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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1913
Page
8
A Frenchman named Marguy, claimed to possess an elephant hide instead of skin, is considered an aberrant person. He is to be medically examined at the request of the caretaker general to determine responsibility for a theft for which he has been imprisoned for several months.
During demolition of Roxburgh Place parish church in Edinburgh a vault revealing the remains of Lady Glenorchy of the Breadalbane family and founder of the original church was uncovered.
A group used fox fire wood for a camp fire and scattered fragments woke sleeping men. The fire died leaving the party terrified, believing they were among live souls in the dark forest.
Co. B. Warner sold his harness store at the old Kirkham stand to the Stratton Harness Company and will succeed Manford Otto as manager of the business.
Joseph M. Russell formerly of this city pleaded guilty to embezzlement in Knox circuit court on Monday and received a sentence of one to fourteen years in the penitentiary.
Notice to Albert I Peters in Sullivan Circuit Court Indiana as he is non resident. Plaintiff Charlotte Peters seeks divorce. Complaint filed January 13 1913. Case No 15306 with attorney A G McNabb. Hearing set March 17 1914 in Sullivan County Court.
A folding chair designed as a compact automo bile accessory collapses to nine inches by two inches and fits in a pocket. Made of malleable iron and steel with nickel plate and enamel, it supports 400 pounds and weighs under two pounds with a twelve inch square canvas seat and adjustable heights.
A Georgia inventor introduces a folding kitchen safe designed to occupy minimal space. The back and front are one piece each, with two hinged sides in the middle, enabling compact storage when not in use in summer.
A foldable safe fits in small kitchens with a compact accordion form. When erected it includes slides a drawer and two front hinged doors for interior access. It can be moved easily and even stored outside during icebox season for summer use.
The Book Monthly warns researchers handling aged volumes to wear a silk and wire mask to cover mouth and nose to avoid germs. The practice is already in use in Paris and is expected to inspire a fashion plate for British Museum ladies.
A quotation attributed to Colton warns that power intoxicates the best hearts and no one is wise or good enough to be trusted with unlimited power. It notes that even qualified individuals lose accountability once they hold such dangerous privilege.
A historical note observes that Abraham Lincoln could not tell Yankee Doodle from Dixie and that General Grant did not recognize Army bugle calls, highlighting gaps in familiar military signals among famous leaders.
The 1912 annual report lists on hand balances and detailed receipts and disbursements by fund. It itemizes county officers fees township tax poor farm expenses, public ditches, show and ferry licenses, burial of soldiers, and numerous departmental costs including highways, bridges, public printing, and charities with totals and balances. The report also notes county officials such as the treasurer recorder surveyor superintendent coroner health commissioner and others with their respective figures. An advertising urging adult Bible classes appears adjacent along with a note on a Fifteen year kidney remedy claim.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in Sullivan Indiana Post Office on January 22 1913 and to be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not collected within two weeks. Ladies Hazel Lawson Mrs Gene Robinson Miss Mary Salders Mrs Ollie Gents M C Anders Evans John Patent Ora Scott George Wilson Elza Wilson M D When calling say advertised one cent due per letter. DIRRELLE CHANEY P M
Notice to non residents informs William Tucker and others of a quiet title suit filed January 21 1913 in Sullivan Indiana under Complaint No 15315. Defendants must appear by March 17 1913 or the case proceeds in their absence. J R Brown attorney for the plaintiff. First Insertion January 22 1913.
Mrs. Alta Davis and Mrs. Charles Wilson of Robinson who have been the guest of Mrs. Lee F Bays have returned home. Miss Mary Stratton who has been seriously ill with typhoid fever is improving.
Former U S senator and cinema chief Will H Hays spent a short period in Bloomfield on Monday morning stopping briefly to meet local officials and constituents.
The Sullivan Common Council adopts Declaratory Resolution 1 1913 authorizing opening of an alley between Davis and Washington streets in Sullivan Indiana. Remonstrances may be filed by February 11 1913 at 7 30 p m with a council hearing to follow. action final. Also notices of divorce case Atkielski v Atkielski in Sullivan Circuit Court for November Term 1912 with risk of default if Weronika Atkielski fails to appear by March 13 1913.
Citizens Trust Company as administrator will sell at public auction on February 6 1918 at the north door of Sullivan Indiana Court House the decedent John H Wilson's interest in part of in lot 59 including a two foot wide strip and stairway access with sale subject to court approval and minimum cash terms two thirds of appraised value. James M Lang secretary. First insertion Jan 8 1913 4t.
Notice to stockholders of Turman Township Telephone Company announcing a meeting on Saturday February 1 1913 at 10 AM in Graysville to transact business. Stockholders without certificates are urged to contact the secretary to obtain them by the date. C H Shields president and C E Watson secretary. First insertion January 15 31.
WANTED Reliable energetic man to sell lubricating oils greases and paints in Sullivan and adjacent counties. Salary or commission. STETSON OIL CO. Cleveland Ohio.
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