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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
8
Fragmented OCR text mentions Graysville and Oakland events with numerous names and items. Readers see references to Patents, Phillips, Mork, Stueany, Ransford, and others, plus a funeral or festival note and a tentative notice of a meeting place.
An old diuretic style advertisement touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia claiming it digests all meals, prevents fermentation, and removes gas. It promises relief after eating and urges readers to start taking it today for a healthy stomach and comfort.
In Merom and nearby areas residents report visits by Joe Pidseewaw and others from Morons and West Terre Haute. Henry Adlen near Oblong buys land near the Junction to build a house. Dick Joskins returns from Indianapolis via Merui Gravel Co. foreman. Rev. Mr Ansey closed a successful meeting at Nose lapel. The Masonic lodge at Merom held its annual banquet to a grand reception. Western fever rumors rise though no fatalities yet.
Fannie Hughes places an advertisement in the issue, listing services and contact details. The notice appears among other classifieds, offering insight into local commerce and personal notices of the period.
A. N. L. Burton a leading merchant of Gunsville conducted business in Sullivan on Thursday.
A rough ledger of residents making business trips and visits includes Curtner to Sullivan, Charles Vangebhn to Terre Haute for a position at Theot glass works, and WW JT employer shifts noted. Misses Lonie Goodman Elizabeth Puppe visited Sullivan. Phillippe plans to stay with friends. Osrewr to Poupeeten Tresday. Mrs Otte Travis to Dugeer for several days. Scott Crane of Linton visited friends. Difford Pre of Littl Giant traveled here Sunday. Charles Jerod returned from flat Spain Ari. Willis and Claire shopped at Nincernes Saturday. Mrs Metrie spent Sunday in Osiy. Ike Pred noted in Terre Haute Friday. Ugspent Sunday with Ooops. W Me-Teen Usti transacted business at Prudential in town. Miner Tieward, a local barber, traveled to Perre Thuite.
An advertisement asserts catarrh is an internal disease cured by blood carried medicine. It promotes Rexall Mucu-Tone via Reed & Batey, Dr Aouee, Aata, offering 50c and 1 as sizes with a money back guarantee if it fails.
Charles D. Nalley traveled to Sullivan for a business trip on Saturday. Close Mosier returned home at Norman Station on Wednesday after visiting relatives nearby.
Paxton report covers Charley Good at Shirley Hill. Marshall Harris in Carlisle on township business. Squire Nash in grocery trade. W. L. Nash in Indianapolis last week. Sam Bland and family visiting Paxton relatives. Parish preaching by O M Davis and Hinton. illness among James A Warold and Mrs Creager. Crowder brothers from Sullivan loading hay. Mattie McKinney visiting Shelburn and Pimento. other visitors include Clarence Johnson, James Fidler, John Bowen and J W Coffee.
Creight Paton, a senior, is improving. Visitors include Will Harrison of the Narrows and Jean Reynolds of Terre Haute. The second bi monthly exams occurred last Thursday and Friday with several exemptions granted. Roy Ransford leads janitor work. Ludgver dedicates full time to manual training. Basketball remains hampered by Patton’s absence. once filled, team hopes to resume. Attendance last month rose though sickness reduced turnout. lecture course next at Presbyterian church Friday evening led by Charles Poulvard Atienbury renowned speaker with past acclaim. Several attended a ball game at Sullivan Friday. Local residents and neighbors share updates on banking officers, travels, moves, and illnesses. A birthday gathering hosted by Mrs Clara Samms drew many neighbors. Various residents visited Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Sullivan, and Shelburn for business and medical matters.
Roy Lewis and Eph Downes returned from Kirrmandale on Tuesday. AGE beBau and family visited Fred Clakilten Sunday. Miss Effie Chowning returned home after vacation with her parents. The Woodmen held an oyster supper Saturday night. Dock Dix moved his family here. Price and family passed through Sunday. Maude Campbell and Miss Nellie am yton visited Farmersburg Tuesday. A large crowd attended church at Concord last Sunday night.
The article asserts chronic constipation causes piles fistula ulcers and related rectal diseases and can lead to stomach kidney and bladder problems as well as nervous issues. It promotes Dr Crowley claiming a unique method that cures constipation and leaves no symptoms while avoiding drug habit formation.
Heavy snow began Monday afternoon and continued through Monday night, reaching six to eight inches locally. Thermometer hovered near zero Tuesday morning as snow packs easily. Sleighing is popular and the snow is expected to persist for some time.
The list shows marriages licensed to Joan to Eva Johns and Adam Ebler to Henrietta Barnhart. The records reflect couples from the area with formal filing of licenses.
Shelburn residents welcomed a string of visitors last week. Mr and Mrs W C Powell visited with Mr and Mrs Frank Courter in Linton. Mrs Idan Ohlensehhiaver of Terre Tbante and Troy Pilderbrand of Newton TL traveled to see relatives. Miss iace Lowery of Paris IL came with her mother Mrs Mary Kh Lowery, and Miss Ethel Patton of Terre Llante visited J T Price and family. Miss Ethel Greek of Fontanet called on Alva Lane. Mary Liver was in Terre Tlante Friday.
John Moore and family of Dugger visited relatives in verbenlty on Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Virtle visited relatives near Pleasantville. Dan Driver was in Linton earlier this week. Albert Bennett was in Dugger last week. Martin Virtle traveled to Dugger Friday. The funeral of Martha Bryant was held at Morris Chapel cemetery Saturday. Mr and Mrs James Gaultney of Marco spent Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives in our neighborhood.
Notice says money to loan on good farms at a low rate of interest. Address 2312 John A. Mattix indicated.
An 8 acre farm offered for sale lists address Box 21 Route 1 Carlisle Indiana. The notice provides property location and contact details for the seller.
In Fairbanks Indiana January 9 the Fairbanks boys beat Shelburn 17 to 34 in the first game in the new hall. Shelburn led 10-9 at halftime but Fairbanks surged ahead in the second half. Wilson led Fairbanks with points while Glenn starred for Shelburn. Rough play marked the contest with 18 fouls charged to Fairbanks and 17 to Shelburn. About 150 spectators attended.
The senior class meeting at the home of Miss Chanele Pisigan opened with a poem and order of business led by President Wallers. Miss Laura Campbell assisted as teacher, memories of the outing included a supper in the dining room and class colors gift bows, with Clarance Durroughs and James Thallett joked about marriage while merely dating.
Maury J. McClung as administratrix of David Ek. McChing deceased has filed a final report in Sullivan circuit court. Hearing set for Friday February 5, 1909 during the January term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. Administratrix Mary El McClung. Attorneys Ost Mir & Stratton.
Notice is given that George W. Suff, executor of the estate of Justis Week, deceased, has filed a report of his account in Sullivan circuit court. The report will be heard on Friday February 5 during the January term. Creditors heirs and legatees are required to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. Buff Stratton Attorneys. GEORGE W. BROKE, Executor. First ins Jan 13 09 8t.
Local Concord Hew area reports a wedding soon for Flossie O Neal and Roscoe O Neal with a large dinner gathering and many neighborhoods attending. The piece lists dozens of attendees including Leona Parris Edna Resfer Ora Starkey Ada Farerainer Maude Douglass Flora Jarrand and Bernard Care among others. Several residents were seen visiting neighbors and attending church with mentions of games at Shelburn and drives to nearby towns in the period.
Web Chaewring and John Bowen visited Sullivan Monday while Murray Drake retired from California. Pounds unveiled new fall offers attracting enthusiasts to roller skating, highlighting a great opportunity for fans and participants.
Fragmentary report describes a gathering involving Dr Dudas and others at Sullivan Pridey night with references to Shelby business and attendees including Mrs Maury Dottiatht and Doak. Details are garbled with uncertain names and places, providing a partial glimpse of social activity and local figures.
James Sith of Shelburn was tried in the Clay Circuit Court for larceny and shot at by a marshal during an escape attempt. He received an eight year penitentiary sentence in Brazil on the charge.
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