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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1904
Page
3
A letter from Jewel describes a New Year start with Dr. Pierce’s guidance. She details fatigue backache insomnia and low spirits and credits rest fresh air deep breathing and a uterine tonic with relief after four months. Other testimonials from Mrs. Kooman and Elizabeth McDonell urge trying Pierce medicines.
In New Smyrna on February 25 1904 Joe Reed writes about fishing for Sheepshead at the Sheepshead grounds near the coast with a craft called Pisactorial school for casting run by C L Davis and Dr Weir. He describes rigging lines with a 6 ounce sinker and crawfish as bait, and notes catches of five pounds or more. The piece also includes a luncheon menu and a light poem praising reels and trout.
Otto Brocksmith of Vincennes sues Bostock Ferrari Amusement Co. for damages after his horse bolted when a grizzly bear attraction frightened it during a 1902 Vincennes street carnival. The appellate court reviews trial errors from Sullivan circuit court.
At a Methodist ministers meeting in Indianapolis Rev M B Hyde criticized the grand jury bound over Rev W P Barnhill pastor of Fletcher Place M E church on a $500 assault charge involving his 12 year old daughter. A committee was formed to seek justice and ensure a fair case. Rev Barnhill formerly led M E church in Carlisle and New Lebanon.
A barber near the E T H depot rejects rumors of small pox quarantine. He states he was never at the shop during illness and invites old and new customers to patronize a clean, safe business. Public notice encourages patronage with assurance.
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her son from pneumonia and a terrible cough after doctors failed. The druggist Joel K Smock guarantees the remedy for coughs colds and all lung diseases with trial bottles free and two sizes priced at 50c and 1.
A 137 acre stock and grain farm 14 miles west of Sullivan along the pike road and Rural Free Delivery route must be sold immediately at a bargain. Interested buyers should call at once.
The Middle town News endorses the Republican party citing strong law enforcement, economic state administration, reduced taxes, and a shrinking state debt since 1895. It argues continued GOP rule will benefit education, public services, and fiscal soundness, urging voters not to change leadership.
The Great Southwest invites travelers from the North and East to inspect and enjoy Oklahoma Indian Territories and Texas on February 16 March 1 or March 15. Low rail fares via Frisco System with St Louis and Kansas City gateways include $8.50 to Oklahoma and Indian Territories, $10 to Texas, and round trips from St Louis and Kansas City to Texas for $15 with stopovers. Four Frisco trains daily from St Louis and Kansas City Union Station serve the Southwest.
Card of Thanks from Wa. H. Hin Jr to Sullivan County voters expresses gratitude for prior and ongoing backing in the primary canvass. He notes services in real estate loans fire insurance and abstracts and pledges continued, standing business candidacy with confidence from the people.
Rail offices announce multiple excursion programs via the E and T H R including Southern Indiana Teacher's Association travel from Indianapolis March 31 to April 2, 1904 with sale March 31 and April 1 and return by April 1. Also winter resort fares to the south with return limits and liberal stopovers, Home Seekers Excursions to west south and south with set sale dates, and one-way settlers rates to several regions with varying return limits. Agents W W Castro Sullivan and D H Hillman Evansville provide full information.
Edward Phillips, injured by a slate fall at the W. S. Bogle mine three miles north, sustained a crushed skull and fractured skull pressure. He is expected to recover if no complications arise, with an operation planned to relieve brain pressure once condition improves.
Reasons to place your mortgage with Sullivan Loan and Trust Co include borrowing up to your farm value, more privileges, immediate loan payoff on sale or mineral transfer with no prepayment fees, quick examination of abstracts, and less red tape than large insurers, helping you locally.
The Vandalia Line requests parties seeking rate or schedule information to write to D. B. Steeg Traveling Passenger Agent Terre Haute Indiana for prompt attention including inquiries sent via connecting lines and excursions.
Bargain bulletin entry presents a brief local ad listing discounts and prices. It notes items for sale and potential special offers available to readers, with minimal descriptive text and no explicit dates or addresses.
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