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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1913
Page
6
Fashion notes discuss the rise of simple yet dignified tea gowns with rich materials and gold trimming. Descriptions include Paris stage gowns with rose satin and fur, green chiffon coats, and varied outer sleeve shapes. The piece notes suede shoes fading to kid skins, new suit coats, and shifts toward shorter lengths in coats.
A humorous tale finds John Henrys Py attempting to win consent for marriage from Clara J. and her parents at the Vanvivver mansion. His awkward feints and reluctance expose the clash between romance and family authority as he stumbles through requests and misreads the room.
In a comic family scene John Henry endures a chaotic marriage rush as Clara Jane plans a lavish wedding. The old parents tease him with bets, the bridesmaids chatter, and the sermon turns into playful quips before the couple finally ties the knot. Sydney DeBrie heckles, Billy DeVries frets, and the reception follows with lively interruptions.
A plan by Caroline French Benton for Living Pictures for Girls outlines ready to stage historical tableaux. It details roles and dress for scenes such as The Hebrew Girl Listening To Homer The Children of Alfred The Great Marguerite of Navarre and Lady Jane Grey with staging notes and costume specifics for a minimal work production.
Bengaline is a silk fabric with thick cords running edge to edge. This season two tone corded weaves, often wool wrapped in silk, are popular and worn prominently in fashion.
Local dental practitioner L A Stewart advertises artful dentistry at 8st and West Washington, inviting patients to visit for dental care.
Dr C F Briggs physician and surgeon offers eye disease care glasses fitted in Briggs Building office phone 263 residence 146
Walter N. Thompson M D advertises as a diseases of the eye and throat specialist offering an electricity based painless bloodless method for removing enlarged tonsils and for treating catarrh and hay fever within a medical office setting.
George W Baff and W P Stratton announce legal services in all courts with special attention to elections. Located in the Citizens Trust building, they handle all legal business.
J. W. Lindley, Attorney at Law, advertises careful attention to all legal business. Office located on the north side, upstairs.
SAAC H. KALLEY attorney at law offers prompt handling of all legal business with specialties in collections and probate. Provides loans on favorable terms and operates from the ground floor of the Sullivan State Bank building.
Hays and Hays announce the closing or activity of their law office related to Sullivan State Bank in a concise notice. The filing highlights a legal matter involving the bank and the firm.
John C. Chaney, attorney at law, will practice in all courts. Business entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. Offices in Suites 4 and 6 Citizens Trust Building.
Shelburn Indiana announces W L Laurent listed under the Old Phone directory listing with the contact note Shelburn address unidentified.
A G McNabb, attorney at law, announces prompt and careful attention to business. He will practice in all courts of the state and other courts as needed, with office in Citizens Trust Co Building.
Notary Public C A Price operates at Hunt's Drug Store in West Sida offering standard authentication of documents and oath services in a local business notice.
Jas R. Brown and J S Schroeder operate Brown and Schroeder Abstracters of Title in Sullivan County. They offer title examination and perfection, estate management and settlement, with offices in the Dr Crowder building and over Usrey's Store.
Chas D Hunt and Gilbert W Gambill offer legal services with careful prompt attention. Offices over National Bank at Washington and Main streets. F Bays will practice in all courts. office on North side square, upstairs.
Cc T. Howard is a veterinary surgeon graduate of Indiana Veterinary College with an office at Parks and Knotts livery barn in Sullivan Indiana ready to attend animal health needs.
J F Scherb Insurance Real Estate and Rental Agent operates with Hunt and Gamblin Sullivan in Sullivan Indiana. Dr George Knapp of Vincennes is listed, with office hours on the third Friday of each month.
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