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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1914
Page
6
Message to grocers states no substitutes for ROYAL baking powder and warns substitutes contain alum. Royal is described as a pure cream of tartar baking powder, healthful, with substitutes offered as alum-based alternatives.
A Sullivan gathering collects personal lessons learned by age twenty one from several prominent figures. Entries emphasize right conduct, savings, self control, education, faith, and the value of mothers and mentors in shaping character and life choices.
Advert explains Electric Bitters as a remedy for indigestion and loss of appetite claiming it improves liver kidney and stomach function. It notes Mr T D Peebles benefited and recommends Joe K Smock & Son with bottle prices 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Michael P. French appeals from a survey judgment against Hallie E. French. Augustus C. Clouse sues James H. Scott for damages. William H. Crowder sues Jacob H. Fleming on note. Iva P. Peters sues Melvin B. Peters for divorce alimony and support. Greensberry Riggs sues Charles T. Bass on note. Claude H. Stratton sues Carl G. Harper on note.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in Sullivan Indiana Post Office dated May 6 1914. Two weeks to claim before transfer to Dead Letter Office. Names include Akers Bernice Bosley Mrs T E Dix Mrs P B Kramer Mrs Hannah Weaver Miss Anna Wright Miss Anna Gents List John Fleming O W Hipes Mr Guy W Spring Hoppingarner George Jackson John W Sebree Mr R P Silvey Mr Will Skinner Mr James White Henry Cooper Dr Edward. One cent due on each letter.
The state law requiring railroads to cut noxious weeds on their right of way is constitutional the supreme court ruled affirming a $25 penalty against the Chicago Terre Haute and South Eastern Railway Company for thistles and other weeds in Sullivan county The decision notes the law applies to railroads only and may be challenged on merits but the appeal concerned a small claim and the court affirmed the circuit court ruling The ruling cites police power and uniform application as grounds for constitutionality and lists attorneys for both sides The period has seen higher courts affirm nine of ten cases from Judge Bridwell’s bench.
Restlessness feverishness inflamed throat and spasmodic cough signal beginning of childhood illnesses. The ad urges Foley's Honey and Tar for relief and cites Mrs. Shipps from Raymondsville Missouri saying she saw fine results and calls it a great medicine for whooping cough.
Nearly 66 years after the war ended, 1,442 veterans remained on pension rolls at $80 monthly, with 5,123 widows also receiving pensions.
New York records show 112 230 Mexican war veterans and dependents, with 30 954 regulars and 73 776 volunteers. Pensions began only after Jan 30 1887, totaling 47 632 572 dollars by the end of the last fiscal year, per the Grand Army memorial committee.
The family thanks relatives and friends for sympathy and aid during the illness and passing of their husband and father, Mrs. Nora Lisman and daughters say.
The Terre Haute Star and The Union offered a one year subscription for two dollars and fifty cents. This promotional package highlights a mid‑20th century pricing strategy for local daily papers.
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