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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
7
The 20GRAPH Union Label Slivan is described as the only Republican newspaper in the county established August 1 1866 with subscription rates of one dollar fifty cents and twenty five cents in advance.
The Washington Herald notes Republicans endure embarrassment and organizational strain after a contentious campaign driven by a temperance issue. Democrats in the state House hold a nineteen vote majority but split over repealing or retaining the county option law, risking the party's near term chances.
The Indianapolis Star argues that most counties will dismantle current liquor traffic under county option and endorses a permanent high license solution restricting saloons to limited areas away from homes rural neighborhoods and factories. It warns continued prohibition is immoral and harmful and urges a swift settlement.
Municipal expenditure shows repairs, salaries, allowances, and materials. Notable items include road viewers payments, jail and sheriff costs, janitor and poor relief outlays, and public advertising fees. Totals reflect a comprehensive list of county operating expenses and personnel remuneration.
The record lists assessor Frank Hiatt surveyor Chaney and White ex W L Sisson C F Briggs and Marion Trust Co with Win Al Bailey Clara Padgett and Claude Padgett among officials connected to inquest proceedings. References to SUTVeyOr ners inquests appear in the compiled notes.
An advertising claim promotes Diapepsin as a universal stomach aid that prevents fermentation and acid buildup after meals. The text asserts relief from indigestion, belching, nausea, and stomach pain, promising immediate comfort and the ability to eat freely with no need for laxatives.
The article describes Swiss policy and public attitude toward jobless men, emphasizing compulsory work and penalties for idleness. It contrasts regular unemployment with vagrancy, noting penalties include penal workhouses under military discipline, self supporting institutions, and district authorities finding work for the unemployed.
The text describes how Switzerland distinguishes unemployment by requiring recent work history and proper district documents. It details relief in kind stations for the respectable unemployed and the presence of home inns in major cities. Warm rooms in industrial centers provide daytime shelter while awaiting work.
Library hours are 12 30 to 9 pm in January 1909 with 1793 books loaned, a daily average of 71 7, and February starting strong. The World Almanac 1909 arrived, 32 books bought, 15 volumes of fiction in demand, and titles like Merrill's Winning the Boy Fallon Health and Happiness praised. Hastings Bible dictionary arrived last Saturday, and the library closes on Lincoln's birthday. readers should come early.
An elderly advertisement promotes a homemade mixture claimed to relieve kidney trouble before Bright's disease. It lists fluid extract dandelion compound kKargon compound syrup sarsaparilla with a druggist’s endorsement. The pitch asserts healing effects on the kidneys and blood, urging readers to try it and save the prescription.
An Indianapolis area ad promotes Rexall Orderlies as the safest and most dependable laxative for children and delicate individuals. The copy claims a gentler formula, no diarrhea or griping, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, with packaging options of 12 or 36 tablets from Reed & Batey, Sullivan, Ind.
A list of 25 real estate transfers in various Indiana areas including Gill Shelburn Hymera Sullivan and Dugger with buyers and sellers such as Flora Bennett W. L. Laurent Mollie Owens Elmer Dunbar Mary Llewellyn Hattie Simmons Uriah Wilson and others. Total consideration listed as 5b 218.
Citizens' Trust Company guardian will sell at public sale on February 25 1909 between 10 a m and 2 p m on the premises the northwest quarter of section 21 township 9 north range 9 west with several described exemptions totaling 155.26 acres in Sullivan County Indiana. Sale follows a Sullivan Circuit Court order dated February 1 1909. Terms are one third cash one third in one year and the remainder in two years with notes bearing 6 percent interest and attorney fees secured by mortgage.
In Sullivan County Indiana Mary J Hicks files a complaint for divorce and child custody against Edgar Hicks in the March term 1909. The defendant is not a resident of Indiana and is notified to appear by March 22 1909 or the case will proceed in his absence. Clerk Arthur E DeBaun presides with Price and Owens as attorneys. First insertion January 27 1900.
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