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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
8
A garbled selection of aphorisms and misquoted lines appears, mixing political notes with humorous street wisdom. The text references the Congress, near peer, time and money, a nail and thumb nail comparison, and a quip about a doctor and tea, all attributed to various authors in a fragmentary style.
The piece recalls a May Day tale of cold farming and stubborn corn planting from years past. Characters include John Wattix and Jones Putt, with humorous verses about freezing memories, plowed rows, and a moral claiming icicles do not belong on May Day.
An elderly man named Greene used gasoline to clean his trousers and struck a match on the seat, causing a blaze. He stands now to eat, indicating he survives the incident and is in a care setting.
Robbers last week visited George Heap's store in Farmersburg and stole a large floor rug and silver knives and forks. A passerby scared them away with flashes of light. the pair escaped in an automobile.
Clarence Tucker and Alec Thom of Clinton were convicted in Mayor Smith's court for illegal liquor possession, fined thirty dollars each, and sentenced to 100 days at the penal farm. They appealed to the circuit court, began serving Saturday, with Judge Bridwell ordering a return to city court. The total expected time at the farm is about 160 days.
Friend L Pirtle sues Laura M Pirtle for guardian. Dix Lumber Co sues Chicago Carlisle Coal Co for foreclose. Ken Scott Harte Stove Co sues Harry Howard replevin. Standard Oil Co of Indiana vs Samuel R Adams Cyrus Worrell United States Fidelity Guaranty Co and Sullivan County Board of Commissioners. Clinton H Snapp vs W F Snapp on bond. William H Blank vs Otto L Finch Thomas Davidson damages. adoption petition for Robert Allen Batey Robert P Farnham Mary Farnham petitioners.
Lexie O Robbins a druggist 30 and Lora E Gibson a bookkeeper 30 both of Sullivan. Howard Shepherd a miner 20 near Linton and Bessie Banard 20 near Dageer. Joseph Boone 19 a miner and Elizabeth Briley both of Gilmour.
The jury returned verdict in the assault case against John Borders of Will Fred. The trial followed a shooting near Willfred in October 1917 that left Harry Hout seriously injured.
The regular semi monthly meeting of the Business Women's Association was held here Monday night at the W. O. W. hall. Addresses were given by John W. Lindley, Mrs. Winecoop of Terre Haute, and county demonstrator Miss Daisy Deane Williamson.
Mrs. Carl Sherred from New York visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. A T McClanahan and will be joined by her daughter Louise who has stayed with grandparents. Mrs. John Mackey of West Lafayette Ohio comes to spend the summer with her parents, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Lew W Boles living east of the city.
Miss Madeline Pierson of Spring Valley Tl is the guest of Mrs. Harry C Boothe and is enroute East for a visit.
In Sullivan Circuit Court May term Lota Harry Mason Paul Mason Clara Bet dell Vs Julia M Springer et al Complaint No 18142 to quiet title against many defendants not residents of Indiana. Plaintiffs filed May 18 1919 with attorney Schroeder Price. Court action targets several described parcels totaling about 220.71 acres in township 7 north ranges 9 and 10 west. Defendants must answer by September 1 1919 or default will be entered. Clerk David Giles. First insertion May 14 1919.
The Wabash river began falling yesterday and damage from the overflow is now past unless heavy rains return. Local officials urged caution as river levels recede and assessors survey affected areas.
Springer and Lindley advertise Sullivan Woolen Mills seeks quick purchase of 50 000 pounds of wool. The firm promises highest cash price and urges bring to the mill near the C I depot where Mr Bringer will wait on sellers.
The rush to repair harnesses is finished and auto tops will be re paired. New lights are installed to improve appearance and protect the tops. Do not buy a collar until you see the Jim Dandy at Kirkham's old stand. John A. Mattix.
A collection of classified notices includes livestock ad promising a $100 cow and fly spray COW EASE, hardware and fencing from Kirkham's, farm equipment offers on a Lacrosse Happy Farmer Tractor, and real estate and land for sale near Sullivan. W. H. Taylor and Isaac E. Brown publish contact details.
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