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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1917
Page
6
A local retailer announces a special sale on stock of implements wagons buggies stoves and hardware through April 1 offering 10 percent off regular set price. Cash or bankable note terms. Sizable savings emphasized on plows cultivators harrows and other hardware. Come in and see.
The piece argues scarcity and high prices force both intensive and extensive farming. It notes Europe’s destruction and US munition work, urges soil tillage to feed the nation, and warns that food prices remain at historic highs as Europe’s debts rise.
In Sullivan Circuit Court February term 1917 threshing company sues Hall Bogard on notes and to foreclose mortgage. Defendant not resident of Indiana notified to appear by May 14 1917. Guardian sells real estate and 10 shares of Citizens Trust Company in Sullivan March 28 1917 on private sealed bids cash in hand.
Mr and Mrs J Burnett relocate from this city to Sullivan Illinois where they plan to establish their future home.
Mrs. Martha Chamberlain, who had been visiting her daughter Mrs. D. M. Routt, has returned to her home in Poland Indiana.
Resolutions note the death of Brother Ephriam Johnson of Fairbanks Lodge No. 573 F and A Masons on February 10 in his 47th year. The lodge mourns his loss as a true Mason and neighbor. the note names the officers and committee who approved the resolutions and directs mourning for thirty days with copies to family and local paper.
Mars Elizabeth Burnett daughter of William H. and Angeline Burnett was born November 1 18— near Graysville Indiana and died February 24 1917 in a private sanitarium Colorado Springs Colorado. She taught in Turman and Fairbanks townships and later in Colorado and was active in church and school work. She leaves a father four brothers three sisters and a sister Mrs Paul Dix Colordado. Her funeral was March 1 at Mt Tabor church with large attendance and interment in Mt Tabor cemetery.
William E Arnett born November 16 185 died March 8 1917 aged 57 years 8 months 22 days in Sullivan County Indiana. He married Selma Davis February 12 1888 and had four children Joy Dulaney Herbert Goldie Noble and Richard Tilford who died in infancy. He left a widow years ago and raised three children with care. He joined the Big Spring Christian church and was a member of I O F lodge. Funeral March 10 at Merom M E Church conducted by Rev Myers McKinney.
An old advert promises relief for hot tired swollen feet. It markets Allen's Foot-Ease as an antiseptic powder to shake into shoes and use in a foot bath, claiming shoes will feel easy and that ladies can wear one size smaller. Sold everywhere for 25 cents.
Albert Shields was reported visiting Lewiston and Til during the past week, with local observers noting his activities in the area. No further details were provided about purpose or events.
Advertising copy for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders claiming relief from feverishness headaches teething disorders and stomach troubles. Says 30 years use by mothers and 26 cent price with free sample. Distributed by Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
George Elliott, a farmer from near Mattoon Illinois, faced a grand larceny charge after an automobile stolen from E A Billman was found at his home. The circuit court dismissed the case Friday for insufficient evidence after Elliott posted a $1000 cash bond and a prior related defendants were dealt with.
Ida M. Jacob received judgment against the estate of T. H. Mason for 428 dollars. Charles Moriarty was awarded 750 dollars against Clay County Coal Company. A damage suit by Hady Morgan against the railroad (. & FE. L.) was dismissed on plaintiff’s motion. Continental National Bank of Indianapolis versus Joseph C. Long and John J. Parker et al on note transferred to Clay County for trial. Robert Patterson versus Alexander Rogers settled and dismissed. B. Harris appointed special judge in Alen T. Osburn versus Fairbanks Mutual Telephone Company damage case. Crowder, Dale and Cowles vs Herman Heien and O. K. Sherman et al. dissolution of partnership and receiver appointed. receiver report approved. fees and costs ordered. balance paid to entitled parties. Russell B. Fuller charged with assault on Dr. G. W. Pirtle. carrying concealed weapons and assault and battery. guilty pleas and fines. Harvey Dilley pled guilty to selling to minors and fined 20 dollars.
A compilation of assorted legal actions including Hady Morgan versus William J Jackson receiver for C and E I R R Co in damages and several estate and debt matters. Also includes divorce proceedings involving Ollie A Lundy and Louis Lundy and guardianship and foreclosure cases.
Calendar of Sullivan Circuit Court for February Term lists sessions from Wednesday March 21 to Tuesday March 27 with dockets including cases Ringo v Holbert state v Tarczewski Dudley v Kimberlin Moriarty v Clay Co Black Coal Co McInnes et al v Dix et al Dugger State Bank v Crawford Patterson v Rogers Island Levee Assn v Kiger et al Woods v Donnelly et al and others plus Defaults Closing issues and adjournments.
Mrs Arthur Snavely visited her mother Mrs Juanita Bond at Oak Town last week. Miss Edna Wolfe traveled to Chicago to begin a special course in voice culture.
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