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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
6
The Sullivan Union, a Republican paper in the county since 1866, lists subscription rates for one year, six months, and three months. Publishers are Dirrelle Chaney and R. P. White, with 1878 postmark and second class entry at Sullivan, Indiana.
Announcement from the Indiana polis Star notes Miss Mary Wilson a Carlisle teacher engaged to Frank OD Crawford a banker of Lihue Hawaii formerly of Danville. Crawford is tied as an heir to the late Capt. Jesse Haddon in a Crawford Haddon case tried in Sullivan and Knox circuits years ago.
Dr. F. L. Robbins, a Carlisle physician since August 1906, has discontinued his Carlisle practice. He left with his family for a short visit to relatives in Bicknell before moving to Houston, Texas, to resume his profession.
Jud Hart appeared in Squire Cowle's court after a charge of assault and battery filed by Rush Davidson Sr. Hart pleaded guilty and was fined 10 dollars plus costs totaling 20.50 dollars. The matter stemmed from ongoing trouble with young Davidson.
Sloan's Liniment is advertised as the first thought of mothers for bumps sprains and pains in children. It quickly penetrates and soothes without rubbing and is promoted as cleaner and more effective than mossy plasters or ointments. It offers prompt relief for rheumatic aches neuralgia pain and post cold soreness and is sold by druggists for 25 cents.
A circuit court jury awarded 3 BMN damages against the T HL Tr & I Traction Co in a suit by Marjorie Stevenson for 10000. The 1915 Clinton line crash near Terre Haute injured the plaintiff and killed her sister. the mother’s suit remains unsettled. The defense plans an appeal to the supreme court.
An advertisement links constipation to dull skin and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild bedtime laxative. It promises a full movement in the morning and relief from fatigue, urging readers to buy a bottle at druggists for 25 cents.
Mrs Malissa Blackburn arrested last week by Sheriff Hale on a hog shooting charge involving neighbor Elisom Leach was released on $500 bond on Wednesday. Bond signatures included Jeff Blackburn and Clayton Price. She had refused bond at arrest and remained in jail until now. The charge was filed by Mr Leach in circuit court.
A wartime era style ad touts Dr King's New Discovery as a cure for hacking coughs. It claims the pine balm soothes irritated membranes and antiseptic qualities kill germs, urging readers to buy at the druggist for 50 cents.
An old local notice urges treating lingering respiratory symptoms with Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It claims to soothe throat irritation, ease breathing, and kill germs, recommending use for croup sore throat and bronchial issues with a 25 cent bottle at druggists.
Notice announces Harry J. McAnally as administrator of Cary J. McAnally late of Sullivan county Indiana deceased. Estate said to be solvent. First insertion January 17 1917-81.
J. S. Murphy M.D. maintains an office above Dale's Jewelry Store at South Side Square. Hours are 9:00 to 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Office phone 156 and residence 103.
An unclear OCR excerpt references names and places in a chaotic sequence. The readable fragments mention possible people and locations but lack full context or coherent events. The piece seems part of a local report or notice with incomplete sentences and garbled terms.
Effective October 8, 1916, Sullivan to Terre Haute trains run at 5 30 am and through the day with multiple departures. Terre Haute to Sullivan trains depart from 4 45 am to 11 00 pm daily except Sunday. Limited trains operate.
George McNabb and Hunt Gambill announce the appointment of administrator for the estate of Lydia A. Phelps, deceased, a solvent estate in Sullivan County Indiana. First insertion January 10, 1917.
Notice to non residents in Sullivan County Indiana that plaintiff files a quiet title suit in Sullivan Circuit Court No 17194 against William H Secrist his unknown wife or widow unknown heirs and devisees of Secrist and McWinley deceased nonresidents. case set for March 23 1917 at the Sullivan court house to contest described 10 acre tract starting southeast corner of west half of southeast quarter section 34 township 8 north range 9 west with right of way line details.
Charles F. Cox as administrator filed the final account of William C. Cox in Sullivan Circuit Court. The hearing is set for 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. Attorneys Charles F. Cox and Walter F. Wood. First insertion January 10, 1917.
Sullivan County Indiana Treasurer Robbery Gambile warns taxpayers to pay 1916 taxes by May 7 1917 or face penalties. The notice lists tax rates per hundred dollars and per poll, emphasizes filing accuracy and early payment, and announces February land sales for delinquents with an August deadline for school fund mortgages.
Richard Sinclair, administrator of the estate of Thomas Pearson, is ordered to appear in court on February 23, 1917 to show cause. Attorneys Chaney & Kinman listed. First insertion January 10, 1917.
Notice of filing and pendency of complaint to quiet title on ten acres in Sullivan County Indiana described as part of section 17 township 9 north range 8 west. Defendants must answer by March 1 1917 at Sullivan County Courthouse. case heard in their absence. Clerk seals witness. First insertion January 4 1917.
A sealed bid sale is announced by the undersigned committee for 82 acres of land described as starting 129 feet east of the Section 19/26 corner and bounded by measured lines. The parcel includes a 28 by 68 foot one story frame building and several outbuildings with a 8 by16 structure and two 12 by15 buildings plus a drinking fountain outfit. Real estate and improvements to be sold with cash or bankable notes. Bid deadline 12 noon Thursday February 1 1947. committee reserves right to reject any bids. First insertion Jan 10, 1917-38t.
In the Sullivan Circuit Court November term 1916 Silas J Harvey Emma A Holbert et al Complaint No 17188 seeks quiet title to real estate. The complaint filed January 1 1917 names numerous Holbert heirs and associates and states the defendants are not residents of Indiana.
In Sullivan County Indiana a partition suit filed December 30 1916 by CORA B Bedwell MARy L Angel et al against nonresident defendants including Rachel L Creager Powell Katy Keey Omar Bailey Troxel Martha Odessa Bailey Conrad Neville Powell Ethel Powell and Shernice Powell seeks division of real estate described as the north half of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 5 township 7 north range 9 west containing 26 45 acres and adjacent parcels in Wilkey and Allens addition Sullivan City. The complaint demands appearance and answer.
Parintha B. Dex executrix of William T. Dix deceased files final account with Sullivan Circuit Court. Hearing set for Friday January 26 1947 the 68th judicial day of the November term 1916 creditors heirs and legatees must appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. Hays & Hays attorneys. First insertion July 1917.
John C. Chaney administrator of the estate of Andy Bosley deceased files the final report with the Sullivan Circuit Court clerk and sets a hearing for Friday January 26 1917 the 53rd judicial day of the November term 1916 to show cause why the report should not be approved
Chanes administrator of the estate of Millie Bosley deceased has filed in the Sullivan Circuit Court Clerk’s office his final report for the November term 1918 on February 2 1977 a 53rd judicial day. Creditors heirs and legatees are notified to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. First insertion January 3 1917 3¢.
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