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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1910
Page
5
Griswold seeks audience with Gov Osborne over a threat to his life tied to the Appleweight case. Miss Barbara Osborne confronts Bosworth about the governor’s absence and the urgent state matters at stake in Columbia.
Miss Osborne implores Griswold to help delayed Appleweight case papers as the governor’s office seeks the state’s arrest of the outlaw. The attorney general warns of publicity and danger to her father, who is missing and sought by the governor for swift action.
The speaker notes being praised by friends who “knocked you pretty hard” the other night and smiles in response. They value the compliment and feel encouraged by friends’ honest critique.
A chirping woman in the house may be told that silence is golden now and then. Yet, in the long run her music will be seen as an angelic accompaniment to the day’s work.
A unusual chattel mortgage was recorded with the Gonzales County clerk listing nine turkey hens one gobbler and all their increase as collateral. The filing appeared in the Gonzales Inquirer.
Drs. J. M. Billman and J. H. Neff united January 1 to form a partnership. Their offices on the south side of the square share a double doorway, creating first class headquarters. Billman has long practiced in Sullivan. Neff recently moved from Fairbanks and is highly regarded. The merger is poised to benefit both physicians.
Mrs. Binas Nutter received a Wednesday morning message that her brother George Young was killed in Pittsburg where he worked at a boat landing. The notice gave no details and the body was taken to Mason City West Virginia.
Irvin Scott and C. P. Harris sold hogs for the top price in Indianapolis markets on Tuesday. Sixty nine head from a 400-hog sale brought 9.15 dollars per hundred, five cents above the day’s others. Average weight was 176 pounds.
Dr. J. H. Neff who has served as secretary of the county board of health for the past year was selected by the county commissioners last week to serve in the same capacity another year.
Many children are sickly. Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children used by Mother Gray a nurse in Children s Home New York break up colds in 24 hours cure feverishness headache stomach troubles teething disorders and destroy worms. At all druggists 25c sample mailed Fred Address Allen S Olmstead Le Roy NY 21 41
Advertisement notes a 5 cm dwelling in Robinson offered for sale or trade through I' Se W. P. Stratton of Sullivan. Dated notice appears as a classified item with location and contact details abbreviated.
A dialogue shows a wife pleading while a husband avoids balconies to prevent neighbors from thinking he is a wife beater. The exchange highlights reputational pressure and domestic tension in a compact domestic scene.
A witty exchange features Johnny boasting of impressions while Dolly, amused and decisive, hints she awaits an escort to supper. The banter showcases flirtation and humor in a social setting with light, breezy dialogue.
The Gatling gun, the first practical quick firer, was perfected in 1861 marking the start of a new era in military firearms.
A periodical notes that college magazines embrace humor while debating what counts as fresh wit. It questions stale gags and highlights young writers shaping campus comedy trends.
Pencil drawings may be preserved by brushing with a mix of skimmed milk and water in equal parts.
A brief Dallas News item notes a man known for silence often relies on his wife to speak for him, highlighting a simple domestic dynamic.
Attorney General James Bingham greeted by a large Presbyterian church audience Sunday night. He spoke on practical Christianity, duty of Christian men, and the power of faith to address social and economic issues. Rev J H McArthur introduced him. he stayed in town as a guest of Will H. Hays, president of the Young People's Club.
Commodore Salyards of this city died at his home in the east part Sunday aged 37 years three months and two days. He married Katie Eaton January 12, 1898, who died June 6, 1903. They had three children, one died in infancy. Survived by two children, a mother, four brothers and three sisters. Funeral at Holiness Christian church Tuesday at ten conducted by Rev. W bs Jewell.
Last week Judge Henderson ruled for county road builders who filed manda mus proceedings against the county auditor and treasurer to issue warrants and pay amounts allowed by the county commissioners at the December session. The auditor had refused to issue warrants citing a supreme court ruling declaring the gravel road law unconstitutional.
Several suits against the estate of Captain Jesse Haddon were dismissed in circuit court. A back taxes suit was dropped after $1,003.58 in back taxes was paid to County Treasurer Ward. The injunction suit by Frank B. Ridgeway was dismissed and administrator Dr. William A. Lisman was discharged.
The Seviers seek a circuit court divorce Monday afternoon naming Melissa Sevier as defendant. The suit follows earlier claims she filed against the elderly doctor alleging heavy drinking from a bottle kept under the bed. J. R. Brown is the plaintiff's attorney.
The Jennings divorce case closed yesterday in circuit court as Mrs. Cecil Jennings was granted a divorce from Cecil Jennings. Alimony of 250 dollars was awarded and custody of the infant child awarded to Mrs. Jennings.
City council approved appointments to the city board of health naming Dr. E. M. Corbin as secretary and Dr. C. F. Briggs and Paul Higbee as members. Dr. Higbee is identified as the democratic member of the board.
Senator Albert J. Beveridge introduces a bill to pension George W. Cloin of this city at 12 dollars monthly. Cloin is the crippled son of the late Aaron Cloin, who served in Company D, 58th Indiana.
Eli W. L. Dix purchased the seventy five acre William E. Patton farm southwest of Farmersburg for 5625 dollars. Coal rights are reserved in the deal and the deed was filed with County Recorder Curry on Thursday.
Hon John C Chaney received a Christmas greeting card mailed at Suez Egypt from former Vice President Charles W Fairbanks. The Fairbanks couple are on an extended tour of the old world.
Will H. Pigg a local lawyer now residing in Martinsville was elected Morgan County attorney after Kivett’s resignation. Democratic caucus selected him. Republicans whooped no split. Pigg previously practiced in Martinsville and Brooklyn town matters.
The council approved a rules framework including roll call and committee reports. They appointed George F. Botts to secure chairs with real backs for the chamber. A fire department reorganization plan is being prepared after a probe into fifth class city firefighting.
Deputy John I. Hoffman announces the January distribution of the state school fund to counties based on 749,303 pupils. Each pupil receives 1.81 dollars, totaling 1,356,238.43 dollars, with Sullivan County allocated 17,104.50 dollars.
Otis Powers sues Stella B. Powers in Circuit Court alleging abandonment on August 29, 1908 and ongoing separation. He accuses her of infidelity and seeks custody of their six year old son Ivan Price. Wesley Forbes represents the plaintiff.
Announcements read that Grace Florence Francis, daughter of Dr and Mrs David R Francis, will marry Dr Homer L Nickell on Sunday evening January 16 1910 at Central Christian Church Ironton Ohio. They will reside after February 1 at 722 West Broadway Louisville Kentucky.
John Brock was granted a divorce from Rosa Brock in circuit court yesterday. One hour later Rosa remarried Bert Wade a farmer near Shelburn. Squire Kirkham performed the ceremony.
The column records visits and moves including Jacob Hicks of Cynthia Ky visiting his brother H N Hicks at 540 South Main, and several residents spending winter in Florida or Colorado. Also noted are a birth in the Reed family, Shirey leaving the Dugger Journal for Yorktown Banner, church calls, relocations, and a new Farmersburg town board with Kennedy Kendall Bennett Lloyd as members and Wesley Forbes as clerk and treasurer.
Icy sidewalks cause numerous injuries as pedestrians slip. Mrs. John L. Marlow fractured her forearm after a fall at her home on Thursday. Mrs. George Price also broke her arm in a slip on West Jackson Street the same day.
Chief Henry Smith announced strict enforcement of the old anti spitting ordinance with Patrolman Knotts. After initial warnings, officers plan stronger action while City Attorney Will Hays confirms the ordinance remains in force under current administration.
Er W. L. Dix has purchased the 75 acre W. B. K. Patton farm southwest of Farmersburg for 5625 dollars.
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