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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1913
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, a county Republican paper established in 1866, lists subscription rates including one year and shorter terms with prices and in advance payment. Publishers are D. Chaney and R. P. White.
Indiana’s early inaugurations were simple affairs with small audiences in the House. The piece traces shifts in ceremony from Willard’s 1857 swearing in to the grand balls of Hendricks and later governors, noting evolving venues from the old state house to the rotunda and iconic ball nights at Bates House and other venues.
A college professor tells a humorous tale about students misquoting him. The recount centers on a student’s stumbly remark and the professor’s reply, highlighting language quirks and misunderstandings during a lesson.
The piece argues that bar boys and young men rely on friendship as a prime necessity of existence. It notes that once a man is established with home and family responsibilities, he may dispense with friendship, but while young and unsettled he depends on companionship for support and sustenance.
Advice on treating new tinware with lard and heating to prevent rust. For stained tins borax is effective. boiling discolored teapots or coffee pots in borax solution restores brightness.
The Hamilton Township Trustee N D Martin presents the 1913 annual report to the Advisory Board of Hamilton Township Sullivan County Indiana. It itemizes Town Fund receipts and expenditures including copying, rent, supplies, salaries, and supervisor fees, plus Road Fund and Special School Fund entries. The report covers service days, the trustee’s compensation, and a sworn statement of accuracy.
City Treasurer Burrell Dubre reports January 1 balance of 20894.05 dollars. Sullivan County Electric paid 274.12 dollars, boosting funds to over 21000. The utility pays two percent of gross receipts. 1912 receipts exceeded 13000 dollars. Fire Chief Farley cites 27 fires in 1912 with 4000 dollars loss and varying monthly insured amounts. Washington street plan seeks 1913 improvements with four material specs to be chosen, possibly with county aid to Center Ridge cemetery.
A morning report claims Ed J Kelley the county sheriff has married a Terre Haute woman. The Union could not verify the couple’s name or the report. It was noted Kelley departed Saturday on business from his residence.
Announcement: Miss Bernice Isabella Harper, daughter of Mrs. Hattie Harper, married Mr. Joseph Hector Briscbois on January 9, 1918 in Deland Florida. At home after January 21 in Mobile Alabama.
Mrs Henry Lafollette was seriously burned about eight o clock Tuesday morning at her East Harris street home when a lamp she held exploded as she tried to blow it out. Doctors think injuries are external only and she will recover. Rev J Fairfield of Littleton, Mass, returns home after visiting his mother Mrs Mary W Fairfield who is ill with pneumonia.
The Sullivan Common Council announces on January 15 1918 that Declaratory Resolution Number 1 1913 was adopted January 14 1913 to open an alley between Davis and Washington Streets. The council sets February 11 1913 8 as the remonstrance deadline and 7 30 p m for a hearing in the council chamber, with final action to follow.
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