Mrs Martha Bennett taken by death at 68
Mrs Martha E Bennett died Feb 25 at 68 years 3 months and 29 days leaving a husband two sons and a daughter The family includes William T Bennett pastor Mary E Bennett died at fourteen and other relatives The deceased joined the Christian church at 22 and lived a devout life She passed peacefully in her final hours surrounded by her children chanted hymns and slept at midnight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha E. Bennett
Sheeaves
William T. Bennett
Mary E. Bennett
Maggie Sheridan
Samuelheridan
M. E. Church
Bennett
Christian Church
William R. Bennett
Congregational Church
Darlington
Wis
U. C. College
Chicago Seminary
Mrs Celia W Raley Dies at 23 in Crawford County Ills
Celia W Raley born November 21 1878 Crawford County Illinois died March 1 1902. She married E J Raley August 9 1899 and the couple had one son. Survived by husband son mother two sisters and many friends. Funeral at Christian church at 10 AM led by Rev A O Jacobs Merom Indiana with burial in Wilkin cemetery. Mr Raley is son of the late Wilson Raley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia W. Raley
Crawford County
Ills
E. J. Raley
Methodist Church
Christian Church
A. O. Jacobs
Merom
Ind
Wilkin
Mr. Raley
Wilson Raley
Noah Evans Dead Ferryman of Hutsonville Dies at 73
Noah Evans a famed Hutsonville Illinois ferryman died Sunday after noon February 24 in his 74th year. Born near West York April 10, 1828 he was son of Benj Evans who came from North Carolina. He lived in Hutsonville about 40 years and ferried for 30 of those years known as a top Wabash ferryman alongside Jesse Plunkett of Merom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Evans
Ferriman
Hutsonville
Iils
West York
Benj. Evans
North Caroena
Nixon Evans
Crow Prairie
Il Is
Evana
Madam Melba Recital at Bass Auditorium Dates
Madam Melba will render some extensive music at the Bass Auditorium on March 10, 1902, 15, 20 and 26. The program promises notable performances and varied selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Melba
Bass Auditorium
Indiana Horticultural Society reports fruit conditions
W H Fleck announces state fruit condition reports showing apples and pears fair, peaches largely killed by December cold, plums and cherries a light crop potential, strawberries poor, bush fruits weakened, grapes fair. Overall outlook suggests good prices, especially for small fruit this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fleck
Indiana Horticultural Society
Engagement announced in Crawfordsville for Miss Helen Thomas and William H. Hays
Mrs. Albert D. Thomas announced yesterday at her College Hill home the engagement of Miss Helen Thomas to William H. Hays a Wabash graduate of 1900 now practicing law in Sullivan. The marriage is planned for next November and The Union extends congratulations. Hays is praised for his legal ability and political stump speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Hill
Albert D. Thomas
Helen Thomas
William H. Hays
Sullivan
Crawfordsville
Will
Law
Miss Thompson
Hays
Free Delivery Hinted For Sullivan City Post Office
The article notes questions about when Sullivan may gain free mail delivery within city limits. It suggests the change could occur when annual office proceeds reach 10 000 dollars, with current sales near 6 500 dollars. A shift from class 3rd to 2nd would benefit patrons once sales hit 8 000 dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Celery Nerve Compound Claims Cure for Prostration
A woman who endured three years of nervous prostration reports two bottles of Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound cured her. She says she hardly feels nerves now and calls the remedy wonderful. Sold by E. E. Muehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Muehler
Moother Goose Sweep at Bass Auditorium Next Monday
A brief notice announces a goose sweep event at Bass Auditorium to clear cob webs, scheduled for Monday night on March 10. The fragment confirms the venue and date and stresses preparation for the event.
Postmaster Murphy of Fairbanks Disappears After Letter
Reported missing since he left West Union for Terre Haute last week. A letter to his wife from Terre Haute described drowning himself in the Wabash river, but locals dispute suicide claims. Murphy, 49, left debts, owned a $3,000 store, and may have faced financial trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Murphy
Fairbanks
Terre Haute
Wabash
Murphy
David
Laura Sharpless
Patro
Geeral
West Union
Nature
Poorman’s Mill
Poorman’s
Sullivan County
Warren Bidaman
Bidaman
Illinois
Ind
Davin Murray
To Warm a House With Fresh Morning Air
The quickest way to warm a house in the morning is to open doors and windows briefly to change the air. Closing rooms trap impure sluggish air like muddy water. fresh air is pure buoyant and circulates warmth to every corner, bringing comfort and joy.
Working 24 Hours a Day Dr Kings New Life Pills
Advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as tireless workers curing torpid liver jaundice biliousness fever ague and headaches. Claims malaria is banished, no gripe, small taste, quick work wonders. Price two cents at Joe K Smock’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Joe K
Smock’s
Clover Seed Offered at T B Shaffer Co Drug Store
A local drug store named T B Shaffer and Company advertises a large English variety of clover seed for sale, highlighting its availability at their shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.B. Shaffer & ° ‘Co's
Variety
Water Works Strike Deep Well Near Sullivan Brings Fresh Supply
McCloud reports a strong water vein after digging 60 feet with rapid filling from gravel bed nine feet deep. A Terre Haute pump is en route, and two more wells may be added for under $2,000. The town awaits full decontamination and future expansion as officials review street rights granted to Southern Indiana Railway Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
William McCloud
Terre Haute
McCloud
Southern Indiana
Sam Self
Washington Street
Court Street
Illinois Central
Southern Indiana Railway Company
Evansville
Young Man Credits Local Woman With Start To Hope
A prominent young business man recalls how a gracious woman in an East village fed him, gave water, prayed for him, and helped him find work when he was penniless and discouraged. He credits her kindness as the beginning of his rise, and notes the town felt her loss. Reserve seats on sale at Smock's for progress March 10. Admission 15 20 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evstern
Young People’s Weekly
Sullivan on verge of city’s biggest housing boom
Moore Room Wanted notes Sullivan has reached a growth halt due to no vacant houses. With no vacancies and seven applicants for one recent opening, demand soars as Southern Indiana arrivals loom. An estimated 1000 people may move in the next year if housing is built to accommodate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Indiana
Preaching Schedule at M. E. Church This Week
Services conducted Friday and Saturday at 7 p m with the Presiding Elder Rev H Clippinger and Dr Grim as speakers. Sunday at 10 30 a m Grace Todd missionary from China speaks for the Women s Foreign Missionary Society followed by a 7 p m service with communion. Pastor F A Steele invites all to attend.
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M. E
Rev
H. ©. Clippinger
Dr. Grim
Grace Todd
China
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
F. A. Steele
Presbyterian Announcements for Week at the Church
Three special services and the usual prayer meeting this week are set for Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings at seven. A preparatory service is Saturday at three. New converts are invited. Communion will be observed next Sabbath morning with new members received into fellowship. A special sermon will be delivered next Sabbath evening. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Cures Child's Sores
Morgan town Tennessee resident C D Ilsbill reports a severe head sores outbreak on his daughter improved by Bucklen's Arnica Salve, advertised as a guaranteed cure for eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores and other skin ailments available for 25 cents at Joe K Smock's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. I1sbill
Morgantown
Tenn
Bucklen
Joe K. Smock
Missionary Grace Todd to Speak at M E Church
Returned missionary from China Miss Grace Todd will address the public at the Methodist Episcopal Church next Sunday morning at nine o clock under the auspices of the W F M S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Todd
China
M. E
Krause Cold Cure Promises 24 Hour Relief
An ad claims Krause's Cold Cure breaks up a cold in 24 hours without interrupting work and can prevent colds if taken at first symptoms. Price is 25 cents. Sold by E. B. Muebler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr'ce
E. EB. Muebler
Vandalia Line Seeks Inquiries on Rates and Schedules
The Vandalia Line requests all inquiries about rates and train times be sent to J C Midtseaven Traveling Passengers Agent Terre Haute Indiana who will give prompt attention Maud Adams and Julia Marlow in a tragedy at Bass Auditorium March 10
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
J.C. Midtseaven
Terre Haute
Ind
Maud Adams
Julia
Marlow
Bass
Roll of Honor renewals show dates and amounts
The list presents renewals for the Union last week detailing the period paid to and the amount for each case. Readers are asked to report any errors found in the entries to the appropriate department.
Real Estate Transfers from Beasley & Brown Abstracters
Homer D Pittman transfers 26 acres in Fairbanks County to Florence Riggs. Rush McCammon transfers 35 acres in Cassio to Washington Fuel Co. 1000 E H Dugger transfers a lot in Dugger to N W Ring. Mary L Wright transfers a lot in Sullivan to Enos Bean. Catherine B Moore transfers 80 acres in Jackson to Wm Ab bott. Catherine Eslinger transfers 6 acres in Haddon to Oliver P Pifer. Geo Whipps transfers 6 acres in Haddon to Catherine Eslinger. J B Mullane transfers a lot in Sullivan to S A D Bell. Chase Bunch transfers 20 acres in Hamilton to Albert Johnson. EF Johnson transfers 250 land in Jefferson to W R Borders. Edd Robbins transfers 20 acres in Haddon to Calvin Plummer. Cynthia Dudley transfers a lot in Sullivan to Mary A Lane. James A Ransford transfers land in Hamilton to Benjamin Mattix. Oliver L Wilson transfers land in Curry to Wm L Wilson. Leonard Bailey transfers a lot in Sullivan to Wm H Eaton. Wm A Hummel transfers land in Hamilton to John L Woodward. Wm A Hummel transfers land in Hamilton to Eli C Wood. John Turner transfers a lot in Sullivan to Arthur Martin.
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Beasley & Brown
Homer D Pittman
Florence Riggs
Fairbanks Co
Rush McCammon
Washington Fuel Co
Cassio
E H Dugger
W Ring
Dugger
Mary L Wright
Enos Bean
Sullivan
Catherine B. Moore
Wm. Abbott
Jackson
Catherine Eslinger
Oliver P Pifer
Haddon
Geo Whipps
J B Mullane
S AD Bell
Chase Bunch
Albert Johnson
Hamilton
EF Johnson
W. R. Borders
Jefferson
Edd Robbins
Calvin Plummer
Cynthia Dudley
Mary A Lane
Veeseee
James A Ransford
Benjamin Mattix
Oliver L. Wilson
Wm L Wilson
Curry
Leonard Bailey
Wm H Eaton
A Hummel
John L Woodward
Eli C Woodward
John Turner
Arthur Martin
Tourist excursions to California via Great Rock Island Route
California excursions offered from Chicago and Kansas City to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Trips depart Thursdays from Chicago and Fridays from Kansas City, with a Wednesday departure on the Southern Route. For itineraries and berth reservations contact D. Bacon at Claypool Building Indianapolis.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Great Rock Island
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Scenic Line
Texas
Kansas City
Bacon
Claypool Building
Indianapolis
Ind
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T. B. Spanger, JR
Terre Haute Express
P.O
W. J. Vickery
Cincinnati
C.D. Hunt
Bobbinet
Scott
Moore Room
Presbyterian Announcements
Krause
Roll of Honor
Robert Bardsley
Morris & Anderson
John Wall
Esesee-L
J.D. Giles Eenenen
Della Aldrich
M. Ringer Eseeeeel
John W. Lillie Eenae
John Ridgeway
Sadie Drake
Sam McKee
Harlan Allen
N. L. Burton
Aeeue
John M. Springer
Chas. P. Riggs
J. B. Oldham
Marshall Exline
Capt
Jesse Haddon
W. H. H. Boles
Dan Arbaugh
Vince Minich
James Vaughn
J. A. Lisman
Anna Daniels
S. E. Pyrtle
I. T. Riggle
Henry Monk
David S. Wilson Ween
B. F. Willis
T. K. Willis
M. H. Dix
Seeerseves
I . F. Nicholas
Levi Springer
Weeden Hume
Lee Evans Seseee
California
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