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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1910
Page
4
A ship answers a distant signal from a stranded woman on a moonless night. She injures her ankle while rushing to meet the vessel, and a returning lover, Langford’s proxy, appears with a letter revealing a sacrificed promise. They reconcile as the island offers a hopeful finale.
Stewart a Hymera man and Miss Le tha McMindes of Colfax were wed at Frankfort Indiana on Wednesday December 22. They visited relatives in Colfax and Waveland before returning to Hymera for a small supper hosted by the groom's mother. Out of town guests included Misses Mary and Dollie Hampton of Pimento and Florence O'Neal of Farmersburg.
Miss Lulu Harris has the mumps and Mrs Maggie McClain is very low. Seth Hopewell from Indianapolis visits over holidays. Mr and Mrs Sam O Neal visit O Neals mother near Shel burn Sunday. Bro Austin Sommer to preach at Church of Christ next Sunday. Lemmie Frakes in town Saturday morning. Attendees at M W A show Friday night. Thursday Bridge Club meets with Mrs S H Kalley at the Davis hotel tomorrow.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh and related ailments with a complete outfit priced at one dollar. It promises a money back guarantee if not effective and notes extra bottles 50 cents, with Bacillus Booth’s Hyomei Co. Buffalo New York and a separate indigestion remedy Miona priced at fifty cents.
The Sullivan city council outlines austerity under city government, compares salaries with other fifth class towns, and sets pay for mayor, treasurer, police chief, patrolmen, street commissioner, council, city attorney, and engineer. John Fisk remains water works superintendent at 1200 dollars yearly. council to appoint committees and meet twice monthly.
A wild blizzard brings danger and illness with coughs colds and lagrippe. Key warning signals include stuffed nostrils sore nose chills fever back head pain and a gripping throat cough. A. L. Dunn of Pine Valley Mississippi says one bottle cured him after three weeks laid up. Hemorrhages sore lungs and asthma also addressed. 50c or 1.00 guaranteed by Joe K. Smock & Son.
Will Watson and family spent last week at J. W. Watson's. Dr. Durham and family spent Christmas day at T. M. Durham's. C. E. Medsker and family and Mrs. Harrison spent Sunday with Tom Medsker and mother. Annie Monk visited friends in Hutsonville the last of the week. Warren Watson and family ate Christmas dinner with B. W. Beard's. Martha and James Durham are at home for the holidays. A. G. Cushman and family and C. W. Eno and family spent Christmas day at Mrs. Eno's. Ela and Josie Eno were in Merom Thursday. O. T. Collier started to Hutsonville Monday but could not cross the river for the floating ice. A Happy New Year to all.
Murray W. Ayers of Transit Bridge New York nearly died from virulent liver trouble and severe weight loss. He credits Electric Bitters with a rapid recovery restoring 40 pounds and full health. Sold for 50c at Joe K Smock and Sons.
W P Stratton as administrator of the estate of Fred Mantin deceased has filed his final account in the Sullivan Circuit Court. The court will hear the report on Friday January 28 1910 the 23rd judicial day of the January term. Creditors heirs and legatees are notified to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. G W Buff attorney. First insertion January 5 1909-3.
Terre Haute Jan 4 Coroner R H Leavitt finds Interurban Car Conductor J H Harber caused the death of Italian John Brotso by shoving him off the Swilivan car rear platform as it neared Seventh and Hulmen streets. Brotso died at St Anthony's Hospital soon after. Witnesses say Brotso paid fare and wished to depart Sullivan.
Local column records holiday gatherings and visits across Tar-Water. Mr. and Mrs. John Woodard with son Cleo spent Christmas with Mrs. Mahala Conner. Miss Amy Maschino and others were in town. Families including the McMahans, Clarks, and Brusts shared Christmas events and Sunday school attendance at Quaker.
J W Martin received a gold mounted horseshoe charm representing the hoof of an Indian pony Snake Brown that won the Dominion $5 000 stake at Winnipeg last summer. Dr H Van Buskirk of Rocky Ford Colorado sent the charm with a compact leather purse shaped check book from the Farmers and Merchants bank of Rocky Ford.
Mrs Cordley of Cincinnati will take elocution and music lessons in the city. Dave Crawley, UC student, returns from a visit with his parents. John C Chaney spoke at a Terre Haute waterways banquet. A watch party and Round Table euchre gathering occurred on East Washington street.
Will A. Marsh of Siler City North Carolina credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with rapid relief from piles after suffering long. The ad claims it also heals burns boils ulcers fever sores eczema cuts chapped hands and chilblains. Available for 25 cents at Joe K Smock and Son's.
W. H. Trinkle of three miles northwest of town will hold a public sale of personal property at his residence on January 12 before relocating to northern Oklahoma.
County Clerk DeBaun reports a drop in fines and forfeitures for 1909, with total fines $389.25 and forfeitures $27, due to larger fines laid out rather than paid and fewer misdemeanor arrests. Marriage licenses numbered 285, down 43 from 1908, while hunter licenses rose with 107 issued in Oct–Dec, up from 650 previous year.
Local notices list visits and family movements in Caledonia Farnsworth and nearby areas. Post office changes at Caledonia, mumps in the community, and several residents traveling to Sullivan Shelburn and Dugger. A court notice in January 1910 announces a partition action filed in Sullivan Circuit Court with defendants absent.
In the Sullivan Circuit Court January term 1910 William H Crowder Sr sues Eliza Staten unknown heirs legatees and devisees of Eliza Staten deceased for quiet title to real estate. Non residents are notified to appear and answer by March 14 1910 or the case will be heard. Buff & Stratton attorneys for plaintiff.
When you put on stockings of the heavier sort do your shoes pinch and your feet swell and perspire Shake Allen's Foot-Ease in your shoes for rest and comfort and instant relief from any annoyance Sold everywhere 25c Don’t accept any substitute
By order of directors there will be a stockholders meeting of the Turman Township Telephone Co in Graysville on Saturday January 22 1910 at 9 30 a m for electing officers and directors and any other business including increasing capital stock J N Weir President G W Nowlin Secretary 23-31.
Notice of appointment states Joseph A. Crary is duly appointed and qualified as executor of the last will and testament of Thomas Crary, Sullivan County Indiana. The estate is presumed solvent. Buff & Stratton are attorneys for the executor with first insertion dates December 22 to 31.
Cards announce the marriage of Mary Massey Willard and John Eugene Thompson in Portland Oregon on Saturday December 25 Mrs Thompson a Portland city schools teacher and daughter of Rufus O Willard and his wife who reside west of the city
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills improve Constipation Biliousness Dyspepsia Indigestion Liver Troubles Kidney Diseases and Bowel Disorders. They are described as easy and effective with a 25 cent price at Joe K Smock and Son’s.
Sullivan county Democrats met at the court house and elected delegates to the district convention in Linton. Col Bob Taylor indicated he would not enter the race until after surveying the situation on convention day. William H Vollmer of Vincennes is promoted by Cullop as a chairman candidate and is known as a wet. It is hinted Taylor may join the race as a dry candidate.
A warning against mercurial catarrh remedies urges prescriptions from reputable physicians. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo claims no mercury and is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Sold 75 cents. testimonials free. also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In a Baldridge mine company store near Farmersburg Thomas Gallagher attacked Charles and Henry Clark. Gallagher bit off Henry Clark's nose while Charles Clark watched. All three men are miners employed at the Baldridge mine.
A lady’s gold watch numbered 2 159 290 is missing. Finder urged to return it to the Union Office for a reward.
In a semi annual report Justice Robert Kirkham listed $262 in fines collected and turned the sum over to the county treasurer. The J. J. club plans a Friday meeting with Mrs. R. P. White in the afternoon.
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