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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
4
The article notes 1907 as a year with little spring heat and marks the solstice as the start of summer. It explains the sun’s path, seasons and Earth's tilt, predicting continued warm weather and naming Cedar Grove ME resident Geo H Parris praising Electric Bitters for health relief.
Dr. Carl F. Briggs and Miss Mary Crawford wed at the bride’s mother Mrs. Fanny Crawford home on West Washington street with Rev. J. H. Sammis officiating. The ceremony drew only relatives and out of town guests from Los Angeles Renselaer Terre Haute and Shelburn. The couple will spend a week at French Lick Springs.
Joe Atkinson and family of Hymera visited Mrs. Martin Lane. Charley McDaniel and Cy Davis of Mildred were in the area Sunday. Jesse Bradbury is improving after illness. Miss Ethel Smith visited her cousin Miss Mayme Raines at Cass. Walter Phillips tours Oklahoma to visit his son Will. The Caledonia mine started Saturday and worked the week. Oscar Bell may resign as umpire for the Elmpeelers. Mr and Mrs William Kennedy visited his mother and sister last Monday. Mrs George Rogers of Dugger visited her aunt Mrs Ollie Smith last Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Sam Allison and families of Shelburn joined Mr and Mrs Charles Tahrr and families of Sullivan in a Sunday gathering with Mr and Mrs Frank Benson and family. Edna and Jennie Hughes visited near Middletown Saturday and Sunday. Church goers from this place attended service at Marlow. Mrs Kate Shields was in Sullivan Tuesday. George Benson visited Illinois Sunday. Mrs Frank Benson and Mrs Murray Shields shopped in Shelburn Saturday afternoon. Jesse Hughes and Miss Mayme Taylor attended the Shelburn band concert Thursday night.
A Dallas resident Mr BE W Goodloe touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for malaria and biliousness. He claims the remedy works without grinding or griping and notes it sells for 25 cents at Joe K Smock & Son's drug store.
The Indiana Tuberculosis Hospital commission splits the state into sections for site inspection. Counties including Parke Vermillion Vigo Sullivan Knox Daviess Martin Lawrence Monroe Greene Clay Putnam Hendricks will be contacted for land offers.
Reverend J H Carnes and family called on Rev W S Mc Michael. Mrs Nancy Turman visited Sullivan. E K Pugh of Washington supervised a monument erection at his wife's grave. Cyclone wrecks attract daily observers. Herbert Ransford of Terre Haute visits grandfather Reuben Ransford. Geo Bicknell hosted a Merom student picnic. Children's day observed with a good collection for Christian education. T K Cushman re coating house. Frank Gray visited briefly last week.
James Wilkey and wife visited their son C. M. Wilkey over the weekend. Mrs. Mary Gerdink of Terre Haute visits daughter Mrs. John R. Raley this week. Farmers begin crops after two weeks of good weather. Bert Raley resigns as operator and goes to Colorado. Wabash river level high but water remains, affecting late corn planting. about 25 percent of corn land may be left unplanted. Chicago excursion attendees from Merom. Dr Shoop’s ointment advertised for piles with 50 cent jars. Local figures: P. H. Blue of Indianapolis and A. L. Nichols visit Illinois. Clarence Kaufman buys buggy in Sullivan.
Casey pitchers Tarble allowed no hits and struck out 16 as Casey blanked Terre Haute 8 to 0. Batteries Tarble and Tarble Myers and Conover. Other Sunday games at West Terre Haute and Clinton Shelburn were rained out. standings show Clinton 4 5 2 .714 Casey 2 2 .600 Sullivan 3 8 .750 Terre Haute 3 3 .500 Shelburn 3 4 -429 Games Next Sunday list matchups Terre Haute at Sullivan Clinton at Shelburn Casey at West Terre Haute.
George W Robbins a well known farmer residing west of the city died Friday night after a lingering illness of consumption at age 74 He was born and raised in the county and spent his life farming He is survived by a wife and five children all residents of the county The children are George W Robbins Ann E Driver Amantha Clayton He was a brother of Anthony Robbins Greene A Robbins Mrs Oliver Story of this county and Mrs Silas Crapo of Vigo county
Diseases of the bladder and kidney are dangerous and often show no early symptoms. Dr. Crowley uses an ophthalmoscope microscope and urinary analysis to diagnose before it is too late. Call or visit B. Harris at the Citizens' Trust building for a free exam.
Sealed proposals for building a new frame school room and hall with two entrances and remodeling of the Bedwell building in School District No. 4 are due by July 17, 1907 in Pleasantville Indiana. Bids need bond and affidavit, plans available at residence, bids subject to Indiana law. Frank Spencer, Township Trustee. Sullivan County. June 24, 1907.
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