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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
5
Practical economy notes that alum or phosphate powders cost less than Royal Baking Powder, which is made from cream of tartar derived from grapes. Alum powders vary in leavening power and can waste ingredients on a failed cake, while Royal yields finer food and real savings.
An all day church meeting in South Giant Sunday included Rev. Wim. Watkins in the morning, a basket dinner at noon, and District Superintendent Biddle in the afternoon. Sunday school voted to observe Children’s Day in June with a special program. Local residents attended and local social events followed, including a double charivari for the Timmerman and Jackson couples.
Several local residents share visits and gatherings across Big Springs. Ray Watson visits cousin Melvin Beard. Liz Brooks attends church and Sunday school. families travel to Terre Haute and Merom for events. The Turman township Sunday School Association holds a convention with Rev Gray as speaker. Rev Freis departs. Methodist pastor Will Huff visits and preaches.
Arthur Brown and H V Lisman called on J K Coulson at Crow der hospital Monday morning. Lizzie Evans called on Mrs Mary Lee Thursday afternoon. Bertha Winninger returned to Terre Haute Friday after visiting. Prayer meeting at the church every Thursday 7 30. Everyone welcome. Mr Haas of Mt Vernon Ill visiting son Rev O C Haas of this place. Ethel Willis spent Saturday and Sunday in Carlisle. William Springer took dinner with Raymond Waidner Sunday.
The aged man killed last week by an Illinois Central train southwest of the city was buried at the county infirmary Saturday morning by Undertaker Billman. He was believed to be Harrison Chambers of Casey Illinois, but no relatives could be located.
Mr and Mrs Voorhees of McPherson Kansas and Mrs James Rogers and Mrs M W Hunter of Terre Haute visited Mr and Mrs H W Davis on Thursday.
Pres Hershey filled the pulpit at Darlington Indiana on Sunday. Rev W H Martin and family of Darlington, a former student of the college, preached both morning and evening. The community prepares for weekend school contests and local faculty and students anticipate strong interest.
Ralph and Emmet Harrison attended a show in Terre Haute on Monday. Charles Walston of Sullivan visited the neighborhood on Thursday. Lloyd and Dix from Middletown repaint Carl Lester's house and barn. Commodore Ransford of Terre Haute and wife spent last week at the farm. J P Martin and two sons visited Free Martin's on Sunday. Eva Shake of Paxton visited Wilhelmina Riggs last week. Rev Paddock conducted Drake church services Saturday and Sunday. James Munroe and Iva Munroe traveled to Sullivan Saturday. Mrs Ed Jewell went to Sullivan Friday. Mr and Mrs Robert Johnson visited W A Burton's family Sunday. Kingsley Sunday school plans a Mother's Day service next Sunday evening with Rev W A Yager of Graysville speaking and mothers invited.
Charles Fifer is in very poor health. Ben Brown and wife visited Mel Creager and wife. D. M. Bedwell and S. O. Carty visited G. J. Spencer and family. John L. Robbins sold Wallace Springer a nice herd of cattle last week. According to an old rule all the
A light rain visited the locality Sunday night. Corn planting is becoming the daily focus in the area. Visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Alsop included Carl Banther Emma Harlow and others. Bedwell dined with Spencer. Ben Brown and family dined with Mell Creager. Mt Calvary holds prayer meetings every Thursday night. You are welcome, everyone.
Bro. Done of near Williams Ind. filled his regular appointment at Bethany Saturday night Sunday and Sunday night. A nice shower visited this vicinity Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Hale visited the latter’s mother Mrs. Margaret Davidson and family Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Della Hilderbrand visits Mrs. Dora Enochs near Pleasantville. Miss Katie McCammon spent Sunday with home folks.
Judge Henderson will hear the Indiana election conspiracy cases against Tom Watson and others in Curry township. Trials were postponed to Tuesday June 27 with 148 witnesses subpoenaed. Charles E. Henderson of Indianapolis will preside, after a venue change petition.
William T. Patten, once Sullivan boy and former Marion county auditor, arrived in Indianapolis for several days on business and visited his aunt, Mrs. James A. Medaris, during his stay.
The regular monthly meeting of Sullivan Commandery No. 54 K. T. will be held tomorrow night. All members are requested to attend.
The case of Her ris et al versus Riggs et al will be heard in the Indiana appellate court tomorrow at 10 o clock in the morning. The dispute concerns ownership of the Beard oil lease in this county, currently in the possession of Fred and Lee Bays.
The will of Caty Ann Creager who died recently at her east city home was filed for probate with County Clerk David Giles. She leaves $100 to daughter Mary L. Angel and directs debts and last illness and funeral expenses paid. The bulk of the estate goes to Mary Angel and Cora B. Bedwell with shares for granddaughters Anna Bailey Dessie Bailey and others and I H Kalley named executor.
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