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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
2
The forecast predicts drought and intense heat for July with waterspouts and cloudbursts possible in some regions. Storms peak from late June into early July, followed by rising barometer and cooler spells, then hot waves and scattered heavy rain, tapering toward August.
Farmersburg Indiana July 7 The Old Settlers Meeting will be held on August 12 instead of the 13th to accommodate speakers. Congresssman John C. Chaney and W A Cullop are expected, with Rev A P Asbury as master of ceremonies. The event aims to be the banner Sullivan county Old Settlers meeting with prominent speakers and entertaining features.
The Carlisle News reports thousands of fish and turtles dying in Busseron Creek in the township. Hundreds of carcasses float in the stream as alarm grows. The cause is debated with mine runoff and alum cited. a report is sent to State Game Commissioner Sweney for investigation.
For sale 82 by 52 inch Advance Separator in good condition. Will sell cheap. Inquire Turman and Riggs at North Main Street Sullivan Indiana.
Weather bureau data through 87 years shows July mean 76 degrees, warmest 1901 at 2.10? No, ??? The passage reports July temperatures, precipitation, humidity and wind. Highest temp 106 on July 22 1961. lowest 48 on July 1 1885. Average precipitation 4.1 inches. greatest month 19.12 inches in 1ST. least 0.2 inch in 1881. Humidity 72 at 7 am and 58 at 7 pm. Wind SW with average 8 mph and max 46 mph from SW on July 18, 1903.
The Union claims a sun eclipse occurred last week in 1868 while Isaac Shoffner of this city informs that the eclipse happened on August 7, 1869.
Dr Crowley treats heart disease with emphasis on precise systemic assessment. His method aims to detect exact conditions and has produced notable success in curing heart disease.
Former Secretary Herbert recalls the Olney note and Cleveland Venezuelan message. He describes cabinet participation, secrecy, and the president’s approach to public business. Also recounted is a humorous White House incident with a tramp mistaken for Dr Unlucky.
The text portrays Cleveland as sociable with male acquaintances and fond of cards in youth. He avoided broad social rounds, rarely visiting friends, and preferred office work as a lawyer. Though not a close student, he could grasp legal problems, making him valuable as counsel, with colleagues handling court arguments.
A stage door keeper blocks entry at a theater where Gov. Cleveland and his gilded staff arrive. The door guard finally allows the governor inside but directs the attention to the resplendent band, sent to enter by the other route.
A fragmentary text from the Grover Cleveland era notes a friend departing for Washington with a quip about going to see Grover. The passage hints at political conversations and the casual tone of early 1880s discourse.
In a cold wet night Mr. Cleveland wandered through mud and darkness for over two hours trying to find his party. He knocked at a second floor window and a gruff voice allowed him to stay the night. He continued his weary journey with his gun shouldered.
Grover Cleveland rides to Grand Central on Madison Avenue with young passengers who tease him about being fed on yeast. He laughs at the impudence then replies with a joke at their expense noting their mothers could have fed them on yeast for better breeding.
The story recounts Esther Cleveland hearing her father speak from Chicago to the White House. Her expression shifts from wonder to fear as she gazes at the tiny opening in the telephone receiver and bursts into tears asking how they can get papa out of the hole.
Mr. Cleveland carefully examined each act and all facts of veteran claims for the public treasury. He rarely dictated, preferring to write his notes in a clear copperplate hand and personally review every paper. He scrutinized court martial records across ranks, correcting flawed proceedings to benefit officers.
State Superintendent Fassett A. Cotton announced the semi annual apportionment of school funds totaling 1 624 099 80 with a per capita of 2 12 and county collections totaling 1592955 84 Sullivan County shows its distribution figures ready for apportionment.
The document shows a total amount to be distributed of 18 360 04 dollars and a higher figure of 20 191 08 dollars indicating final settlement figures and allocation.
An ice cream supper will be held Saturday evening at Woodmen’s hall in New Lebanon for the Junior Woodmen. Ice cream cake and lemonade will be served, from the Gilbert Rose Meade farm north of town. The farm, now an exclusive stock farm, ships a large stock. W. W. Watson of Turman township oversees the farm.
The Rocky Mountain Can Company of Colorado and Mrs G Carrnthers left Thursday for an extended visit in the north and west. They will visit Vancouver and Yellowstone park before returning.
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