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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1916
Page
3
A reflective monologue on returning home after roaming much, recalling childhood scenes, first loves, school memories, and the grave of the mother. The speaker muses on how life’s pursuits fade against the pull of home and innocent joys, naming friends Bill Jim and Jack.
A physician developed a highly successful laxative syrup for constipation and digestive disorders. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is now manufactured on a large scale and marketed as a pure tonic with pleasing taste. Sold by Joe K Smock at 50c and 1.00 with money back guarantee if it fails.
A Buckfield Maine postal worker laments pennies left in rural mail boxes. He argues patrons should buy stamps or small stamp envelopes to spare carriers from cold,bare-handed shoveling and verbal abuse, urging respect and proper postage. The anonymous letter frames the issue with seasonal hardship and a call for better stamp use.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal cure for indigestion and liver regulation. It claims to relieve bilious dyspepsia, improve constipation, and restore health. Sold by Joe K. Sry for 50 cents and 1 dollar with money back if it fails.
Court notes in Sullivan Circuit Court dated February 16 1906 that Okla Brannem versus Jeff Brannem and related matters will be heard and determined in his absence with clerk’s seal and Bath Station attorneys for plaintiff listed.
In Graysville and nearby areas residents discuss upcoming primary season and eight office seekers have appeared. Mrs Myrtle Woner’s house burned earlier this week and funeral services were held for Will Pogue’s child attended by Mr and Mrs Frank Pogue of Flora Illinois. Jas Yager travels to Linton on business.
The Rev J S Warren of Sharon Baptist Church Belair Ga lauds Electric Bitters calling it a Godsend. He says the tonic cured his back pain stiff joints and physical collapse and after two bottles he walked three miles in 50 minutes and felt able to walk more. It is marketed as a remedy for weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints with a 50 cent price and guarantee at Joe K Smock's drug store.
Sleigh riding ends for the season. Flossie McCammon visited at school. Martha Keene shopped in Sullivan. The Zinks called on the Seviers. Julia Hummel and Nancy Keene visited Mrs. Arbaces Boles. Chas Breedlove of Sullivan spent time with Naomi Sevier. Rachel Keene stayed with her parents. Joe Marshall was in Farnsworth. Orville Sevier visited Uncle Hubert Boles. Wade Millman Martha Keene Roy Marshall and Rachel Keene had supper with the Anderson girls at Glendora. Wilson was called to his wife’s bedside. James Sevier and son Hubert visited Chas Breedlove’s home.
A brief urging business readers to study the piece titled A Loyal Church highlighting its relevance to ethical practice and civic responsibility for commerce and community leaders.
A musical treat with the Salisbury Orchestra at the high school on Wednesday night February 21. The fourth number of the lecture course will be performed.
A historic circuit court record lists numerous per diem and miscellaneous allowances for jurors bailiffs and courthouse staff from late 1800s entries. Names include August C Chowning Rush Erentlinger George Pr Eondae Roscoe Kester Ella Yakey and more with varied payments.
Chas W Moore a machinist of Ford City Pa burned his hand in an electrical furnace. He used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and quickly recovered. The ad touts it as a universal healer for burns wounds sores eczema and piles. 25c at Joe K Smock’s drug store.
Four stallions offered by W.A.D Viatsoneile include three registered Clydesdales and one imported horse. Notable animals: a showy 4 year old Golddust sorrel, two Clydesdales aged 14 and 5, and an imported 13 year old from Scotland that placed 2nd in Glasgow. Colts priced 150 to 175 dollars. Clydesdales 1000 dollars each. Golddust 800 dollars. Trade options include growing stock. cash offers encouraged.
Notice to Curry township residents Sullivan county Indiana that Charles Wiliab will apply to the county commissioners at the March 1906 session for a one year license to sell spirituous wine malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons and allow drinking on the premises located in the front room of a two story tile block building in Shelburn described as lot 32 in town of Shelburn with room measuring 48 by 16 feet.
Par man township Sullivan county Indiana resident John C Myles announces he will apply to the Sullivan county Board of Commissioners at the March 1906 session for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors at retail in quantities under five gallons with on site consumption. The request covers a one story frame building on fractional section 4 township north range 11 west, about 800 feet northeast of York Ferry Landing, on James Myles lands. The building is described as 20 by 14 feet with a front door and window, a south side window and an east end door.
Tickets on sale for several tours with first class fares plus supplements to Evansville Louisville Cairo Cincinnati and St Louis among destinations. Tourists rates to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and many California and western points offered with limited return dates. References to specific dates Feb 27 1906 May 31 1906 and March 3 1906 March 17 1906 with stopovers and extended return conditions.
Notice states the writer sold his interest in Calvert and Daugherty to Thomas Daugherty. All accounts due the firm are now property of Daugherty who assumes and agrees to pay all debts and obligations of the firm. 2812 Robert Calvert.
An old advertisement promotes Williams Kidney Pills from Williams Mfg in Cleveland. It questions kidney neglect and overwork, claims relief from pains around the eyes and face, and urges purchase to cure concerns. The text imitates a late 19th or early 20th century ad style.
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