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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1918
Page
8
A fragmented community column cites sugar rules gas war talk and patriotic duties. It notes two Sullivan preachers joining the army not in aviation and a county defense committee to monitor war work and bond purchases. Local humor concerns spare ribs and dry bones in a wartime mood.
James Breakman 35 a jerryman at Mildred mine northeast of the city operated by J Woolley Coal Company was electrocuted shortly before noon Sunday. His body lay across a live five hundred volt wire with a fatal burn across the abdomen and heart. Doctor C F Briggs pronounced him dead after on site first aid.
The County Council of Defense forms an Adjustment Appeal Board with five members from Sullivan County Indiana to hear citizens reports of war support lapses. The panel will hold hearings at the Court House, with stenographer records, and unsatisfied cases go to the Federal District Attorney in Indianapolis. Citizens may request a trial to ensure they do their part for the war effort.
Miss Glenn Yeager cooperative observer records the week ending July 14. Daily highs and lows range from 74 to 83 and 52 to 66 with mostly clear skies. A 1.00 inch rainfall occurred on the 5th.
Sgt Major Fred M Loudermilk shares wartime notes from France describing sights and daily life. He mentions French people and humor, requests a weekly Union newspaper, and notes no hometown letters yet while awaiting return. He references Wabash students and asks for home contact.
Robinson Illinois July 12 Four men and three women were arrested on the west bank of the Wabash river early Thursday for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. The party said to be from Linton Indiana crossed the river for a fish fry. They pleaded guilty and were fined with costs. Names listed include H Thixtun George Murphy James Lundor John Shannon Della Gray Mabel Blaine and Anna Hill.
Mrs Edsil Bosstick and her daughter Eva traveled to West Baden for an extended visit yesterday.
Rev Ralph T Coppage of Patoka Illinois sends a war song Our Allies Over There to the Union for publication The song portrays Old Van Hindenburg facing U S A troops and a chorus praising Allied victory It notes Paul Wade of Terre Haute enlisting in the U S Navy and heading to Indianapolis for examination
Want ads promote chiropractic analysis to address kidney trouble. Claims adjustments will fix the cause. By H. L. Ramsey D. C.
For sale milch cows at Long Ridge Farm Sullivan Indiana. Prices reasonable. Come at milking time. Isaac F E Brown contact Graysville by phone.
James W. Huff named administrator of the estate of Jasper N. Huff of Sullivan County Indiana. Estate declared solvent. Arthur E. DeBaun serves as attorney. First insertion July 3, 1918.
Fred F Bays left Friday for Washington D C to attend a political conference.
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