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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
5
Sullivan locals made shopping trips and visited relatives in Cass, Carlisle, Dugger, Palestine, and Indianapolis. Many attended Julius Caesar at Terre Haute, with several mailing theater parties and trips to St. Petersburg Florida for several weeks.
W T Mellett Will H Hays Ed Hoover and John C Chaney attended the Republican Union banquet at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis Friday night and heard Governor Hadley of Missouri deliver the address.
Mr and Mrs W A Robinson learned from Folsom Kansas that their son in law Walter Seeman was kicked in the face by a horse and lost five teeth. He was not seriously injured. Seeman subscribes to the Union.
Mr Cramer and wife left for St Louis to buy spring stock. W M Johnson went to Indianapolis for a new position. Burks shipped timber hay to the East. Clem Buzan bought W M Johnson’s house and two lots for 1150 dollars. George Dudley and wife visit Westville Illinois. he sold 40 acres the Ginger Ridge farm to Arthur Kaufman for 55 per acre and Kester sold 40 acres nearby for 75 per acre. James Ashby was knocked from a horse but recovered. Station agent Francis from Oneida arrives to take charge when moved. March will bring many movement to the area. James Akers injured by rock in gravel pit. hurt forehead, treated in Merom by Dr Parker. Dynamite blast caused him to fall after caving ice.
Mercury containing catarrh ointments should be avoided as they damage smell and the whole system. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo claims no mercury and acts internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Buy genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure, prepared in Toledo, testimonials free, sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Local whispers speak of a forthcoming wedding. Recent Valentine’s activities in schools, rowdy gossip aside, mention Buck Price and unnamed recipient. Funeral visits and burials mark the week with Mrs Pirtle and infant Belsher laid to rest near Miller cemetery.
A health advertisement urges workers who feel weak or overworked to try Electric Bitters. It claims the remedy provides tone, strength and vigor from the first dose and guarantees satisfaction. Available at Joe K. Smock & Son for 50 cents per bottle.
George Wyatt and his wife from Linton visited relatives in the neighborhood on Sunday. Mrs. Vissia Pirtle spent a few hours with friends and neighbors, sharing updates and greetings.
Sadie Pirtle died at 43 in St Petersburg Florida. Her funeral was at Shiloh Church at 11 Sunday with Bro Denney officiating and burial in Woodward cemetery. Martin Pirtle and Albert Bennett visited Dugger while Abner Richard spent Saturday in Sullivan. George Bennett and Bro Denney preached a grand sermon at Shiloh Sunday night, days last week visiting relatives in Marco.
Mothers praise Dr King’s New Discovery for colds coughs throat and lung troubles in children. Mrs Bruce Crawford of Niagra Missouri says it turned their pale sick boy into a healthy child. Available at Joe K Smock & Sons drug store.
Mrs Millard Johnson of Shelburn visited Mrs Ed Smith last week. Several residents traveled to Terre Haute and Chicago for visits and meetings. Mrs Sarah McCrea and daughter Hazel returned home after 18 months in Corona California. Miss Ruby Day headed to Springfield Missouri to stay with her mother. Florals arrive from Pensacola for young Misses Emma Lucile and Tamsy Marjorie Crawford. Local changes include Jesse Reed moving and Tilden Railsback becoming grocer in town.
W S Skelton of Stanely Indiana says a single box of Foley Kidney Pills ended a severe kidney problem with sharp back pains that made him unable to straighten up. He would not take $100 for the relief the pills provided. For sale by Joe K Smock & Son.
Weather remains mild with no rain and roads described as very bad. Community notes say Mrs. Della Timberlake is not well, Jesse Arnett’s baby improving, and basketball loss at New Lebanon last Friday. Local items include Bace Pinkston as Turman township lineman and visitors Mr. and Mrs. Lon Pennington and daughter Gladys. Six weeks left of public school as small boys count hours. Ira Monk visited Jas. Monk last Saturday night.
A testimonial from J R Wells of Floydada Texas endorses Dr King's New Discovery for cough cold throat and lung relief. The ad notes money back if it fails and urges readers to buy at Joe K Smock & Son druggists with a first dose claiming quick relief and a weight gain after recovery.
Miss Clara Boon was a dinner guest of Marguerite Hubble last Sunday. Mrs. Mable Thompson attended the funeral of her aunt in Robinson last Sunday afternoon. The Y W C A gave an oyster supper at the college last Friday evening for the benefit of the association. Ernest Guernet is seriously ill at the Hunt boarding house. Walter Mahan prepares to move to a farm north of town. Mr. and Mrs. Cramer left for St. Louis to purchase spring goods. Louis Foy was in Chicago last. Cramer moved to Bert Hubble house. An air day quilting at Mrs. Thompson's home last week for M E aid. Mr. C H Hearshey preached at Oak Grove last Sunday. Dr. Long is visiting the Southland. Dr. G R Hammond attended a S S association in Sullivan. Ladies aid will meet with Mrs. Funice Buff this week. Mr. Mundle moved to the Apple property. G A R held annual banquet at Buff hotel last Friday. Miss Nett Hubble went to Terre Haute for a short stay. Mrs S S S of Van Buren and Kingston N Y reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound restored her voice from bronchitis. Sold by Joe K Smock & Son.
Conductor L. Miller of Norfolk Nebraska on the Bonesteel Division of the C. N. W. R. Co. recommends Foley Kidney Pills and reports very satisfactory results. He endorses their use for kidney trouble. For sale by Joe K. Smock Son.
A fragment discusses luxury and the Viking era, noting the appeal of respectable work as a path to gain a livelihood. The piece frames daily life and the appeal of honest labor within a historical context.
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