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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
5
A. Van Smith warns that bruised apples spoil and invite fungus or rat spores. Keeping skin intact is crucial, as damaged fruit enables rot. Prevent bruising by avoiding dropping apples into containers and keeping fruit near the bottom when pouring between vessels.
Instructions by W. H. Underwood describe why and how to combat peach borers. Advice includes making a curved sharpened file tool and hoe, scraping tree trunks after frosts to remove eggs and grubs, and repeating inspections in late fall and spring to maximize control.
A step by step plan shows how to build a low cost roller using four old mowing machine wheels and simple wood and hardware. The guide covers wheel preparation, drum and frame construction, corner joints, boxings, shaft placement, and final bolting for a functional farm roller at about seven to eight dollars.
The note advises removing rotten apples from the ground and destroying them. It recommends protecting small fruits like raspberries with straw or burying in soil in northern areas and burning orchard trash to fight bugs. It also covers pruning, painting cut limbs, and dwarfing through rootstock choices and grafting to create very small trees.
A farmer should dedicate fields to crops that feed stock and use home raw products to cut transport costs and preserve soil fertility. Corn likely yields the most animal food per acre and offers numerous feeding varieties.
Practical guidance for farm upkeep including silo construction, manure management, tool care, asparagus and rhubarb storage, potato seed handling, beekeeping wintering, hog millet naming,bale waste reduction, and general thrift. Focuses on soil, storage temps, and pre winter prep to save spring work.
A folksy plea urges townspeople to stop tearing down their town’s morale. It argues that kicking the town or its residents harms growth and scares away newcomers, calling for unity and hopeful action to keep the community thriving.
Social visits include Amanda Tennis and children in Warren Watson's and J B Durhams with T J Mann. Memorial Day observed by Sunday school. Raymond Jennings and Gertie Sluder wed in Sullivan then to Indianapolis for races. Ethel Jennings birthday party featured music and gifts. many neighbors attended and extended best wishes.
Miss Agnes Headley of Dugger visited nearby Saturday morning. August Deneve returned home to work in the mine. Clarence Miller replaced him on the farm. Miss Iva Miller stayed with her sister Mrs Herald Headley from Friday to Sunday. Shep Burch and children visited George Burch. Everett Rhodes and family visited Mr and Mrs Charles Marshal at Antioch. Grover Hendricks of Dugger visited Floyd Burch. Herald Headley family and Dorothy Hazel and Naomi Headley visited Wiley Miller. Decoration Day exercises drew several locals to Dugger. Mabel and Vivian Withers and Lemuel Miller visited Will Dudley on Sunday. Mrs Albert Gambill shopped in Dugger Friday.
Miss Mira Basley visits Mr and Mrs Donald Basley in Indianapolis. Charles Batey and daughter Pauline visit C C Brubaker family in Robinson Illinois. Margaret Allen visits sister Caroline Whitsett in Indianapolis. Zora Wisener of Farmersburg visits friends here. Ray Beauchamp and daughter from Indianapolis visit their grandparents. Walter Thomas of Indianapolis visits Mrs Thomas at her home. Henry Wood of Katy Texas contributes subscription support. Emma Brunger visits Bloomington. Ruby Copeland of Indianapolis returns home after visiting Edith Lang. Zoe Hughes of Vincennes guests Louise Eaton and friends. L A Stewart visits daughter Lois in Bloomington. W E Sutton of Clay City returns home after visiting Neff family. Dr W Bennyhoff moves Banner Store stock to St Elmo Illinois and relocates. Ed J Hoke of Parma Missouri visits home folks.
Miss Daisy Foote spent last week with Miss Jessie Berry east of town. Kenneth Hunt left Monday to visit brother George in Montana. Don McKenzie is very sick with a fever. John May Plunkett visited Merom Monday. Dr. Boon has a new car and invites friends to see it. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Pifer were in Indianapolis last week. Mr. and Mrs. Gruber returned from Morgantown Indiana. Mrs. May Minter and daughter Courtney shopped in Merom Monday. Mr. Cramer transacted business in Terre Haute last week. Mrs. Price and daughter Thelma spent Sunday with Mr. W. Bragdon. Mrs. Glen Adams visited her parents here. President Long spent Sunday in Illinois. Graduates in caps and gowns looked dignified. Mrs. John Getinger was a Merom caller Monday. Ed Maple treated the Eastern Star Chapter to strawberries and cream Saturday night.
Rain falls Tuesday as farmers haul hogs to West York Illinois. Visits and hospitalizations noted including Mrs Henry Drake of Terre Haute and William Griffin. A church service and baptisms at Dodds Bridge are recorded along with social gatherings at Wernz Whitlock and Trueblood households. Kingsley Sunday School plans Children’s Day program for June 9 at 10 30 a m with all invited.
Mr and Mrs W A Shields visited relatives at Fairbanks last Thursday. Mrs Turman plans a Peoria visit to help her son Thomas who teaches at the manual training school. The Christian church was dedicated by Rev Frank E Jaynes of Sullivan with strong support and fine music. A large audience greeted Rev Will Huff at Fairview Indiana, and his wife and son Jasper are visiting for two weeks. Several young men spent Sunday in Terre Haute. Mrs Sarah Medsker visited Mrs Anna Burton. Rev Brimlow attended Doda's Bridge all day meeting. Maxmillian Crowder plans a residence on East Washington Street beside Edgar S Crowder.
The Sullivan lodge of Elks plans its final dance of the season at home tomorrow evening with music by the Far ley team of Indianapolis.
Richard McCammon sues Gregory Coal Mining Company for damages. Separate action Chamber Champion and McClanahan file against William Kimmel for damages. Both matters appear in early civil docket filings seeking monetary redress.
Newton Botts of Hymera recently bought the Benefield livery barn on North Court street and has moved his family to occupy the I. L. Thomson property on South State street.
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