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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1916
Page
3
In Farmersburg a 19 year old man named Spencer Miller stands accused after a check altered to 2.61 enabled a store purchase. A preliminary hearing set bond at 500 dollars. Miller, recently married, farmed near town and faces circuit court after his arrest.
Relatives from both sides joined A. G. Cushman on Independence Day for a large dinner near the Eno home. Guests included Medsker Whitlock and Eno families, with Edna and Florence Eby present. The afternoon featured singing and Riley poetry recitations. Visitors Mrs. Harris of Shelbyville and Mrs. Earnest of Independence joined Mrs. Stratton.
Mrs J B Kauffman and her daughter Bonnie of Houston Texas, formerly residents here, are visiting relatives in the city.
Mrs F E Karl of Detroit testifies that Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills stop nervous headaches quickly. The ad claims no opiates, no habit forming risk, and urges readers to buy from a local druggist with a money back guarantee. Each 25 dose package costs 25 cents from Miles Medical Co.
Washington D C July 5 probable plan for a government survey of Indiana stone region will be abandoned C D Welcott director of the United States geological survey writes Rep Zenor that Blatchley state geologist has thoroughly covered the field Walcott pays high tribute to Blatchley but suggests the government will not undertake what he has already done The stone interests feel disappointed at loss of government survey advertisement and potential benefits.
Mrs E H Brunson of Dublin Go claims Electric Bitters keeps the elderly young and strengthens the weak. The tonic is said to cure dyspepsia torpid liver inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation with a reasonable time. Guaranteed by Joe K Smock druggist at 50 cents.
Miss Lottie Lyons and Miss Mary Scott closed their Rood school Friday June 29 after eight and a half months of praised teaching. Patrons and neighbors filled the school with tubs and baskets for a large noon dinner, and a joint program in Lyons' room followed, deemed a grand success.
Arthur A. Holmes former Union publisher and Sullivan postmaster now connected with the pension department at Washington is here for a two week visit.
Mr and Mrs Fred Campbell of St Louis visit Mr Campbell s parents in Paxton and Mrs Campbell s father I B Draper of this city.
Ed Green preserves bound Terre Haute Daily Union volumes from 1857-58 with publishers Isaac M. Brown and T. B. Long. The pages feature ads for Isaac Ball undertaker and C. C. Smith hardware, plus attorney I. N. Pearce. Green also owns copies of the Terre Haute Atlas and Terre Haute Item, both founded by Brown and Simpson respectively.
Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Maine escaped a fatal lung inflammation after a neglected cold, as quoted in a letter claiming Dr King's New Discovery saved his life. The ad touts the remedy as the guaranteed cold cure, with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar and a trial bottle free.
The article notes a grand reception for Rev H G Rowe and his bride in Garrett Illinois June 15. Hosts Mr F L Wyeth and family hosted about forty guests with a five course menu, roses and ferns decor, and college color souvenirs. Guests included Atwood residents and local Garrett people. The same issue reports the first home grown ripe tomatoes hitting the county market.
Sullivan defeated Brazil in two games by 5 to 3 and 7 to 3. Purcell and Bamberger starred in the morning win while Glidewell faltered in the afternoon as Sullivan pulled away late. D. Anderson stole home in the morning but was ruled out. Purcell and Shinn contributed key hits and bases in play. Attendance reached about 2,000.
The report lists pitching and fielding details from the second game with hits and errors, including Earned runs for Brazil and Sullivan and various players named. It ends with an advertisement-like note praising Dr. Crowley’s pile cure method as permanent, contrasting with surgical treatments.
From Switz City to Sullivan 16 miles, Illinois Central sold over 800 tickets and used four passenger coaches and one baggage car. The train stalled on hills, backing down to gain momentum, forcing passengers to walk at one point. Report by Linton Call dated July 5.
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