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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1917
Page
8
John Stoneburner oil pumper west of Shelburn suffered concussion and a fractured breast bone after slipping from a tank while carrying hot water to thaw pipes. He was unconscious about three hours, then walked to the house where a doctor was summoned. Injury not considered dangerous. recovery expected.
Miss Joy Dickerson of Shelburn wed Walter Raines Saturday in a quiet ceremony at Sullivan's Methodist church. Rev J T Scull officiated. the bride is the daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Dickerson of Shelburn.
The groom, son of Mr and Mrs George Raines, had his mother attend the ceremony. The couple will reside in Hymera after February 8th and will be at home to friends following that date.
John Cummings died at his home after a brief illness from Brights disease. Funeral services were held at his residence and he was buried in Highland Lawn Cemetery in Terre Haute. A native of Scotland he moved to Shelburn in 1906 from Carbon with his wife Grace Stevenson and son John Jr. Survived by his parents in Carbon and three sisters in Carbon Indianapolis and Clinton.
When a child cries at night and tosses restlessly worried parents use Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children. The product claims to break up colds in 24 hours relieve feverishness constipation teething disorders and destroy worms. Used by mothers for 30 years and sold by all druggists for 25 cents with a free sample. Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
Louis Story killed dogs on Monday. G. T. Wilson left for Biloxi Mississippi. George Wilson reported dogs maimed sheep recently. John J. Huff and family visited G. J. Spencer on Sunday. Amos Metcalf to hold a public sale Wednesday. A Stewart couple plan a future public sale. Attendees at Sullivan Saturday included H. T. Tabor and others.
A state bill seeks to repeal the county road superintendent law. Lawmakers propose removing the governing role from county officials and shifting road management authority to other agencies.
Mrs Anna M Howard of St Louis is visiting her sister Mrs W F Knotts.
Otto L. Klauss auditor of state issued a public statement denying reports that he broke with the Goodrich economy plan. He said his Monday hearing remarks were misconstrued and he remains in full support of the Governor and Republican measures. Will St. Hays affirmed party unity and dismissed the rumors as mischievous.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in Sullivan Indiana Post Office on February 14 1917. Unclaimed items will go to the dead letter office after two weeks. Ladies Dora Brown Brunker Mrs Fred Poorman Miss Ethel Robertson Mrs Hallie Saucerman Mrs Barney Tidd Miss Clara three Gentlemen Thomas Cox John French John B Handley Claude Lamb Mr Courtney Smith Mr Bertie. When calling for these letters say advertised and give date advertised.
Leather repairs and oiling offered. If not repairable, new harness sets available. Mattix and Foster at first door west of Sullivan State Bank.
Isaac H Kalls y named administrator of the Mary J Lewellyn estate in Sullivan County Indiana. The estate is stated solvent. First insertion February 14 1917.
A Bennett's Pharmacy ad offers a free sample of Bennett's Skin Lotion with a clearance to attract 1,000 customers. The promotion invites shoppers to visit the pharmacy to try the product and participate in the offer.
Mrs Wom Hanley and daughter Edna visited friends in New Lebanon Monday afternoon. Dick Eaves and family moved to Torre Santa Tuesday. Mrs Mabel Hopewell and Bernice Brown visited Mrs Sam Springer at Sullivan Tuesday. Sam Lee and wife were at Sullivan Tuesday evening. G D Schaffer did business in Sullivan Wednesday. Alba Parkhurst and wife visited her parents Mr and Mrs T B Springer of Sullivan Monday night. Rev Ringo conducted revival at East Chapel. Dorothy Waidner spent the weekend with sister Mrs Chas Prose at Merom. Mrs James Stewart hosted relatives in Sullivan Saturday. The Standard Weavers met at Clyde Schaffer’s Sunday. Osborn Irvin and family visited Wm Corder and wife at Merom Station Saturday night and Sunday. Our Sunday school and Epworth League marked Lincoln’s birthday Sunday.
Inactivity in winter often causes constipation with heaviness dullness and low energy. Dr King’s New Life Pills offer a mild laxative effect without griping and can ensure an easy morning bowel movement. 25¢ at your druggist.
Notice urges hunters and trappers to prepare early and bring furs and hides to David L. Kaplan at Nesbit's old mill for top prices. Kaplan offers to buy all kinds of furs and hides and pay the highest rates.
The Globe Printing Company advertises a Real Bargain Offer for the Daily Globe-Democrat with and without Sunday, including club rates for Rural Free Delivery and Star Route subscribers. Regular prices are $7.59 with Sunday, $5.00 daily. clubs offer reduced rates, urging immediate orders.
This notice urges readers to start a home business with no risk and steady profit. It invites responses with name, address, and one reference, attributed to L. Brown of 66 Murray Street, New York City.
Our shop offers Jim Dandy Collars at the old price with a few remaining items. Visit Mattix and Foster, first door west of Sullivan State Bank, to save on quality hand made flatness.
John Cain of this city, visiting his daughter Mrs. O A Keer auver in Dayton Ohio, was severely bruised last week in a streetcar collision. Mr Cain returned home after the accident. Mr and Mrs William C Wolfenberger of Fort Cobb Oklahoma, former Sullivan residents, are visiting their daughter Mrs Ralph Stewart at Long Beach California.
The annual meeting of the Fairbanks Mutual Telephone Co. will be held in Fairbanks Indiana on March 6 1917 at 2 pm to elect directors and handle any other business. Elmer Drake secretary.
Mrs Bruce Badger and her son Bruce Jr of Fargo North Dakota are visiting Mr and Mrs Ed Hancock. Uriah Coulson who suffered a serious fall injury some time ago is now able to go out again.
In Sullivan Circuit Court February term 1917 Elizabeth Carpenter files a complaint for divorce and custody against Jacob Carpenter. An affidavit states the defendant is not a resident of Indiana and must answer by April 10 1917 or the case will proceed in his absence.
The Sullivan County Hospital Board of Trustees invites sealed bids for the construction of the county hospital building with plans and specifications on file at the county auditor’s office. Bids are due by 12 noon on April 10, 1917, and the board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
In Sullivan Circuit Court a divorce complaint against Theodosia Subotka was filed January 26 1917 by Walter F Wood attorney on behalf of Wasil Subotka. The defendant is nonresidents Indiana and must answer by March 30 1917 or the case will be heard in her absence. Clerk David Giles presiding judge. First insertion January 31 1917.
Jessie Staley administratrix of James W. McDonald deceased files final report in Sullivan Circuit Court. Hearing set for Friday March 2 1917 during February term. Creditors heirs and legal representatives must appear to show cause why report should not be approved. Jessie Staley Administratrix. J Hurley Drake Att'y. First insertion Feb 7 1917 8t
Mrs. Paul Poynter left last week for St. Petersburg Florida on business. Mr Poynter has been there for some time. Miss Louise Riggs, a student at Indiana University Blooming ton, visited her parents Mr and Mrs James R Riggs here last week.
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