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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1904
Page
4
W H Hill Jr an insurance and abstract man announces he is a candidate for business in Sullivan county subject to voters decision. He urges not voting for him but invites people to seek his services and notes patrons sleep well with phone 144.
The passage notes 300000 workers halted work on the funeral day of an employer of labor, Senator Hanna, whom labor regarded as a friend who improved conditions for workers and supported the labor movement despite his wealth and position.
The president signed a congress passed bill granting a 4 600 000 loan to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The Exposition will receive 2 000 000 this month with the balance later. All proceeds and effects are pledged to the government to secure the loan. Transactions supervised by the U S District Attorney at St Louis.
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes three million out of work under Cleveland, but under Republicans all have found work. It argues campaign literature misrepresents history. Wheat prices rise past a dollar, city markets surge, and farmer prospects look bright for the year.
The President and Mrs Roosevelt planted a fern leaf berch tree each on the White House grounds to honor Washington's birthday. The holiday was widely observed nationwide with various fitting activities.
Col. James B Reynolds of Massachusetts is expected to seek the vacant post after Perry Heath resigns as Secretary of the National Republican Committee.
For sale a two seated carriage used but little suitable for one or two horses. In good condition and offered cheap. For further information call at the Union office.
The Prudential reports paid for life insurance of 293 million dollars in 1903, the highest in its 28 years of operation. The company credits its rapid growth to aggressive innovation and liberal policy features that attract customers.
Card thanks Sullivan County voters for support before and after the primary. Wo. H. Hill Jr pledges to remain a standing candidate for business, noting success in securing real estate loans, insurance, and abstracts, and expressing gratitude for patronage. His message emphasizes customer trust and service.
Local notes report several residents sick including Mrs Jane Foutz and Mrs Nora Walters. Others visit relatives in Sullivan and Fairbanks while Beech Grove scholars plan to attend Graysville next spring. Weather brings sleet and rain, roads graded but still rough, and farmers fear poor wheat and clover yields. A Monday night revival is announced by Rev McNaughton.
Nice pieces of property for sale in Sullivan right now. Several farms available ranging from fifteen to two hundred acres. Agent A E Hazelrigg invites interested buyers to come and see him for details and to discuss your real estate needs.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Sullivan County will receive sealed bids until 11 o’clock a.m. on Tuesday March 8, 1904, for supplies to maintain County Infirmary for the ensuing three months according to requisition on file in the Auditor’s office at Sullivan Indiana. The board reserves the right to reject or accept any part or all of any bid. J. M. Lang, Auditor.
Jo an S Bays advertises legal services with wall practice in all courts requiring representation. Office located on Northside Public Square.
Samuel Jeter and Harry Jeter, plasterers, offer plastering on reasonable terms and high quality. Contact Sullivan area at phone 155 and 400.
Dr J L Durham has been sick for two weeks but is better. Charles Walters and family spent Sunday with Honor Walters. Jabez Asbury and wife of Terre Haute visited James Moore's. Mrs Eno visiting daughter Mrs Cushman. Mable Dix and Lora Ridgeway with Hallie Turman. John Green and Jason Walters visiting relatives in Jackson county. Rev Charles Hershey to begin a series of meetings at Big Springs next Sunday. Mary Beach moved near Fairbanks. O T Collier put in a phone for John Greene. Aunt Mary Turman is on the sick list. Mrs Lizzie Manning and daughter Mary were in Sullivan.
Seventy five head of one and two year old steers, several good mule teams, and two thousand bushels of corn in crib offered by J. H. Lenard, R. R. No. 1 Sullivan. 30-tf.
A testimonial ad promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a pleasant cathartic. William A. Girard of Pease Vermont endorses the product for stomach and bowels cleansing and appetite improvement. Sold by all druggists.
An 19th century style ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for health and digestion. It contrasts pale and rosy appearances to promote the product sold by Joe K Smock’s druggist for 25 cents.
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