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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1910
Page
3
Fragmentary sale and notices page mentions The Sullivan Union and The Gi Shaws Paper in the tore with prices in advance. Names P White and Lrss Trustser appear as contributors or advertisers in a damaged 1888 issue.
Local reporters record a heated exchange over repeal of statutes affecting property sales and “county tax” measures. Several candidates, including Hedrick and others, push for or against the option while stressing party platforms and the impact on voters across the state.
A historic ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims to cure stubborn coughs hemorrhages asthma hay fever and bronchial issues with a safe reliable remedy priced at 50c to 1.00 with a free trial bottle at Joe K Smock & Son’s.
Farmersburg reports a week of clear days with highs from 73 to 87 and late showers totaling 0.1 inches on the 24th. Social notes mention Nellie McCammon, Wate Bensor, John and Mrs Goodman visiting, and Miss Leota Clark hosting Pauline Dudley with Mrs Lambert and Mrs Woodard in attendance. Maurice Yeager’s Cooperative Weather Observe r records the week's weather ending July 24.
The temperance issue dominates this year's campaign and signals likely repeal of the county option law. Sullivan Democrat notes that the Democratic platform commits legislators to support this stance.
In Hing, Bert Yager hosts relatives and friends visiting from Otterbein. The gathering centers on kinship ties and shared memories as the party reconnects with local supporters.
Wilbur Glenn Voliva, successor to John Alexander Dowie, gains near total control of Zion City and will push the founder’s policies. Judge Landis ordered the Dowie estate sold for 700000 dollars to a real estate firm, with Voliva set to buy back for 900000 dollars over eight years, restoring what receivership took after Dowie’s death.
James Meisenhelder, a noted local miller and grain dealer, sold his interest in the flouring mills at this city and in Palestine Illinois to the heirs of his brother Amos Meisenhelder. The consideration is not disclosed. Ray Meisenhelder will manage the Palestine mill, and James will operate the local mill here.
Work on the school building here is progressing rapidly under Jas. Much More of Sullivan who is in charge. The project adds new rooms and halls and includes the installation of a hot air heating plant.
Terre Haute Indianapolis and Cincinnati traction announces two new trains for Saturday service. The Terre Haute train departs at 10 p m and the Sullivan connection leaves at 5 o'clock.
Miss Vernie Anderson Ol ie and Glenn Riggs Ira Wilson attend boosted social gathering. Cecil Johnson Calvin Russell join Farm ersburg band concert. Rev Will Yeager of Graysville preaches at M E church. Threshing season begins signaling busy times. Asbury McCoskey Florence Gibler visit from Mattoon Illinois. Star Chapter holds anniversary banquet and awards Mrs Mabel Drake Miss Tressa Dilley. Madison Drake J R Johnson Ava and Jane Steele host Wiseburg visitors. Lee from Aurora visits De Baun family. Albert McCoskey Hymera travels by auto. O M Chambers family hosts ice cream social with attendees.
Mr and Mrs Everett Rhodes and daughter Della visited his parents in Summerville last week. Rev Stanford Chambers to preach at Antioch on Wednesday night August 3 with all invited. Local residents attended services at Ellis Sunday night and numerous relatives visited from Cass and Antioch over the weekend. Mary Usrey remains on the sick list.
A residence in Pleasantville California was struck by lightning last week causing extensive damage while the occupants, though in bed, were not harmed but left slightly stunned. A washed away wheat crop followed by high water led to a cow belonging to Frank Bedwell getting entangled in barbed wire for hours after floating into the fence. Local births include several newborns. Myr. and Mrs. James Wilson welcomed a girl and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bedwell a girl among others.
Visiting relatives from Freelandville Houston and Moline share time in Carlisle. Mrs John Sisson remains ill. Prof Reising and Edmonson join to assist with high school. Miss Gertrude Wilson to head grammar room and Miss Effie Douthitt to lead primary teach. Hardees at Trinity Springs and Rev Wininger at district conference in Dugger.
William Bennett and family of Paxton spent Sunday visiting relatives near Dugger. Albert Bennett and wife also visited relatives in our community. George Bennett drove to Dugger Friday. Abner Richard and family spent Sunday visiting relatives in our locality. A good crowd attended the meeting at Shiloh Sunday. John Driver was in Sullivan late in the week. Martin Pirtle and family visited relatives near Marco. Henry Miller lost a cow by lightning. Jas Pirtie and family visited relatives near Pleasantville. Jessie Moore visited friends in our neighborhood. Miss Mary Steele of Chicago is visiting Mr and Mrs Herbert Steele.
Hunt and Hatton advertise five per cent money on improved farms with terms likely aimed at farmers seeking financing for enhanced property.
Lola A Pogue born September 28 1888 died July 17 1910 at age 21 years 9 months and 19 days after a illness. She was baptized October 24 1468 and a faithful member of the Prairie Creek Christian church. Survived by John O and Anna V Pogue and brothers Emery and Benjamin. funeral by Rev Adamson with burial in Pogue Cemetery.
List of unclaimed mail in Sullivan Indiana with names including ladies Ella Doughitt Miss Hlndss Amanda M Pierce and gents Pete Brody Hugh Barnes James Carlisle Ed McCann T Wilcout Whitman Aijue Barta Asches Joseph Jossten. Call within two weeks and say advertised or it will go to the Dead Letter Office. One cent per sector. A A Bolme M
Indianapolis reports that despite shutting 389 saloons since 1903, whiskey consumption rose in the district for the year ended July 1, 1910, increasing federal revenue to $535,572.78. Beer receipts fell slightly to $638,199.50, while total whiskey and beer receipts reached $9,347,135.73. Local governments lose license fees totaling about $210,500 and city fees. overall annual county losses from saloon closures reach $444,400.
The Greencastle Herald reports a Thursday baseball game when local Greencastle Biks host a visiting Sullivan team. Fans expect a tough test as the Elks aim to prove their claim of strong play and improve their record with a well matched opponent from Sullivan.
At Miss Sallie Springer 21s West Jackson street a drawn party was hosted for Wiss Madge Andrews and guests from San Antonio Owensboro Toledo Oklahoma City. The room featured flags lanterns and bright decorations. Partners were chosen by the owner. a courtship contest provided amusement with prizes awarded to Howard Wyne and Kathryn Coffin Conner among others.
A huge straw stack on the east edge of Meron was set ablaze Sunday night burning for miles. Reported sightings suggested a major fire possibly near Merem, drawing concern from locals.
Leslie Thomas Brickey son of Mr and Mrs Newton Brickey near this city died last Wednesday evening. Funeral held Friday at two o'clock conducted by Rev J M Vawter. A son named John Patton Crawford was born last Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Rush Crawford.
We will receive sealed bids until four oclock p.m. August 6, 1820 for stand privileges at the 28th annual convention of Sunday schools to be held in Mean's grave. Betile goods and price packages containing whistles are prohibited. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids. John Belay Treasurer. Merom, and
All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to the firm of Rud dell and Burnett are notified to call at my office and settle at once. 51-St.
The Taggart Shively coalition controlling Indiana politics resists Bryan visits during the campaign while preparing to muzzle him. Observers note Democratic struggles with former presidential hopefuls and past attempts to silence dissent in Hoosier politics.
The trustee for Harland Ruddell and Jease Burnett will sell at public sale in Sullivan Indiana on August 18 1910 at 1 30 p m the firm stock of groceries counters shelves scales cash register horse delivery wagons and office furniture plus other items. Items offered lump sum then by parcels if needed. Cash in hand. Sale continues daily until all sold.
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