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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1917
Page
2
Woman recounts early Indiana life near Dugger with Indians bears and wolves, tutelage of her mother Katherine, and five wars witnessed. She recalls cashing memory across 1812 era and Civil War, family moves, and avoidance of draft searches. She never learned to read.
Mrs Combes lived 107 years in Indiana and never rode a train or trolley despite near facilities. She avoided travel, attributed to fear and duties, while witnessing trains pass daily. She credited eating two meals daily for longevity, and her husbands used tobacco.
Mrs Combes, longtime Antioch Church of Christ member, would walk five miles to worship each Sunday in early years and never used a sewing machine, preferring handwork with loom and spinning wheel. She once met Senator Voorhees, remained active in sewing without glasses until late life.
Sloan's Liniment eases pain from bumps sprains and rheumatic aches. It soothes neuralgia soreness and outdoor work pains with quick penetration. A bottle costs 25 cents at all druggists.
Champion S Ander son, a Curry township farmer, sued the Chicago Terre Haute & South Eastern Railroad to force weed removal along its right-of-way. Hunt & Gambill of Sullivan filed the case in Sullivan circuit court, which ruled for Ander son. On appeal, the Indiana Supreme Court upheld the ruling, and the U S Supreme Court affirmed. The case originated about four years ago.
A warning about untreated coughs and throat irritation leading to chronic cough. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey praised as soothing antiseptic relief, easing breathing and fighting germs. Suitable for croup sore throat and bronchial conditions. Available from druggists for 25 cents.
The Carlisle Building Savings and Loan Association raises its capital stock from $75,000 to $150,000, signaling expansion and stronger financial footing.
A. J. Hall, Civil War veteran and large landowner in Busseron township Knox county and Sullivan county, died at his home nine miles southwest of Carlisle early Saturday. He had suffered rheumatism for months and is survived by a widow, two daughters and three sons. The funeral was held at Oak town Christian church Sunday.
Elmus Nick Carter pleaded guilty in Squire Cowle's court to intoxication and was fined $2.50 with costs totaling $18.50. He paid the amount in full.
The Chicago Carlisle Coal Company plans to install several coal cutting machines in its mine this coming summer. The move will lead to an increase in the number of miners employed at the mine and the operation will be listed as both a pick and machine mine.
Gets Good Position Verner Starner son of Mr and Mrs Frank Starner formerly of this city has just graduated in chemistry at Illinois University. He has accepted a chemist position with Franklin McVeagh & Company wholesale grocers in Chicago and will depart today to start next Monday.
Stop That Cough with Dr King s New Discovery. A hacking cough weakens the system and worsens if neglected. The pine balm soothes irritated membranes and antiseptic laxative properties kill germs. Get it today at Drugeist for 50c.
The Junior Order at Shelburn presented both local school buildings with a four by six foot American flag and is now mounting them on the flag staffs above the structures.
The state of Indiana appeals against Benjamin B. O'Dell, a Curry township farmer, for not sending his daughter to school. Judge Bridwell in Sullivan circuit court ruled for the defendant. Nicholas H. Davis, county attendance officer, brought the case to test school laws.
An advertisement claims constipation causes dull skin and pimples. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild bedtime laxative to produce a full morning movement and improve energy, urging readers to buy at druggists for 25 cents.
Lawrece A Vaughn of Dugger enlisted in the United States Army at Terre Haute last week and was sent to Jefferson Barracks where he will be assigned to duty on the Mexican border.
Advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders as a remedy for colds relief of fever headaches stomach issues teething problems and worms in children. Promises 24 hour relief with 25 cent price and free samples, mailed from Le Roy New York.
Noticed by receiver in Sullivan Circuit Court in cause TH9ST Crowder et al v Lerman Heien et al. that receipts and disbursements are filed and a court order for distributing remaining trust funds will be considered after March 6 1917. Creditors and claimants must file by March 12 1917 or be barred.
Presley M. Self named administrator of the estate of Nemeth W. Self of Sullivan County Indiana. The estate is stated to be solvent. Chaney & Ikinman (Attorneys) handle the matter. First insertion February 28, 1917.
Isaac H Kalley named administrator of the estate of Mary J Lewellyn late of Sullivan county Indiana deceased The estate is stated as solvent First insertion February 14 1917 3t
Marion Circuit Court in Marion County Indiana takes jurisdiction over flood relief funds for victims from March and April 1913. Claimants must file by May 1 1917 using blanks from the Indiana Flood Sufferers Fund Trustee or Clerk of Court. Multiple Indiana counties listed for blank procurement.
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