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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1905

Page

8

For Rent Four Room Cottage

For rent a four room cottage listed by Ervin Catlin in city records. No further details provided.

Ervin Catlin City

Waterman fountain pen returned to Miss Dona Gravemier

A waterman fountain pen is returned to Miss Dona Gravemier of BEY with note reading 43 11.

Waterman Dona Gravemier Bey

The California Harvester Machinery of the Wheat Field

A vivid description of a massive grain harvester in action. The machine roars with a steam firebox and levered mechanisms, cutting swaths of wheat, spilling bags of grain, and clearing chaff as workers assist, illustrating the complex, human-like precision of early harvest technology.

California Harvester California Igneerant

Garden Long Ago Theme Recalls Lovers In Clover

A reminiscence of a garden scene where a narrator recalls a grandfather walking with his sweetheart among dewdrops, primrose buds, and rainbow tints. The lyric memory mentions a maiden listening, a soft whispered reply, and a timeless romantic imagery tied to grandparents.

High Honor Declined in 1844 Vice Presidential Nominations

The record notes Silas Wright of New York receiving the first ballot votes for vice president at the 1844 Democratic National Convention but declining the nomination. George M Dallas of Pennsylvania was later nominated with James K Polk on the ticket, which won the election.

Silas Wright New York George M. Dallas Pennylvania James K. Polk Secon

Executor's Notice for Benber Waits Estate

Mnublee is appointed executor of the estate of Benber Waits, late of Sullivan County Indiana. The notice states the estate is solvent and the executor is named to administer the affairs under the applicable laws.

Lightning Burns Large Barn and Losses in Haddon Township

A barn on Joseph Latshaw’s farm in the southwest part of Haddon Township was struck by lightning during a severe storm last Thursday at about 1 p.m. and burned to the ground. Four hundred bushels of corn and other items belonging to James Beck, Latshaw’s tenant, were destroyed. The barn, built about two years ago and among the finest on Shaker Prairie, was insured for 600 dollars with the American Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey, through Carlisle agent George G. Arnold.

Mr. Willis Joseph Latshaw James Beck Newark N. J George G. Arnold Carlisle Dessie Ladson Jonas Ladson Jefferson Township Pleasantville Providence Christian Church Paxton Charles Curtis Providence Cemetery

Local notes and social happenings in Merom and area

Laura Smith visits the Misses Bragdon. Charley Napier from Terre Haute visits with family. Mrs Ethelyn Pittman returns from Battle Creek. Leota Wright from Palestine accompanies sister here. Gertrude Plunkett and Margaret Linn visit Hunt City friends. Memorial exercises held with eight former students remembered. Mrs McHenry visits Sullivan. Local theft concerns noted. Bert Walters monument plan progresses for Decoration Day. Mrs Clara Bragdon dies suddenly, burial Merom. Palestine high school commencement attended by local residents. Robinson vs Merom game next Saturday. Recital planned in college chapel with Laura Hoskinson Lorin McHenry under Miss Wright and Miss Flammer. all welcome.

Clara Bragdon Merom Wible Plunkett Stoddard Martin Rowe Palestine High School Robinson Hornell Weimer Palestine Laura Hoskinson Lorin McHenry Miss Wright Miss Flammer

Wanted Boarders on Roomers Mrs Clara Bedell

Notice seeks boarders to rent rooms through Mrs Clara Bedell. No additional details provided in the fragment.

Clara Bedell

Trade ads highlight Sullivan merchants and bargains

The Union features advertisements from O. M. Patten Co and the Big Busy Store announcing a basement department and sales. Dowles Taylor Shoe, Otto Krug, Index Bargains, and Scott Brothers hardware advertise specials and prize offers. Readers are urged to note these aggressive, progressive local merchants and their bargain opportunities.

O. M. Patten & Co Dowles Taylor Shoe Company Otto Krug Krug Index Bargains Fat Man Scott Brothers Big Hardware Sullivan

Mansfield Refuses Shaw Wearying Ego Clash Over The Devil's Disciple

Clyde Fitch recalls Richard Mansfield clashing with G Bernard Shaw over acting choices for The Devil's Disciple. Shaw urged Mansfield to walk through the role as if the play would act itself, sparking Mansfield to complain of Shaw's ego and question why a Shaw play was chosen.

Mr. Mansfield Clyde Fitch Richard Mansfield G. Bernard Shaw Shaw Mansfield Kipling

Belgium and French Coal Output Reaches Record High

Belgium and France posted record coal production last year with France at 88 million tons and Belgium at 28 million tons, marking unprecedented outputs for both nations.

Belgium France

Obituary: Spencer Russell Rites Held at Liberty Church

Funeral services for Spencer Russell aged 79 plus were held Thursday at Liberty church with Rev. David Francis. interment in Liberty cemetery. Russell born January 11 1825 in Spencer County Kentucky moved to the county young, married Elizabeth Gaskins January 15 1858, longtime Christian church member and father of County Auditor E E Russell and Mrs Robert Taylor.

Spencer Russell Curry Township Liberty Church David Francis Liberty Cemetery R v Mr. Russell Spencer County Kentucky Elizabeth Gaskins Russell Christian Church E. E. Russell Robert Taylor

To Delay Old Age and Boiled Rats Fed to Pigs

Sir Herman Weber claims death from old age stems from a trophy linked to blood vessel changes and urges vigorous circulation by active organs as prevention. In Essex, a farmer fed boiled dead rats to pigs, asserting they mix with bran and oats to make a tastier substitute for mutton broth.

Herman Weber Braintree Essex Eng

Pay Scales for Bohemian Glass Blowers in Factories

In the Bohemian glass factory region workers earn weekly piece rates with glass blowers receiving five to eight dollars, cullers three to three fifty, engravers four to six, and skilled painters and gilders six to eight dollars.

Bohemian Glass Blowers Bohemian Glass Factory

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