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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1911
Page
5
A damaged fragment mentions Meeks in a personals style item with unclear details and no readable names or dates. The readable portion names Meeks and hints at a brief personal notice but lacks complete context or contact information.
T J Combs bought a Dugger building last week. Many residents from Terre Haute, Sullivan, Dugger and Jasonville visited, transacted business or renewed for the Union. A six foot concrete walk was built on West Jackson Street at Easler residence, and the Woman's Suffrage Association met at Mrs. Cunningham’s home. The 19th district Pythian Sisters plan to meet in Dugger May 23 24. Several local professionals attended lectures in Chicago and Indianapolis events.
Last day for county property appraisement approaches as assessors rush to finish. Personal property largely accounted for while real estate and local merchants’ stocks are being reviewed this week. Construction begins on a fifteen foot concrete walk around the new city building with curbing and gutters being installed in various areas. Several local residents visit relatives and attend church services as the community moves through week long activities.
James A. Edgerton argues the fiftieth anniversary should celebrate peace not rancor. He notes a revived South with factories and growth, emphasizes lessons in democracy, mutual respect between North and South, and veterans' cordial ties as both sides reflect on their shared American identity.
Sullivan residents visit Merom and local students attend the town's observation school event. Miss Johnson will teach at the town school building and the college orchestra plans a concert May 12. Local travel includes visits to Oblong and Palestine. The column also contains a lengthy reflection on Lincoln, unity, and Civil War history.
Fragmentary text notes a celebration and a 1865 appointment as professor of Latin French and German at Tlmdan Mus. The garbled snippet references a conflict context and an academic appointment, but lacks coherent details to form a full event narrative.
George and August went to Atlas on Monday. Miss Sarah Moore visited her sister staying at George Carlisle's on Saturday night. Ed Lewellyn and family visited Fiza Gambill on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Asrey and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gambill went to Tugger on Saturday night.
Emerson Nye the well known monologue entertainer and costume impersonator and platform artist will lecture at the college auditorium on the evening of May 19 in Merom Indiana after recent appearance at Sullivan.
A vintage ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. It notes 15 years of trustworthy business and lists wholesale druggists Walden Kinnan Marvin and product details plus a constipation remedy.
Memorial services for Gaskins Post No 564 are set for the 4th Sunday in May at 3 o clock at Central Christian church. Pov Shake will preach the memorial sermon. Decoration service at Little Flock on May 30 will feature prominent speakers. Everyone is invited to both services.
Superintendent J. W. Holton announced Sullivan High School has been admitted to the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The accreditation allows graduates to gain university admission without examination.
Shiloh welcomes Bro. Denny for the second Sunday in May to deliver a sermon. A strong crowd attended the Shiloh meeting Sunday. Local residents travel between Linton Dugger Sullivan Marco and Marco for visits and errands.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Louflet and children spent Friday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gus Eslinger. Elmer Rooksberry was in Shelburn Thursday night. Mrs. Stella Ferree and children visited her parents. Clifford Cecil Rooksberry is some better. Walter Whitman spent last week with Phoeba McMahan. Sarah Moore and Phoeba McMahan attended the cemetery Thursday.
A historical overview recounts key 1861 events from the Baltimore massacre to Bull Run and the first major battles. It notes Lincoln era turning points including Emancipation and pivotal Union victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg that shifted the war’s momentum.
State agency announces sales April 15 with first class fare plus $2.00 to points in Arizona Arkansas Colombia Colorado Kansas Louisiana Mexico Michigan Missouri Montana Nebraska North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Utah Washington Wyoming. Return limit tickets 60 days.
Corwin Phillips of Fairbanks Indiana advertises 17 Indian Runner Ducks laying 445 eggs in March at 5 cents each Eggs. Special price 25 eggs for 10 dollars. Address 37 Tip Fairbanks Indiana.
A notice states that glasses are available from Dr. Jackson at the Davis Hotel in Sullivan on May 17 and 18. No drug use is involved.
The Sullivan county depositories reported daily balances and interest for April. Banks listed include National Bank of Sullivan, Sullivan County Loan and Trust Co, Citizens Trust Co, Peoples State Bank, Sullivan State Bank, Kyniera State Bank, Dugger State Bank, Fairbanks State Bank, Citizens State Bank of Farmersburg, Peoples State Bank Carlisle, First National Carlisle, First National Shelburn, and Farmersburg Bank, with respective balances and interest figures approved by the County Board of Finance.
Promote relief of feverishness stomach teething disorders and bowel regulation with a pleasant worm remedy. Used by mothers for 22 years and reputed to never fail. Available at all druggists 25 cents. Sample free address A S Olmstead Le Roy New York.
Don Willard traveled to Lawrence Kansas after noon Saturday for the death of his cousin Orson Garrett. Garrett was a nephew of the late R Q Willard and is survived by his brother John and sister Minnie, both of Lawrence residents.
Use Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to shake into shoes. Makes tight or new shoes feel easy and relieves painful swollen tender feet, sweating, and bunions. Sold everywhere 25c. Sam ple free. Address Allen 8S. Olm sted Le Roy NY.
Miss Minta Canada, about 40, once a county infirmary inmate and deaf mute, has located her sister and step-mother in Linton. Separated from relatives after her parents died, she was educated at a deaf and dumb school and later lived with an uncle who died. Superintendent Smith found the relatives and she will reside with them.
The County Board of Review will meet Monday June 5 1911 and continue for 40 days to re view and equalize assessments and appraisements of personal property and real estate in Sullivan County. The session will be in the County Commissioners room at the Court House. Ben Crowder Auditor. First insertion May 10-21.
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