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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
4
Scientists explore a second theory for nocturnal eye glow. Costa Rican researchers Michaud and Tristant tested ultraviolet exposure on eyes in a dark room, noting a sharp green pupil against violet afterimage, suggesting pigment and retina interaction with UV rays may cause the glow.
A playful fragment quotes the Autocrat of the Breakfast Table musing on being a goose. The speaker claims to love talking and compares himself to a goose that swims and often raves when speaking.
The Canary family thanks friends and neighbors for kind assistance during illness and in the death of Martha J. Canary. John W. Canary and family.
A committee invites sealed bids for a 2 acre parcel in sections 19 and 20 township 10 west with a 28 by 68 foot one story frame building and several outbuildings plus a drinking fountain outfit. Real estate to sell with the building, cash or bankable note terms, bids due by noon February 1, 1917. Committee reserves right to reject any bid. First insertion January 10, 1917.
Charles F. Cox administrator of William C. Cox deceased has filed a final account with the Sullivan Circuit Court. The court will hear the report on Friday February 23, 1917, the fifth judicial day of the February term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. Charles F. Cox administrator Walter F. Wood attorney.
Notice that Wiehard Sinclair administrator of Thomas Pedron estate requires creditors heirs and legatees to appear in court on a specified day to show cause. Richard Sinclair Chaney and Kinman, Attorneys, are named.
Henry Gregg a pioneer of Haddon township died December 27 after a two week illness at age 85 years 11 months and 256 days. He led a long life in Sullivan county and leaves nine children eight grandchildren and four brothers with one son Elvin reportedly missing. Funeral was held December 29 at the Carlisle M E church with burial in the Gregg family cemetery.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in Sullivan Indiana post office dated January 10 1917. Items include Frances Abram Madge Abram Blanche Maher Alice Martin Nellie Sanders Vina Smith Barbra. Gentlemen Roy M Tomes J W Brown John F Colton C F Crabb Landine Folden Gillespie Miller Borcherding Chas Poe Geo Smith John Sullivan Tank Company Thesize E L Williams F F. Callers should say advertised and give date advertised.
Mrs Margaret Jane Weaver died Monday at her home in Farmersburg aged 76. Funeral at Little Flock church today with Rev Geo Fuson of Fairbanks. Burial in Fairbanks cemetery. Survived by husband five children Anna Timberman Sarah Douglas Charles Harrison Bert Weaver four brothers Benjamin John George and Henry Johnson and Geo Johnson.
The Farmersburg Chamber of Commerce elected KE. W. Jennings as president Dr. J. T. Oliphant as vice president H. M. McNabb as secretary and H. Birlingmier as treasurer at the Monday night annual meeting.
President Hershey was in Indian apolis on business Saturday. Miss Tella Haines of Sullivan visited the girls at the dormitory Sunday. Guy Walters filled Dr. Hammond's appointment near Newton Illinois Sunday. The new domestic science rooms will be completed this week and the class will have a kitchen and dining room. Oscar Weibking of Dietrich Ill Miss Estella Engle of Darlington Ind Miss Glen French of Merom Miss Mary Richerson of Dietrich Ill Miss Grace Branden of Joliet Ill and D M Houpt of Merom entered school Monday. Rev J C Bereamer and family and Mr Marion Shade and family ate Sunday dinner at the home of W S Sanford.
Miss Elizabeth Rowan from Indianapolis oversees cataloguing at the college library. New holiday improvements boost comfort and book appearance. January 14 marks College day with a special program inviting all attendees.
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