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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
3
A technical paper notes a grease fire in an engine oil box that escalated when water was applied. Water dispersed the burning grease, some carried by a flywheel, setting a large area of the plant alight within minutes.
The article argues Japanese women suffer less backache and maintain endurance similar to men. It credits girls being taught jiu jitsu wrestling and taking pride in athletic skill, with both sexes practicing together and men sometimes being defeated.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in the Sullivan Indiana postoffice dated May 7 1919 and to be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not called for within ten days. Ladies Eva Barrix Anna McClelland Anna Bell Givens Miss Anna Miss Mabel Morgan Neil Mrs William Parson Mrs EL Gents Rev H R Baker Geo Busby James Harlan Saucerman Raymond Walters John Call for letters as advertised with date.
Miss Glenn Yeager, cooperative weather observer for the county, reports a week ending May 4 with mostly cloudy days and several temperature readings. Rainfall totals include .04 on the 28th, .69 on the 29th, .32 on the 29, 1.16 on the 1, .09 on the 2, and 1.41 on the 4.
A pithy maxim from Daily Thought urges reformers to begin with themselves and avoid blaming external forces for personal shipwrecks. The quote credits Syrus for the wisdom about maritime fate and accountability.
A wartime editorial urges Americans to honor European sacrifices by supporting reconstruction and the Victory Liberty Loan. It contrasts American relative safety with France and Belgium’s devastation, calls for continued aid and loan programs, and stresses duty for those who did not serve to contribute financially.
A poem praising soldiers who continue service after combat along the Rhine. It honors their unwavering discipline and calls for ongoing dedication until the task is completed.
Notice presents petition filed with the Sullivan County Auditor by Samuel R Adams & Company and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company seeking contract cancellation on the John H Lunder road improvement in Hamilton Township. Hearing set by Sullivan County Board of Commissioners for June 2 1919 at 9 o clock a m. May 5 1919.
A petition numbered 310 seeks cancellation of a Hamilton township Indiana road work contract with Charles A Beasley and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company as surety. The contractor requests payment for already completed work and a hearing is set for Monday June 2 1919 at 9:00 am. Dated May 1914 Samuel R Adams & Company.
Sullivan County Indiana case by Joe Loudermilk involving P D Over et al free gravel and stone road improvement in Gill township. Contractor asks cancellation of contract and payment due, noting contract numbers such as 16767. Dated May 1919. Petitioner Jor R Loudermilk. Attorneys M A Haddon and Chas H Bedwellie. First insertion May 7 1915 2t.
Gertrude Wilson executrix of Adelia Wilson late of Sullivan county Indiana has filed a final report in Sullivan Circuit Court. The court will hear the report on Friday May 23 1919 the 17th judicial day of the May term 1919. Creditors heirs and legatees are notified to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. GERTRUDE WILSON Executrix A G McNABB Attorney First insertion April 30 1919 3t
I H Kalley executor of Fred Robbins deceased has filed a final report with Sullivan Circuit Court. A hearing is set for May 30 1919 the twenty third judicial day of the May term 1919. Creditors heirs and legal representatives are to appear and show cause if any why the report should not be approved. I H Kalley Executor. I H Kalley Attorney. First insertion May 7 1919 3t.
Notice to non residents in Sullivan County Indiana of a May 1919 foreclosure complaint against Willfred Coal Company and others. Plaintiffs Parinthia Dix Hezekith Dix seek to foreclose a mechanics lien in Sullivan Circuit Court. Failure to appear by June 28 1919 will permit hearing in absence. First insertion May 7 1919. Also notice of a special Sullivan County Council meeting May 17 1919 to consider additional appropriations.
William H. Crowder Jr as executor files a partition and sale suit against Frank Pogue Jesse Pogue Martha Jackson and Nelia Milligan in Sullivan Indiana court. Complaint No 18128 sets June 28 1919 as appearance date for defendants not residents of Indiana. Four parties contest 10 acre tract described as section 24 township 8 north range 11 west beginning at northwest corner.
A brief want ad titled A Want Ad in the Union appears in the Union paper seeking a job or service. The notice advertises available work and invites responses from interested parties.
Notice announces Will H Hays and Hinkle C Hays as executors of the estate of John T Hays late of Sullivan County Indiana deceased. The estate is described as solvent. First insertion April 16 1919.
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