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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
8
Random court house observations mix with wartime allusions and local oddities. References to Bevo soldiers and President Wilson appear alongside odd anecdotes about clothing, death notices, and minor legal or financial items. The tone is fragmented, reflecting a period newspaper column of unsigned vignettes.
Captain C of BE U S A Graeter recalls service with engineer units in France during 1918. He describes building lines and bridges with captured materials near the front, night operations, and commendations for Private Wolfe and Private Stipes for bravery and duty under shell fire.
Mrs J M Billman is visiting Mr and Mrs Beryl Billman at Cincinnati.
Real estate notices list several conveyances in Sullivan County and townships including Cass Curry Heddon and Jackson. Transactions show trustees and individuals selling parcels from 1 to 25 acres with prices from $1 to $8900 and references to coal expropriation, rail line boundaries, and lot descriptions in sections 9-9, 7-9, and 8-9.
Earnest Farrand 30 miner and Shel burn Josephine Penticost 18 Jackson Hill No 2. William W. Ford 37 miner and Florence B. Carter 50 Sul Garrett. N Sheetz 23 telegraph operator Sullivan and Milbourne R Schu 18 Carlisle. Robert Smith 36 miner and Susie Smith 30 both of Sullivan.
The Sullivan Union and the Ohio Farmer each charge one year at a rate of 1.50 dollars.
Miss Glenn Yeager reports the county weather for the week ending January 6. Data show variable wind and cloud cover with light rainfall and snow measurements, noting 12 inches of precipitation on the 1st and 34 inches in total for the period.
Report of the condition of The Sullivan County Loan and Trust Co. at Sullivan Indiana at close of business on Dec 31 1918 showing total resources 397 387.37 dollars and total liabilities 397 387.37 dollars. Items listed include loans and discounts 804 856.35 dollars overdrafts 8 651.66 dollars U S bonds 24 162.79 dollars trust investments 27 873.11 dollars and various deposits. Signed by Marion Shade secretary treasurer sworn January 7 1919 before Della Raines notary public.
The sheriff will auction the rents and profits of a Hymera, Indiana property on February 1, 1919 to satisfy a court decree of $32.30 plus costs. If unsold, the fee simple of the real estate in blocks 23 and 24 may be offered to cover the decree. Sale at the north door of Sullivan County Court House. Orville Hale sheriff. First ad Jan 8 1919. Also fur and junk buyer ad.
Automobile tops repairs celluloid lights and glass lights hood and radiator covers harness repair and oiling collar service offered by John A. Mattix at his North Side stand.
For sale car wire fence AI heights earth wire No 9 smooth wire staples red and white cedar posts. This wire is going fast. Get yours while it lasts. Dixie Lumber Co.
80 acre farm three miles southwest of Pleasantville Indiana offered as a bargain and good investment. See Mrs. B. F. Lucas in Pleasantville Indiana for details.
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