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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, a Republican paper established in 1866, announces subscription rates and offices. Publishers D. Chaney and R. P. White outline annual, semiannual, and quarterly renewals, with payment strictly in advance.
A. J. Sprigler argues against dismissing past history as false. He cites Caesar and biblical testimony, claiming modern Egyptian discoveries support the Bible and that apparent scientific contradictions are only apparent. He warns against defensive attacks by scientists and urges demonstration of biblical genuineness.
The text outlines experience reason and testimony as paths to certain knowledge. It argues internal and external experience yield awareness of mind and world, reason derives necessary truths and infers God, and testimony grounds knowledge of events beyond direct experience. Revelation is proven by testimony, with The Bible as central, supported by historical belief across Judaism Christianity and even opponents.
Fairbanks H S beat Middletown 30 to 11 on Saturday night at Fairbanks. Notable for fast teamwork and accurate shooting by Drake and DeBaun. Middletown’s Hunt and Fenton led their side. Lineup includes Dowell Fenton Ryerson Hunt Fuller Thomas Debaun Wilkerson Drake Truebrood.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for irritated throat and lungs. It claims it stops chronic hacking cough relieves tickling throat and tastes pleasant with a single use not to be mixed with other treatments. Sold at Joe K Smock & Sons drug store.
Rue Durham of Wavdand visits relatives in Big Springs. Mrs Emerson Watson and her son Doyne visit Hutsonville relatives. Laura Langston Lucile Durham Ella Josie Eno visit Mrs T J Mann. Ross Nester buys 5 tons alfalfa in Middletown. Martha Durham visits Sullivan friends. Lee Phillips Allie Watson visit J W Watsons. BE Eno attends Sullivan. Mrs Andy Borders ill with grippe. Price and granddaughters Ava Versie Haines visit from Sullivan. Will Watson's family visit J W Watsons. Graysville high school students skate on Jesse Medsker pond.
Four week program promises liver stimulation improved digestion and clear skin. Advertises starting now with purchase from Joe K Smock and other outlets as a health tonic.
Mt Calvary notes Geo T Wilson visiting Houston Texas. Mrs T J Wheaton is on the sick list. Mrs Vine Fifer in poor health. Frank Clayton moved from Terre Haute to his farm in Haddon township. Mrs Frank Pirtle died in Florida last week. Ben Brown family visited New Lebanon. Residents attended Ed Coffman sale Saturday. Paxton coal company erecting a steel tipple. James O Ragsdale trip to St. Petersburg Florida. Ed Blume sold Sullivan farm and moves southeast of Mt Calvary. Mr and Mrs James Burch visiting Mooreshill Indiana. Mt Calvary church without a minister for first time in over fifty years.
An 19th century advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children. It claims relief from feverishness, headaches, stomach issues, teething troubles, and worm elimination, plus bowel regulation. The product promises cold relief in 24 hours, has 22 years of use, and is sold by druggists for 25 cents with a free sample offer from A. S. Olmstead of LeRoy New York.
R. R. 1 Fairbanks Elmer Trueblood visited Hymera on Tuesday. James Osburn was in Shelburn Monday. A large crowd attended the Thomson-Byers sale Tuesday with stock and grain bringing good prices. Mrs. Ridgeway visited W A Burton and family Monday and Tuesday. Col A E Harrison the auctioneer returned from northern Illinois Tuesday and will depart in early March to work for International Harvester. Luther Whitlock hauled corn to Shelburn last week. Essie Bicknell was the guest of the group.
The notice records Guy Dickerson’s public sale of personal property on Mon Elsie Peacher Tuesday and Lee Thornberry and Lee Thornberry’s planned public sale Feb 25. It also highlights social events, moves to Texahoma Okla., and several community members leaving for new roles, with thanks for their church school work.
Rev M O Robbins of the M E church is expected on the 25th. W J Williams and Wm Harrison attended revival at the M E church Friday evening with a full house. Superintendent Biddle spoke Sunday evening. The Lord's supper followed his sermon. Cottage prayer was held at Bro S Payne's Tuesday. Mrs Lloyd Williams and sister Goldie visited Shelburn Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Cora Barnett visited Sullivan Tuesday. Bill Faulds returned to the bank barber shop. Mrs Ora Bedwell of Terre Haute visited. The Baptist revival closed Wednesday with eight additions. D O Lyons visited Sullivan last Wednesday.
Felix P Beard longtime community resident dies February 7 1913 after a life marked by faith service to the Church of Christ and a reputation as a neighbor and friend. Born March 2 1835 in Kentucky he leaves a wife Malissa J Dix a daughter Mary Isabell who died in 1887 three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. His siblings are nearly gone with only Mrs Josephine Harris remaining. He was a father to the fatherless and his family recalls his resignation to Gods will.
The residence two doors east of the Union office is now ready for renting. Inquiries directed to Mrs. Cavins.
A physician recommends fencing as a method to improve posture and grace. The piece discusses outdoor exercise and beauty hints aimed at developing the figure with practical guidance and fitness ideas.
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports that fencing attracts prominent professionals and business leaders as a suitable exercise. Dr. Frank praises fencing as graceful yet stimulating, suitable for all ages and both sexes, offering fitness without the brutality of harsher sports.
A scalp specialist advises a sun and massage routine to revive dry hair in cold weather. Sit by a window sunning the head for thirty to sixty minutes, remove pins, brush and loosen hair, then face the sun with varied parting to illuminate the scalp.
The piece notes that a clear complexion comes from nature but can be harmed by injudicious foods. It advises reducing strong tea and coffee, drinking milk and water, and choosing foods like fruit and greens to preserve skin health and brightness.
The article advises that good circulation and healthy skin help scars fade. It suggests a treatment for older light scars using lanoline and mercury oxide ointment applied to the scar once or twice daily.
A hand-made Saxony wool shoulder cape offered in several chora shades from light to dark, presented as a revival item.
The article discusses女性 hair styling preferences emphasizing simplicity and naturalness. It notes various flattering arrangements such as middle or side parts, front waves, and back coils or buns. It cautions against obvious artificiality and suggests elaborate coiffures only when the crown is elevated.
Paris reports luxury demand pushing fur prices higher as Andean rat skins fetch 90 francs and supply tightens. Bolivian export bans on Andean rate pelts may lift prices further, prompting furriers to substitute opossum skins at eight francs.
The article argues skin troubles stem from a torpid liver and recommends daily dried fruit like figs prunes and dates. It cites a home formula of white precipitate subnitrate of bismuth and benzoinated lard to be applied nightly for a week or longer if needed.
The column mocks village life with eccentric events and characters including Reverend Perkins lamenting cider surplus Ed Beardsley dislocating a wooden knee joint and blacksmith Bill Blithers fitting a wound with a monkey wrench Squire Hartsock buys a liver pad and wife fights suffragette while Constable Si Plum pursues a Valentine culprit Arminta Jones Minta blushes Jim Silvers plays one man band at Hard Shell church with 10 cent admission and only one attendee Goosetown Ill to Fourth of July visit by Mrs Sophy Drake events at Benson chapel and local shivari Charley Wible moves into a new home while parsonage chatter fills the town.
Miss Clo Rusher visited aunt Josie Woogard for several days last week. Mr and Mrs Vernon Clouse and their children spent Sunday with Straw.
List of civil actions including Richard M. Robinson versus Ross and Phebe Lynch on note. John W. McCloskey against Monon Coal Co for damages. Wm Willis against Gregory Coal and Mining Co for personal injury. Lucien C Knotts against Emmeline Smith et al laborer's lien. Beardsley v Beardsley divorce. Czehovicz v Monon Coal Co damages. Mahan v Rathiel Mahan divorce. Anne Vanarsdall admx estate of Harry G Vanarsdall v Paul Eugene Vanarsdall et al petition to sell real estate. Guardianship matter for Ruby M Jenkins and Opal Jenkins minor heirs, Scott Gobin guardian, petition to sell real estate.
A list of marriage license pairs includes Charles Albert Dean of St Francaville Illinois with Ora May Grounds of Dugger. Kyle Webster Thompson Greene Hill Indiana with Vera Loarrine Yeager Graysville. Ellis Burch with Goldie Belle May Hymera. Grover Floyd with Rachel Wesner New Lebanon. James Cutts with Minnie City Farnsworth. Charley Clinton Reynolds with Mamie Brown Sullivan. Glessa Overton with Dessie Pearl Shepler Paxton. William Rex Wylie with Maude Fay Spears Graysville. Cecil Kirkham Middletown with Lennie Wilson Fairbanks. James McKee Laporte with Mable Fern Riggs Sullivan.
Dr J B Maple of Shelburn transacted business in Sullivan on Thursday, according to local notices.
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