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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
8
A quirky column notes on tobacco smoke and jokes. It cites a Borton scientist about pipe smoke, urges fire safety against collars in July and August, and threads humor through society vignettes with names and playful exchanges.
A humorous blend of local quips about heat, near beer, odd business names in Ohio and Cleveland, and cultural asides. The piece notes milk prices in St. Louis, a stalled Eagle Island courthouse project, and mentions individuals like Mattix Lindley Hill and Buzz Hoskins in colorful vignettes.
Mr. John Pat Mattix of Haggle Island spent the weekend with his family in Sullivan.
Lee Four Card Bays entertained guests with a tea and tutti frutti party at his North State street villa. Crocinole and perchisa were played. Lee and Judge Bridwell won prizes while Brother Freddie, Billy Leahy, and Bill Mallet bore expenses. Mallet, who runs the Sullivan county phone line and manages the fan tan crop, has gone to Pennsylvania to invest in Bethlehem Steel.
In anticipation of the Chautauqua season Edsil Bostick arranges a hot dog and cream cone stand near Dodd's bridge. From this base cones and weenies will be sent to Merom Fairbanks Carlisle Dugger and Shelburn for uplift and shakedown of the public.
The Cupola Column editor claims secret inside information on which Sullivan county boys will be drafted for service in Europe. Readers are advised to check with the paper if they fear they were drafted, with a note about a cemetery gathering at midnight. Clyde Jay Burkholder is in Boston for the Elks convention and plans a Plymouth Rock visit.
Mr and Mrs E G Carrithers have returned from a visit with their son Robert Carrithers in Norfolk Virginia He is a member of the U S Marine Corps stationed there.
Mr and Mrs C H Holmes return from a Florida motor trip and decide to build a new house on the farm just east of the city. The couple changed plans after the journey and will locate on the rural property.
A humorous column notes Sam Hawkins donating a wood bill to the church and his dislike of Christianity while praising his Jacksonian Democrat leanings. Ed Bascombe stocks soda, stores ice from Gosport, and a forthcoming Fourth celebration. The Rev Perkins favors Christian Advocate while borrowing Toledo Blade. Dick Bledsoe’s wife registers to influence his vote, Zeb Stubbins’ in law arrives for prayers, and Jim Spivin’s marriage faces old objections. Deacon Ebbersole promises meat if cash guaranteed. Constable Si Plum delivers a platform speech and leads a horseshoe game officiated by Deacon Hartsock. The Rev wears a flag button, Aunt Sally sends fruit and dairy, and weekly weather reports arrive at the post. A seeds incident with Congressman Bland sparks suspicion, and Plum hunts a chicken-stealing cat at night.
The Eagle Island Club held its Fourth of July picnic at the club house near Riverton with seventy five attendees including many children. A fish and chicken dinner followed by fireworks and balloons capped the event. Various locals and visitors from Indianapolis Chicago Bedford and Denver were noted in attendance or travel through the area.
Senators New and Watson of Indiana supported the Robinson amendment permitting beer and wine production while opposing total prohibition during wartime. They argued for state by state vote on prohibition and cited economic and food conservation concerns amid the ongoing war effort.
Miss Glenn Yeager the cooperative weather observer for this county notes the week ending July 8 started with clear days and cool nights then had a mix of partly cloudy days and cool nights. Temperatures ranged from 53 to 89 degrees with several days showing probable cloudiness and some precipitation.
The State Council of Defense calls a statewide conference in the House chamber at the State House on Thursday July 12 at 1 PM. Chairmen of court councils editors and others are urged to attend as plans for county councils guidance are reviewed with Governor Goodrich and national council reps to be sought. The event aims to heighten county readiness for war conserve food and coordinate social and industrial efforts.
Anthony Alsman advertises fence posts mulberry sassafras walnut and second growth white oak plus lumber for sale. Contact R R 5 Sullivan Paxton on 23.
John V. Barbie is declared bankrupt in Indiana. A hearing on discharge is set for August 17, 1917, in Indianapolis. Creditors and interested parties are notified to appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted. Copies of the petition and order will be mailed to known creditors. First insertion July 11, 1917.
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