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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1910
Page
8
A woman in a mottled barrel gown chats in a shop about her engagement to George, boasting his wealth and social admiration. She flaunts rubies and a tintype of him, recalls a reception, envies rivals, and plans to meet him again while dismissing rivals as jealous.
A returning westerner recounts a Sunday in Washington when the Georgetown flat he knew lay empty. He recalls friendly visits with a former neighbor, his wife, and lively children, then finds the door unanswered and the family gone. He leaves feeling lonely and contemplative about starting a family.
The article traces Jewish settlements in Palestine from 4178 to the late 19th century. It notes early records, 16th century Tiberias revival, and modern colony growth led by Oliphant and Shaftesbury in 1878 with Petah Tikva. By 1898 about 5,000 Jewish colonists lived in Palestine.
A fragmentary dialogue hints at a tense discussion about hidden substance and ongoing plans. The overheard exchange mentions something deleterious and assurances that “we have everything going,” signaling behind the scenes activity.
A Harvard Lampoon line jokes that no doctor attended the aunt in her last illness and that she died a natural death. The quip uses irony to critique medical oversight.
A large meeting at the courthouse Thursday evening discussed a proposed new telephone system. Shares were priced at $5 with a committee named to secure stock: Walter Scott, W. H. Eaton, J. M. Sinclair, W. R. Frakes, Joni Scott, John B. Shipman, John H. Ford, Walter Thompson, Dave Graham, William Wilson, Jake Fleming and Hud Bland. A follow up meeting is set for March 17.
The article outlines eligibility and filing rules for mortgage exemption deductions. It specifies March 1 to May 1 as the filing window and notes who can or cannot claim deductions such as administrators guardians heirs trustees corporations and spouses. It warns affidavits must be filed by applicants and not by others to ensure credit.
Farmers in Sullivan County have been selling cattle and hogs due to high prices. The shift from livestock to cash will reduce the county's tax assessment, with personal property valued at 5,457,605 last year likely to drop in the coming assessment.
Joe Freeman Buck a miner and Polly Edith Story both of Dugger were married at the clerk's office on Thursday.
The Wabash College Glee and Mandolin Club will appear in Sullivan on March 30. The ensemble presents a program of vocal and instrumental pieces likely drawing local interest and support from the college.
A quoted admonition urges maintaining moral character and reputation. The speaker emphasizes keeping virtue untainted and resisting suspicion or wrongdoing in professional and personal conduct. The note names Dr Madison C Peters as the author of the guidance.
The article notes Panama hats are produced in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, not Panama. It argues the hat’s value mainly reflects labor, with raw materials rarely costing more than a few cents and averaging under thirteen cents.
Graysville public school plans a play The Corner Drug Store for Saturday evening the 19th Tickets are available locally Sugar camps open inviting inspections and product samples Community members Frank Patton visits Will Hazelrod farm Chas McKee moves Wheat promising and farmers hopeful Will Huff recovers from grip A ten pound boy born to Jesse and Mrs Arnett Jasper Huff and wife visit C E Stewart News of hospital progress for Ralph Pennington High winds loosen shingles and boards Riley Ransford delivers honey to town
An advertisement offering harness oiling services at CAMP BELL & DOUTHITT for $1.00 and farm property loans. It lists Hawkins, Haddon & Bailey as connected parties and includes two ledger-like numbers.
Miss Anna Richheart called on Miss Velma Thomas Tuesday night. Mrs Fannie Brashier visited Mrs Jim Bowmies Tuesday. Mrs Jim Heck and Lex Easter called on Mrs Miles McMahan Monday. Dr Goodwin passed through this vicinity Wednesday.
An advertisement for Mi o na stomach tablets claims a guaranteed cure for indigestion and related symptoms. It features a customer testimonial from Arthur Sederquest in Wakefield Massachusetts, date November 7, 1909, and lists price at 50 cents a box from Joe K Smook and Son with Booth's Pills also offered at 25 cents for constipation relief.
Mrs John Phillips is on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Finley Pugh spent Sunday with Dodds. Miss Minnie Penrod, the assistant high school teacher, visited home folks. High school students entertained the eighth grade. Mr and Mrs Black of Terre Haute visit Mrs Black's parents. Frank Bruner spent Sunday in Palestine. Mrs Mary Hunt shopped in Sullivan. A W Morris fell from the left in his barn fortifying serious injuries.
Frater Liston sells his residence on South Main Street to Isaac Maxwell. Possession will be given in May.
Big Springs reports the Wabash River flooding low lands. Merom visits include Hallie and Ruth Turman. Reuben Clark moves to James Durham's farm. Emerson Watson and wife stay in Hutsonville. Mrs J B Durham and children visit Mrs Manning. Mrs Caroline Cushman Cochran dies near Kankakee Illinois. Roy Kelley and wife begin housekeeping on the Kelley farm north of Union Chapel church. Lon Pennington runs the sugar camp on the Phillips farm. Allie Watson returns from three weeks in Muncie and Daleville. Newton Haines is proud to be called grandpa.
Rebekah J. Smith born April 1 1831 Monroe county Indiana died March 3 in Curry township at the home of her son James S. Smith. She married Richard Smith in 1850 and had twelve children, six living. survivors include James S. Smith W Z Smith Sarah Drake Martha B Martin Rebekah J Jewell and Henry T Smith. Funeral held at Liberty church Curry township yesterday at 2 30 pm. Fern Ward visited her parents Ed Ward and wife.
The 1 745 delegates for the April 5 Tomlinson hall gathering in Indianapolis were apportioned by E M Lee and John F Hayes. It will be the second largest Republican state convention in years, following a 2 200 delegate Roosevelt era convention. Delegates based on presidential electors votes. Previous convention had 1 467 delegates based on secretary of state votes.
Ellen H. Wortman of Haddon Township files in circuit court for divorce from Joseph H. Wortman alleging desertion and failure to provide. She says he is away from home most of the time, only appears at meals, and she has to keep boarders to support herself. Married April 20 1908 and separated May 10 1909.
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