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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1905
Page
9
The biennial Indiana reformatory report notes about one thousand inmates with limited literacy and schooling. It lists vocations including 174 laborers and 15 painters, plus many tradesmen. no newspaper men are employed among the inmates.
Indianapolis correspondent notes Senator R. T. Thralls of Hymera represents Knox and Sullivan counties in the upper house. A physician and member of the public health committee, he monitors bills closely and acts with concern for the state’s physical welfare.
Mrs. Sarah Whitman honored at home on North Broad street Friday as she marks her eighty first birthday. Born on a Carlisle area farm, she has lived in Sullivan County all her life. She wed John Whitman in 1849. she has a daughter Anna Joyce and a son Thomas Whitman. Brothers Marion Eaton of Robinson and William Eaton of Hutsonville also attend.
The election on the gravel road project proposed in the petition of John Gett and others passed by large margins. Road No. 1 received 240 for 15 against, Road No. 2 had 238 for 17 against, and Road No. 3 had 244 for 19 against.
Landsman Asbury came from Kentucky to Sullivan County and settled near Hymera. His descendants include ministers, veterans, and a long line of devout M E church members. Notable names include Elbridge and Nicholas aged 94 and 92, and S G Mahan’s kin, with Prohibition ties and a legacy of integrity.
The Rural Route 4 carrier now delivers farther east into Jefferson Township serving about 15 homes, many formerly on route 15 from Freelandsville or with no prior delivery. Route 15 shortens, while Route 4 gains about 22 miles. Tom Hollingsworth leads local efforts. change effective February 1, Carlisle News.
Readers are invited to see up to date rockers at Scott Bros with dates 29 to 31 mentioned for the showcase. The notice emphasizes a lively lineup and a focus on current rock acts during the event window.
Oscar D. Guilfoil brings five cases for trial against the Cleveland Cincinnati and St Louis Railway Co. covering injunction contract and other complaints. Ira Essex files in circuit court a claim against Mary Jacobs estate for 560 dollars for board washing care and funeral services. Charles W. Hooper seeks a guardian for Welhemina Lake, recently declared insane and confined to Southern Hospital.
Advertisement for Scott Bros. offering a variety of furniture at No 9 West Side of the Square. The brief notice highlights a broad selection and location.
Cynthia A. McKwinney born March 12 1823 died January 24 1905. She came with parents Robert and Rachael McKinny to Sullivan county in 1833 from Washington County Indiana. She married Daniel Huff September 12 1843. Eleven children were born eight sons and three daughters. Four died before her. She leaves four sons three daughters forty one grandchildren and forty five great grandchildren. She joined the Methodist church at New Lebanon in 1848 later joining the New Light Christian church and remained a devoted Christian until death.
Classified note seeking a girl to work in kitchen and dining room for Mrs. A. Jones in City. Contact details show address 2911 for application.
The Youngs Men’s Club of Sullivan meets in the rear room over McClanahan's shoe store. Led by President Burke Eaton and officers Robt. Gouch enour and Harry Buff, the group plans athletic activities and age 21 mandatory withdrawal. Regular meetings Thursday. Friday set as ladies nights with probable dances. Charter membership stands at sixteen.
Scott Bros advertises the largest line of go carts and baby cabs brought to Sullivan with attractive prices. Call to see them now.
The Wig Electric Company gains a franchise to build and maintain a lighting system for Shelburn, Willfred, and Hymera with a Willfred power plant site secured. Ground purchased for the plant and a system to serve the Shelburn Hymera road residents at 50 cents monthly per household. operation by January 1, 1905, or the franchise becomes void.
The article praises Dr. Crowley for treating nervous prostration rheumatism and general debility linked to la grippe. It asserts his extensive experience and that he has likely cured more chronic diseases than any other Indiana physician. It notes his medicines are purely vegetable preparations of high quality.
Specialist Dr Knapp of Vincennes will be at the Mc Cammon House Friday February 24 and 30 to meet patients and discuss treatment options.
A Terre Haute Star report notes the old Ascension seminary in Farmersburg, begun in 1861 by Captain Crawford, later used as a public school, then moved and remodeled by Brunkers into Brunker's hall with an opera house above and shops below. Former students return annually for reunions.
An advertisement from Scott Bros requests customers to buy their goods instead of sending for fuss ture. It claims guaranteed quality and invites a trial to convince buyers. The fragment lists the dealer at 294 likely a street or city address.
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