County Builds Car Bridges Under the Law
The county must bear all expenses for bridge construction as mandated by law. Officials outline funding responsibilities and project scope while ensuring public accountability for costs.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1910
Page
8
The county must bear all expenses for bridge construction as mandated by law. Officials outline funding responsibilities and project scope while ensuring public accountability for costs.
A report from Indiana state examiner W A Deharity concludes township trustees may fund and build bridges when county commissioners refuse or deem work nonessential. The row arose during audits of Welch Hayworth and Dr Douglas in Curry township and involved mistaken guidance from accountants Marsh and Embree. A Panama Canal Zone note follows about a homeless deaf mute Chinese hermit in Empire and a Terre Haute 4th of July military celebration in Sullivan.
Judge Henderson renders a decision in the injunction suit of Anna Payne against Treasurer Ward. The court sustains the demurrer to the petition to injoin or holds that the taxes on 26 acres of mineral land in Cass township may be collected. Walter F. Wood represented Payne and appealed to the supreme court.
An ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the quickest healer for cuts wounds burns boils sores and skin ailments. It claims prevention of blood poisoning or gangrene and lists chapped hands eczema and piles among uses with price 25 cents at Joe K Smock and Son's.
Advertisement notes five percent money on improved farms offered through Hunt and Eaton. The offer is dated and invites prospective buyers to inquire for details on the loan terms and eligible properties.
Marvelous Discoveries praise the era with air flights and telegraphs while advertising Dr King’s New Discovery as a life saving cough and lung remedy for bronchial issues. A Asheville man reports cough relief after other treatments failed. Sold 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free, guaranteed by Joe K Smock & Son.
Hymera miner George Smith faces circuit court trial next Tuesday on wife Desertion charges. He filed for divorce at the start of June alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion. A return day affidavit from his wife, filed in Sullivan, accuses him of life and child desertion. he was jailed in Hymera unable to post bond and is defended by Walter F. Wood.
Medical ad notes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children relieve colds feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and destroy worms. Sold at druggists for 25 cents. Free sample by mail from Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
Advertisement note references Fannie Hughes and a 46 2t line within the issue, signaling a classified promo.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for women to improve health and beauty. It claims benefits including regulated stomach and liver, purified blood, stronger nerves, bright eyes, and clear skin, urging readers to buy at Joe K. Smock & Son's for 50 cents.
Leading Indiana apple grower J. M. Zion warns the April 23 and 24 freeze wiped out the crop. He states there will be no apples in Indiana this year and the May frosts did not cause the loss.
A jury in the circuit court awarded Roxie Johnson a $125 claim for services to Mary E. Montgomery, deceased, with Charles S. Montgomery as administrator. Also, David Giles, administrator of Mary R. Gill’s estate, received a $147.40 claim against that estate.
An advertisement urges parents to seek dental care, noting many people need dental work, and preven tive care avoids decay. It promotes Dr. Lindley as a dentist offering free examinations and teeth cleaning to keep mouths in good condition.
Charles E Barrett of Indianapolis secretary of Vanfialla Coal Company was fined ten dollars after a motion to quash was overruled. The case, charged under a statute requiring two foot wide mine entries along tracks, returns to higher court after denial of Barretts request for a further appeal. Barrett is assisted by Hays Hays of the city.
Mrs Sarah A Curtis aged 56 5 years was found dead in bed at her son’s home 450 South Bell Street shortly after six o clock Thursday morning The coroner ruled heart failure The deceased born in Vigo County near Middleton was married to Jas W Curtis and lived in this county She leaves son Edward G Curtis a half brother Thomas Fiety sister Mrs Elizabeth Curtis of West Terre Haute and four grandchildren
Former Carlisle resident Al Shonn now of Denver and ex-Carlisle pupil Joe Akin were guests last week. Shonn left Carlisle thirty years ago and heads the Hearst News Service in Denver.
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