer but the fragmentary text leaves key dates parties and outcomes unclear.
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