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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
7
An advertisement argues weight gain from 135 to 175 pounds proves the efficacy of Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Edwin H. Gardner of Beechwood Massachusetts and promises the Common Sense Medical Adviser free with stamps.
A collage of local notes and ads including visits by Emma Nesbit and Dr Tom Crowder, a Peterstown stove pipe seller, Beasley and Brown abstracts, and updates on Mrs Malinda Lister ill and the Mason family moving to Malta. Funeral notices for Ross Neely and Sarah Springer appear amid social visits, business news, and Christmas gatherings.
Miss Roxey Crawley hosted a social gathering with friends at a card party last Wednesday. Will Aydelotte won the first prize a paper knife and Clark Engle won the booby prize a jumping jack. Miss Edna Calvert hosted a separate card party on West Washington Street Thursday night with friends in attendance.
Max Holmes hosted Friday night games with Justine Burks winning booby prize and Homer Fordyce taking the first prize. Saturday night Bonnie Coffman entertained guests. Ivy Willis won the first prize and Coffman’s recitation earned applause.
A short promotional item claims Electric Bitters relieve backache headache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness. It quotes Mrs Phebe Cherley of Peterson Iowa saying kidney trouble and a lame back were healed and at 73 she can do housework. The ad notes benefits for constipation appetite and overall health and lists Joe K Smock's drug store selling at 50 cents.
Dick Railsback reports the sudden death of Mrs. Gus Lofton at her home northeast of Sheburn. She had been tending to a neighbor's child who died of whooping cough then collapsed from heart failure. Mrs. Lofton, about 60, is Charley Barnhart's sister. Adam Miller, whose child died earlier, is connected to local families through marriage.
A sensational ad urges readers to avoid exile for lung ailments and promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. It claims instant relief from the first dose and lists Astounding cures with trial bottles free at Joe K. Smock's. Prices are 50c and 1, and every bottle is guaranteed.
The Harmless Club of Hymera entertained Thursday evening December 26 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Nicholson. A three course luncheon preceded Parkum Vinum and merry games. The club plans to meet again New Year’s Eve at Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Railsback homes for punch.
The ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills provide a gentle stimulant to the liver and bowels to expel poisonous matter cleanse the system and cure constipation and sick headaches. Priced at 265 cents at Joe K Smock’s drug store.
The Christmas Dance was held at the Davis House on Thursday night under Julius Harry's supervision. Attendees from out of town included Misses Ruby Williams Marie Asbury Claire Mason and Mrs Augustus Arndt with Miss Roberts. Indianapolis orchestra provided music and refreshments were served.
A vintage advertisement touts Krause's Cold Cure capsules as a convenient remedy for colds that can be taken without stopping daily duties. The ad claims a 24 hour cure and a price of 25 cents, sold by E. E. Muebler.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway issued an illustrated booklet titled South Dakota Farms describing the Aberdeen to Missouri River region now served by a new line. It invites readers planning relocation to obtain a copy by mailing a two cent stamp to F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Obituary notice for A R Neely who died Christmas morning after a long illness from Brights disease. Born in Crawford county Illinois, he moved to Merom in 1860, served three years in the 2nd Cavalry and finished the war as a lieutenant. He came to Anderson with his family two years ago from Paxton Illinois and leaves a wife and two grown sons.
It girdles the globe the fame of Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the perfect healer for cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils felons aches pains and all skin eruptions. Only infallible Pilecure 25c a box at Joe K Smock's.
Six beautiful heads on ten by twelve inch sheets in ten colors, reproductions of Moran paintings. Issued by the General Passenger Department of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. Send 25 cents to F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Notice announces one trustee to be elected at the next church meeting in Sullivan Indiana on Friday January 23 1902 at 7 pm for a three year term. John J Gravemier is the church clerk.
A vintage ad promotes Krause's Headache Capsule promising a clear head in half an hour. The offer urges taking one capsule before bed and lists price at 25 cents, sold by E. E Muehler.
Notice states a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of U. C. College on Wednesday January 8 1902 at 10 am to consider important business pertaining to the new endowment. President L J Aldrich confirms the session.
Voracious health pitch touts Rosy Cheeks and vitality with Lichty's Celery Nerve Compound sold by E. E. Muehler. Vandalia Line offers reduced fare excursion tickets for Dec 24 25 31 1901 and Jan 1 1902 return Jan 2 1902 with details via nearest ticket agent or A. E. Ford Genl Passr Act St Louis Mo.
Krause's Cold Cure in capsule form is easy to take and does not affect the head or hearing like quinine. Try it today. Price 25c. Sold by E. E. Muehler.
Notice informs farmers and others paying 30 cents more than the Union price may receive the New York Tribune Farmer until further notice. The paper is promoted as the best farm publication known to the issuer.
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