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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1914
Page
2
Advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery relieves children's coughing and fevers during cold epidemics. It promises rest for worried parents, offers money back if relief isn’t provided, and includes testimonials from W H Knowles of Osco Illinois and W P Rinehart of Asbury New Jersey.
Terre Haute Elks lodge hosted a vaudeville benefit at its home and will repeat the fundraiser in this city Monday evening January 26. The Terre Haute talent crew offered five acts with games and music as highlights of the event. CLERKS SURPRISE SINCLAIR The clerks at the Index store surprised James Sinclair Newgar’s Eve with a birthday supper and presented him with gold cuff links, marking a festive end to the celebration.
A notarized statement from Franklin J. Cheney of J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio pledges payment of one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document, dated 6th day of 1886, asserts the firm’s senior partnership and promises testimonials and product details.
An advertisement for Dr King's New Life Pills touts a gentle natural stimulant for the stomach and liver. It claims to regulate bowels and tone the system and lists a 25 cent price with H E Bucklen & Co as the Philadelphia or St Louis supplier.
Austin E. Everhart, justice of the peace for Hamilton township, has moved into the former Squire Calvert office. Earl Kennedy succeeds Calvert as J P. in the same township.
We thank the people of Sullivan for kindly assisting us in Semad and getting our church started. Second Baptist. Ghure J" y.
Robert Gambill was sworn in Thursday morning by County Clerk Charles R. Railsback as county treasurer succeeding W. W. Howard. He hosted visitors with apples from a barrel. E. E. Russell becomes chief deputy, Arlie Douthitt remains as deputy. Howard left $155,259.6Y in funds and $616.03 in 1913 taxes. county depositories held $154,024.22. The new law assigns city treasurer duties to the office.
An 19th or early 20th century advertisement promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a remedy for child worm infestations. It describes symptoms such as foul breath dark circles under eyes fever thirst flushed cheeks swollen abdomen and cramps. The ad asserts the product kills worms and provides laxative health benefits. It lists price 25 cents and distributors Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company Philadelphia or St. Louis.
Win Snyder visits his daughter Mrs Josie Woodard this week. Mr and Mrs Clint Woodard called Tuesday evening on Oscar McMahan and family. A watch meeting and a Sunday supper at Benson Chapel were well attended with ice cream and cake served afterward. Everyone invited to Sunday school next Sunday. Misses May and Pearl McMahon stayed with sister Mrs Gertie Miller. Oil drill moved from Josie Woodard farm Friday. Rex Hayworth of Benson Chapel stayed with McMahan family Sunday night and Monday. Fern Ward and Joy Drake boarding with Josie Woodard.
Dr. King's New Discovery praised by D P Lawson of Ejidson Tennessee as the best cough cold throat and lung medicine. It claims to relieve obstinate coughs quickly and sell easily with no guarantee needed. A bottle costs 50 cents or one dollar and is recommended by Joe K Smock and Son.
Pleasantville reports include visits from Miss Lettie Spencer of Indiana polis and Dr J M Jackson. Mabel Lind with relatives in Jasonville. Ed Lind with a Greene county nephew. The Stanton family illness improves. Wm Taylor returns to the farm from Bicknell. J R Garrett settles Presley Page estate. Bruce farm oil well progress down 1000 feet with encouraging prospects as drilling continues.
Do you begin to cough at night and struggle to sleep. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound stops the cough and tickling sensation at once. It does not upset the stomach and is suitable for children and adults. Joe K Smock & Son.
Agnes Taylor Basler widow of George Basler died last week at her daughter Mrs Edward Sears Yates home in Belmont, Virginia. A native of Indianapolis she was the eldest daughter of Judge Napoleon B. and Catherine Brown Taylor. She leaves a daughter Mrs Yates and brothers and a sister survive.
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills keep kidneys fully active for nonstop work. It asserts a man’s eight hour day requires 24 hour organ performance and promises strong, healthy kidneys with regular use. Joe K. Smock & Son distributes this product.
John Wardrop aged 65 a Scottish miner was injured by falling slate in Consolidated Indiana Coal Company Mine No 33 Hymera last Wednesday evening. Doctors fear he cannot recover.
Edward F Morgan a longtime Farmersburg resident died suddenly last Tuesday morning while feeding his horse at the barn. He was 76 born August 27 1837 in Hamilton County Ohio and married Maggie McCoskey on March 4 1874. Survived by four daughters Estella Myrtle Leona and Lelia. Funeral and interment at West Lawn cemetery with Masonic lodge and M E church rites. He was a Methodist and a Republican and member of the local Masonic lodge.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve relieves frost bitten ears fingers and toes and heals chapped hands lips and rough skin. It stops pain instantly and treats eczema tetter piles and other skin diseases. 25c. Recommended by Joe K Smock & Son.
County Clerk Charles R Rails reports 1913 totals with 1015.55 in fees and 208 in fines. Marriage license fees reached 176, license fees 630, and 1015 hunting licenses were issued in the year.
Ruel Th. Fleming, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fleming of near New Lebanon, died Sunday December 28 at Guantanamo isolation camp after the Ohio returned from a Mediterranean cruise. He was a musician in the navy. his death was the second on the battleship.
Health advice urges prompt use of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound at first signs of sneezing chilliness hoarseness throat tickling and coughing to check a cold and prevent loss of sleep and lowered resistance offered by Joe K o Smock and Son.
County Recorder John M. Moore announces the largest quarter in county history driven by oil and gas leases filed. Fees total 1497.95 with 262 deeds 269.30 five transcripts 14.50 mortgages 194.60 mechanics liens 19.25 62 releases 31.211 assignments 105.50 powers of attorney 5 articles of incorporation 5 plat 7.95 marginal releases 42.20 marginal assignments 1.40 and 837 miscellaneous 742. Offenses are classed under miscellaneous.
Sneffels Col RowJ Walsh suffered rheumatism and found Foley Kidney Pills the only cure. Geo Potter of Pontine Missouri recovered from kidney and bladder issues after using Foley Kidney Pills and regained his ability to work. Joe K. Snock & Son advertise the medicine's effectiveness.
Sullian county poultrymen won prizes at the Terre Haute poultry show. Murray Mason Farmersburg took first in pen and second cockerel plus fifth cock in single comb buff orpingtons. Emery Jennings Farmersburg captured first hen and fourth pullet in black Langshans. J. P. Burge Sullivan earned first pullet, third hen and fourth cock in single comb Rhode Island Reds.
Relieve feverishness teething disorders and stomach upset with Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children. A 24 year trusted remedy used by mothers. Sold by all druggists 25 cents. Sample free. Allen S Olmsted LeRoy New York.
County commissioners granted liquor licenses including renewals for Wiley Wilson Curry Wm H Morris Wm R Shaw Hymera Tillman H Mahan Jackson Frank Gibson Jackson Joseph Atkinson Frank Mc Cracklin Hymera James Lawhorn Shelburn Riley Wilson Jackson. Lawhorn also granted a transfer to Benjamin F Eldridge.
Special Judge W P Stratton grants Abbie Parsons a divorce from Fred Parsons after a six day circuit court trial. Alimony set at $165 plus $10 monthly child support. Fred retains alternating custody: two days every two weeks and one week every other month.
George EB Duckworth, a Shelburn contractor, married Rhoda Frakes of this county at Vincennes last week. Mrs Frakes is the daughter of Peter Frakes of Fairbanks township.
Mr and Mrs W O Poston of Quememo Kansas who were visiting Mr and Mrs W H Poston have returned home after the visit.
Filing in Sullivan County Court by attorney W Wood against Henry Allumbaugh and heirs of George W Ellembaugh. Defendants were notified of the complaint and must appear or demur by February 27. Court date set for hearing in Sullivan County. Cleric Charles R. Watts records the action.
The Sullivan Circuit Court in Sullivan County issues a quiet title suit against Henry Aiston and others. The defendants must appear by the 27th day of February to answer the complaint filed December 31, 1973. Attorney Walt F Wood represents the plaintiff Chester Adsniain.
This notice informs non-residents that Henry Aldinobaugh and George Ellembaugh heirs and executors are named defendants in a quiet title case in Sullivan County Indiana. All must appear or demur by February 27, 1914, or the court will proceed. Clerk Charles R. RailsbachSeal. Attorney Walter F. Wood. First insertion Jan 7, 1934.
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