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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1916
Page
3
A short reflective piece considers how broad thoughts shape daily life. The author ponders perspective, curiosity, and the value of continuous learning in a changing world.
The Dome Gas Company of Sullivan has filed articles of incorporation with capital stock of 20000 to drill own and operate gas and oil wells. Directors include E R Riggs Frank J First and C A Riggs of Sullivan who will lead business and open an office on West Washington street. Gas lines will extend to South Main and Court Streets using three large wells in Springer field.
Mrs. John H. Wright of Clinton visited friends here Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Steele moved from North Court Street to other quarters. Mrs. John Andrew Rice of Bell Buckle Tennessee visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Aydelcote, in this city. Mrs. Mary Bryan and her son Be ...
Hays & Hays closes a 500000 dollar agreement for Grasselli Chemical Company to buy 265 acres of Dr. Walker Schell farm near Terre Haute and 1500 acres of coal land rights for a factory site. Will Hays arranged the closure with a Cleveland company, groundwork recorded since November. The Terre Haute plant, a 1 million dollar project, is to employ about 500 workers and finish by year end.
Patient testimonials report fast relief from rheumatic pain after applying Sloan's Liniment to sore joints. The advertisement notes improved circulation and warmth within minutes and promotes a 25 cent bottle sold by druggists.
A south Hamilton township petition seeks a four room two story school on the Brodie site south of Sullivan at a cost of ten to fifteen thousand dollars. It would consolidate three south end schools. A second petition aims to eliminate Brodie schools with students moving to the city schools. The petitions are to be presented to Trustee Kemp for consideration.
Fragmentary note suggests departure toward Kansas with an implied passage or journey. No names or dates clearly readable.
The pack of hounds and Old Lead thunder across fields at a 2:40 pace, with Old Bloomer challenging and Dee Bledsoe’s Bloomer injecting new life. A crowd watches near Old Lead’s crossing as Dr Hunt’s accident oddity spurs ad copy for his pile cure. Local notices report residents and errands around Sullivan and Lake Grove, with a spring health ad for Dr King’s pills.
A 1916 newspaper item details a forthcoming Special Demonstration on a new adjustable burner fire less cooker and a large bug sale. It also advertises goods from Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company with a focus on weekly payments, a stock delivery and multiple local notices including purchases, salaries and public finances.
Advertising copy seeks men or women in every town lacking representation to sell Brown Herb Tablets a guaranteed remedy for constipation indigestion and dyspepsia. Claims over 100 percent profit easy selling repeated orders and permanent income samples and terms offered by Brown Herb Co 66 Murray St New York City.
The document itemizes payments to several county commissioners for repair allowances and related costs. Names include F G R, Wm Beard, L W Ponder, Thos McKinley, George Liston, George McDonnall, George Browning, George Hampton, D B Prose, C F Watkins, John Lund, Isaac Keene, and Wesley Caria with amounts ranging from 32.25 to 281.90 dollars. The record reflects district numbers and specific sums for each official.
The administratrix of Harriet J. Walker deceased will sell at public auction in Sullivan County on April 15 1916 at 2 PM the N W half of location 32 township 6 N R 9 W and a 17.5 acre parcel described by metes and bounds. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months with six percent interest, notes due. Proceeds benefit the estate under Knox Circuit Court order.
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